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|name=Vapor Eagle | |name=Vapor Eagle | ||
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer=[[Clan Steel Viper]] |
|model=Goshawk | |model=Goshawk | ||
|class=Medium | |class=Medium | ||
|mass=55 | |mass=55 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[Endo Steel]] | + | |chassis=Viper MR 6 [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous]] | + | |armor=Compound V133/b [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine= | + | |engine=New Kent Type 105 330 [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL]] |
|speed=97.2 | |speed=97.2 | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets=Pryzhok WM 5 |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
*1x[[Large Pulse Laser]] | *1x[[Large Pulse Laser]] | ||
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*4x[[Machine Gun]]s | *4x[[Machine Gun]]s | ||
|BV (1.0)=2,243 | |BV (1.0)=2,243 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ''This is the article for the Classic BattleTech 'Mech. For the BattleTech CCG | + | ''This is the article for the Classic BattleTech 'Mech. For the BattleTech CCG card see [[Goshawk (Vapor Eagle) (CCG - Crusade)|Vapor Eagle (CCG)]]. |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Vapor Eagle'' first appeared around [[3055]] | + | The '''''Vapor Eagle''''' first appeared around [[3055]] in the use of [[Clan Steel Viper]] as a "second-line" [[BattleMech]]. It was dubbed '''''Goshawk''''' by the [[Inner Sphere]] for its unusual bird-like design. However, this seems to serve a purpose. While most [['Mech]]s rely on sheer [[jump jet]] power to get airborne and are often not very aerodynamic, the ''Vapor Eagle'''s swooping-pauldron design apparently helps alleviate the lack of precision and stability most jump jet-equipped 'Mechs have. It is equipped with nine tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The [[Clan]] ''Vapor Eagle'' BattleMech focuses a good deal on speed and maneuverability, and its weapons configuration accentuates close-range firepower. The [[Streak SRM-2]]s require a lock on to strike a target making it impossible to waste ammunition on a missed shot and its cluster of Machine | + | The [[Clan]] ''Vapor Eagle'' BattleMech focuses a good deal on speed and maneuverability, and its weapons configuration accentuates close-range firepower. The [[Streak SRM-2]]s require a lock on to strike a target making it impossible to waste ammunition on a missed shot and its cluster of [[Machine Gun]]s and [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s perform fairly well at close range. However, its [[Targeting Computer]] and [[Large Pulse Laser]] make many [[Inner Sphere]] tactical analysts wonder about its true purpose. True, most medium or heavier 'Mechs have at least one long-range weapon to help round out their capabilities, but the combination of a targeting-system and short-range weaponry is unusual. It wasn't until Clan culture became more understood that Inner Sphere observers figured out the ''Goshawk'' was designed as a duelist for the one-on-one fights that are prevalent in Clan society. Nonetheless, the ''Vapor Eagle'' has rather decent firepower, as long as it can get its weapons in range. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * Vapor Eagle 2 - This variant of the ''Vapor Eagle'' removes two of the Medium Pulse Lasers, both Streak Missile pods, and the Large Pulse Laser as well as one of the 'Mechs [[double heat sink]]s in exchange for an [[Ultra | + | * Vapor Eagle 2 - This variant of the ''Vapor Eagle'' removes two of the Medium Pulse Lasers, both Streak Missile pods, and the Large Pulse Laser as well as one of the 'Mechs [[double heat sink]]s in exchange for an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]. The weapon fires at twice the rate of a standard [[Autocannon/10]] and carries enough ammunition to continuously fire at its maximum rate of fire for over a minute and a half. BV (1.0) = 2,016 |
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| + | * Vapor Eagle 3 - Changes in the way the Clans fight since they made contact with the [[Inner Sphere]] led scientists from [[Clan Steel Viper]] to revisit the ''Vapor Eagle''. They stripped out all the weaponry, but left everything else alone. This variant is effective at long range, as it mounts a Clan Mk. XVII [[ER PPC]]. The Fang Series-A [[ATM 3]] replaced the machine guns of the original, though it only mounts one ton of ammunition, so the launcher loses the all-important flexibility of the Advanced Tactical Missile System. For close range, three Series 5K [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s provide a powerful punch, while a pair of Pattern D-II [[SRM-2]] launchers add more damage potential. BV (1.0) = 2,182 | ||
