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Line 32: ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; TDK-7KMA : The 7KMA is a major modification of the ''Thunder Hawk'' that allows the 'Mech to act as an ArtilleryMech and a bodyguard unit for artillery units at the same time. This is done by removing one of the Gauss Rifles and replacing it with an [[Arrow IV]] artillery missile launcher. In addition, the 'Mech has had its heat sinks upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 1,894,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 357</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,449<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 276</ref> + *; TDK-7KMA : The 7KMA is a major modification of the ''Thunder Hawk'' that allows the 'Mech to act as an ArtilleryMech and a bodyguard unit for artillery units at the same time. This is done by removing one of the Gauss Rifles and replacing it with an [[Arrow IV]] artillery missile launcher. In addition, the 'Mech has had its heat sinks upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 1,894<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 357</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,449<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 276</ref> − *; TDK-7S : This variant of the 7X uses the less fragile [[Light Fusion Engine]] by sacrificing two medium lasers, two tons of Gauss ammo and one ton of standard armor.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,106,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 358</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,440<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 277</ref> + *; TDK-7S : This variant of the 7X uses the less fragile [[Light Fusion Engine]] by sacrificing two medium lasers, two tons of Gauss ammo and one ton of standard armor.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,106<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 358</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,440<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 277</ref> − *; TDK-7Y : A simple upgrade of the ''Thunder Hawk'', the 7Y removes the four medium lasers and replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. This increases the accuracy of the close range firepower while sacrificing some of the sheer brute force that the 'Mech can use at short ranges. This helps when facing much lighter and more maneuverable enemies.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,037,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 360</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,489<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 278</ref> + *; TDK-7Y : A simple upgrade of the ''Thunder Hawk'', the 7Y removes the four medium lasers and replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. This increases the accuracy of the close range firepower while sacrificing some of the sheer brute force that the 'Mech can use at short ranges. This helps when facing much lighter and more maneuverable enemies.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,037<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 360</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,489<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 278</ref> *; TDK-7Z : While many [[Dark Age]] variants of classic 'Mechs utilize powerful Clan technologies, [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] instead chose to employ unique (and cheaper) Inner Sphere technology, outfitting the ''Thunder Hawk'' TDK-7Z with three powerful [[Thunderbolt 20]] missile launchers and 10 tons of ammunition. Four [[ER medium laser| ER medium lasers]] provide backup firepower. However, the [[XL engine]], [[composite structure]], and lack of [[CASE]] make the newest ''Thunder Hawk'' somewhat vulnerable for its size. BV (2.0) = 2,419<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 51</ref> *; TDK-7Z : While many [[Dark Age]] variants of classic 'Mechs utilize powerful Clan technologies, [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] instead chose to employ unique (and cheaper) Inner Sphere technology, outfitting the ''Thunder Hawk'' TDK-7Z with three powerful [[Thunderbolt 20]] missile launchers and 10 tons of ammunition. Four [[ER medium laser| ER medium lasers]] provide backup firepower. However, the [[XL engine]], [[composite structure]], and lack of [[CASE]] make the newest ''Thunder Hawk'' somewhat vulnerable for its size. BV (2.0) = 2,419<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 51</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The ''Thunder Hawk'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Thunder Hawk Entry</ref> + The ''Thunder Hawk'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 BattleMech Quirk Table - Thunder Hawk Entry.</ref> * [[Command BattleMech|Command Mech]] * [[Command BattleMech|Command Mech]] * [[Good Reputation]] * [[Good Reputation]] Line 47:
Line 47: ==Notable Pilots== ==Notable Pilots== − * [[Adam Steiner]] piloted a ''Thunder Hawk'' during the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref>''Storms of Fate''</ref> + * [[Adam Steiner]] piloted a ''Thunder Hawk'' during the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref>''[[Storms of Fate]]''</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes==
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; TDK-7KMA : The 7KMA is a major modification of the ''Thunder Hawk'' that allows the 'Mech to act as an ArtilleryMech and a bodyguard unit for artillery units at the same time. This is done by removing one of the Gauss Rifles and replacing it with an [[Arrow IV]] artillery missile launcher. In addition, the 'Mech has had its heat sinks upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 1,894 | + | *; TDK-7KMA : The 7KMA is a major modification of the ''Thunder Hawk'' that allows the 'Mech to act as an ArtilleryMech and a bodyguard unit for artillery units at the same time. This is done by removing one of the Gauss Rifles and replacing it with an [[Arrow IV]] artillery missile launcher. In addition, the 'Mech has had its heat sinks upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 1,894<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 357</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,449<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 276</ref> |
| − | *; TDK-7S : This variant of the 7X uses the less fragile [[Light Fusion Engine]] by sacrificing two medium lasers, two tons of Gauss ammo and one ton of standard armor.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,106 | + | *; TDK-7S : This variant of the 7X uses the less fragile [[Light Fusion Engine]] by sacrificing two medium lasers, two tons of Gauss ammo and one ton of standard armor.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,106<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 358</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,440<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 277</ref> |
| − | *; TDK-7Y : A simple upgrade of the ''Thunder Hawk'', the 7Y removes the four medium lasers and replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. This increases the accuracy of the close range firepower while sacrificing some of the sheer brute force that the 'Mech can use at short ranges. This helps when facing much lighter and more maneuverable enemies.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,037 | + | *; TDK-7Y : A simple upgrade of the ''Thunder Hawk'', the 7Y removes the four medium lasers and replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. This increases the accuracy of the close range firepower while sacrificing some of the sheer brute force that the 'Mech can use at short ranges. This helps when facing much lighter and more maneuverable enemies.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,037<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 360</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,489<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 278</ref> |
*; TDK-7Z : While many [[Dark Age]] variants of classic 'Mechs utilize powerful Clan technologies, [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] instead chose to employ unique (and cheaper) Inner Sphere technology, outfitting the ''Thunder Hawk'' TDK-7Z with three powerful [[Thunderbolt 20]] missile launchers and 10 tons of ammunition. Four [[ER medium laser| ER medium lasers]] provide backup firepower. However, the [[XL engine]], [[composite structure]], and lack of [[CASE]] make the newest ''Thunder Hawk'' somewhat vulnerable for its size. BV (2.0) = 2,419<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 51</ref> | *; TDK-7Z : While many [[Dark Age]] variants of classic 'Mechs utilize powerful Clan technologies, [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] instead chose to employ unique (and cheaper) Inner Sphere technology, outfitting the ''Thunder Hawk'' TDK-7Z with three powerful [[Thunderbolt 20]] missile launchers and 10 tons of ammunition. Four [[ER medium laser| ER medium lasers]] provide backup firepower. However, the [[XL engine]], [[composite structure]], and lack of [[CASE]] make the newest ''Thunder Hawk'' somewhat vulnerable for its size. BV (2.0) = 2,419<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 51</ref> | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Thunder Hawk'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 | + | The ''Thunder Hawk'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 BattleMech Quirk Table - Thunder Hawk Entry.</ref> |
* [[Command BattleMech|Command Mech]] | * [[Command BattleMech|Command Mech]] | ||
* [[Good Reputation]] | * [[Good Reputation]] | ||
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==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | * [[Adam Steiner]] piloted a ''Thunder Hawk'' during the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref>''Storms of Fate''</ref> | + | * [[Adam Steiner]] piloted a ''Thunder Hawk'' during the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref>''[[Storms of Fate]]''</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||