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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = Whirlwind RGilClan v28.jpg |
| name = Whirlwind | | name = Whirlwind | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Jolassa-Kumbold Armored Weapons]] |
| production year= | | production year= | ||
| Mission = Scout/Armored Personnel Carrier | | Mission = Scout/Armored Personnel Carrier | ||
| Type = Hovercraft | | Type = Hovercraft | ||
| − | | cost = | + | | cost = |
| mass = 45 tons | | mass = 45 tons | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = [[PyroTec ArmorSlab]] with [[CASE]] |
| − | | engine = 125 | + | | engine = [[Vlar 125]] |
| − | | comsys = | + | | comsys = [[HIV - 13]] |
| − | | T&T = | + | | T&T = [[Garret D2j]] with [[Beagle Active Probe]] |
| − | | speed = 129.6 | + | | speed = 129.6 |
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = |
| − | | armament = *2x [[Autocannon/2|AC/2]] | + | | armament = <span></span> |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[Autocannon/2|AC/2]] |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | * 2x [[medium laser]] |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| + | | BV (2.0) = 667 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Initially designed as a dual role vehicle suited for use as an Anti-Aircraft Escort and IFV, the Whirlwind spent most of its time as a long range patrol or cavalry vehicle as the shielding on its original [[Vlar 125]] engine made infantry transport uncomfortable at best.<ref name=RG:iCv28p4>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28'', p. 4</ref> The original design has been in use since at least 3027 when the [[Draconis Combine]] attempted to probe House Davion defenses during [[Operation Galahad]] exercises. The more modern variants fulfill the initial design roles for a hybrid AA/IFV through the replacement of the 125 engine with a [[DAV 170]].<ref name=RG:iCv28p4/> | |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The Whirlwind is armed with a pair of turret-mounted [[Autocannon/2|Autocannon/2s]], fed by two tons of ammunition stored safely within the hull of the vehicle. Backing these guns up is a pair of [[ | + | The Whirlwind is armed with a pair of turret-mounted [[Autocannon/2|Autocannon/2s]], fed by two tons of ammunition stored safely within the hull of the vehicle. Backing these guns up is a pair of [[medium laser]]s, also contained within the turret. This armament coupled with the Whirlwind's speed allows a Whirlwind to keep at range from most enemies and pepper them with autocannon fire. The Whirlwind also has a half ton cargo bay to transport infantry.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28'', p. 19</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | *; IFV: This variant replaces the initial 125 fusion engine with a [[DAV 170]]. It also removes the original's AC/2's and replaces them with [[Light AC/2]]'s carrying a single ton of ammunition protected by [[CASE]]. The twin Medium Lasers are upgraded to [[ER Medium Lasers]] and a [[Beagle Active Probe]] is added. More importantly, this variant has a 4 ton Infantry Bay allowing the Whirlwind to carry infantry into battle.<ref name=RG:iCv28p4/> BV (2.0) = 756<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28'', p. 18</ref> | |
| − | + | *;AAA: This variant removes the AC/2 armament in favor of mounting twin [[LB 2-X AC]]'s along with [[ER Medium Lasers]] in place of the original mediums. The LBX cannons are fed by [[CASE]] protected ammunition bins carrying two tons of cluster ammunition and two tons of slug ammunition. Notably this variant does not fit space for any infantry or cargo. BV(2.0) = 811 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28'', p. 20</ref> | |
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Whirlwind RGilClan v28.jpg|Whirlwind from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28|RG:ilClan vol. 28]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28|RG:ilClan vol. 28]] |
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:13, 17 January 2024
- This article is about the hovercraft. For other uses, see Whirlwind (disambiguation).
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| Whirlwind | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Jolassa-Kumbold Armored Weapons |
| Mission | Scout/Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Hovercraft |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Armor | PyroTec ArmorSlab with CASE |
| Engine | Vlar 125 |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Communications System | HIV - 13 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Garret D2j with Beagle Active Probe |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 667 |
Description[edit]
Initially designed as a dual role vehicle suited for use as an Anti-Aircraft Escort and IFV, the Whirlwind spent most of its time as a long range patrol or cavalry vehicle as the shielding on its original Vlar 125 engine made infantry transport uncomfortable at best.[1] The original design has been in use since at least 3027 when the Draconis Combine attempted to probe House Davion defenses during Operation Galahad exercises. The more modern variants fulfill the initial design roles for a hybrid AA/IFV through the replacement of the 125 engine with a DAV 170.[1]
Armament[edit]
The Whirlwind is armed with a pair of turret-mounted Autocannon/2s, fed by two tons of ammunition stored safely within the hull of the vehicle. Backing these guns up is a pair of medium lasers, also contained within the turret. This armament coupled with the Whirlwind's speed allows a Whirlwind to keep at range from most enemies and pepper them with autocannon fire. The Whirlwind also has a half ton cargo bay to transport infantry.[2]
Variants[edit]
- IFV
- This variant replaces the initial 125 fusion engine with a DAV 170. It also removes the original's AC/2's and replaces them with Light AC/2's carrying a single ton of ammunition protected by CASE. The twin Medium Lasers are upgraded to ER Medium Lasers and a Beagle Active Probe is added. More importantly, this variant has a 4 ton Infantry Bay allowing the Whirlwind to carry infantry into battle.[1] BV (2.0) = 756[3]
- AAA
- This variant removes the AC/2 armament in favor of mounting twin LB 2-X AC's along with ER Medium Lasers in place of the original mediums. The LBX cannons are fed by CASE protected ammunition bins carrying two tons of cluster ammunition and two tons of slug ammunition. Notably this variant does not fit space for any infantry or cargo. BV(2.0) = 811 [4]
Gallery[edit]
Whirlwind from RG:ilClan vol. 28