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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
| image = Ku.gif
 
| image = Ku.gif
| name = Ku wheeled assault tank
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| name = Ku Wheeled Assault Tank
 
| manufacturer = Various
 
| manufacturer = Various
| production year=2842
 
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1846/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
 
| Mission = Main Battle
 
| Mission = Main Battle
 
| Type = Wheeled
 
| Type = Wheeled
 
| cost = 1,627,188 C-bills
 
| cost = 1,627,188 C-bills
| Tech Base = [[Clan]]
 
 
| mass = 50
 
| mass = 50
| armor = [["Magnum" Ferro-Fibrous Composite]]
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| armor = "Magnum" [[Ferro-Fibrous]] Composite
| engine = [[Fusion 180]]
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| engine = Fusion 180
 
| comsys = [[Build 1685 Tacticom]]
 
| comsys = [[Build 1685 Tacticom]]
| T&T = [[Series VI Integrated TTS]]
 
| heat sinks = 14 [[Heat Sink|single]]
 
 
| speed = 65
 
| speed = 65
 
| Crew = 4
 
| Crew = 4
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*1x [[ER Small Laser]]
 
*1x [[ER Small Laser]]
 
| BV (1.0) = 831<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 831<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref>
| BV (2.0) = 1,091<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 87</ref><ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 58–59: "Ku Profile"</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 1,091<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 87</ref><ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 58-59, "Ku Profile"</ref>
 
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}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Ku''' wheeled assault tank is designed to, slowly but surely, advance against an enemy's line and bring as many of its weapons as possible to bear. Based on the [[Turhan]] produced by the [[SLDF]], the Ku can only manage a top speed of 65 km/h. To protect it, the [[combat vehicle]] carries seven tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, spread rather evenly over its entire surface. It is odd for a [[Clan]] vehicle in that it has many accommodations for an extended campaign. It features a fully-pressurized cabin, complete with a small airlock, a small stove, and sleeping facilities for one crew member.<ref name=TRO:3058U/>
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The '''Ku''' Wheeled Assault Tank is designed to, slowly but surely, advance against an enemy's line and bring as many of its weapons as possible to bear. Based on the [[Turhan]] produced by the [[SLDF]], the Ku can only manage a top speed of 65 km/h. To protect it, the [[combat vehicle]] carries seven tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, spread rather evenly over its entire surface. It is odd for a [[Clan]] vehicle in that it has many accommodations for an extended campaign. It features a fully-pressurized cabin, complete with a small airlock, a small stove, and sleeping facilities for one crew member.<ref name=TRO:3058U/>
  
==Weapons and Equipment==
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==Armament==
The largest gun on the Ku is its Type 9 [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]. This large-bore autocannon is capable of inflicting serious wounds on any opponent in the Ku's weight class or under. The only deficiency is that, with two tons of ammunition, it can run out rather quickly, so using [[volley fire]] is generally recommended. The longest-range firepower comes from the Series 7J [[ER Large Laser]]. At point-blank, the Ku's gunner can make use of a Series 1 [[ER Small Laser]]. The only weapon which is not mounted in the tank's turret is the Pattern JX [[Streak SRM-4]], which is located in the front of the vehicle. This can exploit any weaknesses created by the larger guns, and functions effectively as an anti-tank weapon.<ref name=TRO:3058U/>
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The largest gun on the Ku is its Type 9 [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]. This large-bore autocannon is capable of inflicting serious wounds on any opponent in the Ku's weight class or under. The only deficiency is that, with two tons of ammunition, it can run out rather quickly, so using [[volley fire]] is generally recommended. The longest-range firepower comes from the Series 7J [[ER Large Laser]]. At pointblank, the Ku's gunner can make use of a Series 1 [[ER Small Laser]]. The only weapon which is not mounted in the tank's turret is the Pattern JX [[Streak SRM-4]], which is located in the front of the vehicle. This can exploit any weaknesses created by the larger guns, and functions effectively as an anti-tank weapon.<ref name=TRO:3058U/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;IFV / Turhan II : This variant returns the Ku back to its parent design's original mission of infantry fighting vehicle / troops transport. The Fusion Engine is exchanged for an [[XL fusion engine|XL model]], which opens more room in the vehicle.  A 10-ton [[infantry bay]] is installed in the vehicle's hull. All of the Ku's original weaponry is removed in favor of a pair of turret-mounted [[ER Medium Lasers]]. For anti-infantry defense, a pair of [[AP Gauss Rifles]] are mounted on the vehicle. One is placed in the turret and the other is mounted in the front of the vehicle. BV (2.0) = 1,042<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 88: Ku's Turhan II variant</ref>
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* IFV / ''Turhan II'' - This variant returns the Ku back to its parent design's original mission of infantry fighting vehicle / troops transport. The Fusion Engine is exhanged for a [[XL Fusion Engine|XL model]], which opens more room in the vehicle.  A 10 ton [[Infantry Bay]] in installed in the vehicle's hull. All Ku's original weaponry is removed for pair of turret mounted [[ER Medium Lasers]]. For anti-infantry, pair of [[AP Gauss Rifles]] are mounted on the vehicle, one placed in the turret and mounted in the front of the vehicle. BV (2.0) = 1,042<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 88 - Ku's Turhan II variant.</ref>
  
 
==Related Designs==
 
==Related Designs==
 
* [[Turhan]] - [[SLDF]] Urban Assault Vehicle designed to transport troops in urban environments.
 
* [[Turhan]] - [[SLDF]] Urban Assault Vehicle designed to transport troops in urban environments.
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
File:Ku.gif|Original Ku from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
 
</gallery>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[ Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
 
   
 
   
  

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