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==Description==
 
==Description==
Until the [[Federated Suns]] started researching them, the '''Cruise Missile''' had been resigned to history. Using the large nuclear warhead equipped missiles used by factions on pre-spaceflight Terra, the Cruise Missile was designed to provide artillery support to ground forces. By exchanging the nuclear warhead for a conventional explosive, the engineers assigned to the project created what is essentially a large version of the unguided [[Arrow IV Artillery|Arrow IV]] missile. In 3065, the [[AFFS]] began testing the Cruise Missile. Due to their size and range, the cruise missile launch systems are most likely going to be installed in static fortifications or large mobile structures. Even if an individual combat unit could carry the launcher, the sheer size of the missile makes it difficult for the vehicle to carry additional rounds. Unlike the Arrow IV missile system, there is no "guided" or "homing" cruise missile. This relative inaccuracy offsets the tremendous damage they cause.<ref name=to284>''Tactical Operations'', pp. 284-285 - Cruise Missile (Basic info) - Basic information.</ref>
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Until the [[Federated Suns]] started researching them, the '''Cruise Missile''' had been resigned to history. Basically a large version of the unguided [[Arrow IV Artillery|Arrow IV]] missile, the[[AFFS]] began testing the Cruise Missile in 3065. Unlike the Arrow IV missile system, there is no "guided" or "homing" cruise missile. This relative inaccuracy offsets the tremendous damage they cause.<ref name=to284>''Tactical Operations'', pp. 284-285 - Cruise Missile (Basic info) - Basic information.</ref>
  
 
The '''Cruise Missile 120''' is the largest Cruise Missile system tested by the AFFS to make it into common use. With three times the range of their [[Cruise Missile 50|smallest cousin]], these warheads can influence a battle far from the launcher location. Despite this, the Cruise Missile 120 wasn't likely to be used often, as [[WarShip]]-mounted capital missile launchers are both cheaper and more maneuverable.<ref name=to284/>
 
The '''Cruise Missile 120''' is the largest Cruise Missile system tested by the AFFS to make it into common use. With three times the range of their [[Cruise Missile 50|smallest cousin]], these warheads can influence a battle far from the launcher location. Despite this, the Cruise Missile 120 wasn't likely to be used often, as [[WarShip]]-mounted capital missile launchers are both cheaper and more maneuverable.<ref name=to284/>
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==Models==
 
==Models==
  
As the Cruise Missile 120 is still experimental, there is no information about manufacturers or models.
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There is no information about manufacturers or models.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 10:33, 7 January 2013

Cruise Missile 120
Production information
Type Artillery (Missile)
Tech Base Inner Sphere Experimental
Year Availability 3065[1]
Technical specifications
Heat 120
Damage 120 (Artillery)
Minimum Range -
Short Range -
Medium Range -
Long Range 150 mapsheets[2]
Tons 135
Ammo Per Ton 1/60 (each missile weighs 60 tons)
Cost (unloaded) 3,000,000
Ammo Cost (per ton) 140,000/missile
BV (2.0) 2281 (launcher)/285 (missile)[3]


Description

Until the Federated Suns started researching them, the Cruise Missile had been resigned to history. Basically a large version of the unguided Arrow IV missile, theAFFS began testing the Cruise Missile in 3065. Unlike the Arrow IV missile system, there is no "guided" or "homing" cruise missile. This relative inaccuracy offsets the tremendous damage they cause.[4]

The Cruise Missile 120 is the largest Cruise Missile system tested by the AFFS to make it into common use. With three times the range of their smallest cousin, these warheads can influence a battle far from the launcher location. Despite this, the Cruise Missile 120 wasn't likely to be used often, as WarShip-mounted capital missile launchers are both cheaper and more maneuverable.[4]

Models

There is no information about manufacturers or models.

References

  1. Tactical Operations, pp. 410-411 - Year of introduction.
  2. Tactical Operations, p. 181 - Range of Weapon list on Table.
  3. Tactical Operations, p. 383 - BV value of weapon
  4. 4.0 4.1 Tactical Operations, pp. 284-285 - Cruise Missile (Basic info) - Basic information.

Bibliography