Editing Thunder Hawk

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = ThunderHawk.jpg
|name = ''Thunder Hawk''
|manufacturer = [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.]]<ref name=TRSWp190f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 190–191: "TDK-7X Thunder Hawk"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U -->
|model = TDK-7X<ref name=TRSWp190f />
|production year = 2771
|cost = 22,162,000 C-bills
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
|mass = 100
|chassis = [[Norse Heavy XTI-4C]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp190f /> -->
|armor = [[ArcShield Heavy Type K]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp190f /> -->
|engine = [[Vlar 300 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp190f /> -->
|comsys = [[Tek BattleCom]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp190f /> -->
|T&T = [[DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp190f /> -->
|heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp190f /> -->
|speed = 54 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp190f /> -->
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRSWp190f /> -->
* 3x [[Gauss rifle]]
* 4x [[medium laser]]
|BV (1.0) = 1,967<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 132</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 359</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 2,577<ref name=TRSWp190f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 275</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Thunder Hawk''''' was built by [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.|Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] in [[Introduction Year::2771]], during the final six years of the [[SLDF]]'s drive to retake the [[Terran Hegemony]]. The ''Thunder Hawk'' epitomizes the doctrine of firepower over maneuverability with its heavy weapons arsenal and low top speed.   Taken out of production after the end of the [[Amaris Civil War]], ''Thunder Hawk'' production began again during the mid-3050s.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 152</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 230</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Thunder Hawk'' rumbles through the battlefield at a maximum speed of 54 km/h. Despite the low speed, the ''Thunder Hawk'' is powered by a light weight Vlar 300 [[XL engine]] that weighs half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]] and allows the 'Mech to carry a heavier than normal weapons payload. The 'Mech is protected by nineteen and a half tons of armor, giving it more armor than the venerable ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]''. Additionally, because the ''Thunder Hawk'' has very little heat buildup from its weapons, it carries only ten [[heat sink]]s.

The ''Thunder Hawk'' is armed to engage an enemy at stand-off ranges when facing any opposition. The weapons that enable the ''Thunder Hawk'' to achieve this are a trio of Norse-Storm Model 7D [[Gauss rifle]]s that, when combined, can destroy (or at least disable) most lighter 'Mechs in only a few short salvos. To defend itself either when an enemy closes to short range or if the Gauss Rifles run out of ammunition, the ''Thunder Hawk'' has an impressive array of four [[Defiance B3M]] medium lasers.

==Variants==
*; TDK-7KMA : The 7KMA is a major modification of the ''Thunder Hawk'' that allows the 'Mech to act as an ArtilleryMech and a bodyguard unit for artillery units at the same time. This is done by removing one of the Gauss Rifles and replacing it with an [[Arrow IV]] artillery missile launcher. In addition, the 'Mech has had its heat sinks upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 1,894,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 357</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,449<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 276</ref>

*; TDK-7S : This variant of the 7X uses the less fragile [[Light Fusion Engine]] by sacrificing two medium lasers, two tons of Gauss ammo and one ton of standard armor.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,106,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 358</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,440<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 277</ref>

*; TDK-7Y : A simple upgrade of the ''Thunder Hawk'', the 7Y removes the four medium lasers and replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. This increases the accuracy of the close range firepower while sacrificing some of the sheer brute force that the 'Mech can use at short ranges. This helps when facing much lighter and more maneuverable enemies.<ref name=TRSWp190f /> BV (1.0) = 2,037,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 360</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,489<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 278</ref>

*; TDK-7Z : While many [[Dark Age]] variants of classic 'Mechs utilize powerful Clan technologies, [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] instead chose to employ unique (and cheaper) Inner Sphere technology, outfitting the ''Thunder Hawk'' TDK-7Z with three powerful [[Thunderbolt 20]] missile launchers and 10 tons of ammunition. Four [[ER medium laser| ER medium lasers]] provide backup firepower. However, the [[XL engine]], [[composite structure]], and lack of [[CASE]] make the newest ''Thunder Hawk'' somewhat vulnerable for its size. BV (2.0) = 2,419<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 51</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Thunder Hawk'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Thunder Hawk Entry</ref>
* [[Command BattleMech|Command Mech]]
* [[Good Reputation]]
* [[Variable Range Targeting]]

==Notable Pilots==
* [[Adam Steiner]] piloted a ''Thunder Hawk'' during the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref>''Storms of Fate''</ref>

==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Sturmfalke''''', which means ''Storm Hawk''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''STR-3M'''.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:ThunderHawk.jpg|Original ''Thunder Hawk'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
Image:CCG Crusade Thunder Hawk.jpg|TDK-7X ''Thunder Hawk'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
Image:Camosteinerroyalguards.png|A ''Thunder Hawk'' in colors of [[Royal Guards]] from ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''

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