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*;LAC : Produced as an alternative design to, perhaps, act as a companion to the original version of the Winston developed in [[Introduction Year::3086]]<ref name="MUL2"/>. The LAC variant exchanges the Light PPCs for a pair of Light Autocannons, while the LRMs are swapped for a pair of seven-tubed Multi-Missile Launchers<ref name="TRO:3085p40+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,314<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 57</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3552/winston-combat-vehicle-lac/ MUL online date for the Winston Combat Vehicle (LAC) variant]''</ref> | *;LAC : Produced as an alternative design to, perhaps, act as a companion to the original version of the Winston developed in [[Introduction Year::3086]]<ref name="MUL2"/>. The LAC variant exchanges the Light PPCs for a pair of Light Autocannons, while the LRMs are swapped for a pair of seven-tubed Multi-Missile Launchers<ref name="TRO:3085p40+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,314<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 57</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3552/winston-combat-vehicle-lac/ MUL online date for the Winston Combat Vehicle (LAC) variant]''</ref> | ||
| − | *;Support : Introduced in [[Introduction Year::3107]]<ref name="MUL3"/> this Winston variant carries the Targeting Computer and | + | *;Support : Introduced in [[Introduction Year::3107]]<ref name="MUL3"/> this Winston variant carries the Targeting Computer and Light PPCs of the original. The two LRM-15s are replaced by [[Clan]]-built [[LRM-20]]s. A pair of [[SRM-4]] launchers covers the front arc, and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] is mounted in the turret to call in artillery strikes. Also present is an [[Angel ECM Suite]] to disrupt enemy electronics systems. BV (2.0) = 1,830<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 61</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3552/winston-combat-vehicle-lac/ MUL online date for the Winston Combat Vehicle (Support) variant]''</ref> |
*;TSEMP : Another Dark Age variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3114]], this model is powered by an [[XXL Fusion Engine]]. It is armed with two AMS, two Clan-built LRM-15s, and twin [[TSEMP Cannon]]s. The Targeting Computer remains as well. BV (2.0) = 2,565<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 62</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6799/winston-combat-vehicle-tsemp/ MUL online date for the Winston Combat Vehicle (TSEMP) variant]''</ref> | *;TSEMP : Another Dark Age variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3114]], this model is powered by an [[XXL Fusion Engine]]. It is armed with two AMS, two Clan-built LRM-15s, and twin [[TSEMP Cannon]]s. The Targeting Computer remains as well. BV (2.0) = 2,565<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 62</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6799/winston-combat-vehicle-tsemp/ MUL online date for the Winston Combat Vehicle (TSEMP) variant]''</ref> | ||
| + | *;XXL : Late Dark Age variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3133]], this variant is powered by an XXL Fusion Engine and is armed with a pair of [[Large Re-Engineered Laser]]s and a pair of Clan-spec [[LRM-15]]s sharing three tons of ammo. Front-mounted AMS adds to the tank's defenses. NOTE: This variant is two tons underweight due to re-engineered laser errata that reduced their heat generation. BV (2.0) = 1,621<ref name="MUL5">''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6800/winston-combat-vehicle-xxl MUL online date for the Winston Combat Vehicle (XXL) variant]''</ref> | ||
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| Winston Combat Vehicle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Pandora 'Mech Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3086[2] |
| Mission | Multi-Purpose Combat Vehicle |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Mass | 70 tons[1] |
| Armor | AmberStar Weave Heavy Ferro w/CASE[1] |
| Engine | Pitban Light 210 Fusion[1] |
| Speed | 54[1] km/h |
| Communications System | COMTEC 400E[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | GroundTracker EE-4[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10[1] |
| Armament |
2x LRM 15s[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,551[1][2] |
Description
The Winston Combat Vehicle was a Republic of the Sphere frontline combat vehicle that began production in 3085. The vehicle was designed by Pandora 'Mech Works of Terra, part of that company's effort to produce a new line of products. The company wanted to produce a vehicle that was not associated with the Word of Blake, such as its ancient Puma Tank. Originally named the Stone Main Battle Tank, the vehicle's production was nearly aborted due to Devlin Stone not wanting a vehicle named after him.[1]
The vehicle was intended to be able to handle a variety of combat situations, and for this reason it was equipped with 14.5 tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor to provide sufficient protection for many different circumstances.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The Winston is a fire support type tank which generally uses its long range weaponry to hit its opponent. The vehicle's principle long range weapons include a pair of turret mounted 15-tubed Long Range Missile Launchers and pair of Light PPCs. The Light PPCs are guided by a Targeting Computer mounted in the hull of the tank. In close combat, the vehicle must rely on its front mounted 6-tubed Streak Short Range Missile Launcher. The LRMs have been allotted 3 tons of ammunition to allow for sustain fire, while SRM has only a ton. The vehicle also features an Anti-Missile System to protect from inbound missile fire. The ammunition bay equipped with CASE protection to prevent the vehicle from being completed destroyed from ammunition explosion.[1]
Variants
- LAC
- Produced as an alternative design to, perhaps, act as a companion to the original version of the Winston developed in 3086[3]. The LAC variant exchanges the Light PPCs for a pair of Light Autocannons, while the LRMs are swapped for a pair of seven-tubed Multi-Missile Launchers[1]. BV (2.0) = 1,314[4][3]
- Support
- Introduced in 3107[5] this Winston variant carries the Targeting Computer and Light PPCs of the original. The two LRM-15s are replaced by Clan-built LRM-20s. A pair of SRM-4 launchers covers the front arc, and TAG is mounted in the turret to call in artillery strikes. Also present is an Angel ECM Suite to disrupt enemy electronics systems. BV (2.0) = 1,830[6][5]
- TSEMP
- Another Dark Age variant developed in 3114, this model is powered by an XXL Fusion Engine. It is armed with two AMS, two Clan-built LRM-15s, and twin TSEMP Cannons. The Targeting Computer remains as well. BV (2.0) = 2,565[7][8]
- XXL
- Late Dark Age variant, introduced in 3133, this variant is powered by an XXL Fusion Engine and is armed with a pair of Large Re-Engineered Lasers and a pair of Clan-spec LRM-15s sharing three tons of ammo. Front-mounted AMS adds to the tank's defenses. NOTE: This variant is two tons underweight due to re-engineered laser errata that reduced their heat generation. BV (2.0) = 1,621[9]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 40-41, "Winston Combat Vehicle"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MUL online date for the Winston (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MUL online date for the Winston Combat Vehicle (LAC) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 57
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online date for the Winston Combat Vehicle (Support) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 61
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 62
- ↑ MUL online date for the Winston Combat Vehicle (TSEMP) variant
- ↑ MUL online date for the Winston Combat Vehicle (XXL) variant