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Line 9: | cost = 15,725,350 C-bills | cost = 15,725,350 C-bills | mass = 90 tons | mass = 90 tons − | armor = [[Kallon Unity Weave Ferro-Fibrous]] + | armor = Kallon Unity Weave [[Ferro-Fibrous]] | engine = |GM 270 XL]] | engine = |GM 270 XL]] | comsys = [[Wunderland XXXV-2 Series]] | comsys = [[Wunderland XXXV-2 Series]] − | T&T = [[Kallon Lock-On]] with [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis FCS]] + | T&T = [[Kallon Lock-On w/Artemis FCS]] − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 54 | speed = 54 | Crew = 6 | Crew = 6 − | armament = + | armament = 1 x [[Gauss Rifle]] <br> 1 x [[LB 10-X AC|LB 10-X Autocannon]] <br> 2 x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] <br> 2 x [[Streak SRM-2]] <br> 1 x [[LRM 10]] <br> 1 x [[Small Pulse Laser]] <br> 1 x [[AMS]] − * 1x [[Gauss rifle]]+ | BV (1.0) = 1,170<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 115 - ''[[Combat Operations]]'' listed the BV as 1,176, but TRO:3058U supersedes it.</ref> − * 1x [[LB 10-X AC|LB 10-X autocannon]] − * 2x [[medium pulse laser]] − * 2x [[Streak SRM-2]] − * 1x [[LRM 10]] − * 1x [[small pulse laser]] − * 1x [[anti-missile system]] − | BV (1.0) = 1,170<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 115: ''Combat Operations'' listed the BV as 1,176, but TRO:3058U supersedes it.</ref> |BV (2.0) = 1,713 |BV (2.0) = 1,713 }} }} Line 31:
Line 23: The '''Challenger X Main Battle Tank''' was designed to combat the threat the [[Clans]] posed to the Inner Sphere. The Challenger was a joint effort between [[Kallon Industries]] and [[General Motors]]; rather than possibly losing out on lucrative contracts trying to outdo one another, the two corporations teamed up to create a main battle tank that could stand up to a [[BattleMech]]. The tank was produced on [[Kirklin]], [[Kathil]], and [[Salem]].<ref name=TRO114 /> The '''Challenger X Main Battle Tank''' was designed to combat the threat the [[Clans]] posed to the Inner Sphere. The Challenger was a joint effort between [[Kallon Industries]] and [[General Motors]]; rather than possibly losing out on lucrative contracts trying to outdo one another, the two corporations teamed up to create a main battle tank that could stand up to a [[BattleMech]]. The tank was produced on [[Kirklin]], [[Kathil]], and [[Salem]].<ref name=TRO114 /> − The Challenger X was designed as a super-heavy tank to handle multiple threats. Despite the expense, the two companies equipped the Challenger X with General Motors' [[Extralight fusion engine|270-rated extralight fusion engine]] to give the tank the room it needs to carry an assortment of deadly weaponry without sacrificing speed. The engine allows the tank to move a modest 54 km/h, keeping pace with formations of heavy vehicles and 'Mechs and evading dangerous [[infantry]] attacks from [[Elemental|Clan Elementals]]. The tank is protected by fourteen tons of Kallon's [[ferro-fibrous armor]] with a [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[anti-missile system]] providing additional protection from missiles by reducing the number of missiles that strike the armor.<ref name=TRO114>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 114</ref><ref name=RSU135>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 135</ref> + The Challenger X was designed as a super-heavy tank to handle multiple threats. Despite the expense, the two companies equipped the Challenger X with General Motors' [[Fusion Engine - XL|270 rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine]] to give the tank the room it needs to carry an assortment of deadly weaponry without sacrificing speed. The engine allows the tank to move a modest 54 km/h, keeping pace with formations of heavy vehicles and 'Mechs and evading dangerous [[infantry]] attacks from [[Elemental|Clan Elementals]]. The tank is protected by fourteen tons of Kallon's [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]] with a [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[anti-missile system]] providing additional protection from missiles by reducing the number of missiles that strike the armor.<ref name=TRO114>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 114</ref><ref name=RSU135>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 135</ref> The Challenger was initially deployed in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]], and later the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], though the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]] retained a number of Challengers. It joined prestigious units such as the [[Davion Heavy Guards]] and [[Davion Assault Guards]] [[Inner Sphere military structure#Regimental Combat Team|Regimental Combat Teams]], where it formed backbone for those regiments' tanks corps.<ref name=TRO114 /> The Challenger was initially deployed in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]], and later the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], though the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]] retained a number of Challengers. It joined prestigious units such as the [[Davion Heavy Guards]] and [[Davion Assault Guards]] [[Inner Sphere military structure#Regimental Combat Team|Regimental Combat Teams]], where it formed backbone for those regiments' tanks corps.<ref name=TRO114 /> Line 38:
