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	*;Clan Cargo : During the [[Clan Invasion]], several Saladins were captured by the attacking Clans. The Clans saw no use for them in their military, so the Technician Caste removed the autocannons and replaced them with a large (17 ton) cargo bay and more armor protection. The Clans used these vehicles from [[3050]] to transport troops, parts, and ammunition to the front lines without worrying about being injured. BV (2.0) = 150<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 75</ref>		*;Clan Cargo : During the [[Clan Invasion]], several Saladins were captured by the attacking Clans. The Clans saw no use for them in their military, so the Technician Caste removed the autocannons and replaced them with a large (17 ton) cargo bay and more armor protection. The Clans used these vehicles from [[3050]] to transport troops, parts, and ammunition to the front lines without worrying about being injured. BV (2.0) = 150<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 75</ref>
−	*;Saladin Ifrit : This custom refit uses a fusion engine to provide a top speed of 140 km/h. It also uses [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Vehicle Jump Jet]]s to provide a jump capability of 270 meters. This required the removal of the LB 20-X autocannon normally used; Instead the Saladin Ifrit uses a [[Snub Nose PPC]] paired with a [[Targeting Computer]] to inflict damage. Though the maximum damage inflicted per engagement has dropped, the increased speed, maneuverability and battlefield endurance has more than compensated. BV (2.0) = 955<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 7</ref>	+	*;Saladin Ifrit : This custom refit uses a fusion engine to provide a top speed of 140km/h. It also uses [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Vehicle Jump Jet]]s to provide a jump capability of 270 meters. This required the removal of the LB 20-X autocannon normally used; Instead the Saladin Ifrit uses a [[Snub Nose PPC]] paired with a [[Targeting Computer]] to inflict damage. Though the maximum damage inflicted per engagement has dropped, the increased speed, maneuverability and battlefield endurance has more than compensated. BV (2.0) = 955<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 7</ref>
	*;Saladin Mk II : The Saladin was later given a complete overhaul and entered service with the [[DCMS]] as the [[Saladin Mk II]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 11</ref>		*;Saladin Mk II : The Saladin was later given a complete overhaul and entered service with the [[DCMS]] as the [[Saladin Mk II]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 11</ref>

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{{otheruses|the hovertank|other uses|Saladin (disambiguation)}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Saladin TRO3026.jpg | name = Saladin Assault Hover Tank | manufacturer = [[Scarborough Limited]]<ref name=TRO:3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 32–33: "Saladin Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO:3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 36–37: "Saladin Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO:3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 46–47: "Saladin Vehicle Profile"</ref> | production year=2942 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2780/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = Raid/Defense | Type = Hover | cost = 911,625 C-bills | mass = 35 tons | armor = [[ProtecTech 4]] | engine = [[ConLee 105 ICE]] | comsys = [[Scarborough Talky-2]] | T&T= [[Scarborough Assault-1]] | heat sinks = None | speed = 129.6 | Crew = 3 | armament = 1x [[AC/20|Autocannon/20]] | BV (1.0) = 483<ref name=TRO:3026R/> | BV (2.0) = 596<ref name=TRO:3039/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 78</ref> }} ==Description== Built by the same company that made the [[Saracen]] and [[Scimitar]], the '''Saladin''' was [[Scarborough]]'s last medium hover tank. It is unlike its brothers in that the Saladin does not mount a turret, and its only weapon is a heavy, short-range [[AC/20]]. Since it's vastly different from the company's other hovercraft, buyers were quite skeptical about purchasing it; [[Scarborough]] had to offer incentives like free training and transportation. Soon it became as cheap as the [[Saracen]] and spread throughout the whole [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO:3026/><ref name=TRO:3026R/><ref name=TRO:3039/> ==Weapons and Equipment== With a top speed of 130 km/h, and sporting a [[Scarborough Original 20]] [[Autocannon/20]], it is by far the fastest land vehicle to mount such a devastating weapon. Unlike other vehicles, which have turrets, the tactics for using the Saladin are different. They're best used to make passing runs like [[aerospace fighter]]s: rush toward the enemy, close in and fire, then continue past and turn back for another run. Therefore the armor layout is different - the majority of the Saladin's armor is located at the front, while the vehicle's sides and rear are left comparatively vulnerable.<ref name=TRO:3026/><ref name=TRO:3026R/><ref name=TRO:3039/> ==Variants== *;Armor : This [[2960]] variant drops one ton of ammunition for an additional ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 594<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 81</ref> *;LB-X : This [[3061]] variant of the Saladin replaces the AC/20 with an [[LB 20-X AC]]. Crews usually carry a ton of cluster rounds and two tons of solid slug rounds. BV (1.0) = 638 <ref>'' Records Sheets: Upgrades'' p. 11 </ref>, BV (2.0) = 760<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 76</ref> *;Ultra : Another simple upgrade, this [[3064]] version uses an [[Ultra AC/20]] as its main weapon instead of the LB 20-X. BV (1.0) = 691 <ref>'' Records Sheets: Upgrades'' p.11 </ref>, BV (2.0) = 760<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 77</ref> *;Clan Cargo : During the [[Clan Invasion]], several Saladins were captured by the attacking Clans. The Clans saw no use for them in their military, so the Technician Caste removed the autocannons and replaced them with a large (17 ton) cargo bay and more armor protection. The Clans used these vehicles from [[3050]] to transport troops, parts, and ammunition to the front lines without worrying about being injured. BV (2.0) = 150<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 75</ref> *;Saladin Ifrit : This custom refit uses a fusion engine to provide a top speed of 140km/h. It also uses [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Vehicle Jump Jet]]s to provide a jump capability of 270 meters. This required the removal of the LB 20-X autocannon normally used; Instead the Saladin Ifrit uses a [[Snub Nose PPC]] paired with a [[Targeting Computer]] to inflict damage. Though the maximum damage inflicted per engagement has dropped, the increased speed, maneuverability and battlefield endurance has more than compensated. BV (2.0) = 955<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 7</ref> *;Saladin Mk II : The Saladin was later given a complete overhaul and entered service with the [[DCMS]] as the [[Saladin Mk II]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 11</ref> ==Design Quirks== The Saladin Ifrit variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> * [[Hard to Pilot]] * [[Non-Standard Parts]] * [[Prototype]] ==Notable Vehicles== * The Saladin is featured prominently in the [[Draconis Combine]] [[holovid]] [[Azami Warriors IV]].<ref name=TRO3039-46>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 46: "Light Vehicles - Saladin Assault Hover Tank"</ref> ==Gallery== <gallery> Saladin TRO3026.jpg|Original Saladin from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]'' Saladin (Brotherhood of Randis) FMPeriphery.jpg|A Saladin in [[Brotherhood of Randis]] colors from ''[[Field Manual: Periphery|FM:Periphery]]'' Saladin (CCG).jpg|Saladin in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:35 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]]

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