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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Shadow Hawk LAM-Mech TRO3085.jpg + |image= File:Shadow Hawk LAM.jpg − |name = ''Shadow Hawk LAM'' + |name=Shadow Hawk Land-Air 'Mech − |manufacturer = [[Allied Aerospace]] + |manufacturer=[[Allied Aerospace]] − |production year = 2684+ |model=SHD-X2 − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5040 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>+ |class=Medium LAM − |model = SHD-X2 + |mass=55 − |cost = 7,374,466 [[C-bill]]s + |chassis=Lang T1 Modified Bi-Modal LAM − |Tech Base = inner sphere+ |armor=StarSlab/2 [[Standard Armor]] − |mech type = BattleMech+ |engine=GM 180 − |feet = LAM+ |speed=64 − |mass = 55 + |jumpjets=Allied Lifter B-Series − |chassis = [[Lang T1 Modified Bi-Modal LAM]] + |armament=[[ER Large Laser]] <br/> [[LRM 5]] <br/> [[Medium Laser]] <br/> [[Bomb Bay]] − |armor = [[StarSlab/2]] + |BV (1.0)= − |engine = [[DAV 220]]+ |BV (2.0)=933<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290 - BV for Shadow Hawk LAM.</ref> − |comsys = [[O/P 500 Comtalk II]] − |T&T = [[O/P 2000C-5]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] − |speed = 64.8 − |jumpjets = [[Allied Lifter B-Series]] − |armament = − * 1x [[ER large laser]] − * 1x [[LRM-5]] − * 1x [[medium laser]] − * 1x [[bomb bay]] − |BV (1.0) = N/A − |BV (2.0) = 933<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290: BV for Shadow Hawk LAM</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The [[Star League era]] '''''Shadow Hawk LAM''''' was notable for being the first [[Land-Air 'Mech]] ever tested. The inherent flaws with the design prevented any of the ''Shadow Hawk LAM'' prototypes from entering full-scale production. + The Shadow Hawk LAM was a [[Star League era]] prototype [[LAM]], which notable for being the first and heaviest LAM ever produced. Based on the [[Shadow Hawk]] BattleMech, the design was to give the BattleMechs the ability to fly as [[Aerospace Fighter]]. Unlike the follow-on designs, Shadow Hawk LAM was constructed to transition from 'Mech to directly a Fighter with no intermediate AirMech mode. The craft was designed to be a revolutionary design that was to pave the way for new generation 'Mech designs. − In [[2680]], [[Michael Cameron (27th c.)|Michael Cameron]] appointed Admiral [[David Peterson (27th c.)|David Peterson]] commander of the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Peterson quickly established commission guidelines for "a series of ’Mechs that could fly as well as function as light ground 'Mechs."<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 286</ref> [[Allied Aerospace]] was eager to obtain a foothold in the surface-combat market; their highly ambitious and revolutionary design, based on the venerable ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'' [[BattleMech]], won the bid. While construction was completed in [[Introduction Year::2680]], thanks to the chassis' numerous flaws, lackluster performance, and a number of ill-fated and publicly witnessed test-flights disasters during [[SLDF]] reviews in [[2682]], Allied Aerospace was forced to go back to the drawing board. The more refined X2 variant faced considerable scrutiny by SLDF evaluators in [[2684]], successfully meeting the SLDF's requirements but still rejected thanks to its high fuel consumption and the bad press generated by the earlier X1. 20 SHD-X2 were built for trials with potential customers, but failed to attract any interest. Ultimately, Allied scrapped the ''Shadow Hawk LAM'' program in favor of what became the considerably more successful ''[[Phoenix Hawk LAM]]''.+ Construction was completed in [[2680]], however it had number of problems. These problems cause years worth of delays. The Shadow Hawk LAM program had finally readied to fly its first prototypes in [[2682]]. The original SHD-X1 version proved to a failure and caused considerable problems for Allied Aerospace attempts to sell the design to the [[SLDF]]. After two crashes, and dismal performance of its only chassis's that managed take off from ground. It went through number of revisions, a new version was constructed. The more refined X2 variant faced considerable scrutiny by SLDF evaluators in [[2684]]. Under the command of Commander Nathan Bosworth, the X2 prototype successfully meets the SLDF's requirements. However, its high fuel consumption and bad press from previous efforts led to SLDF rejecting Shadow Hawk LAM. − ==Weapons and Equipment==+ Twenty SHD-X2 were built for trials with potential customers, but failed to do so court any of them into buying the 'Mech. Ultimately Allied scrapped the Shadow Hawk LAM program in favor of what became the more successful [[Phoenix Hawk LAM]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290 Shadow Hawk LAM - 'Mech's history.