Mad Dog (Vulture)
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| Mad Dog | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Unknown |
| Model | Vulture |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | XL 300 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,823 |
Description
The Vulture is a Heavy BattleMech used by the Clans. It is one of their most used designs. With its hunched shoulders and protruding head, this 'Mech resembles the vulture for which it is named. Tagged the Vulture by MechWarriors in the Free Rasalhague Republic and in the Draconis Combine, this 'Mech also has bird-like legs that enhance the comparison. The huge twin missile racks on its shoulders give the 'Mech its hunched look, but its overall appearance changes very little when other weapons pods are installed. In its primary configuration, the Vulture serves mostly as a fire-support 'Mech. First seen first in the Draconis Combine and the Free Rasalhague Republic, the Vulture has since appeared in the armed forces of all the Clans. [1]
Variants
Alt. Config. A - The Alpha Configuration's main weapons are its ER PPC and LB 5-X AC. These weapons strike from long range to punch holes in its foe's armor. When the Mad Dog gets close, it can fire its six SRM-6s to find criticals quickly. BV (1.0)=1,462
Alt. Config. B- The Beta Configuration keeps one LRM-20 from the primary variant, but attaches an Artemis IV FCS to it. It adds two ER Large Lasers mounted in the left arm. For close-up battles, the 'Mech mounts three Medium Pulse Lasers and two Streak SRM-6s. BV (1.0)=1,855
Alt. Config. C- The Charlie Configuration mounts two Gauss Rifles, one in each arm. BV (1.0)=1,659
Alt. Config. H- The H variant downgrades the missile launchers to LRM-15s. It also mounts one Large Heavy Laser and three Medium Heavy Lasers. BV (1.0)=1,686