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* TAG - This upgrade to the Scimitar does not use the autocannon. Its its place were a variety of systems. A [[TAG]] spotting laser was included to guide missiles and [[Arrow IV Artillery]] homing shells. The missile launchers were upgraded to paired [[SRM-4]]s, enhanced by an onboard [[Narc Missile Beacon]]. The remaining ton is added to the armor plating. BV (1.0) = 328<ref name=CO /> | * TAG - This upgrade to the Scimitar does not use the autocannon. Its its place were a variety of systems. A [[TAG]] spotting laser was included to guide missiles and [[Arrow IV Artillery]] homing shells. The missile launchers were upgraded to paired [[SRM-4]]s, enhanced by an onboard [[Narc Missile Beacon]]. The remaining ton is added to the armor plating. BV (1.0) = 328<ref name=CO /> | ||
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[[Category:35 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:35 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 11 March 2010
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| Scimitar Medium Hover Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Scarborough Limited |
| Mission | Reconnaissance / Spotting |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 727,175 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Armor | Protec Tech 7 |
| Engine | ConLee 105 Internal Combustion Engine |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 323[1][2] |
| BV (2.0) | 532[3] |
Contents
Description
The Scimitar Medium Hover Tank is very similar to the Saracen. Following the success of that combat vehicle, Scarborough Limited designed another pair of tanks with the same chassis to capitalize on sales. Their plan was successful, and Scarborough had another hit on their hands, five years after the release of the Saracen.[4]
Armament
The Scimitar mounts an autocannon and a pair of SRM launchers. The autocannon gives it the same range as the Saracen, yet can be used at a closer range than the LRMs of the former machine. Splitting the SRMs into multiple launchers allowed the Scimitar crew to target multiple foes, as well as maintain some weapons capability when one launcher is damaged or jams. All of the weapons are mounted in a turret.[4]
The Armstrong Autocannon/5 is an often used design. Mounted on such classics as the Clint, the Scarborough engineers knew the weapon was already battle tested and would prove a reliable main cannon for their Scimitar.[4][2][3]
The Guided Technologies SRM-2s were already being used by other Scarborough vehicles and provided a nice punch in a lightweight package.[4][2][3]
Variants
- TAG - This upgrade to the Scimitar does not use the autocannon. Its its place were a variety of systems. A TAG spotting laser was included to guide missiles and Arrow IV Artillery homing shells. The missile launchers were upgraded to paired SRM-4s, enhanced by an onboard Narc Missile Beacon. The remaining ton is added to the armor plating. BV (1.0) = 328[1]
- MkII - A "MKII" Scimitar appears in the Dark Age.