Demolisher
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| Demolisher Heavy Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Aldis Industries |
| Mission | Heavy |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 80 tons |
| Armor | Durandal 160 Standard |
| Engine | 240 GM Superload I.C.E. |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Crew | 6 |
| Armament |
2x 185 mm ChemJet Gun Autocannon/20 |
| BV (1.0) | 609 |
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Description
Tall, squat, and using four treads, the Demolisher has a well-earned though sometimes exaggerated reputation as one of the most deadly vehicles on the battlefield. Designed to counteract the increasing scarcity of 'Mechs during the Succession Wars, the Demolisher became popular especially on worlds where BattleMechs were not available.
Aldis designed the Demolisher to be able to destroy any 'Mech, which was what appealed to the customers. The initial run was well-received, with hundreds of Demolishers being bought by 'Mech-deficient planets.
Armament
The Demolisher is armed with two AC/20s, which are enough to make any other unit, 'Mechs included, pause. The relatively short range of the guns means that maneuverable units with long-range weaponry can confound the Demolisher. Also, the tank lacks any form of secondary weapons, which may be detrimental when the massive cannons run dry.
Variants
- Though not strictly a variant, the Demolisher Mk II was released soon after the original. This version was shorter, had a better suspension system, and only two tread units.
- The third (-5B) generation, the Demolisher Mk III, is found mainly among the defense forces of the richer planets in the Inner Sphere. It is powered by a Type 240 Fusion Engine and mounts some additional weapons: A flamer in the turret, one Small Laser in the front and on each side, and a front-mounted SRM-6.
Some crews are known to remove armor and install small defensive weapons if the situation requires.