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Line 7: | Mission = Infantry Transport | Mission = Infantry Transport | Type = Wheeled | Type = Wheeled − | cost = 119,717 C-Bills + | cost = 119,717 C-bills | mass = 20 | mass = 20 | armor = Generic Standard Armor | armor = Generic Standard Armor − | engine = Generic 100 [[internal combustion engine]] + | engine = Generic 100 [[Internal Combustion Engine]] − | comsys = Various − | T&T = Various − | heat sinks = 0 | speed = 97.2 | speed = 97.2 − | Crew = + | Crew = ??? − | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]] + | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]]s | BV (1.0) = 70 | BV (1.0) = 70 | BV (2.0) = 189<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 23</ref> | BV (2.0) = 189<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 23</ref> Line 22:
Line 19: ==Description== ==Description== − Armies have used armored personnel carriers (APCs) for centuries to transport troops to the front lines, which continues even in the era of [[battle armor]]. The '''Heavy Wheeled APC''' is a larger version of its [[Wheeled APC|standard counterpart]], able to carry two full [[platoon]]s of [[Foot Infantry]] or one platoon of either [[Motorized Infantry|Motorized]] or [[Jump Infantry]].<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 12-13, "Vehicle Profile"</ref> + Armies have used armored personnel carriers (APCs) for centuries to transport troops to the front lines, which continues even in the era of [[Battle Armor]]. The '''Heavy Wheeled APC''' is a larger version of its [[Wheeled APC|standard counterpart]], able to carry two full platoons of [[Infantry]].<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 12-13, "Vehicle Profile"</ref> With both versions boasting the same top speed, the Heavy version is less common due to reasons of cost, but while the more common 10-ton Wheeled APC is cheaper, it can carry only a single squad of infantry. In order for an entire platoon to be deployed at a target location, a single platoon must be spread across a lance of four APCs, forcing the APCs to stay in tight formation for the insertion. The heavy model is twice as large as standard APCs and is designed to carry two full platoons of foot troopers along with their gear. This improved capacity, in addition to two tons more of armor protection, makes heavy APCs the preference of commanders who can obtain them with the majority used by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[Regimental Combat Team]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/> With both versions boasting the same top speed, the Heavy version is less common due to reasons of cost, but while the more common 10-ton Wheeled APC is cheaper, it can carry only a single squad of infantry. In order for an entire platoon to be deployed at a target location, a single platoon must be spread across a lance of four APCs, forcing the APCs to stay in tight formation for the insertion. The heavy model is twice as large as standard APCs and is designed to carry two full platoons of foot troopers along with their gear. This improved capacity, in addition to two tons more of armor protection, makes heavy APCs the preference of commanders who can obtain them with the majority used by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[Regimental Combat Team]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − No more a fighting vehicle than its "standard" counterpart, the Heavy Wheeled APC carries two front-mounted [[Machine Gun]]s supplied by half a ton of ammunition, carried only for defense against other infantry units. The lack of a turret makes the APC particularly vulnerable to flanking attacks from the rear, but most can successfully unload their troops before an enemy is in position to launch such an attack.<ref name=TRO3060/> + No more a fighting vehicle than its "standard" counterpart, the Heavy Wheeled APC carries two front-mounted [[Machine Gun]]s supplied by half a ton of ammunition, carried only for defense against other infantry units. The lack of a turrent makes the APC particularly vulnerable to flanking attacks from the rear, but most can successfully unload their troops before an enemy is in position to launch such an attack.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;LRM : The LRM variant of the APC was introduced in the [[Star League era]] and had the following changes to accommodate modification: the [[LRM 5]] launcher and its 24 rounds of ammunition take up three tons of the vehicle's original six-ton infantry bay capacities. BV (2.0) = 265<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 24 - New PDF Record Sheet only variant with proper BV 2.0 value given.</ref> + *;LRM : The LRM variant of the APC was introduced in the [[Star League era]] and had the following changes to accommodate modification: the [[LRM 5]] launcher and its 24 rounds of ammunition take up three tons of the vehicle's original six ton infantry bay capacities. BV (2.0) = 265<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 24 - New PDF Record Sheet only variant with proper BV 2.0 value given.