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==Description==
 
==Description==
Introduced in [[3054]], the '''Cavalry Attack Helicopter''' was one of a number of [[VTOL]]s developed to fight the [[Clans]] by [[Michaelson Heavy Industries]]. Designed for hit-and-run engagements rather than front-line combat situations, due in part of its ammunition supply running low in prolonged battles, when used correctly the Cavalry attracted a reputation for flawless service with both halves of the sundered [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] prior to and during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The Cavalry soon saw service in both former FedCom States and minor-nobles among the [[Chaos March]],<ref name=TRO3058U62-63>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 62-63, "Cavalry VTOL Profile"</ref> and soon grew popular across the Inner Sphere. Sales were opened to all interested parties after a decade.<ref name=DADossiers189>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 189: "Dan Schiavello"</ref>
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Introduced in [[3054]], the '''Cavalry Attack Helicopter''' was one of a number of [[VTOL]]s developed to fight the [[Clans]] by [[Michaelson Heavy Industries]]. Designed for hit-and-run engagements rather than front-line combat situations, due in part of its ammunition supply running low in prolonged battles, when used correctly the Cavalry attracted a reputation for flawless service with both halves of the sundered [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] prior to and during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The Cavalry has since seen service in both former FedCom States and minor-nobles among the [[Chaos March]].<ref name=TRO3058U62-63>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 62-63, "Cavalry VTOL Profile"</ref>  
  
 
While capable of speeds up to 162 km/h, the Cavalry doesn't rely on this alone for protection and has been noted for carrying 3.5 tons standard Star Slab/3 armor. While the rotor is no less fragile than other VTOL designs, the craft can handle a direct hit from a Clan-tech [[ER PPC]] on the nose and keep flying.<ref name=TRO3058U62-63/>
 
While capable of speeds up to 162 km/h, the Cavalry doesn't rely on this alone for protection and has been noted for carrying 3.5 tons standard Star Slab/3 armor. While the rotor is no less fragile than other VTOL designs, the craft can handle a direct hit from a Clan-tech [[ER PPC]] on the nose and keep flying.<ref name=TRO3058U62-63/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The aircraft's main armaments consist of an array of short-range missile launchers. A six-tube launcher is mounted in the front, with three additional two-tube launchers co-axed to it.  The six-tube launcher has been given only 15 rounds of ammunition, while the smaller two-tube launchers have 50 missiles in a shared ammo bay.<ref name=TRO3058U62-63/>
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The aircraft's main armaments consist of an array of short-range missile launchers. Principally, a six-tube launcher mounted in the front, with three additional two-tube launchers co-axed to it.  The six-tube launcher has been given only 15 rounds of ammunition, while the smaller two-tube launchers have 50 missiles in a shared ammo bay.<ref name=TRO3058U62-63/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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Cavalry VTOL ChaosMarch.jpg|Original Cavalry Attack VTOL from ''[[Chaos March (sourcebook)|Chaos March]]''
 
Cavalry VTOL ChaosMarch.jpg|Original Cavalry Attack VTOL from ''[[Chaos March (sourcebook)|Chaos March]]''
 
Cavalry VTOL TRO3058.jpg|Cavalry Attack VTOL from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
 
Cavalry VTOL TRO3058.jpg|Cavalry Attack VTOL from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
Cavalry Infiltrator TROPrototypes.jpg|Cavalry "Infiltrator" from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]''
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Cavalry Infiltrator.png|Cavalry "Infiltrator" from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]''
 
MWDA Cavalry VTOL.jpg|Cavalry from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game|MechWarrior: Dark Age]]''
 
MWDA Cavalry VTOL.jpg|Cavalry from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game|MechWarrior: Dark Age]]''
 
Cavalry (CCG).jpg|Cavalry in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
Cavalry (CCG).jpg|Cavalry in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]''
 
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/counterassault_15.pdf  Swordsworn Dan Schiavello's dossier from the MWDA's counterassault]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''

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