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|name=Kabuto | |name=Kabuto | ||
| − | |manufacturer= [[Diplan 'Mechyards]] | + | |manufacturer= [[Diplan 'Mechyards]]<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
|model=KBO-7A | |model=KBO-7A | ||
|production year=3059 | |production year=3059 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref name= | + | |year reference=<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 74-75, "Kabuto Profile"</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/ MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
|cost= 2,413,040 C-bills | |cost= 2,413,040 C-bills | ||
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
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*2x[[Streak SRM-4]]s | *2x[[Streak SRM-4]]s | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)=448<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref> | + | |BV (1.0)=448<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 56</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=524<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 105</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=524<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 105</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Kabuto''''' is an impressive light 'Mech that combines speed, armor, and firepower to make an excellent recon and strike BattleMech. To accomplish this, the ''Kabuto'' uses an advanced Chariot Type Ia [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a Leenex 140 [[XL engine]] that gives the ''Kabuto'' an impressive ground speed of 118.8 km/h while also saving weight on the 'Mech for armor and weapons. While the ''Kabuto'' is already a hard target to hit because of its ground speed, the 'Mech has four and a half tons of Starshield A armor, giving the ''Kabuto'' the maximum amount of armor that a 'Mech of it's size can carry.<ref name= | + | The '''''Kabuto''''' is an impressive light 'Mech that combines speed, armor, and firepower to make an excellent recon and strike BattleMech. To accomplish this, the ''Kabuto'' uses an advanced Chariot Type Ia [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a Leenex 140 [[XL engine]] that gives the ''Kabuto'' an impressive ground speed of 118.8 km/h while also saving weight on the 'Mech for armor and weapons. While the ''Kabuto'' is already a hard target to hit because of its ground speed, the 'Mech has four and a half tons of Starshield A armor, giving the ''Kabuto'' the maximum amount of armor that a 'Mech of it's size can carry.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Kabuto'' has a very straight forward and basic arsenal. For effective and powerful close range firepower, the ''Kabuto'' has two Guided Technologies 2nd Gen [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers. The simplicity of its arsenal is one of the keys to the design, allowing for easy resupply and repair as the 'Mech has only one weapons system.<ref name= | + | The ''Kabuto'' has a very straight forward and basic arsenal. For effective and powerful close range firepower, the ''Kabuto'' has two Guided Technologies 2nd Gen [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers. The simplicity of its arsenal is one of the keys to the design, allowing for easy resupply and repair as the 'Mech has only one weapons system.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| − | *''[ | + | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 05:22, 15 October 2012
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| Kabuto | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Diplan 'Mechyards[1] |
| Production Year | 3059[1][2] |
| Model | KBO-7A |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 2,413,040 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 tons |
| Chassis | Chariot Type Ia Endo Steel |
| Armor | Starshield A |
| Engine | Leenex 140 XL |
| Speed | 118.8 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 448[3][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 524[1][5] |
Description
The Kabuto is an impressive light 'Mech that combines speed, armor, and firepower to make an excellent recon and strike BattleMech. To accomplish this, the Kabuto uses an advanced Chariot Type Ia Endo Steel chassis and is powered by a Leenex 140 XL engine that gives the Kabuto an impressive ground speed of 118.8 km/h while also saving weight on the 'Mech for armor and weapons. While the Kabuto is already a hard target to hit because of its ground speed, the 'Mech has four and a half tons of Starshield A armor, giving the Kabuto the maximum amount of armor that a 'Mech of it's size can carry.[1]
Armament
The Kabuto has a very straight forward and basic arsenal. For effective and powerful close range firepower, the Kabuto has two Guided Technologies 2nd Gen Streak SRM-4 launchers. The simplicity of its arsenal is one of the keys to the design, allowing for easy resupply and repair as the 'Mech has only one weapons system.[1]
Variants
- KBO-7B - This Jihad era variant has all missile weaponry removed; the launchers were replaced by pair of Light PPCs, one in each side torso. An additional Heat Sink is added in the head to improve the 'Mech's heat curve. BV (2.0) = 635[6]
Related BattleMechs
- Hitman - The Kabuto's chassis was developed by modifying the successful Hitman chassis, the Chariot Type I, rather than start from scratch. The designers made this decision in an attempt to repeat the predecessor's success, which was critically import because of the paucity of light BattleMechs deployed by the DCMS.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 74-75, "Kabuto Profile"
- ↑ MUL online entry for Kabuto
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 56
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 105
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 106 - Kabuto's new variant found in the unbridged 3060 Record sheet book.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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