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| − | *ALB-4U - The 4U variant of the ''Albatross'' is a basic upgrade of the design. The 'Mech replaces the [[Medium Laser]]s with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The 'Mech also replaces the [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]]. The SRM-6 launcher has also been replaced with a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,572 | + | *ALB-4U - The 4U variant of the ''Albatross'' is a basic upgrade of the design. The 'Mech replaces the [[Medium Laser]]s with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The 'Mech also replaces the [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]]. The SRM-6 launcher has also been replaced with a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,572, BV (2.0) = ? |
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Revision as of 18:56, 16 January 2010
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| Albatross | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited |
| Model | ALB-3U |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 25,608,701 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 95 tons |
| Chassis | Albat-50 |
| Armor | StarSlab/3 |
| Engine | Hermes 380 XL |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,269 |
| BV (2.0) | ? |
Contents
Description
The Albatross was designed with an eye toward a possible future conflict with the then advancing Clans. The 'Mech is built using a Hermes 380 XL Engine to minimize weight and maximize free tonnage for its weapon loadout. The Albatross also uses a variety of weapons in an attempt to make the 'Mech effective at any range. The 'Mech has average mobility with a maximum speed of 64.8 kph and also makes use of double heat sinks for their greater heat dissipation capability. The Albatross carries thirteen tons of Starslab/3 armor. Finally, the 'Mech is also equipped with CASE to protect against ammunition explosions.
Armament
The Albatross does not specialize in one role and is more of a workhorse design than anything else. The 'Mech carries an Irian Weapons Works V7 LRM-15 launcher which gives it long range and indirect fire support capabilities. This is backed up by an Oriente Model O LB-X Autocannon/10 and a Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER Large Laser which give the 'Mech a powerful long-range punch. The 'Mech carries a Tronel PPL-20 Large Pulse Laser which allows the 'Mech to engage an enemy at the edge of the medium to long-range envelope. Finally, for close combat, the 'Mech has an Irian Weapons Works 60mm SRM-6 and two Irian Weapons Works Super 6 Medium Lasers.
Variants
- ALB-4U - The 4U variant of the Albatross is a basic upgrade of the design. The 'Mech replaces the Medium Lasers with a pair of ER Medium Lasers. The 'Mech also replaces the LB-X Autocannon/10 with a Light Gauss Rifle. The SRM-6 launcher has also been replaced with a Streak SRM-6 launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,572, BV (2.0) = ?