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Line 1: {{InfoBoxDropShip {{InfoBoxDropShip − | image = Gazelle TRO3057r.png + | image = Gazelle.gif − | name = ''Gazelle'' + | name = Gazelle − | manufacturer = + | manufacturer = [[Deller-Bingham-Fouts]]<ref name=DS&JSp17>''Dropships and Jumpships'', p.17 </ref><br> [[New Syrtis Shipyards]] <ref>Handbook Davion p.183 </ref><br />[[Federated-Boeing]] <ref>Handbook Davion p.181 </ref> − [[Deller-Bingham-Fouts]]<ref name=DS&JSp15>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 15 </ref> − ------ − [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]]<ref>Handbook House Davion p. 181 </ref> − ---- − [[New Syrtis Shipyards]]<ref name=DS&JSp15/><ref>Handbook House Davion p. 183 </ref> − | production year=2531 (original} − | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4204/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Use = Troop carrier | Use = Troop carrier | Type = Military Aerodyne | Type = Military Aerodyne | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] − | Mass = 2,900 + | Introduced = 2531 + | Mass = 1,903 | Structural Integrity = 8 | Structural Integrity = 8 | Length = 79 | Length = 79 | Width = 73.2 | Width = 73.2 | Height = 28.1 | Height = 28.1 − | Drive System = [[Star League V95]] + | Drive System = Star League V95 | Safe Thrust = 2 g | Safe Thrust = 2 g | Maximum Thrust = 3 g | Maximum Thrust = 3 g | Fuel (tons) = 209 tons | Fuel (tons) = 209 tons | Fuel (days) = 113.6 days | Fuel (days) = 113.6 days − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 2 x [[PPC]]s <br> 1 x [[LRM-20]] <br> 1 x [[AC/5]] <br> 2 x [[SRM-6]]s <br> 1 x [[Large Laser]] <br> 10 x [[Medium Laser]]s − * 2x [[PPC]]+ | Armor = 29 tons Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 14 <br> '''Sides:''' 12 <br> '''Aft:''' 11 − * 1x [[LRM-20]] − * 1x [[AC/5]] − * 2x [[SRM-6]] − * 1x [[large laser]] − * 10x [[medium laser]] − | Armor = 29 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] | Crew = 10 | Crew = 10 − *2 Officers − *5 Enlisted − *3 Gunners − ---- − (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> − *2 Pilots <br /> − *4 Engineers <br /> − *2 Secondary Engineers − ---- − Bay Personnel: 120 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/4 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/4 − | Heat Sinks = 70 [[heat sink|single]] + | Heat Sinks = 70 − | BV (1.0) = 2,399<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 211</ref><ref name=TRO3057Rp18>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 18-19</ref> + | BV (1.0) = 2,399 − | BV (2.0) = 2,355{{cn}} + | BV (2.0) = 2,355 }} }} + ==Description== ==Description== − One of the smaller [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] transport [[DropShip]]s in use, the '''''Gazelle'''''-class generally operates alongside the ''[[Fury (DropShip class)|Fury]]'' and ''[[Leopard]]'' and is capable of carrying a complete 15 vehicle [[company]] of armored fighting vehicles.<ref name=TRO3057Rp18/> + One of the smaller [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] transport [[DropShip]]s in use, the '''''Gazelle'''''-class generally operates alongside the ''[[Fury (DropShip)|Fury]]'' and ''[[Leopard]]'' and is capable of carrying a complete 15 vehicle [[company]] of armored fighting vehicles. − When it was first designed, the ''Gazelle'' was intended to operate with the smaller and lighter combat vehicles designed prior to the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. Later, it was modified, resulting in the hold in the craft's nose being enlarged to cope. These modifications came at the cost of the crew quarters and cargo capacity, greatly reducing comfort and inhibiting the design's endurance on longer missions. ''Gazelle'' crews are often dismayed when green units are assigned their DropShip, as inexperienced units have caused a great number of ''Gazelles'' to be lost on the ground due to delays in deploying the vehicles.<ref name=TRO3057Rp18/><ref name=DS&JSp28>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 28 </ref> + When it was first designed, the ''Gazelle'' was intended to operate with smaller and lighter combat vehicles designed prior to the [[Succession Wars]]. Later, it was modified resulting in the hold in the craft's nose being enlarged to cope. These modifications came at the cost of the crew quarters and cargo capacity, greatly reducing comfort and inhibiting the design's endurance on longer missions. ==Armament== ==Armament== − Like many troop transports, the ''Gazelle'' features a relatively limited defensive array of weaponry. Twin [[medium lasers]], an [[autocannon/5]] and [[LRM-20]] fill the nose bays, while a [[PPC]], [[SRM-6]] and a trio of medium lasers are fitted in forward-facing mounts in each wing. To discourage pursuit, a single [[Large Laser]] and a further pair of mediums are carried directly aft. A single ton of [[autocannon]] rounds, four tons of long-range and two tons of short-range missile reloads are generally enough for the shorter duration missions the decreased cargo load enforces. + Like many troop transports, the ''Gazelle'' features a relatively limited defensive array of weaponry. Twin [[Medium Laser]]s, an [[Autocannon/5]] and [[LRM-20]] fill the nose bays, while a [[PPC]], [[SRM-6]] and a trio of medium lasers are fitted in forward facing mounts in each wing. To discourage pursuit, a single [[Large Laser]] and a further pair of mediums are carried directly aft. A single ton of [[autocannon]] rounds, four tons of long range and two tons of short range missile reloads are generally enough for the shorter duration missions the decreased cargo load enforces. