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| − | 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 a large version of the [[Arrow IV Artillery|Arrow IV]] missile. In 3065, the [[AFFS]] began testing the Cruise Missile | + | 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> |
The '''Cruise Missile 50''' is the smallest of the Cruise Missiles. Though it uses a launcher that weighs as much as a ''[[Griffin]]'' and fires missiles that mass as much as a ''[[Commando]]'', the Cruise Missile 50 is the most likely to be carried by a combat vehicle or support unit. Even this is rare however, as the size of the missiles and launcher leave almost no room for armor, weaponry, or engines. | The '''Cruise Missile 50''' is the smallest of the Cruise Missiles. Though it uses a launcher that weighs as much as a ''[[Griffin]]'' and fires missiles that mass as much as a ''[[Commando]]'', the Cruise Missile 50 is the most likely to be carried by a combat vehicle or support unit. Even this is rare however, as the size of the missiles and launcher leave almost no room for armor, weaponry, or engines. | ||
Revision as of 08:42, 7 January 2013
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| Cruise Missile 50 | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Artillery (Missile) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere Experimental |
| Year Availability | 3065[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 50 |
| Damage | 50 (Artillery) |
| Minimum Range | - |
| Short Range | - |
| Medium Range | - |
| Long Range | 50 mapsheets |
| Tons | 55 |
| Ammo Per Ton | 1/25 (each missile weighs 25 tons) |
| Cost (unloaded) | 900,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 20,000/missile |
| BV (2.0) | 601 (launcher)/75 (missile)[2] |
Contents
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 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.[3]
The Cruise Missile 50 is the smallest of the Cruise Missiles. Though it uses a launcher that weighs as much as a Griffin and fires missiles that mass as much as a Commando, the Cruise Missile 50 is the most likely to be carried by a combat vehicle or support unit. Even this is rare however, as the size of the missiles and launcher leave almost no room for armor, weaponry, or engines.
Models
The Cruise Missile 50 is manufactured at the following locations:
| Brand | Planet | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior I | Kirklin | Kallon Industries[4] |