Wasp LAM
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| Wasp Land-Air 'Mech | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Harvard Company |
| Model | WSP-105 |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Harvard 12K |
| Armor | Durallex Light |
| Engine | GM 180 |
| Speed | 97.2 ground km/h, 1620 overthrust km/h |
| Jump Jets | GM ATO 100 |
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Description
Designed after the Stinger LAM proved the Land-Air 'Mech concept, the aerodynamic Wasp chasis seemed to promise a success conversion. However, weapon accuracy was severely hampered on initial prototypes. Only after the Harvard Company hired Katherine Piscalla was a successful Wasp LAM actually produced.
The Wasp LAM is able to convert from BattleMech to Aerospace Fighter faster than any other Land-Air 'Mech. Unfortunately, this attribute makes the Wasp LAM as highly sought-after prize, and a jealously guarded commodity. Most of the Wasp LAM production facilities were destroyed shortly after the start of the First Succession War, and by the 31st century, the Wasp LAM was an exceedingly rare sight within the Inner Sphere.
Armament
Though extremely similar to the Stinger LAM, maintaing the same ground and air speed. The only real difference is in the armament - the Wasp LAM is armed with a Martell Medium Laser and a Holly SRM-2. The use of the SRMs seems a curious decision; the lack of ammunition dependence would only increase the versatility of a Land-Air 'Mech.
Variants
The only variants of the Wasp LAM are found within the Capellan Confederation; no further description of armor and weapon systems is given. These Wasp LAM variants are original prototypes, built before the first successful prototype designed by Dr. Piscalla. All variants not only have difficulty converting, but are also prone to glitches with their targeting and tracking systems.