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| image = [[File:BulldogTruck.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:BulldogTruck.jpg|191px]]
 
| Name = Bulldog Medium Truck
 
| Name = Bulldog Medium Truck
| Manufacturer = [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]]<ref name="TRO:VAp26">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 26, "Bulldog"</ref><ref name=TRO:VArp14>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 14, "Bulldog"</ref>
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| Manufacturer = [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]]<ref name=TRO:VArp14>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 14: "Bulldog"</ref>
 
| Production Year = 3020
 
| Production Year = 3020
| Year Reference =<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4827/pinard-protectorate-limited-bulldog-medium-truck-standard/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| Year Reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4827/pinard-protectorate-limited-bulldog-medium-truck-standard/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Use = Cargo Hauler <br/> Logistic Support Vehicle
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| Use = Cargo Hauler,<br/> Logistic Support Vehicle
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
| Chassis Type (Size) = Wheeled (Small)<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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| Chassis Type (Size) = Wheeled (Small)
| Equipment Rating = B/X-B-A<ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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| Equipment Rating = B/X-B-A
 
| Cost = ????
 
| Cost = ????
 
| Introduced = [[3020]]
 
| Introduced = [[3020]]
| Mass = 3,000 Kg<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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| Mass = 3,000 kg
 
| Top Speed = 64 km/h
 
| Top Speed = 64 km/h
| Power Plant = [[ICE]]<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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| Power Plant = [[ICE]]
| Fuel (Type/Range) = 1000 km<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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| Fuel (Type/Range) = 1000 km
| Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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| Armament = None
| Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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| Heat Sinks = None
| Armor = [[BAR|BAR 2]]<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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| Armor = [[BAR|BAR 2]]
| Crew = 1 enlisted/non-rated<ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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| Crew = 1 enlisted/non-rated
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
 
| BV (2.0) = ???
 
| BV (2.0) = ???
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The '''Bulldog Medium Truck''' was a civilian truck produced by the civilian branch of Pinard Protectorates Limited. It was principally produced at the [[Perdition]] factory and all of the PPL's satellite factories throughout the [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>  
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The '''Bulldog Medium Truck''' was a civilian truck produced by the civilian branch of Pinard Protectorates Limited. It was produced at the [[Perdition]] factory and all of PPL's satellite factories throughout the [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
  
 
== Equipment and Capabilities ==
 
== Equipment and Capabilities ==
 
The vehicle is equipped with a 1,617 kg lift capacity for its cargo bay. It has an open bed, with one door in the rear. The vehicle has seating for four passengers and has four handheld [[searchlight]]s.<ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
 
The vehicle is equipped with a 1,617 kg lift capacity for its cargo bay. It has an open bed, with one door in the rear. The vehicle has seating for four passengers and has four handheld [[searchlight]]s.<ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
 
==Variants==
 
* [[Pit Bull (Truck)|Pit Bull]] - Military version of the Bulldog produced by Pinard.
 
  
 
== Design Quirks ==
 
== Design Quirks ==
The Bulldog (Truck) is subject of the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=TRO:VArp14/>  
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The Bulldog (Truck) is subject of the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
 
* [[Easy to Maintain]]
 
* [[Easy to Maintain]]
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== Related Designs ==
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* [[Pit Bull (Truck)|Pit Bull]] - Military version of the Bulldog produced by Pinard.
  
 
== Similar Vehicles ==
 
== Similar Vehicles ==
* '''Norman Utility Truck''' - This is a [[New Earth Trading Company]] knockoff of the Bulldog. Other than few cosmetic differences, the vehicle is identical to the Bulldog.<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>  
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* '''Norman Utility Truck''' - This is a [[New Earth Trading Company]] knockoff of the Bulldog. Other than a few cosmetic differences, the vehicles are identical.<ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
  
* '''Deuce-and-a-Half''' - Introduced in [[3068]] this is a [[House Davion]] military vehicle which again is similar to the Bulldog. However, this version has its rear wheels replaced by Tracks.  These half-track trucks are used for cargo hauling for House Davion's military logistical needs.  It has been copied by both [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Free Worlds League]] militaries.<ref name="TRO:VAp26"/><ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
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* '''Deuce-and-a-Half''' - Introduced in [[3068]] this is a [[House Davion]] military vehicle which again is similar to the Bulldog. However, this version has its rear wheels replaced by tracks.  These half-track trucks are used for cargo hauling for House Davion's military logistical needs.  It has been copied by both [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Free Worlds League]] militaries.<ref name=TRO:VArp14/>
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
There is no published record sheet for the Bulldog or its variants/near-variants as of this writing.
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There is no published record sheet for the Bulldog as of this writing.
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''
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[[Category:Wheeled Support Vehicles|Bulldog (Truck)]]
 
[[Category:Wheeled Support Vehicles|Bulldog (Truck)]]
 
[[Category:Civilian Vehicles|Bulldog (Truck)]]
 
[[Category:Civilian Vehicles|Bulldog (Truck)]]
 
[[Category:Support Vehicles|Bulldog (Truck)]]
 
[[Category:Support Vehicles|Bulldog (Truck)]]

Revision as of 21:08, 3 November 2022

BulldogTruck.jpg
Bulldog Medium Truck
Production information
Manufacturer Pinard Protectorates Limited[1]
Production Year 3020[2]
Use Cargo Hauler,
Logistic Support Vehicle
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Chassis Type (Size) Wheeled (Small)
Equipment Rating B/X-B-A
Cost ????
Introduced 3020
Technical specifications
Mass 3,000 kg
Top Speed 64 km/h
Power Plant ICE
Fuel (Type/Range) 1000 km
Armament None
Heat Sinks None
Armor BAR 2
Crew 1 enlisted/non-rated
BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) ???

Description

The Bulldog Medium Truck was a civilian truck produced by the civilian branch of Pinard Protectorates Limited. It was produced at the Perdition factory and all of PPL's satellite factories throughout the Taurian Concordat.[1]

Equipment and Capabilities

The vehicle is equipped with a 1,617 kg lift capacity for its cargo bay. It has an open bed, with one door in the rear. The vehicle has seating for four passengers and has four handheld searchlights.[1]

Design Quirks

The Bulldog (Truck) is subject of the following Design Quirk:[1]

Related Designs

  • Pit Bull - Military version of the Bulldog produced by Pinard.

Similar Vehicles

  • Norman Utility Truck - This is a New Earth Trading Company knockoff of the Bulldog. Other than a few cosmetic differences, the vehicles are identical.[1]
  • Deuce-and-a-Half - Introduced in 3068 this is a House Davion military vehicle which again is similar to the Bulldog. However, this version has its rear wheels replaced by tracks. These half-track trucks are used for cargo hauling for House Davion's military logistical needs. It has been copied by both Draconis Combine and Free Worlds League militaries.[1]

Notes

There is no published record sheet for the Bulldog as of this writing.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 14: "Bulldog"
  2. online date for the Bulldog (Truck)

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