Line 30: ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The Challenger's primary weaponry includes a turret mounted [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss rifle]] with two tons of ammo, giving the tank a needed long range punch as well as one-shot-one-kill capability. To help combat [[battle armor]] and other threats, an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] is also turret-mounted with two tons of ammo, allowing the tank to carry both solid and cluster rounds to respond to any situation it might face. An [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced Federated [[LRM-10|10-Shot Long Range Missile Launcher]] with two tons of ammunition joins the main guns in the turret to supplement their long range firepower. To combat threats at short range, the Challenger X has also been equipped with a potent point-defense consisting of a pair of Federated Super [[Streak SRM 2]] launchers protecting the sides of the tank, two front-mounted [[Martell]] [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] and a rear-mounted [[Exostar]] [[Small Pulse Laser]] defending the tank's stern flank.<ref name=TRO114 /><ref name=RSU135 /> + The Challenger's primary weaponry includes a turret mounted [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammo, giving the tank a needed long range punch as well as one-shot-one-kill capability. To help combat [[battle armor]] and other threats, an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] is also turret-mounted with two tons of ammo, allowing the tank to carry both solid and cluster rounds to respond to any situation it might face. An [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced Federated [[LRM-10|10-Shot Long Range Missile Launcher]] with two tons of ammunition joins the main guns in the turret to supplement their long range firepower. To combat threats at short range, the Challenger X has also been equipped with a potent point-defense consisting of a pair of Federated Super [[Streak SRM 2]] launchers protecting the sides of the tank, two front-mounted [[Martell]] [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] and a rear-mounted [[Exostar]] [[Small Pulse Laser]] defending the tank's stern flank.<ref name=TRO114 /><ref name=RSU135 /> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Challenger XI MBT : Outfitted by the [[AFFC]], this command variant was to utilize a [[C3 master computer]] to coordinate a lance-sized [[C3 network]]. The tank's weaponry includes two Gauss rifles with five tons of ammunition, though it only carried a forward-mounted [[ER Medium Laser]] as a secondary weapon.<ref name=TRO114 /><ref name=RSU136>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 136</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,254 (Combined C3 BV), BV (2.0) = 1,833 + *;Challenger XI MBT : Outfitted by the [[AFFC]], this command variant was to utilize a [[C3 Command Unit|C3 Master Computer]] to coordinate a lance sized [[C3 network]]. The tank's weaponry includes two Gauss Rifles with five tons of ammunition, though it only carried a forward-mounted [[ER Medium Laser]] as a secondary weapon.<ref name=TRO114 /><ref name=RSU136>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 136</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,254 (Combined C3 BV), BV (2.0) = 1,833 − *; Challenger XII MBT : The XII was introduced in [[3064]] and premiered on the battlefield in the [[FedCom Civil War]]. It retained the original's Gauss rifle, but increased the ammunition capacity to three tons. The turret-mounted LRM 10 was upgraded to an Artemis enhanced [[LRM 15]] launcher with three tons of ammo. The LB 10-X was replaced by a [[Rotary Autocannon/2]] with two tons of ammo. Its front-mounted lasers were replaced with two ER Medium Lasers. The side-mounted Streak SRM 2 launchers were replaced with a single [[Streak SRM 4]] launcher mounted in turret with a single ton of ammo to feed it. The tank was also equipped with a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to protect it from enemy electronics and a [[C3 slave unit]] to enhance gunnery by taking advantage of targeting data from other units on the same network.<ref name=TRO114 /><ref name=RSU136 /> BV (1.0) = 1,580 (combined with C3 slave BV). BV (2.0) = 1,854 + *;Challenger XII MBT : The XII was introduced in [[3064]] and premiered on the battlefield in the [[FedCom Civil War]]. It retained the original's Gauss Rifle, but increased the ammunition capacity to three tons. The turret-mounted LRM 10 was upgraded to an Artemis enhanced [[LRM 15]] launcher with three tons of ammo. The LB 10-X was replaced by a [[Rotary Autocannon/2]] with two tons of ammo. Its front-mounted lasers were replaced with two ER Medium Lasers. The side-mounted Streak SRM 2 launchers were replaced with a single [[Streak SRM 4]] launcher mounted in turret with a single ton of ammo to feed it. The tank was also equipped with a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to protect it from enemy electronics and a [[C3 Slave Unit]] to enhance gunnery by taking advantage of targeting data from other units on the same network.