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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Martin''' Light Scout VTOL was produced briefly by Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion on world of [[Belladonna]]. The vehicle was first conceived originally as combat-orient version of the company's [[Ferret]] VTOL in [[2967]]. However, the Wild Weasel was too fragile for customers and design was discontinued. Cal-Boeing attempted to introduce less daring design in form of the Martin in [[3021]]. Billing the Marten in the role of a light transport VTOL and recon unit. Performance wise, the craft was effective, however shadow of Cal-Boeing early Wild Weasel and the Marten's high cost caused the sales to faultier.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'' p. 92 - Marten Scout VTOL - Background of the Marten.</ref> | + | The '''Martin''' Light Scout VTOL was produced briefly by Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion on world of [[Belladonna]]. The vehicle was first conceived originally as combat-orient version of the company's [[Ferret]] VTOL in [[2967]]. However, the Wild Weasel was too fragile for customers and design was discontinued. Cal-Boeing attempted to introduce less daring design in form of the Martin in [[3021]]. Billing the Marten in the role of a light transport VTOL and recon unit. Performance wise, the craft was effective, however shadow of Cal-Boeing early Wild Weasel and the Marten's high cost caused the sales to faultier.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 92 - Marten Scout VTOL - Background of the Marten.</ref> |
===Deployment History=== | ===Deployment History=== | ||
| − | Sales of the Marten had been limited, with initially having being able sell 7 companies of the vehicles to [[AFFS|AFFS']] [[Ceti Hussars]]. The [[Combined-Arms|combined-arms]] regiments have the Martens taken over roll of scouting from its Light BattleMechs. The [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran Commonwealth's]] [[22nd Skye Rangers]] purchased only a single company of the vehicles. However, some wealthy worlds' planetary militias have taken interested in the Marten, purchased the vehicle for their use.<ref>'' | + | Sales of the Marten had been limited, with initially having being able sell 7 companies of the vehicles to [[AFFS|AFFS']] [[Ceti Hussars]]. The [[Combined-Arms|combined-arms]] regiments have the Martens taken over roll of scouting from its Light BattleMechs. The [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran Commonwealth's]] [[22nd Skye Rangers]] purchased only a single company of the vehicles. However, some wealthy worlds' planetary militias have taken interested in the Marten, purchased the vehicle for their use.<ref>''Technical Readout:3026 Revised'', p. 92 - Marten Scout VTOL - Back ground of the Deployment of the vehicle.</ref> |
==Armaments & Capacities== | ==Armaments & Capacities== | ||
Revision as of 10:54, 22 July 2010
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| Marten Scout VTOL | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion |
| Mission | Scout |
| Type | VTOL |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 15 Tons |
| Armor | ProtecTech Light |
| Engine | Tyron 100 ICE |
| Speed | 216 kph km/h |
| Crew | 1 |
| Armament |
1 x SRM-2 |
| BV (1.0) | 163 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
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Description
The Martin Light Scout VTOL was produced briefly by Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion on world of Belladonna. The vehicle was first conceived originally as combat-orient version of the company's Ferret VTOL in 2967. However, the Wild Weasel was too fragile for customers and design was discontinued. Cal-Boeing attempted to introduce less daring design in form of the Martin in 3021. Billing the Marten in the role of a light transport VTOL and recon unit. Performance wise, the craft was effective, however shadow of Cal-Boeing early Wild Weasel and the Marten's high cost caused the sales to faultier.[1]
Deployment History
Sales of the Marten had been limited, with initially having being able sell 7 companies of the vehicles to AFFS' Ceti Hussars. The combined-arms regiments have the Martens taken over roll of scouting from its Light BattleMechs. The Lyran Commonwealth's 22nd Skye Rangers purchased only a single company of the vehicles. However, some wealthy worlds' planetary militias have taken interested in the Marten, purchased the vehicle for their use.[2]
Armaments & Capacities
The Marten is armed with a single front mounted Federated Streak SRM-2 Launcher with 1 ton of ammunition. It is equipped with a 1 ton infantry bay and a half ton cargo bay.
It is protected by 1.5 tons of standard armor.
Variants
- Troop - This variant removes the missile launcher for a larger infantry bay. BV (1.0) = 17
Notes
The Martin first appeared in "Lost Design" section of the TRO:3026 Revised. The vehicle has not been published in any further publication as of this writing.