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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 [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] 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> | + | 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 [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] 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> What cruise missiles lack in precision however, they make up for in sheer terror. Even at the tactical level the effect of massive warheads impacting without warning on the battlefield can make even the most experienced and capable units break and flee. <ref name=to211>''Tactical Operations'', pp. 211-212 - Morale Checks (vs cruise missiles).</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. | ||
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==Models== | ==Models== | ||
The Cruise Missile 50 is manufactured at the following locations: | The Cruise Missile 50 is manufactured at the following locations: | ||
Revision as of 23:27, 16 February 2015
| 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] |
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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, the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns 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.[3] What cruise missiles lack in precision however, they make up for in sheer terror. Even at the tactical level the effect of massive warheads impacting without warning on the battlefield can make even the most experienced and capable units break and flee. [4]
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[5] |