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| − | {{otheruses|the hovertank | + | {{Update Needed|[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27]]}} |
| + | {{otheruses|the hovertank|other uses|Falcon (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
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| cost = 1,349,333 C-bills | | cost = 1,349,333 C-bills | ||
| mass = 50 tons | | mass = 50 tons | ||
| − | | armor = Basic Metal Plate Standard | + | | armor = [[Basic Metal Plate Standard]] |
| − | | engine = 215 WorkHorse w. PowerChain I.C.E | + | | engine = [[215 WorkHorse w. PowerChain I.C.E.]] |
| − | | speed = 151.2 | + | | comsys = |
| + | | T&T = | ||
| + | | speed = 151.2 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| − | | armament = * | + | | armament = |
| − | * | + | * 1x [[medium laser]] |
| + | * 2x [[SRM 6]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = 469 | | BV (1.0) = 469 | ||
| BV (2.0) = 691 <ref name=MUL/> | | BV (2.0) = 691 <ref name=MUL/> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Recently rediscovered as a set of design specifications from some archival documents owned by an aging engineer, the exact origin of the '''Falcon''' is unclear. Upon initial examination the incomplete plans and engineering calculations seemed to be little more than a student design exercise.<ref>''CityTech 1st Edition Rulebook'', pp. 31–32</ref> Further inspection of the archive however revealed partial indication that this design may have seen some limited production.<ref>''BattleTech Record Sheets Volume Five''</ref> The most likely interpretation of these records is that the design was made available as a component kit that individual end users could build on their own. Though the simple existence of a one-off or other nonproduction design does not merit its inclusion in this resource, as the design was registered in various patent office databases<ref>''HeavyMetal Vee'', "Falcon"</ref> and nontrivial numbers of kits or plans were sold, the design falls under the realm of this publication. Unfortunately body and trim drawings were either not filed or the final shell design was left up to the end user and as such, there are no known depictions of the finished product at the time of writing. | |
| − | Recently rediscovered as a set of design specifications from some archival documents owned by an aging engineer, the exact origin of the '''Falcon''' is unclear. Upon initial examination the incomplete plans and engineering calculations seemed to be little more than a student design exercise.<ref>''CityTech 1st Edition Rulebook'', | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | The base design mounts a [[medium laser]] and two [[SRM 6]]s for close range attack missions. The overall plan seems to be based on the [[J. Edgar]] Hovertank but is dramatically scaled up. With its considerable speed, the Falcon is capable of closing in for a pouncing [[Alpha strike (Tactic)|alpha strike]] and retreating again to a safe position. | |
| − | The base design mounts a [[ | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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As this design was not produced or shipped as a manufactured unit but instead was left for the end user to complete there are presumably many variants of the basic chassis. However, owing to the incomplete documentation and proprietary nature of the design, these variations are both beyond the knowledge of the editorial staff at the Sarna Institute and scope of this reference. | As this design was not produced or shipped as a manufactured unit but instead was left for the end user to complete there are presumably many variants of the basic chassis. However, owing to the incomplete documentation and proprietary nature of the design, these variations are both beyond the knowledge of the editorial staff at the Sarna Institute and scope of this reference. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[BattleTech Record Sheets Volume Five: Vehicles]]'' | *''[[BattleTech Record Sheets Volume Five: Vehicles]]'' | ||
Revision as of 05:17, 8 October 2023
 | This article needs to be updated with material from Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27. Once these titles clear the Moratorium period, or if they already have, please consider revisiting this article and updating it with the new material. |
- This article is about the hovertank. For other uses, see Falcon (disambiguation).
| Falcon Heavy Hovertank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Production Year | 3023[1] |
| Mission | Fast Attack |
| Type | Hovercraft |
| Cost | 1,349,333 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Armor | Basic Metal Plate Standard |
| Engine | 215 WorkHorse w. PowerChain I.C.E. |
| Speed | 151.2 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 469 |
| BV (2.0) | 691 [1] |
Description
Recently rediscovered as a set of design specifications from some archival documents owned by an aging engineer, the exact origin of the Falcon is unclear. Upon initial examination the incomplete plans and engineering calculations seemed to be little more than a student design exercise.[2] Further inspection of the archive however revealed partial indication that this design may have seen some limited production.[3] The most likely interpretation of these records is that the design was made available as a component kit that individual end users could build on their own. Though the simple existence of a one-off or other nonproduction design does not merit its inclusion in this resource, as the design was registered in various patent office databases[4] and nontrivial numbers of kits or plans were sold, the design falls under the realm of this publication. Unfortunately body and trim drawings were either not filed or the final shell design was left up to the end user and as such, there are no known depictions of the finished product at the time of writing.
Weapons and Equipment
The base design mounts a medium laser and two SRM 6s for close range attack missions. The overall plan seems to be based on the J. Edgar Hovertank but is dramatically scaled up. With its considerable speed, the Falcon is capable of closing in for a pouncing alpha strike and retreating again to a safe position.
Variants
As this design was not produced or shipped as a manufactured unit but instead was left for the end user to complete there are presumably many variants of the basic chassis. However, owing to the incomplete documentation and proprietary nature of the design, these variations are both beyond the knowledge of the editorial staff at the Sarna Institute and scope of this reference.
Notes
- This vehicle was originally published in the first edition of the CityTech rulebook as the vehicle design example.
- The Falcon was also in the included database for the HeavyMetal Vee software.