</ref> − *;MG : This is an anti-infantry version of the APC, which was introduced during the Star League era. The infantry bay is reduced to a three-ton capacity, while four more Machine Guns are added to the vehicle. A single Machine Gun is added to the right and left sides, while the rear is given 2. The vehicle's ammunition capacity is brought up to 300 rounds. BV (2.0) = 213<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 25</ref> + *;SRM : Similar to the LRM variant, this Star League era variant retains its front-mounted Machine Guns and loses three tons of its Infantry Bay capacity. In place a front mounted [[SRM-4]] is fitted with 25 rounds of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 255<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 26</ref> − *;SRM : Similar to the LRM variant, this Star League era variant retains its front-mounted Machine Guns and loses three tons of its Infantry Bay capacity. In place a front-mounted [[SRM-4]] is fitted with 25 rounds of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 255<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 26</ref> + *;MG : This is an anti-infantry version of the APC, which was introduced during the Star League era. The infantry bay is reduced to a 3 ton capacity, while 4 more Machine Guns are added to the vehicle. A single Machine Gun is added to the right and left sides, while the rear is given 2. The vehicle's ammunition capacity is brought up to 300 rounds. BV (2.0) = 213<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 25</ref> − *;WoB : The [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]] refitted the original Heavy Wheeled APC for their infantry forces. The design was a modest upgrade which included some [[Technology Rating|Advanced Tech]] enhancements to its offensive capabilities. First the vehicle's ICE engine was replaced with an [[XL fusion engine]], this increased the vehicle's speed to 110 km/h. While retaining its six-ton Infantry Bay capacity, the vehicle's front-mounted machine guns were replaced with pair of [[Small Variable Speed Pulse Laser|Small VSP Lasers]]. The XL Engine allowed for additional armor to be added to the front and sides. BV (2.0) = 330<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 27 - WoB has its own variant of the Wheeled type Heavy APC.</ref> + *;WoB : The [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]] refitted the original Heavy Wheeled APC for their infantry forces. The design was a modest upgrade which included some [[Advanced Technology|Advanced Tech]] enhancements to its offensive capabilities. First the vehicle's ICE engine was replaced with an [[XL Fusion Engine]], this increased the vehicle's speed to 110 K/ph. While retaining its 6 ton Infantry Bay capacity, the vehicle's front-mounted machine guns were replaced with pair of [[Small Variable Speed Pulse Laser|Small VSP Lasers]]. The XL Engine allowed for additional armor to be added to the front and sides. BV (2.0) = 330<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 27 - WoB has its own variant of the Wheeled type Heavy APC.</ref> ==Related Vehicles== ==Related Vehicles== * [[Heavy Hover APC]] * [[Heavy Hover APC]] * [[Heavy Tracked APC]] * [[Heavy Tracked APC]] − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:HeavyTransport.JPG|Original Heavy Wheeled APC (front) from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' − [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
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| Mission = Infantry Transport | | Mission = Infantry Transport | ||
| Type = Wheeled | | Type = Wheeled | ||
| − | | cost = 119,717 C- | + | | cost = 119,717 C-bills |
| mass = 20 | | mass = 20 | ||
| armor = Generic Standard Armor | | armor = Generic Standard Armor | ||
| − | | engine = Generic 100 [[ | + | | engine = Generic 100 [[Internal Combustion Engine]] |
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| speed = 97.2 | | speed = 97.2 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = ??? |
| − | | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]] | + | | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]]s |
| BV (1.0) = 70 | | BV (1.0) = 70 | ||
| BV (2.0) = 189<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 23</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 189<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 23</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Armies have used armored personnel carriers (APCs) for centuries to transport troops to the front lines, which continues even in the era of [[ | + | Armies have used armored personnel carriers (APCs) for centuries to transport troops to the front lines, which continues even in the era of [[Battle Armor]]. The '''Heavy Wheeled APC''' is a larger version of its [[Wheeled APC|standard counterpart]], able to carry two full platoons of [[Infantry]].<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 12-13, "Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
