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The '''J-27 Ordnance Transport''' was the backbone of the [[Star League Defense Force]] and remains a common sight in [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]] armies. Consisting of a tracked cab and wheeled trailer unit driven by two crewmen, each J-27 can carry eleven tons of ammo in total, enough for a single [[BattleMech]] [[lance]]. The cab can hold three tons of ammunition, typically missile reloads for [[LRM]] launchers, while the trailer carries the remainder. A half-ton of armor protects the vehicle, though the supplies are transported in the open, and the trailer can only be detached from the cab manually, usually the job of the third crewman.<ref name=TRO3039/> | The '''J-27 Ordnance Transport''' was the backbone of the [[Star League Defense Force]] and remains a common sight in [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]] armies. Consisting of a tracked cab and wheeled trailer unit driven by two crewmen, each J-27 can carry eleven tons of ammo in total, enough for a single [[BattleMech]] [[lance]]. The cab can hold three tons of ammunition, typically missile reloads for [[LRM]] launchers, while the trailer carries the remainder. A half-ton of armor protects the vehicle, though the supplies are transported in the open, and the trailer can only be detached from the cab manually, usually the job of the third crewman.<ref name=TRO3039/> | ||
Though critical to the resupply of military units in the field, the J-27 makes for a very explosive target. For some [[Great House]] armies, especially those of [[House Kurita]], J-27s are operated by penal units, though [[House Steiner]] and [[House Davion]] do not follow this policy. Most military convicts, when given the choice between the firing squad or service with a J-27 unit, choose the former.<ref name=TRO3039/> | Though critical to the resupply of military units in the field, the J-27 makes for a very explosive target. For some [[Great House]] armies, especially those of [[House Kurita]], J-27s are operated by penal units, though [[House Steiner]] and [[House Davion]] do not follow this policy. Most military convicts, when given the choice between the firing squad or service with a J-27 unit, choose the former.<ref name=TRO3039/> | ||
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The J-27 is armed by a single Sperry Browning [[Machine Gun]], manned by the third crewman, which is useful for self-defense purposes only. The gun is mounted such that it cannot be depressed low enough to fire into the ammunition on either the trailer or stored on the cab.<ref name=TRO3039/> | The J-27 is armed by a single Sperry Browning [[Machine Gun]], manned by the third crewman, which is useful for self-defense purposes only. The gun is mounted such that it cannot be depressed low enough to fire into the ammunition on either the trailer or stored on the cab.<ref name=TRO3039/> | ||
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*;Fusion : Primarily used by the [[SLDF]], this version of the J-27 is identical to the standard J-27 but uses a Fusion Engine. Performance, protection, and equipment remain the same as the standard J-27. BV (2.0) = 47<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 30</ref> | *;Fusion : Primarily used by the [[SLDF]], this version of the J-27 is identical to the standard J-27 but uses a Fusion Engine. Performance, protection, and equipment remain the same as the standard J-27. BV (2.0) = 47<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 30</ref> | ||
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*;K-27 "Killjoy" : Introduced in [[2847]]<ref name=MUL/>, this is a combat variant designed to look like a regular J-27 while mounting a [[SRM-4]] missile launcher and additional armor. BV (2.0)= 170<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 32</ref> | *;K-27 "Killjoy" : Introduced in [[2847]]<ref name=MUL/>, this is a combat variant designed to look like a regular J-27 while mounting a [[SRM-4]] missile launcher and additional armor. BV (2.0)= 170<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 32</ref> | ||
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*''[[Master Unit List]]'' | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]'' |
Revision as of 13:22, 9 November 2013
J-27 Ordnance Transport | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Acme Widgets, Various |
Production Year | 2650[1] |
Mission | Logistics |
Type | Tracked |
Introduced | 2650[2] |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 10 |
Armor | StarSlab/1 |
Engine | 50 ICE (various) |
Speed | 86 km/h |
Crew | 3 |
Communications System | Tandy A-100 |
Targeting Tracking System | None |
Armament |
1 x Sperry Browning Machine Gun |
BV (2.0) | 47[3][4] |
Description
The J-27 Ordnance Transport was the backbone of the Star League Defense Force and remains a common sight in Inner Sphere and Periphery armies. Consisting of a tracked cab and wheeled trailer unit driven by two crewmen, each J-27 can carry eleven tons of ammo in total, enough for a single BattleMech lance. The cab can hold three tons of ammunition, typically missile reloads for LRM launchers, while the trailer carries the remainder. A half-ton of armor protects the vehicle, though the supplies are transported in the open, and the trailer can only be detached from the cab manually, usually the job of the third crewman.[3]
Though critical to the resupply of military units in the field, the J-27 makes for a very explosive target. For some Great House armies, especially those of House Kurita, J-27s are operated by penal units, though House Steiner and House Davion do not follow this policy. Most military convicts, when given the choice between the firing squad or service with a J-27 unit, choose the former.[3]
Armaments
The J-27 is armed by a single Sperry Browning Machine Gun, manned by the third crewman, which is useful for self-defense purposes only. The gun is mounted such that it cannot be depressed low enough to fire into the ammunition on either the trailer or stored on the cab.[3]
Variants
- Armor
- This variant of the J-27 reduces the Machine Gun ammunition to a half ton and uses the freed weight to add more armor. Though this modification offers twice the protection of the standard J-27, this variant can still be destroyed by a single Medium Laser shot. BV (2.0) = 70[6]
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the J-27 Ordnance Transport
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Master Unit List, "J-27 Ordnance Transport"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 18-19, "J-27 Ordnance Transport Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 27
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 30
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 29
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 32