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==Armament==
 
==Armament==
 
The Von Luckner mounts an impressive array of weaponry. Its main gun is a turret-mounted Armstrong [[Autocannon 20]], which can strip off more than a ton of armor in one salvo. A Holly [[LRM 10]] provides long range and indirect fire, while two Holly [[SRM 6]]s and a Dannel [[SRM 4]] adds to its close range punch. A Ramsey [[Machine Gun]] and Firestorm [[flamer]] provide anti-[[infantry]] capabilities. All these weapons means that the vehicle is heavily ammo-dependent, which gives it very little to fall back on in the event of a protracted battle.
 
The Von Luckner mounts an impressive array of weaponry. Its main gun is a turret-mounted Armstrong [[Autocannon 20]], which can strip off more than a ton of armor in one salvo. A Holly [[LRM 10]] provides long range and indirect fire, while two Holly [[SRM 6]]s and a Dannel [[SRM 4]] adds to its close range punch. A Ramsey [[Machine Gun]] and Firestorm [[flamer]] provide anti-[[infantry]] capabilities. All these weapons means that the vehicle is heavily ammo-dependent, which gives it very little to fall back on in the event of a protracted battle.
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
* [[House Davion]] has a number of Von Luckner variants, one of which removes some of the missile systems but adds an improved targeting and tracking system to the autocannon.
 
* [[House Davion]] has a number of Von Luckner variants, one of which removes some of the missile systems but adds an improved targeting and tracking system to the autocannon.
  
* '''Star League''' - In addition to the standard Von Luckner, the [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|SLDF Royal Divisions]] also used a version that was equipped with a pair of [[LB 10-X AC|LB 10-X Autocannons]], four [[Streak SRM-2]] missile launchers, a [[Small Pulse Laser]], and added an [[Artemis IV FCS]] to the LRM 10. To make room for all this equipment, an [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL Fusion Engine]] replaced the standard fusion engine. BV (2.0) = 1,261<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 17</ref>
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* Star League - In addition to the standard Von Luckner, the [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|SLDF Royal Divisions]] also used a version that was equipped with a pair of [[LB 10-X AC|LB 10-X Autocannons]], four [[Streak SRM-2]] missile launchers, a [[Small Pulse Laser]], and added an [[Artemis IV FCS]] to the LRM 10. To make room for all this equipment, an [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL Fusion Engine]] replaced the standard fusion engine. BV (2.0) = 1,261<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 17</ref>
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* VNL-K75N - This version of the Von Luckner is equipped with a forward firing [[MRM-20]] and twin machine guns. The turret carries an [[Ultra AC/20]], SRM-6 launcher, and a pair of [[Medium Laser]]s. BV (2.0)= 1,350<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 168</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 15:57, 6 August 2010

Von Luckner.jpg
Von Luckner Heavy Tank
Production information
Manufacturer HartfordCo Industries
Mission Close Range/Urban Combat
Type Tracked
Cost 3,692,500 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 75 tons
Armor Standard
Engine 225 VOX Fusion
Speed 54.0 km/h
Crew 5
Armament
BV (1.0) 663
BV (2.0) 1058


Description

Designed for the original Star League after the Reunification War as a BattleMech without legs, the Von Luckner is fully capable of blasting light 'Mechs to pieces. Named after Count Felix von Luckner of twentieth century Terra, the Von Luckner is one of the few tanks to use a fusion engine, most vehicle-mounted reactors having been salvaged for 'Mechs. Few of these vehicles remain, but they are lethal against light 'Mechs.


Armament

The Von Luckner mounts an impressive array of weaponry. Its main gun is a turret-mounted Armstrong Autocannon 20, which can strip off more than a ton of armor in one salvo. A Holly LRM 10 provides long range and indirect fire, while two Holly SRM 6s and a Dannel SRM 4 adds to its close range punch. A Ramsey Machine Gun and Firestorm flamer provide anti-infantry capabilities. All these weapons means that the vehicle is heavily ammo-dependent, which gives it very little to fall back on in the event of a protracted battle.

Variants

  • House Davion has a number of Von Luckner variants, one of which removes some of the missile systems but adds an improved targeting and tracking system to the autocannon.
  • VNL-K75N - This version of the Von Luckner is equipped with a forward firing MRM-20 and twin machine guns. The turret carries an Ultra AC/20, SRM-6 launcher, and a pair of Medium Lasers. BV (2.0)= 1,350[2]

References

  1. Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 17
  2. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 168
  • Combat Operations, p. 121


Bibliography