<ref name=TRO114 /><ref name=RSU136 /> BV (1.0) = 1,580 (combined with C3 slave BV). BV (2.0) = 1,854 − *; Challenger Mk. XIVs : This [[Jihad]] era variant is intended for underwater operations. [[Environmental Sealing]] keeps air in the tank. The Gauss rifle, Artemis IV, and LRM launchers are replaced by an [[ER Large Laser]] and an [[MML-7]]. The forward firing pulse lasers are replaced by an [[SRM-4]] and [[SRT-4]]. [[Heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor protects the tank.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,512<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 52</ref> + *;Challenger Mk. XIVs : This [[Jihad]] era variant is intended for underwater operations. [[Environmental Sealing]] keeps air in the tank. The Gauss Rifle, Artemis IV, and LRM launchers are replaced by an [[ER Large Laser]] and an [[MML-7]]. The forward firing pulse lasers are replaced by an [[SRM-4]] and [[SRT-4]]. [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor protects the tank.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,512<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 52</ref> − *; Challenger Mk. XVc : The [[Experimental Rules|Experimental]] Mk. XVc was developed by a group of former AFFS tankers to build the "ideal" tank during the [[Jihad]]. Though it keeps the Gauss rifle of the original, a [[Silver Bullet Gauss rifle]] replaces the LB 10-X cannon. The missile launchers were replaced by a single [[Thunderbolt 15]] system. A sponson turret on each side of the tank carries a pair of [[Magshot]]s, providing effective anti-armor fire. The Mk. XVc removes the anti-missile system and armor of the original and replaces them with thirteen and half tons of heavy ferro-fibrous armor. Maintaining the same speed is possible due to the [[XXL engine]] carried in the tank. BV (2.0) = 1,894<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 10</ref> + *;Challenger Mk. XVc : The [[Experimental Rules|Experimental]] Mk. XVc was developed by a group of former AFFS tankers to build the "ideal" tank during the [[Jihad]]. Though it keeps the Gauss Rifle of the original, a [[Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle]] replaces the LB 10-X cannon. The missile launchers were replaced by a single [[Thunderbolt 15]] system. A sponson turret on each side of the tank carries a pair of [[Magshot]]s, providing effective anti-armor fire. The Mk. XVc removes the anti-missile system and armor of the original and replaces them with thirteen and half tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Maintaining the same speed is possible due to the [[XXL Engine]] carried in the tank. BV (2.0) = 1,894<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 10</ref> − *; Challenger Mk. XV : Based on the Challenger Mk. XVc, this version of the Challenger uses all Gauss weapons. The XXL engine of the XVc has been replaced with a [[fuel cell]] engine to reduce cost, and the Thunderbolt missile system was removed. This leaves the Challenger Mk. XV with a Gauss rifle and Silver Bullet Gauss rifle in the turret and a pair of Magshots in each sponson turret. Fifteen tons of heavy ferro-fibrous armor protects the tank. BV (2.0) = 1,724<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 61</ref> + *;Challenger Mk. XV : Based on the Challenger Mk. XVc, this version of the Challenger uses all Gauss weapons. The XXL Engine of the XVc has been replaced with a [[Fuel Cell]] engine to reduce cost, and the Thunderbolt missile system was removed. This leaves the Challenger Mk. XV with a Gauss Rifle and Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle in the turret and a pair of Magshots in each sponson turret. Fifteen tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor protects the tank. BV (2.0) = 1,724<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 61</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== The Challenger Mk. XV variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> The Challenger Mk. XV variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> * [[Poor Performance]] * [[Poor Performance]] + * [[Rumble Seat]] * [[Trailer Hitch]] * [[Trailer Hitch]] ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − ChallengerMBT.jpg|Original Challenger from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' + File:ChallengerMBT.jpg|Original ''Challenger'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' − Challenger Mk XV TROPrototypes.jpg|Challenger Mk. XV from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' + Image:Challenger Mk XV.png|Variant ''Challenger'' Mk. XV from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' </gallery> </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − <div class="desktop-3-col">+ *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' − </div> − [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
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| − | {{Otheruses|combat vehicle|CGR-SB | + | {{Otheruses|combat vehicle|CGR-SB variant of the ''Charger'' [[BattleMech]]|Challenger (BattleMech)}} |
