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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]''
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:11, 22 January 2024

BattleMechLandingCraft.png
BattleMech Landing Craft
Production information
Manufacturer Hagan Industries[1]
Use Coastal BattleMech Deployment
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Chassis Type (Size) Naval, Large (Template B)
Equipment Rating E/E-X-X-E
Introduced 2651[2]
Technical specifications
Mass 2000 tons
Top Speed 86.4 km/h
Power Plant Electro-Motive 1770 fission
Fuel (Type/Range) Unlimited
Communications System Unspecified
Targeting Tracking System Unspecified
Armament
Heat Sinks 0
Armor ProTech-3
Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) 10
Crew 11 (2 officers, 8 enlisted/non-rated, 1 gunner)
BV (2.0) 2,437[1]

Description[edit]

The BattleMech Landing Craft is a specialized seagoing transport vessel. Built on the foundation of Hagan Industries' civilian cargo ferry, the landing craft was designed for the SLDF's CAAN regiments, providing a way to land and rapidly deploy BattleMechs from the sea. After the fall of the Star League, it largely fell into disuse in favor of its civilian cargo version.[1]

Equipment and Capabilities[edit]

The landing craft is heavily armored, and bears a turret with streak SRM-2 packs and anti-missile systems, giving it some protection (preferably aided by escorts) en route to shore. Its fission engine gives it some speed, while docking thrusters enhance maneuverability. Each craft can carry a lance of BattleMechs, which can be deployed in less than half a minute. The 'Mech bays double as repair bays, and dual lift hoists ease bringing aboard damaged 'Mechs.[1]

Variants[edit]

  • Hagan Cargo Ferry 
    The original and better-known civilian vessel, introduced in 2599,[3] is little different - lighter armor, space for shipping containers rather than 'Mech bays, and no armaments. Conversions between the two are easy and quick, if the equipment is available. BV (2.0) = 1,736[1][4]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Irregulars, pp. 12–13: "BattleMech Landing Craft"
  2. MUL online date for the BattleMech Landing Craft
  3. MUL online date for the Hagan Cargo Ferry
  4. Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 71: "Hagan Cargo Ferry"

Bibliography[edit]