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − The ''Gazelle'''s 950-ton primary cargo bay, 60 meters by 12, is accessible via a single ramp in the craft's nose. The single ramp and cramped vehicle bay hinder loading and unloading, to the point that the majority of ''Gazelle''s lost during the Succession Wars were destroyed not in flight but on the ground while in hostile landing zones. + The ''Gazelle'''s 950 ton primary cargo bay, 60 meters by 12, is accessible via a single ramp in the craft's nose. The single ramp and very cramped bay hinder vehicle unloading, to the point that the majority of ''Gazelle''s lost during the Succession Wars were destroyed not in flight but on the ground while unloading in hostile landing zones. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;''Gazelle'' (2531) : The original ''Gazelle'' was designed to accommodate only lighter vehicles, but boasted somewhat more comfortable crew quarters and a larger cargo capacity.<ref name=DS&JSp287>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 28 </ref><ref name=TRO3057p20>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 20</ref> + *''Original'' - The original ''Gazelle'' was designed to accommodate only lighter vehicles, but boasted somewhat more comfortable crew quarters and a larger cargo capacity. − + *''Upgrade'' - Introduced by [[New Syrtis Shipyards]] in [[3055]], the upgraded ''Gazelle'' weighs in at 2,400 tons, an increase of 500 tons. The increased tonnage goes toward greater cargo capacity, now split between carrying a company of heavy tanks in nose, and short lance of lighter vehicles further back, reducing the bottle neck problems of the standard model. The weapon array received minor modern touches, switching the PPCs and large laser for extended range variants adding [[Artemis IV FCS]] to enhance the missile racks, with reduced number of [[Double Heat Sink]]s still boost heat dissipation. BV (1.0) = 2,539 BV (2.0) = 2,498 − *;''Gazelle'' (3055) : Introduced by [[New Syrtis Shipyards]] in [[3055]], the upgraded ''Gazelle'' weighs in at 3,400 tons, an increase of 500 tons. The increased tonnage goes toward greater cargo capacity, now split between carrying a company of heavy tanks in the nose and a short lance of lighter vehicles further back, reducing the bottleneck problems of the standard model. The weapon array received minor modern touches, switching the PPCs and large laser for extended range variants and adding [[Artemis IV FCS]] to enhance the missile racks, with a reduced number of [[Double Heat Sinks]] still boosting heat dissipation. BV (1.0) = 2,539<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 212</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,498{{cn}} − − ==Notes== − The ''Gazelle'' (Heavy Vehicle) variant, the tech specs of which are featured in the infobox, was introduced in [[2857]].<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4206/gazelle-heavy-vehicle MUL entry for the ''Gazelle'' (Heavy Vehicle)]</ref> − ==Gallery== + ==Gazelle Ship Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Gazelle.png|Original illustration of the ''Gazelle'' from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' + File:Gazelle.png|''Gazelle''-class DropShip − Gazelle TRO3057r.png|''Gazelle'' (3055) from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' </gallery> </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''+ *''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'', pp 28-29 − *''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'', pp 20-21 − * ''[[Handbook House Davion]]''+ *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'', pp 18-19 − *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' − *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' − [[Category:DropShip classes]] + [[Category:DropShips|Gazelle]] − [[Category:Aerodyne DropShip classes]] + [[Category:Aerodyne Dropships|Gazelle]] − [[Category:Military DropShip classes]] + [[Category:Troop Transports|Gazelle]] − [[Category:Transport DropShip classes]] + [[Category:Inner Sphere Dropships|Gazelle]] − [[Category:Troop Transport DropShip classes]] + [[Category:Military Dropships|Gazelle]] − [[Category:Vehicle Transport DropShip classes]] + [[Category:Transport Dropships|Gazelle]] − [[Category:Inner Sphere DropShip classes]]
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| Use = Troop carrier | | Use = Troop carrier | ||
| Type = Military Aerodyne | | Type = Military Aerodyne | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Mass = | + | | Introduced = 2531 |
