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Line 2: | image = Kite.jpg|191px | image = Kite.jpg|191px | name = Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle | name = Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle − | manufacturer = [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', pp. 26–27: "Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle"</ref><br>[[Manufacturing Plant SFF-NG1]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/><br>[[Manufacturing Plant SFF-SH2]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> + | manufacturer = [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 26-27, "Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle"</ref><br>[[Manufacturing Plant SFF-NG1]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/><br>[[Manufacturing Plant SFF-SH2]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | production year=3105 | production year=3105 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6541/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6541/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 9:
Line 9: | cost = | cost = | mass = 30 tons<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | mass = 30 tons<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> − | armor = [[Forging AM15 Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> + | armor = [[Forging AM15]] [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor|Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> − | heat sinks = 1 [[Heat Sink|single]] + | heat sinks = 1<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> − | engine = [[140 Fuel Cell Engine|Fuel Cell 140]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> + | engine = [[Fuel Cell 140]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | comsys = [[Neil 9000]] with [[Angel ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | comsys = [[Neil 9000]] with [[Angel ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | T&T = [[RCA Econotrac]] with [[Light TAG]] and [[Active Probe]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | T&T = [[RCA Econotrac]] with [[Light TAG]] and [[Active Probe]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> − | speed = 151 + | speed = 151<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | Crew = | Crew = − | armament = + | armament = 2 x [[SRM 2]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/><br>2x [[AP Gauss Rifle]]s<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> − * 2x [[SRM 2]] − * 2x [[AP Gauss Rifle]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = 671<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 25</ref> | BV (2.0) = 671<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 25</ref> Line 24:
Line 22: ==Description== ==Description== − Capable of scouting, providing ECM cover and calling in artillery support from other units, the '''Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle''' was marketed as an all-in-one solution by [[Clan Sea Fox]]. The Kite was a successful replacement for the aging [[Odin (Combat Vehicle)|Odin]], whisper-quiet even when moving, easier to maintain and cheaper to both purchase and operate.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> + Capable of scouting, providing ECM cover and calling in artillery support from other units, the '''Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle''' was marketed as an all-in-one solution by [[Clan Sea Fox]], primarily as a replacement for the [[Odin]]. The Kite was a successful replacement for the aging Odin; whisper-quiet even when moving, easier to maintain and cheaper to both purchase and operate, the Kite was a success.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> − The Kite was designed to track up to five priority targets with full telemetry, but the excellent sensor suite was capable of tracking more than a [[Trinary]] of independent targets and offered exceptional performance when it came to rooting out hidden units, performing noticeably faster than other units. The Neil 9000 communications system made tracking the Kite a frustrating experience, while the Kite could use a combination of its high mobility and five and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]] to protect itself from damage if the ECM/ECCM systems failed to deter or defeat attacks, calling in artillery fire all the while. The [[Armored Motive System]] built into the Kite helped keep the vehicle mobile and functioning.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> + The Kite was designed to track up to five priority targets with full telemetry, but the excellent sensor suite was capable of traking more than a [[Trinary]] of independent targets and offered exceptional performance when it came to rooting out hidden units, performing noticeably faster than other units. The Neil 9000 communications system made tracking the Kite a frustrating experience, while the Kite could use a combination of its high mobility and five and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor to protect itself from damage if the ECM/ECCM systems failed to deter or defeat attacks, calling in artillery fire all the while. The [[Armored Motive System]] built into the Kite helped keep the vehicle mobile and functioning.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> − The Sea Foxes sold the Kite to other [[Clan]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]] as well as to Inner Sphere nations such as the [[Republic of the Sphere]], producing Kites from their factories on [[Twycross]], [[Ingersoll]] and [[Shimonita]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> + The Sea Foxes sold the Kite to other [[Clan]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]] as well as to Spheroid nations such as the [[Republic of the Sphere]], producing Kites from their factories on [[Twycross]], [[Ingersoll]] and [[Shimonita]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The Kite mounted a pair of Tau-II [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle]]s and a Light TAG system in its turret; installed on the front of the Kite were a pair of Pattern Alpha SRM 2 Launchers. Stored inside the body of the Kite was a ton of ammunition for each pair of weapon systems.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> + The Kite mounted a pair of Tau-II [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle]]s and a Light TAG system in its turret; installed on the front of the Kite were a pair of Pattern Alpha SRM 2 Launchers. Stores inside the body of the Kite was a ton of ammunition for each pair of weapon systems.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> ==Variants== ==Variants== There were no variants of the Kite in service by [[3145]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> There were no variants of the Kite in service by [[3145]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> − − ==Notable Pilots== − :See: [[:Category:Notable Kite Pilots]] ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== The Kite was subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> The Kite was subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> − * [[Design_Quirks#Improved_Sensors|Improved Sensors]] + * [[Improved Sensors]] + + ==Notes== + ==References== ==References== Line 47:
