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−	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/>	+	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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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Cavalry VTOL TRO3058.jpg | name = Cavalry Attack Helicopter | model = Standard | manufacturer = [[Michaelson Heavy Industries]] <ref>''Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade'' p.62 </ref> | production year=3054 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/506/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = Anti-vehicle <br/> hunter/killer | Type = VTOL | Cost = 705,528{{cn}} | mass = 25 tons | armor = [[StarSlab/3]] | engine = Michaelson 110 [[ICE|Internal Combustion]] | comsys = [[Garret Supremesound]] | T&T = [[Garret D2j]] | heat sinks = None | speed = 162 | Crew = 2 | armament = * 1x [[SRM 6]] * 3x [[SRM 2]] | BV (1.0) = 632<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 75</ref> | BV (2.0) = 503<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 20</ref> }} ==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> 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== 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== *;SRM : This [[3055]] variant increases the SRM-2 Launchers count to four. However, to accomplish this, its armor reduced considerably. BV (1.0) = 717<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 76</ref>, BV (2.0)= 509<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 23</ref> *;Infantry : In this variant, introduced in [[3063]], the 110-rated ICE engine is replaced with a [[fusion engine]]. This allows for a four-ton [[infantry bay]], three forward-mounted [[medium laser]]s, and three [[machine gun]]s with a half-ton of ammunition.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 80, "Cavalry (Infantry Variant)"</ref> BV (1.0) = 744<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 76</ref>, BV (2.0) = 615<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 21</ref> *;LRM : This variant, also introduced in 3055, changes the SRM-6 and two SRM-2s for an [[LRM-10]] launcher. BV (2.0) = 487<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 22</ref> *;TAG : This configuration, first seen in [[3059]], completely removes the primary armament and equipped the vehicle with an LRM-10 launcher and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. BV (2.0) = 495<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 24</ref> *;CADENCE RAIN : The CADENCE RAIN Cavalry copter was designed during the [[Jihad]] by a team led by [[Jean Paul Quenano]] to deliver the new [[Infiltrator Mk. II#Variants|CORAL INTENT Infiltrator]] Battle Armor to the battlefield. Designers started by removing the existing armor and replacing it with [[vehicular stealth armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM suite]]. A four-ton infantry bay carries a squad of battle armor. To improve survivability, a [[VTOL jet booster]] was added to allow the CADENCE RAIN copters to temporarily double their cruising speed. The existing weapons were removed and replaced with three [[Magshot]]s. Though insufficient to destroy 'Mechs and heavy vehicles, they're able to drive off enemy Battle Armor and infantry forces. BV (2.0) = 568<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 8</ref> *;Cavalry Infiltrator : Similar to the CADENCE RAIN version, this variant produced by [[Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion]] carries a pair of [[Magshot]]s in a [[VTOL chin turret]]. It retains the stealth armor, Guardian ECM, and VTOL jet booster of CADENCE RAIN, along with the four-ton [[infantry bay]]. BV (2.0) = 446<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 31</ref> ==Design Quirks== The Cavalry Infiltrator variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> * [[Easy to Maintain]] * [[Hard to Pilot]] ==Notable Pilots== :''See [[:Category:Notable Cavalry Pilots]]'' ==Notes== * A third variant of the Cavalry is mentioned, written as a redesign of the aircraft with a two-man piloting/gunner crew. ==Gallery== <gallery> 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 Infiltrator TROPrototypes.jpg|Cavalry "Infiltrator" from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' 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]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]] [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]] [[Category:25 ton Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]] [[Category:VTOLs|Cavalry]] [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]] [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]] [[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]] [[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]]

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