| + | | Mass = 1,903 | ||
| Structural Integrity = 8 | | Structural Integrity = 8 | ||
| Length = 79 | | Length = 79 | ||
| Width = 73.2 | | Width = 73.2 | ||
| Height = 28.1 | | Height = 28.1 | ||
| − | | Drive System = | + | | Drive System = Star League V95 |
| Safe Thrust = 2 g | | Safe Thrust = 2 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 3 g | | Maximum Thrust = 3 g | ||
| Fuel (tons) = 209 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 209 tons | ||
| Fuel (days) = 113.6 days | | Fuel (days) = 113.6 days | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 2 x [[PPC]]s <br> 1 x [[LRM-20]] <br> 1 x [[AC/5]] <br> 2 x [[SRM-6]]s <br> 1 x [[Large Laser]] <br> 10 x [[Medium Laser]]s |
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/4 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/4 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 70 | + | | Heat Sinks = 70 |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 2,399 | + | | BV (1.0) = 2,399 |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 2,355 | + | | BV (2.0) = 2,355 |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | One of the smaller [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] transport [[DropShip]]s in use, the '''''Gazelle'''''-class generally operates alongside the ''[[Fury (DropShip | + | One of the smaller [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] transport [[DropShip]]s in use, the '''''Gazelle'''''-class generally operates alongside the ''[[Fury (DropShip)|Fury]]'' and ''[[Leopard]]'' and is capable of carrying a complete 15 vehicle [[company]] of armored fighting vehicles. |
| − | When it was first designed, the ''Gazelle'' was intended to operate with | + | When it was first designed, the ''Gazelle'' was intended to operate with smaller and lighter combat vehicles designed prior to the [[Succession Wars]]. Later, it was modified resulting in the hold in the craft's nose being enlarged to cope. These modifications came at the cost of the crew quarters and cargo capacity, greatly reducing comfort and inhibiting the design's endurance on longer missions. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Like many troop transports, the ''Gazelle'' features a relatively limited defensive array of weaponry. Twin [[ | + | Like many troop transports, the ''Gazelle'' features a relatively limited defensive array of weaponry. Twin [[Medium Laser]]s, an [[Autocannon/5]] and [[LRM-20]] fill the nose bays, while a [[PPC]], [[SRM-6]] and a trio of medium lasers are fitted in forward facing mounts in each wing. To discourage pursuit, a single [[Large Laser]] and a further pair of mediums are carried directly aft. A single ton of [[autocannon]] rounds, four tons of long range and two tons of short range missile reloads are generally enough for the shorter duration missions the decreased cargo load enforces. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Gazelle'''s 950 | + | The ''Gazelle'''s 950 ton primary cargo bay, 60 meters by 12, is accessible via a single ramp in the craft's nose. The single ramp and very cramped bay hinder vehicle unloading, to the point that the majority of ''Gazelle''s lost during the Succession Wars were destroyed not in flight but on the ground while unloading in hostile landing zones. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *''Original'' - The original ''Gazelle'' was designed to accommodate only lighter vehicles, but boasted somewhat more comfortable crew quarters and a larger cargo capacity. |
| − | + | *''Upgrade'' - Introduced by [[New Syrtis Shipyards]] in [[3055]], the upgraded ''Gazelle'' weighs in at 2,400 tons, an increase of 500 tons. The increased tonnage goes toward greater cargo capacity, now split between carrying a company of heavy tanks in nose, and short lance of lighter vehicles further back, reducing the bottle neck problems of the standard model. The weapon array received minor modern touches, switching the PPCs and large laser for extended range variants adding [[Artemis IV FCS]] to enhance the missile racks, with reduced number of [[Double Heat Sink]]s still boost heat dissipation. BV (1.0) = 2,539 BV (2.0) = 2,498 | |
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| − | ==Gallery== | + | ==Gazelle Ship Gallery== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Gazelle.png| | + | File:Gazelle.png|''Gazelle''-class DropShip |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'', pp 28-29 | |
| − | *''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'', pp 20-21 |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'', pp 18-19 | |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:DropShips|Gazelle]] |
| − | [[Category:Aerodyne | + | [[Category:Aerodyne Dropships|Gazelle]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Troop Transports|Gazelle]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Inner Sphere Dropships|Gazelle]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Military Dropships|Gazelle]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Transport Dropships|Gazelle]] |
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