Slightly rethought Heavy LRM carrier

[tomaddamz]

Heavy LRM Carrier is pretty straightforward, lottaâ„¢ LRMs', no appreciable armor, and a land speed beat out by certain Glacial formations.  But what if what it  really needs is anywhere from 25 to 30 friends (plus the crew) to pull security for these high value assets, that and a new coat of paint for exterior

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Drizzle class LRM Carrier

Mass: 80 tons
Power Plant: 160 I.C.E.
Cruising Speed: 21.6 kph
Maximum Speed: 32.4 kph
Armor: Standard
Armament:
   5 LRM 15s
Manufacturer: Inner Sphere

Type: Drizzle class LRM Carrier

Technology Base: - I.S. Tracked Vehicle - Level 3 - 80 tons
Weapons & Equip.

Equipment                                                  Mass
Internal Structure:                                          8
Engine:                   160 I.C.E.                        12
    Cruising MP:           2
    Flank MP:              3
Power Amplifier:                                             0
Heat Sinks:             0 - Single                           0
Control Equipment:                                           4
Suspention:                                                  0
Turret:                                                      3.5
Armor Factor:          64 - Standard                         4

                   Internal    Armor
                  Structure    Value
Front                 8         14     
Left                  8         12     
Right                 8         12     
Back                  8         12     
Turret:               8         14     

Weapons, Ammo, and Equipment         Location     Space   Tonnage
5 LRM 15s                             Turret        5       35
Ammo (LRM 15) 80                       Body         1       10
Infantry Bay                                 Body         1          3
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Remaining                                          13        .5


Cost: 2,818,500

[Stormfury]

Eh... not so much. If I were revamping the design so heavily:

240 Fuel Cell Engine- 14 tons
Internal Structure- 8 tons
Control Equipment- 4 tons
4 LRM-15s (front)- 28 tons
LRM Ammunition- 10 tons
2 SRM-4s (turret)- 4 tons
SRM Ammunition- 2 tons
2 Machine Guns (turret)- 1 ton
Machine Gun Ammunition- .5 ton
Turret- .5 ton
CASE- .5 tons
Armour- 7.5 tons

As fast as the average assualt tank, integrated anti-infantry and close-range weapons, almost double the armour of the standard version, and while you lose an average of 26% damage per turn, it inflicts an average of 80% more damage before exhausting its ammunition bins.

By the way, the Heavy LRM Carrier is intended to operate in conjunction with the Light SRM Carrier in mixed lances (probably three of the former and one of the latter to scare off potential threats).

[tomaddamz]

All that was really intended here was a refit of the Canon Heavy LRM Carrier to transport it's own spotters, maybe with laser riffles or SRMS too; it makes jumping them much riskier in defilade.

[XaosGorilla]

      At the speed of a heavy LRM carrier, you could just have an APC move along with(or in front of) it.  Interesting as a combined arms concept though.
     

[truetanker]

Gimme the Ontos LRM variant anyday.

Or if I had the chance, 2 Goblins, a Goblin LRM and a pair of Bulldogs with a Rifle Foot Infantry in tow. And maybe a couple of Fieldguns in tow.

 TT

[Trenchknife]

I wouldn't put a spotting unit inside it...but I'd certainly think about finding another ton for the infantry bay so I could slap a squad of BA in there to provide some close in defense.

[tomaddamz]

I wouldn't put a spotting unit inside it...but I'd certainly think about finding another ton for the infantry bay so I could slap a squad of BA in there to provide some close in defense.

You could also mag clamp the BA on like an little armored Post Itâ„¢ }:)

[truetanker]

Make an Omni variant using the same tonnage, fix the Infantry for 4 tons and possible add a few MGs and SRMs for support using Level 1 tech. All by dropping a 15 Rack.

In the upgrade, you can drop some MGs and add a ECM and Artemis FC on each LRM, while lowering some ammo. Also adding CASE to this upgrade.

With 38 tons you could even have MMLs, Streaks, Arrow IV and maybe a Clan ATM variant or two.

TT

[tomaddamz]

Make an Omni variant using the same tonnage, fix the Infantry for 4 tons and possible add a few MGs and SRMs for support using Level 1 tech. All by dropping a 15 Rack.

If I am going to make an omni variant, I no longer need internal space to carry BattleArmor, they can ride outside, just like the applique armor they always wanted to be.

In the upgrade, you can drop some MGs and add a ECM and Artemis FC on each LRM, while lowering some ammo. Also adding CASE to this upgrade.

With 38 tons you could even have MMLs, Streaks, Arrow IV and maybe a Clan ATM variant or two.

TT

I would worry about diluting the intended purpose of the LRM Carrier.  I would probably pass on the Short range weapons , but the ECM is kinda promising ( unless the optional ARM type rounds start flying).