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Pitban (Jump Jets)

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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

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

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

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"

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