With both versions boasting the same top speed, the Heavy version is less common due to reasons of cost, but while the more common 10-ton Wheeled APC is cheaper, it can carry only a single squad of infantry. In order for an entire platoon to be deployed at a target location, a single platoon must be spread across a lance of four APCs, forcing the APCs to stay in tight formation for the insertion. The heavy model is twice as large as standard APCs and is designed to carry two full platoons of foot troopers along with their gear. This improved capacity, in addition to two tons more of armor protection, makes heavy APCs the preference of commanders who can obtain them with the majority used by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[Regimental Combat Team]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/> | With both versions boasting the same top speed, the Heavy version is less common due to reasons of cost, but while the more common 10-ton Wheeled APC is cheaper, it can carry only a single squad of infantry. In order for an entire platoon to be deployed at a target location, a single platoon must be spread across a lance of four APCs, forcing the APCs to stay in tight formation for the insertion. The heavy model is twice as large as standard APCs and is designed to carry two full platoons of foot troopers along with their gear. This improved capacity, in addition to two tons more of armor protection, makes heavy APCs the preference of commanders who can obtain them with the majority used by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[Regimental Combat Team]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | No more a fighting vehicle than its "standard" counterpart, the Heavy Wheeled APC carries two front-mounted [[Machine Gun]]s supplied by half a ton of ammunition, carried only for defense against other infantry units. The lack of a | + | No more a fighting vehicle than its "standard" counterpart, the Heavy Wheeled APC carries two front-mounted [[Machine Gun]]s supplied by half a ton of ammunition, carried only for defense against other infantry units. The lack of a turrent makes the APC particularly vulnerable to flanking attacks from the rear, but most can successfully unload their troops before an enemy is in position to launch such an attack.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;LRM : The LRM variant of the APC was introduced in the [[Star League era]] and had the following changes to accommodate modification: the [[LRM 5]] launcher and its 24 rounds of ammunition take up three tons of the vehicle's original six | + | *;LRM : The LRM variant of the APC was introduced in the [[Star League era]] and had the following changes to accommodate modification: the [[LRM 5]] launcher and its 24 rounds of ammunition take up three tons of the vehicle's original six ton infantry bay capacities. BV (2.0) = 265<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 24 - New PDF Record Sheet only variant with proper BV 2.0 value given.</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;SRM : Similar to the LRM variant, this Star League era variant retains its front-mounted Machine Guns and loses three tons of its Infantry Bay capacity. In place a front mounted [[SRM-4]] is fitted with 25 rounds of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 255<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 26</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;MG : This is an anti-infantry version of the APC, which was introduced during the Star League era. The infantry bay is reduced to a 3 ton capacity, while 4 more Machine Guns are added to the vehicle. A single Machine Gun is added to the right and left sides, while the rear is given 2. The vehicle's ammunition capacity is brought up to 300 rounds. BV (2.0) = 213<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 25</ref> |
| − | *;WoB : The [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]] refitted the original Heavy Wheeled APC for their infantry forces. The design was a modest upgrade which included some [[Technology | + | *;WoB : The [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]] refitted the original Heavy Wheeled APC for their infantry forces. The design was a modest upgrade which included some [[Advanced Technology|Advanced Tech]] enhancements to its offensive capabilities. First the vehicle's ICE engine was replaced with an [[XL Fusion Engine]], this increased the vehicle's speed to 110 K/ph. While retaining its 6 ton Infantry Bay capacity, the vehicle's front-mounted machine guns were replaced with pair of [[Small Variable Speed Pulse Laser|Small VSP Lasers]]. The XL Engine allowed for additional armor to be added to the front and sides. BV (2.0) = 330<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 27 - WoB has its own variant of the Wheeled type Heavy APC.</ref> |
==Related Vehicles== | ==Related Vehicles== | ||
* [[Heavy Hover APC]] | * [[Heavy Hover APC]] | ||
* [[Heavy Tracked APC]] | * [[Heavy Tracked APC]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[ | + | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' |
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||