Line 45: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' [[Category: Combat Vehicles]] [[Category: Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] [[Category: 30 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category: 30 ton Combat Vehicles]] + [[Category: Dark Age Vehicles]] [[Category: Hover Combat Vehicles]] [[Category: Hover Combat Vehicles]] [[Category: Recon Combat Vehicles]] [[Category: Recon Combat Vehicles]]
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| image = Kite.jpg|191px | | image = Kite.jpg|191px | ||
| name = Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle | | name = Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', | + | | manufacturer = [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 26-27, "Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle"</ref><br>[[Manufacturing Plant SFF-NG1]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/><br>[[Manufacturing Plant SFF-SH2]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> |
| production year=3105 | | production year=3105 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6541/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6541/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| cost = | | cost = | ||
| mass = 30 tons<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | | mass = 30 tons<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | ||
| − | | armor = [[Forging AM15 Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | + | | armor = [[Forging AM15]] [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor|Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> |
| − | | heat sinks = 1 | + | | heat sinks = 1<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> |
| − | | engine = [[ | + | | engine = [[Fuel Cell 140]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> |
| comsys = [[Neil 9000]] with [[Angel ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | | comsys = [[Neil 9000]] with [[Angel ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | ||
| T&T = [[RCA Econotrac]] with [[Light TAG]] and [[Active Probe]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | | T&T = [[RCA Econotrac]] with [[Light TAG]] and [[Active Probe]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | ||
| − | | speed = 151 | + | | speed = 151<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> |
| Crew = | | Crew = | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 2 x [[SRM 2]]<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/><br>2x [[AP Gauss Rifle]]s<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> |
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| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = 671<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 25</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 671<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 25</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Capable of scouting, providing ECM cover and calling in artillery support from other units, the '''Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle''' was marketed as an all-in-one solution by [[Clan Sea Fox]]. The Kite was a successful replacement for the aging | + | Capable of scouting, providing ECM cover and calling in artillery support from other units, the '''Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle''' was marketed as an all-in-one solution by [[Clan Sea Fox]], primarily as a replacement for the [[Odin]]. The Kite was a successful replacement for the aging Odin; whisper-quiet even when moving, easier to maintain and cheaper to both purchase and operate, the Kite was a success.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> |
| − | The Kite was designed to track up to five priority targets with full telemetry, but the excellent sensor suite was capable of | + | The Kite was designed to track up to five priority targets with full telemetry, but the excellent sensor suite was capable of traking more than a [[Trinary]] of independent targets and offered exceptional performance when it came to rooting out hidden units, performing noticeably faster than other units. The Neil 9000 communications system made tracking the Kite a frustrating experience, while the Kite could use a combination of its high mobility and five and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor to protect itself from damage if the ECM/ECCM systems failed to deter or defeat attacks, calling in artillery fire all the while. The [[Armored Motive System]] built into the Kite helped keep the vehicle mobile and functioning.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> |
| − | The Sea Foxes sold the Kite to other [[Clan]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]] as well as to | + | The Sea Foxes sold the Kite to other [[Clan]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]] as well as to Spheroid nations such as the [[Republic of the Sphere]], producing Kites from their factories on [[Twycross]], [[Ingersoll]] and [[Shimonita]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The Kite mounted a pair of Tau-II [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle]]s and a Light TAG system in its turret; installed on the front of the Kite were a pair of Pattern Alpha SRM 2 Launchers. | + | The Kite mounted a pair of Tau-II [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle]]s and a Light TAG system in its turret; installed on the front of the Kite were a pair of Pattern Alpha SRM 2 Launchers. Stores inside the body of the Kite was a ton of ammunition for each pair of weapon systems.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
There were no variants of the Kite in service by [[3145]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | There were no variants of the Kite in service by [[3145]].<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The Kite was subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | The Kite was subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name="TRO:3145Mp16+"/> | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' |
[[Category: Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category: Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category: 30 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category: 30 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Dark Age Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category: Hover Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category: Hover Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category: Recon Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category: Recon Combat Vehicles]] | ||