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| cost = 15,725,350 C-bills | | cost = 15,725,350 C-bills | ||
| mass = 90 tons | | mass = 90 tons | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = Kallon Unity Weave [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| engine = |GM 270 XL]] | | engine = |GM 270 XL]] | ||
| comsys = [[Wunderland XXXV-2 Series]] | | comsys = [[Wunderland XXXV-2 Series]] | ||
| − | | T&T = [[Kallon Lock-On | + | | T&T = [[Kallon Lock-On w/Artemis FCS]] |
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| speed = 54 | | speed = 54 | ||
| Crew = 6 | | Crew = 6 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 1 x [[Gauss Rifle]] <br> 1 x [[LB 10-X AC|LB 10-X Autocannon]] <br> 2 x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] <br> 2 x [[Streak SRM-2]] <br> 1 x [[LRM 10]] <br> 1 x [[Small Pulse Laser]] <br> 1 x [[AMS]] |
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The '''Challenger X Main Battle Tank''' was designed to combat the threat the [[Clans]] posed to the Inner Sphere. The Challenger was a joint effort between [[Kallon Industries]] and [[General Motors]]; rather than possibly losing out on lucrative contracts trying to outdo one another, the two corporations teamed up to create a main battle tank that could stand up to a [[BattleMech]]. The tank was produced on [[Kirklin]], [[Kathil]], and [[Salem]].<ref name=TRO114 /> | The '''Challenger X Main Battle Tank''' was designed to combat the threat the [[Clans]] posed to the Inner Sphere. The Challenger was a joint effort between [[Kallon Industries]] and [[General Motors]]; rather than possibly losing out on lucrative contracts trying to outdo one another, the two corporations teamed up to create a main battle tank that could stand up to a [[BattleMech]]. The tank was produced on [[Kirklin]], [[Kathil]], and [[Salem]].<ref name=TRO114 /> | ||
| − | The Challenger X was designed as a super-heavy tank to handle multiple threats. Despite the expense, the two companies equipped the Challenger X with General Motors' [[ | + | The Challenger X was designed as a super-heavy tank to handle multiple threats. Despite the expense, the two companies equipped the Challenger X with General Motors' [[Fusion Engine - XL|270 rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine]] to give the tank the room it needs to carry an assortment of deadly weaponry without sacrificing speed. The engine allows the tank to move a modest 54 km/h, keeping pace with formations of heavy vehicles and 'Mechs and evading dangerous [[infantry]] attacks from [[Elemental|Clan Elementals]]. The tank is protected by fourteen tons of Kallon's [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]] with a [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[anti-missile system]] providing additional protection from missiles by reducing the number of missiles that strike the armor.<ref name=TRO114>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 114</ref><ref name=RSU135>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 135</ref> |
The Challenger was initially deployed in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]], and later the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], though the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]] retained a number of Challengers. It joined prestigious units such as the [[Davion Heavy Guards]] and [[Davion Assault Guards]] [[Inner Sphere military structure#Regimental Combat Team|Regimental Combat Teams]], where it formed backbone for those regiments' tanks corps.<ref name=TRO114 /> | The Challenger was initially deployed in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]], and later the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], though the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]] retained a number of Challengers. It joined prestigious units such as the [[Davion Heavy Guards]] and [[Davion Assault Guards]] [[Inner Sphere military structure#Regimental Combat Team|Regimental Combat Teams]], where it formed backbone for those regiments' tanks corps.<ref name=TRO114 /> | ||
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Challenger's primary weaponry includes a turret mounted [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss | + | The Challenger's primary weaponry includes a turret mounted [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammo, giving the tank a needed long range punch as well as one-shot-one-kill capability. To help combat [[battle armor]] and other threats, an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] is also turret-mounted with two tons of ammo, allowing the tank to carry both solid and cluster rounds to respond to any situation it might face. An [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced Federated [[LRM-10|10-Shot Long Range Missile Launcher]] with two tons of ammunition joins the main guns in the turret to supplement their long range firepower. To combat threats at short range, the Challenger X has also been equipped with a potent point-defense consisting of a pair of Federated Super [[Streak SRM 2]] launchers protecting the sides of the tank, two front-mounted [[Martell]] [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] and a rear-mounted [[Exostar]] [[Small Pulse Laser]] defending the tank's stern flank.