Thunderbolt

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Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt
Production information
Manufacturer Earthwerks Incorporated
Model TDR-5S
Class Heavy
Cost 5,413,760 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 65 tons
Chassis Earthwerk TDR
Armor Ryerson 150
Engine Magna 260
Speed 64.8 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,015
BV (2.0) 1,335


Description

The Thunderbolt started production in 2491 as an assault 'Mech. Since that time the 'Mech's classification may have changed but it is still feared and respected by many. With the Thunderbolts varied arsenal it is capable of serving in many roles. As is common for 'Mechs of its size in the era it was produced, the Thunderbolt has a maximum ground speed of 64.8 kph and does not have any jump capabilities. For protection, the Thunderbolt also carries thirteen tons of armor.

Armament

Because of its eclectic weapons mix, the Thunderbolt does not have just one primary weapon. Its longest-range weapon is a Delta Dart LRM-15 missile launcher. Next in its long range arsenal is a Sunglow Type 2 Large Laser, which provides the Thunderbolt with respectable medium to long-range firepower. As ranges close, the Thunderbolt is able to bring its three Diverse Optics Type 18 Medium Lasers and a Bical SRM-2 missile launcher into play. Finally, for anti-infantry use, the Thunderbolt has two Voelkers 200 Machine Guns.

Variants

TDR-9M Thunderbolt
  • TDR-5SE - The 5SE variant of the Thunderbolt is modified for mobility. The 'Mech has had its SRM-2 launcher and the Machine Guns removed and the LRM-15 has been downgraded to an LRM-10 in order to add four jump jets, giving the 'Mech a jumping distance of one hundred and twenty meters. The 'Mech has also had two heat sinks added to help dissipate its heat load better. BV (1.0) = 1,180, BV (2.0) = 1,414
  • TDR-5SS - The 5SS Thunderbolt is a 'Mech that depends more on direct long-range fire instead of missiles. The 'Mech carries a PPC as its primary weapon and for close ranges carries three Medium Lasers and a SRM-6. Finally, for anti infantry use, the 'Mech carries a Flamer. To help with the 'Mechs added heat load, the 5SS variant has twenty one heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,077, BV (2.0) = 1,337
  • TDR-7M - Upgraded with Star League technology, the 7M has been re armored using Ferro-Fibrous armor, reducing the weight of the armor to eleven and a half tons. The saved weight has allowed the 'Mechs arsenal to be upgraded as well. With an arsenal based on the 5S model, the 7M carries an LRM-15 missile launcher, an ER Large Laser, three Medium Lasers, a Streak SRM-2 launcher, and a pair of Machine Guns. Additionally, the heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks and CASE has been added to protect against ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 1,338, BV (2.0) = 1,495
  • TDR-7SE - The 7SE takes the upgrade of the Thunderbolt even further. The structure has been redesigned to use an Endo Steel structure. The 'Mech also uses Ferro-Fibrous armor and double heat sinks to further save weight. The saved weight has been used to focus the role of the 7SE into a long range 'Mech. The 'Mechs maneuverability has been enhanced with a jumping distance of one hundred and twenty meters. The Thunderbolts weapons have been completely overhauled. The primary weapon is a Gauss Rifle. This is backed up by three Medium Pulse Lasers and, finally, the 7SE carries a Guardian ECM Suite to protect against advanced enemy electronics. BV (1.0) = 1,737, BV (2.0) = 1,809
  • TDR-9M - The 9M carries the 7SE to its next logical step. The Thunderbolt has been further modified to make it excel at long-range combat. The 'Mech is built using an Endo Steel chassis and has twelve and a half tons of armor. The 'Mech has excellent maneuverability with a jumping distance of one hundred and twenty meters. The 'Mechs primary weapon is a Light Gauss Rifle. This is supported for long-range combat with an LRM-15 launcher. Finally, for close combat situations, the 9M carries three ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,500, BV (2.0) = 1,648
  • TDR-9NAIS - Using some of the newest technology available in the Federated Suns, the 9NAIS is built on an Endo Steel structure and utilizes an XL Engine for power, giving it a ground speed of 86.4 kph. The 'Mech is armored with twelve tons of armor for protection and has an entirely updated weapons payload. The primary weapon is a Rotary Autocannon/5 which can fire at six times the normal rate of fire. Supporting it are three ER Medium Lasers and a Streak SRM-6. The Lasers and Rotary Autocannon are linked to an advanced Targeting Computer. Finally, for added protection against enemy electronics, the 'Mech has a Guardian ECM Suite. BV (1.0) = 1,637, BV (2.0) = 1,864
  • TDR-9S - Based on the older 5SS model, the 9S is built with off the shelf structural components and armor. The 'Mech is armed with an ER PPC for its primary long-range firepower. This is supported at closer ranges by an SRM-6 launcher and three Medium Lasers. Finally, the Mech carries an Anti-Missile System for missile protection and two Machine Guns for anti-infantry use. BV (1.0) = 1,244, BV (2.0) = 1,494
  • TDR-9SE - The 9SE variant of the Thunderbolt is based primarily around an energy weapons arsenal and maneuverability. The 'Mech is armed with an LRM-10 missile launcher for long-range combat. For close to medium ranges, the 'Mech carries a Large Pulse Laser and three Medium Lasers. The additional mobility of the 9SE comes from its four jump jets giving it a jumping distance of one hundred and twenty meters. BV (1.0) = 1,355, BV (2.0) = 1,439
  • TDR-10SE - One of the newest variants of the Thunderbolt, the 10SE is built around new technologies. The 'Mech has an Endo Steel chassis and is armored with twelve and a half tons of armor. The 'Mech has superior maneuverability with MASC making it capable of bursts of speed up to 86.4 kph and has a jumping capability of one hundred twenty meters. Finally, the 'Mechs arsenal includes an ER PPC and three ER Medium Lasers which are linked to a Targeting Computer and an LRM-10 launcher. The 'Mech uses a Guardian ECM suite to help defend against advanced enemy targeting and communications systems. BV (1.0) = 1,630, BV (2.0) = 1,924
  • TDR-11SE - A new variant of the Thunderbolt, the 11SE uses some of the newest technologies available in the Inner Sphere thanks to the modern Earthwerks facilities on Keystone. The 'Mech is armed with a new Ceres Arms Thrasher Snub-Nose PPC that is excellent for close range combat with a short range of two hundred and seventy meters and has an effective range out to four hundred and fifty meters. The 'Mech also has a Doombud MML-7 launcher which is capable of firing both LRM and SRM ammunition. For close combat, the 11SE has three Diverse Optics ER Medium Lasers. This variant has added mobility by adding improved jump jets that allow it to jump up to one hundred and eighty meters. The lasers and PPCs are linked to an advanced Targeting Computer and the 'Mech has a Guardian ECM Suite to defend it against enemy electronic warfare systems.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,754

References

Notes

  1. ↑ Tinker, Sprinter and "Angry"

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