I agree. This is totally ridiculous, and I love it. Who said ASF are the only things which can cover several maps a turn?
And because it is so awesome, I got to thinking about an option which provided a little more... dexterity across rugged terrain.
Robat RBAT-OVE
Mass: 5 tons
Movement Type: VTOL
Power Plant: 170 XXL
Cruising Speed: 475.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 712.8 kph
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3145
Tech Rating/Availability: F/X-X-X-E
Cost: 1,711,111 C-bills
Type: Robat
Technology Base: Clan (Experimental)
Movement Type: VTOL
Tonnage: 5
Battle Value: 62
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure 0.5
Engine 170 XXL 3
Cruising MP: 44
Flank MP: 66
Heat Sinks: 10 0
Control Equipment: 0.5
Lift Equipment: 0.5
Power Amplifier: 0.0
Armor Factor (Ferro) 9 0.5
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Front 1 4
R/L Side 1/1 1/1
Rear 1 1
Rotor 1 2
Fixed Equipment
None
And for more... stealthy approaches:
Robat RBAT-OWE
Mass: 5 tons
Movement Type: Wing in Ground Effect
Power Plant: 170 XXL
Cruising Speed: 464.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 702 kph
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3145
Tech Rating/Availability: F/X-X-X-E
Cost: 1,745,000 C-bills
Type: Robat
Technology Base: Clan (Experimental)
Movement Type: Wing in Ground Effect
Tonnage: 5
Battle Value: 60
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure 0.5
Engine 170 XXL 3
Cruising MP: 43
Flank MP: 65
Heat Sinks: 10 0
Control Equipment: 0.5
Lift Equipment: 0.5
Power Amplifier: 0.0
Armor Factor (Ferro) 9 0.5
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Front 1 4
R/L Side 1/1 2/2
Rear 1 1
Fixed Equipment
None
I couldn't figure out how to stick a Supercharger on these bad boys, so I just tossed on some minimal armor.
Maybe I should call these Murdocks in honor of one of my favorite pilots in fiction.
Edit: As a side note, a Tracked Vehicle with the same set up as the OP would only squeeze out a mere 367 kph Cruising Speed with a top speed of 734 kph. :D
A Wheeled one can squeeze out a little more at 410 and 821 kph respectively. This of course assumes you could find a road long enough to test it on and treads/tires that could survive that abuse.