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Produced from [[2675]] to [[2837]] for the [[Urbanmech]], the Pitban 6000 is a simple design that was produced in large numbers until the factory on [[Marcus]] was destroyed in the [[Second Succession War]].
 
  
 
===Pitban LFT-10===
 
===Pitban LFT-10===

Revision as of 17:38, 11 September 2011

Description

Standard Jump Jets

Pitban standard jump jet designs have been produced in a number of variants. The best known versions are listed below.

Pitban 6000

Produced from 2675 to 2837 for the Urbanmech, the Pitban 6000 is a simple design that was produced in large numbers until the factory on Marcus was destroyed in the Second Succession War.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Marcus Orguss Industries UM-R60 Urbanmech [1]

Pitban LFT-10

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Tematagi, Lapida II Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited SDR-5V Spider [2]

The LFT-10 series was unveiled in 2650 at part of the SDR-5V Spider program. A notable design, providing top of the line maneuvering ability while still being easy to install. The LFT-10 pack in the Spider has the ability to pivot in midair while maintaining sufficient control to maintain the Mech's intended course. This marked agility can make the Spider a difficult target to engage.

Pitban LFT-50

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Crofton, Emris IV, Menke, St. Ives, Son Hoa StarCorps Industries EMP-6A Emperor [3]
Talon Kallon Weapon Industries HNT-151 Hornet [4]
Talon Kallon Weapon Industries HNT-171 Hornet [5]
Alpheratz Mountain Wolf BattleMechs MLN-1A Merlin [6]
Calloway VI
Dunianshire
Earthwerks Incorporated
Majesty Metals and Manufacturing
SHD-2H Shadow Hawk [7]

Pitban LFT-65

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Warlock Ceres Metals Industries C-SK-1 Cossack [8]

Improved Jump Jets

Based on information given to the Inner Sphere by Clan Wolf-in-Exile, Pitban's improved jump jet models are heavier than their standard models, but can propel 'Mechs further[9].

Pitban LFT-20X

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Terra (Budapest) Krupp Armament Works SDR-8R Spider [10]

Notes

† References unclear whether this factory produces or imports this equipment

References

  1. Technical Readout: 3039, p. 108, "Urbanmech Profile"
  2. Technical Readout: 3039, p. 106, "Spider Profile"
  3. Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 224, "Emperor Profile"
  4. Technical Readout: 3039, p. 244, "Hornet Profile"
  5. Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 10, "Hornet Profile"
  6. Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 142, "Merlin 'Mech Profile"
  7. Technical Readout: 3039, p. 289, "Shadow Hawk Profile"
  8. Technical Readout: 3060, p. 72, "Cossack Profile"
  9. TechManual, p. 225
  10. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 64, "Spider Profile"

Bibliography