Difference between revisions of "Lamprey (Combat Vehicle)"
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Created by [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] in [[3100]], and produced on [[Pinard]], the ''Lamprey'' was conceived as a fast transport that was able to provide its own covering fire. The Lamprey is a model infantry transport VTOL. Unparalleled reliability, easy maintenance, and ruggedness have given it a very good reputation. Able to field a full complement of troops, this armed VTOL has managed to continue production despite the economic depression affecting the [[Taurian Concordat]]. | Created by [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] in [[3100]], and produced on [[Pinard]], the ''Lamprey'' was conceived as a fast transport that was able to provide its own covering fire. The Lamprey is a model infantry transport VTOL. Unparalleled reliability, easy maintenance, and ruggedness have given it a very good reputation. Able to field a full complement of troops, this armed VTOL has managed to continue production despite the economic depression affecting the [[Taurian Concordat]]. | ||
− | Aside from being one of the best when it comes to escorting troops into and from hot landing zones and being perfectly responsive even in the toughest of situations, the ''Lamprey'' has one more trick up it's sleeve and that's it's perfectly fit even for rookies.<ref name="TRO3145M> ''Tehnical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p.14-15, "Lamprey Transport Helicpoter"</ref> | + | Aside from being one of the best when it comes to escorting troops into and from hot landing zones and being perfectly responsive even in the toughest of situations, the ''Lamprey'' has one more trick up it's sleeve and that's it's perfectly fit even for rookies.<ref name="TRO3145M"> ''Tehnical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p.14-15, "Lamprey Transport Helicpoter"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
− | With dual Harpoon [[SRM-4]] missile racks, and a Scattergun [[ | + | With dual Harpoon [[SRM-4]] missile racks, and a Scattergun [[Machine Gun]], the Lamprey is able to provide an impressive amount of cover fire. This arament is backed by 5.5 tons of armor that allows the vehicle to take a few hits and live through it. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
− | The ''Lamprey'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:3145M/> | + | The ''Lamprey'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:3145M"/> |
* [[Easy to Pilot]] | * [[Easy to Pilot]] | ||
Revision as of 11:13, 7 June 2013
Lamprey Transport Helicopter | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Vandenberg Mechanized Industries |
Mission | Armed Transport |
Type | VTOL |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 30 tons |
Armor | Star Slab/2 |
Engine | 130 Vlar |
Speed | 151 km/h |
Crew | 2 |
Armament |
2 x SRM-4s |
BV (2.0) | 478 |
Description
Created by Vandenberg Mechanized Industries in 3100, and produced on Pinard, the Lamprey was conceived as a fast transport that was able to provide its own covering fire. The Lamprey is a model infantry transport VTOL. Unparalleled reliability, easy maintenance, and ruggedness have given it a very good reputation. Able to field a full complement of troops, this armed VTOL has managed to continue production despite the economic depression affecting the Taurian Concordat.
Aside from being one of the best when it comes to escorting troops into and from hot landing zones and being perfectly responsive even in the toughest of situations, the Lamprey has one more trick up it's sleeve and that's it's perfectly fit even for rookies.[1]
Armament
With dual Harpoon SRM-4 missile racks, and a Scattergun Machine Gun, the Lamprey is able to provide an impressive amount of cover fire. This arament is backed by 5.5 tons of armor that allows the vehicle to take a few hits and live through it.
Variants
No known variants of the Lamprey are known to exist.
Design Quirks
The Lamprey is subject to the following Design Quirks:[2]