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| − | *YHC-3Y - Created in part due to the difficulty to acquire the Sea Foxes's powerful ER PPCs, this variant features a [[TSEMP Cannon]] in the place of Kingston ER-PPC. BV2=1,401<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp.30, 82 Yinghuochong - "YHC-3Y Variant details & stats"</Ref> | + | *YHC-3Y - Created in part due to the difficulty to acquire the Sea Foxes's powerful ER PPCs, this variant features a [[TSEMP Cannon]] in the place of the Kingston ER-PPC. BV2=1,401<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp.30, 82 Yinghuochong - "YHC-3Y Variant details & stats"</Ref> |
==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
Revision as of 08:48, 20 July 2013
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| Yinghuochong | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hellespont 'Mech Works |
| Model | YHC-3E |
| Class | Light |
| Introduced | 3144 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 Tons tons |
| Chassis | Confederated 5 |
| Armor | Hellespont Lite Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Hermes 210 XL |
| Communications System | Zenith Sqwak Box 7 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Apple Churchill 2000 with TAG and Remote Sensor Dispenser |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Jump Jets | 240 meters |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,401[1] |
Contents
Description
The Yinghuochong is a Mid-32nd Century Light BattleMech, first produced by the Capellan Confederation. Yinghuochong which translates from Chinese language as "fireflyglowwormlightning bug"[2], was built on a modified chassis of the Confederation's first BattleMech, the Firebee. With its given weapon and equipment layout, the design is able to act as a scout killer, while being able spot and layout remote sensors to aid friendly forces in spotting and targeting enemy units.
The design first appeared in combat in 3144, taking part of Capellan Confederation's invasion of the Federated Suns' Capellan March.[3][4]
Armament & Capacities
The Yinghuochong sole weapon is a Clan Sea Fox produced Type DDS “Kingston“ Extended-Range Particle Projection Cannon. The powerful Clan tech weapon allow for Yinghuochong to be able swiftly take down enemy. In course of integrating the clan technology into the 'Mech, the builders would discover effect cooling jacket for the Kingston, keeping the weapon cooler than traditional ER PPCs normally would.
Equipped in its head section, the Yinghuochong has a Remote Sensor Dispenser, with the standard 30 remote sensors payload. Additionally, it is able to spot for artillery fire with TAG unit mounted in its right arm actuator.
The 'Mech features seven tons of Hellespont Lite Ferro-Fibrous armor and five Improved Jump Jets giving it respective protection and mobility in combat.[5]
Variants
- YHC-3Y - Created in part due to the difficulty to acquire the Sea Foxes's powerful ER PPCs, this variant features a TSEMP Cannon in the place of the Kingston ER-PPC. BV2=1,401[6]
Related Designs
Notes
The design has the following Design Quirks;
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, pp.31,81 Yinghuochong - "BV2"
- ↑ Translation of the name Yinghuochong
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, pp. 24-25 "Invasion of Federated Suns beginning in 3144 till 3145."
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, pp.30 Yinghuochong - "Background info"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, pp.30-31, 81 Yinghuochong - "Stats"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, pp.30, 82 Yinghuochong - "YHC-3Y Variant details & stats"