Arctic Cheetah (Hankyu)
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| Arctic Cheetah (Hankyu) | |
| Arctic Cheetah | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Ice Hellion, Clan Nova Cat, Clan Steel Viper |
| Model | Hankyu |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Hellion Light Endo Steel V3 |
| Armor | Compound Beta Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Warrior 240 XL |
| Speed | 130 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Foster Ocelot Mrk. VIII |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| BV (1.0) | 1,313 |
Contents
Description
The Arctic Cheetah was originally designed by Clan Ice Hellion to replace the Mist Lynx OmniMech. Shortly after they began production in 3037, Clan Smoke Jaguar conquered the factory on Foster that produced the design, enabling the Jaguars the replace their Mist Lynx 'Mechs. The design was dubbed the Hankyu, which is Japanese for "short bow", by the Draconis Combine forces that first encountered it during the Battle of Luthien.
The Arctic Cheetah uses all the weight-saving materials that were available to the Clans in the 3030s: an Endo Steel structure, an XL Engine, and four tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. It maintains enough jump jets in the base chassis to leap up to one hundred eighty meters at a time.
Armament
Every variant of the Arctic Cheetah mounts a modular Flamer somewhere on the 'Mech for anti-infantry work. The most common configuration to Clan Smoke Jaguar and Clan Nova Cat uses a pair of LRM-5s and ER Medium Lasers, enabling it to excel in medium-range work. The primary configuration is also an incredible scout, mounting an Active Probe, ECM Suite, and TAG.
Variants
- Alt. Config. A - The most popular variant in Clan Steel Viper adds to the Flamer a Small Pulse Laser, as well as a pair of Streak SRM-6s. BV (1.0) = 1,148
- Alt. Config. B - Appealing the patient warriors, the bravo configuration uses an LB 2-X AC, a Medium Pulse Laser, and an ER Medium Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,094
- Alt. Config. C - This variant excels in urban combat and scouting thanks to its Active Probe. This hunter-killer makes use of four ER Medium Lasers and a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers in addition to the standard Flamer. BV (1.0) = 1,627
- Alt. Config. D - A capable long-range missile boat, configuration D mounts a pair of LRM-10s and a Medium Pulse Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,295
- Alt. Config. H - This variant uses a Heavy Medium Laser and a pair of Heavy Small Lasers for short-range firepower. For long range, it has an ER Large Laser. Three additional double heat sinks keep heat levels in check. BV (1.0) = 1,148