<ref name=TRO114 /><ref name=RSU135 /> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Challenger XI MBT : Outfitted by the [[AFFC]], this command variant was to utilize a [[C3 | + | *;Challenger XI MBT : Outfitted by the [[AFFC]], this command variant was to utilize a [[C3 Command Unit|C3 Master Computer]] to coordinate a lance sized [[C3 network]]. The tank's weaponry includes two Gauss Rifles with five tons of ammunition, though it only carried a forward-mounted [[ER Medium Laser]] as a secondary weapon.<ref name=TRO114 /><ref name=RSU136>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 136</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,254 (Combined C3 BV), BV (2.0) = 1,833 |
| − | *; Challenger XII MBT : The XII was introduced in [[3064]] and premiered on the battlefield in the [[FedCom Civil War]]. It retained the original's Gauss | + | *;Challenger XII MBT : The XII was introduced in [[3064]] and premiered on the battlefield in the [[FedCom Civil War]]. It retained the original's Gauss Rifle, but increased the ammunition capacity to three tons. The turret-mounted LRM 10 was upgraded to an Artemis enhanced [[LRM 15]] launcher with three tons of ammo. The LB 10-X was replaced by a [[Rotary Autocannon/2]] with two tons of ammo. Its front-mounted lasers were replaced with two ER Medium Lasers. The side-mounted Streak SRM 2 launchers were replaced with a single [[Streak SRM 4]] launcher mounted in turret with a single ton of ammo to feed it. The tank was also equipped with a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to protect it from enemy electronics and a [[C3 Slave Unit]] to enhance gunnery by taking advantage of targeting data from other units on the same network.<ref name=TRO114 /><ref name=RSU136 /> BV (1.0) = 1,580 (combined with C3 slave BV). BV (2.0) = 1,854 |
| − | *; Challenger Mk. XIVs : This [[Jihad]] era variant is intended for underwater operations. [[Environmental Sealing]] keeps air in the tank. The Gauss | + | *;Challenger Mk. XIVs : This [[Jihad]] era variant is intended for underwater operations. [[Environmental Sealing]] keeps air in the tank. The Gauss Rifle, Artemis IV, and LRM launchers are replaced by an [[ER Large Laser]] and an [[MML-7]]. The forward firing pulse lasers are replaced by an [[SRM-4]] and [[SRT-4]]. [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor protects the tank.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,512<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 52</ref> |
| − | *; Challenger Mk. XVc : The [[Experimental Rules|Experimental]] Mk. XVc was developed by a group of former AFFS tankers to build the "ideal" tank during the [[Jihad]]. Though it keeps the Gauss | + | *;Challenger Mk. XVc : The [[Experimental Rules|Experimental]] Mk. XVc was developed by a group of former AFFS tankers to build the "ideal" tank during the [[Jihad]]. Though it keeps the Gauss Rifle of the original, a [[Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle]] replaces the LB 10-X cannon. The missile launchers were replaced by a single [[Thunderbolt 15]] system. A sponson turret on each side of the tank carries a pair of [[Magshot]]s, providing effective anti-armor fire. The Mk. XVc removes the anti-missile system and armor of the original and replaces them with thirteen and half tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Maintaining the same speed is possible due to the [[XXL Engine]] carried in the tank. BV (2.0) = 1,894<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 10</ref> |
| − | *; Challenger Mk. XV : Based on the Challenger Mk. XVc, this version of the Challenger uses all Gauss weapons. The XXL | + | *;Challenger Mk. XV : Based on the Challenger Mk. XVc, this version of the Challenger uses all Gauss weapons. The XXL Engine of the XVc has been replaced with a [[Fuel Cell]] engine to reduce cost, and the Thunderbolt missile system was removed. This leaves the Challenger Mk. XV with a Gauss Rifle and Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle in the turret and a pair of Magshots in each sponson turret. Fifteen tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor protects the tank. BV (2.0) = 1,724<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 61</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The Challenger Mk. XV variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> | The Challenger Mk. XV variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> | ||
* [[Poor Performance]] | * [[Poor Performance]] | ||
| + | * [[Rumble Seat]] | ||
* [[Trailer Hitch]] | * [[Trailer Hitch]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | ChallengerMBT.jpg|Original Challenger from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | + | File:ChallengerMBT.jpg|Original ''Challenger'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' |
| − | Challenger Mk XV | + | Image:Challenger Mk XV.png|Variant ''Challenger'' Mk. XV from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||