</ref> − The ''Shadow Hawk LAM'' was built on [[Lang T1 Modified Bi-Modal LAM]] chassis, protected by nine and a half tons of [[StarSlab/2]] [[standard armor]]. Unlike the follow-on designs, the ''Shadow Hawk LAM'' was constructed to transition from 'Mech directly to an aerospace fighter with no intermediate AirMech mode. While a smaller [[DAV 220]] [[fusion engine]] reduced the SHD-X2's ground speed compared to its parent design, the reduction was offset by a 30 meter increase in jump range. The 'Mech mounted 10 [[double heat sink]]s to manage the high heat loads caused by flight and it weapons. The ''Shadow Hawk LAM''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s notoriously small fuel tanks greatly limited its flight endurance, one of the many reasons it failed to gain traction.<ref name=TRO3085-290>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290: "Shadow Hawk LAM"</ref> − The ''Shadow Hawk LAM'' featured a [[Newhart]] [[ER large laser]] in place of the original ''Shadowhawk''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[AC/5]], and additionally mounted four [[bomb bay]]s for use in aerospace fighter mode. Besides these, it shared the original design's loadout; a [[Martell Model 5]] [[medium laser]] in the right arm for close range combat and a [[LRM-5#Holly|Holly]] [[LRM-5]] for long range bombardments in the right shoulder, fed with one ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3085-290/> + ==Armament and Capacities== + The SHD-X2's featured a Newhart Extended Range Large Laser in place of the original SHD-2H's Autocannon. The X2's mounts a right should mounted 5-tubed Long Range Missile Launcher with single ton of ammunition. For close range fighting the 'Mech has Martel Model 5 Medium Laser in right arm. While in fighter mode, the 'Mech has internally mounted [[Bomb Bay|Bomb Bays]] it can use saturate targets with bombs and other weapons carried by fighters. + + The 'Mech has 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] to manage its heat loads caused by flight and it weapons. The 'Mech hull is protected by 9.5 tons of StarSlab/2 Standard Armor and has the Structural Integrity of 18. The 'Mech notorious small fuel tank limits the 'Mech flight endurance.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290 Shadow Hawk LAM - Stats and features of the 'mech.</ref> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; SHD-X1 : These original and considerably flawed prototypes were completed in [[2680]]. Based on the ''Shadow Hawk'' SHD-2H, the 'Mech carried an [[AC/2]] in place of the [[AC/5]]. The SHD-X1 carried only six and a half tons of armor for protection. Only one chassis survived multiple crashes caused by its faulty schematics.<ref name=TRO3085-290/> It had a top ground speed of 86.4 km/h like its progenitor, the SHD-2H<ref name=TRO3085-290/>, and used 10 [[single heat sink]]s.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 350</ref> BV (2.0) ''Not provided''. + *SHD-X1 - The original prototype design, which had considerable amount of flaws. Based on the Shadow Hawk SHD-2H, the 'Mech carries a [[AC/2|Class 2 Autocannon]] in place of the Class 5. The 'mech carried only 6.5 tons of armor for its protection. Only one chassis survived multiple crashes caused by its faulty schematics. BV2 = ????<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', 290 Variants - SHD-X1's differences from X2 noted. No BV noted.</ref> − − ==Related BattleMechs== − * ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'' - Allied Aerospace's initial attempted Land-Air 'Mech design, its weaponry, and its role, were based on the ubiquitous ''Shadow Hawk'' BattleMech.<ref name=TRO3085-290/> − ==Gallery== + ==Notes== − <gallery> − Shadow Hawk LAM-Mech TRO3085.jpg|''Shadow Hawk LAM'' in BattleMech mode. − Shadow Hawk LAM-Fighter TRO3085.jpg|''Shadow Hawk LAM'' in fighter mode. − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 54:
