Lamprey (Combat Vehicle)
- This article is about the VTOL. For other uses, see Lamprey.
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| Lamprey Transport Helicopter | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Vandenberg Mechanized Industries |
| Production Year | 3119[1] |
| Mission | Armed Transport |
| Type | VTOL |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Armor | Star Slab/2 |
| Engine | Vlar 130 |
| Speed | 151 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Communications System | O/P AIR 19 |
| Targeting Tracking System | O/P 411 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 478[2] |
Description
Created by Vandenberg Mechanized Industries in 3119,[1] and produced on Pinard, the Lamprey was conceived as a fast transport that was able to provide its own covering fire. The Lamprey is an infantry transport VTOL with 4 tons cargo capacity. Rugged and reliable, with responsive controls and an emphasis on survivability, it developed a good reputation among experienced and inexperienced pilots alike. Able to field a full complement of troops, this armed VTOL managed to continue production even through the Taurian Concordat's years of economic crisis.[3][4]
Weapons and Equipment
With dual Harpoon SRM-4 missile racks, and a Scattergun Machine Gun, the Lamprey is able to provide significant cover fire. This armament is backed by 5.5 tons of armor, shielding 4 tons of space for infantry.[3]
Variants
No different variants of the Lamprey are known to exist.
Design Quirks
The Lamprey is subject to the following Design Quirk:[3]
Gallery
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MechWarrior: Dark Age version of the Lamprey
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 online date for the Lamprey (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 24
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, pp. 14–15: "Lamprey Transport Helicopter"
- ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 128: "Robert Bavros"