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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = TRO3145M Lamprey.jpg | | image = TRO3145M Lamprey.jpg | ||
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| manufacturer = [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] | | manufacturer = [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] | ||
| production year = 3119 | | production year = 3119 | ||
− | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6540/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference = <ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6540/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Mission = Armed Transport | | Mission = Armed Transport | ||
| Type = VTOL | | Type = VTOL | ||
| mass = 30 tons | | mass = 30 tons | ||
− | | armor = Star Slab/2 | + | | armor = [[Star Slab/2]] |
| engine = [[Vlar 130]] | | engine = [[Vlar 130]] | ||
| comsys = [[O/P AIR 19]] | | comsys = [[O/P AIR 19]] | ||
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| speed = 151 | | speed = 151 | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
− | | armament = 2x [[SRM-4]] | + | | armament = |
+ | * 2x [[SRM-4]] | ||
+ | * 1x [[Machine Gun]] | ||
| BV (2.0) = 478<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 24</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 478<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 24</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | Created by [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] in [[ | + | Created by [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] in [[3119]],<ref name=MUL/> and produced on [[Pinard]], the '''Lamprey''' was conceived as a fast transport that was able to provide its own covering fire. The Lamprey is an infantry transport VTOL with 4 tons cargo capacity. Rugged and reliable, with responsive controls and an emphasis on survivability, it developed a good reputation among experienced and inexperienced pilots alike. Able to field a full complement of troops, this armed VTOL managed to continue production even through the [[Taurian Concordat]]'s years of economic crisis.<ref name="TRO3145M"> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', pp. 14–15: "Lamprey Transport Helicopter"</ref><ref name=DADossiers128>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 128: "Robert Bavros"</ref> |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | With dual Harpoon [[SRM-4]] missile racks, and a Scattergun [[Machine Gun]], the Lamprey is able to provide | + | With dual Harpoon [[SRM-4]] missile racks, and a Scattergun [[Machine Gun]], the Lamprey is able to provide significant cover fire. This armament is backed by 5.5 tons of armor, shielding 4 tons of space for infantry.<ref name="TRO3145M"/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] |
Latest revision as of 15:04, 7 April 2024
- This article is about the VTOL. For other uses, see Lamprey.
Lamprey Transport Helicopter | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Vandenberg Mechanized Industries |
Production Year | 3119[1] |
Mission | Armed Transport |
Type | VTOL |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 30 tons |
Armor | Star Slab/2 |
Engine | Vlar 130 |
Speed | 151 km/h |
Crew | 2 |
Communications System | O/P AIR 19 |
Targeting Tracking System | O/P 411 |
Heat Sinks | 10 single |
Armament |
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BV (2.0) | 478[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Created by Vandenberg Mechanized Industries in 3119,[1] and produced on Pinard, the Lamprey was conceived as a fast transport that was able to provide its own covering fire. The Lamprey is an infantry transport VTOL with 4 tons cargo capacity. Rugged and reliable, with responsive controls and an emphasis on survivability, it developed a good reputation among experienced and inexperienced pilots alike. Able to field a full complement of troops, this armed VTOL managed to continue production even through the Taurian Concordat's years of economic crisis.[3][4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
With dual Harpoon SRM-4 missile racks, and a Scattergun Machine Gun, the Lamprey is able to provide significant cover fire. This armament is backed by 5.5 tons of armor, shielding 4 tons of space for infantry.[3]
Variants[edit]
No different variants of the Lamprey are known to exist.
Design Quirks[edit]
The Lamprey is subject to the following Design Quirk:[3]
Gallery[edit]
MechWarrior: Dark Age version of the Lamprey
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 online date for the Lamprey (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 24
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, pp. 14–15: "Lamprey Transport Helicopter"
- ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 128: "Robert Bavros"