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| + | * Vapor Eagle 4 - A more radical redesign, this variant actually drops the targeting computer and jump jets to mount three [[ER Small Laser]]s and four [[ER Medium Laser]]s. A pair of [[ATM 6]]s with four tons of ammunition provided it with a credible threat at all ranges. The high amounts of heat generated by this variant led designers to mount seventeen [[double heat sink]]s on the chassis. BV (1.0) = 1,865 | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]] | *[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]] | ||
| + | *[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3055]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3055]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]] | ||
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[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:1501-2000 BV BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:2001-2500 BV BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan Steel Viper BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 16:15, 21 December 2007
| Vapor Eagle (Goshawk) | |
| Vapor Eagle | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Steel Viper |
| Model | Goshawk |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Viper MR 6 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Compound V133/b Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | New Kent Type 105 330 XL |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Pryzhok WM 5 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 2,243 |
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This is the article for the Classic BattleTech 'Mech. For the BattleTech CCG card see Vapor Eagle (CCG).
Contents
Description
The Vapor Eagle first appeared around 3055 in the use of Clan Steel Viper as a "second-line" BattleMech. It was dubbed Goshawk by the Inner Sphere for its unusual bird-like design. However, this seems to serve a purpose. While most 'Mechs rely on sheer jump jet power to get airborne and are often not very aerodynamic, the Vapor Eagle's swooping-pauldron design apparently helps alleviate the lack of precision and stability most jump jet-equipped 'Mechs have. It is equipped with nine tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.
Armament
The Clan Vapor Eagle BattleMech focuses a good deal on speed and maneuverability, and its weapons configuration accentuates close-range firepower. The Streak SRM-2s require a lock on to strike a target making it impossible to waste ammunition on a missed shot and its cluster of Machine Guns and Medium Pulse Lasers perform fairly well at close range. However, its Targeting Computer and Large Pulse Laser make many Inner Sphere tactical analysts wonder about its true purpose. True, most medium or heavier 'Mechs have at least one long-range weapon to help round out their capabilities, but the combination of a targeting-system and short-range weaponry is unusual. It wasn't until Clan culture became more understood that Inner Sphere observers figured out the Goshawk was designed as a duelist for the one-on-one fights that are prevalent in Clan society. Nonetheless, the Vapor Eagle has rather decent firepower, as long as it can get its weapons in range.
Variants
- Vapor Eagle 2 - This variant of the Vapor Eagle removes two of the Medium Pulse Lasers, both Streak Missile pods, and the Large Pulse Laser as well as one of the 'Mechs double heat sinks in exchange for an Ultra Autocannon/10. The weapon fires at twice the rate of a standard Autocannon/10 and carries enough ammunition to continuously fire at its maximum rate of fire for over a minute and a half. BV (1.0) = 2,016
- Vapor Eagle 3 - Changes in the way the Clans fight since they made contact with the Inner Sphere led scientists from Clan Steel Viper to revisit the Vapor Eagle. They stripped out all the weaponry, but left everything else alone. This variant is effective at long range, as it mounts a Clan Mk. XVII ER PPC. The Fang Series-A ATM 3 replaced the machine guns of the original, though it only mounts one ton of ammunition, so the launcher loses the all-important flexibility of the Advanced Tactical Missile System. For close range, three Series 5K Heavy Medium Lasers provide a powerful punch, while a pair of Pattern D-II SRM-2 launchers add more damage potential. BV (1.0) = 2,182
- Vapor Eagle 4 - A more radical redesign, this variant actually drops the targeting computer and jump jets to mount three ER Small Lasers and four ER Medium Lasers. A pair of ATM 6s with four tons of ammunition provided it with a credible threat at all ranges. The high amounts of heat generated by this variant led designers to mount seventeen double heat sinks on the chassis. BV (1.0) = 1,865