Difference between revisions of "Pinto (Combat Vehicle)"
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| name = Pinto Attack VTOL | | name = Pinto Attack VTOL | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Krupp Armament Works]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Krupp Armament Works]]<ref name=TRO3060pp16-17>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 16-17, "Pinto VTOL Profile"</ref> |
| Mission = Dragoon | | Mission = Dragoon | ||
| Type = [[VTOL]] | | Type = [[VTOL]] | ||
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*1x [[LRM-5]] | *1x [[LRM-5]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = 984<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 984<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 710<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 31</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 710<ref name=TRO3060pp16-17/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 31</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Pinto Attack VTOL''' is a speedy [[VTOL]] that went into full production in [[3055]]. It is popular amongst the [[Explorer Corps]] and the [[Com Guard]] in general. Following the conquest of [[Terra]] by [[Word of Blake]] in [[3058]], [[Krupp Armament Works]] continued to produce the Pinto for the [[Word of Blake Militia]]. The Pinto is well-armored for a VTOL with four tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. It also has a ton of cargo space that is usually used to transport a squad of [[infantry]]. | + | The '''Pinto Attack VTOL''' is a speedy [[VTOL]] that went into full production in [[3055]]. It is popular amongst the [[Explorer Corps]] and the [[Com Guard]] in general. Following the conquest of [[Terra]] by [[Word of Blake]] in [[3058]], [[Krupp Armament Works]] continued to produce the Pinto for the [[Word of Blake Militia]]. The Pinto is well-armored for a VTOL with four tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. It also has a ton of cargo space that is usually used to transport a squad of [[infantry]].<ref name=TRO3060pp16-17/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The Attack VTOL has three Blankenburg Technologies [[Medium Laser]]s that it uses to make high-speed passes at enemies. In instances where close-range combat is not desirable, it can still participate with its Magna Longbow-5 [[LRM-5]] launcher that is guided by an [[Artemis IV FCS]]. | + | The Attack VTOL has three Blankenburg Technologies [[Medium Laser]]s that it uses to make high-speed passes at enemies. In instances where close-range combat is not desirable, it can still participate with its Magna Longbow-5 [[LRM-5]] launcher that is guided by an [[Artemis IV FCS]].<ref name=TRO3060pp16-17/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * ''Pinto Attack VTOL (WoB)'' - This variant of the Pinto was created by the WoB during the [[Jihad]]. The VTOL's engine is swapped out for a [[XL Fusion Engine|XL Engine]], which allowed for increase of its payload. The VTOL's [[Infantry Bay|infantry bay]] is increased to 6 ton capacity, to allow for WoB [[Level I]] Battle Armor Squad. It has two [[ER Medium Laser|Extended Range Medium Lasers]], and a [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[MML-5|Five-Tube Multi-Missile Launcher]]. The vehicle has 20 SRMs & 24 LRMs for the Launcher. BV (2.0) = 703<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 32 - "Pinto Attack VTOL (WoB)" - Jihad Era variant and its details.</ref> |
==Vehicle Gallery== | ==Vehicle Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 09:45, 30 April 2012
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| Pinto Attack VTOL | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Krupp Armament Works[1] |
| Mission | Dragoon |
| Type | VTOL |
| Cost | 2,080,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Armor | Krupp Draco-100 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Robinson 160 Fuse-Pak |
| Speed | 162 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 984[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 710[1][3] |
Description
The Pinto Attack VTOL is a speedy VTOL that went into full production in 3055. It is popular amongst the Explorer Corps and the Com Guard in general. Following the conquest of Terra by Word of Blake in 3058, Krupp Armament Works continued to produce the Pinto for the Word of Blake Militia. The Pinto is well-armored for a VTOL with four tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. It also has a ton of cargo space that is usually used to transport a squad of infantry.[1]
Armament
The Attack VTOL has three Blankenburg Technologies Medium Lasers that it uses to make high-speed passes at enemies. In instances where close-range combat is not desirable, it can still participate with its Magna Longbow-5 LRM-5 launcher that is guided by an Artemis IV FCS.[1]
Variants
- Pinto Attack VTOL (WoB) - This variant of the Pinto was created by the WoB during the Jihad. The VTOL's engine is swapped out for a XL Engine, which allowed for increase of its payload. The VTOL's infantry bay is increased to 6 ton capacity, to allow for WoB Level I Battle Armor Squad. It has two Extended Range Medium Lasers, and a Artemis IV FCS enhanced Five-Tube Multi-Missile Launcher. The vehicle has 20 SRMs & 24 LRMs for the Launcher. BV (2.0) = 703[4]
Vehicle Gallery
Pinto in Combat
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