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| − | |image = Shadow Hawk LAM | + | |image= File:Shadow Hawk LAM.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Shadow Hawk Land-Air 'Mech |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Allied Aerospace]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Allied Aerospace]] |
| − | + | |model=SHD-X2 | |
| − | + | |class=Medium LAM | |
| − | |model = SHD-X2 | + | |mass=55 |
| − | | | + | |chassis=Lang T1 Modified Bi-Modal LAM |
| − | + | |armor=StarSlab/2 [[Standard Armor]] | |
| − | + | |engine=GM 180 | |
| − | + | |speed=64 | |
| − | |mass = 55 | + | |jumpjets=Allied Lifter B-Series |
| − | |chassis = | + | |armament=[[ER Large Laser]] <br/> [[LRM 5]] <br/> [[Medium Laser]] <br/> [[Bomb Bay]] |
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| − | + | |BV (2.0)=933<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290 - BV for Shadow Hawk LAM.</ref> | |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The [[Star League era]] | + | The Shadow Hawk LAM was a [[Star League era]] prototype [[LAM]], which notable for being the first and heaviest LAM ever produced. Based on the [[Shadow Hawk]] BattleMech, the design was to give the BattleMechs the ability to fly as [[Aerospace Fighter]]. Unlike the follow-on designs, Shadow Hawk LAM was constructed to transition from 'Mech to directly a Fighter with no intermediate AirMech mode. The craft was designed to be a revolutionary design that was to pave the way for new generation 'Mech designs. |
| − | + | Construction was completed in [[2680]], however it had number of problems. These problems cause years worth of delays. The Shadow Hawk LAM program had finally readied to fly its first prototypes in [[2682]]. The original SHD-X1 version proved to a failure and caused considerable problems for Allied Aerospace attempts to sell the design to the [[SLDF]]. After two crashes, and dismal performance of its only chassis's that managed take off from ground. It went through number of revisions, a new version was constructed. The more refined X2 variant faced considerable scrutiny by SLDF evaluators in [[2684]]. Under the command of Commander Nathan Bosworth, the X2 prototype successfully meets the SLDF's requirements. However, its high fuel consumption and bad press from previous efforts led to SLDF rejecting Shadow Hawk LAM. | |
| − | + | Twenty SHD-X2 were built for trials with potential customers, but failed to do so court any of them into buying the 'Mech. Ultimately Allied scrapped the Shadow Hawk LAM program in favor of what became the more successful [[Phoenix Hawk LAM]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290 Shadow Hawk LAM - 'Mech's history.</ref> | |
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| − | The ' | + | ==Armament and Capacities== |
| + | The SHD-X2's featured a Newhart Extended Range Large Laser in place of the original SHD-2H's Autocannon. The X2's mounts a right should mounted 5-tubed Long Range Missile Launcher with single ton of ammunition. For close range fighting the 'Mech has Martel Model 5 Medium Laser in right arm. While in fighter mode, the 'Mech has internally mounted [[Bomb Bay|Bomb Bays]] it can use saturate targets with bombs and other weapons carried by fighters. | ||
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| + | The 'Mech has 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] to manage its heat loads caused by flight and it weapons. The 'Mech hull is protected by 9.5 tons of StarSlab/2 Standard Armor and has the Structural Integrity of 18. The 'Mech notorious small fuel tank limits the 'Mech flight endurance.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290 Shadow Hawk LAM - Stats and features of the 'mech.</ref> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *SHD-X1 - The original prototype design, which had considerable amount of flaws. Based on the Shadow Hawk SHD-2H, the 'Mech carries a [[AC/2|Class 2 Autocannon]] in place of the Class 5. The 'mech carried only 6.5 tons of armor for its protection. Only one chassis survived multiple crashes caused by its faulty schematics. BV2 = ????<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', 290 Variants - SHD-X1's differences from X2 noted. No BV noted.</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Land-Air | + | [[Category:Land-Air 'Mechs]] |