Blackjack (BattleMech)
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| [[Image:191px|191px|Blackjack (BattleMech)]] | |
| Blackjack | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Model | BJ-1 |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 tons tons |
| Chassis | GM BJ-I |
| Armor | Durallex Medium |
| Engine | GM 180 |
| Speed | 64.8 kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | Whitworth Jetlift |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 795 |
Description
The Blackjack was designed by General Motors in a bid for a fire support and counter insurgency 'Mech. The prototype version of the Blackjack was designed to carry flamers which were replaced with two light Autocannons in the production version of the 'Mech. In long range engagements the Blackjack has lackluster performance. Where the 'Mech excels is in close quarter combat where its short ranged weapons ,its jumping distance of up to one hundred and twenty meters, and heavy armor make it a devestating street fighter.
Armament
The Blackjack carries two Whirlwind-L Autocannon 2s for its long range direct fire support ability. These autocannons provide excellent reach at the cost of damage capability. For close combat the Blackjack has four Intek Medium Lasers. These lasers, when combined with the Blackjacks maneuverability make the 'Mech very dangerous in an urban setting.
Variants
- BJ-1DB - The 1DB Blackjack is a variant intended to increase the 'Mechs lethality. The two autocannons have been replaced with two large lasers and several heat sinks have been added to the design to handle the extra heat load. BV (1.0) = 881
- BJ-1DC - The 1DC Blackjack sacrifices the 'Mechs jumping ability in order to add two small lasers and additional heat sinks to deal with the additional heat load. BV (1.0) = 718
- BJ-2 The BJ-2 upgrade of the Blackjack upgrades the 'Mech with two ER Large Lasers and two Streak SRM 2 launchers. This variant also upgrades the heat sinks to double strength versions. (note, the BJ-2 was errata'd to use double heat sinks by FASA corporation after its release) BV (1.0) = 1050