Whitworth-ER WTH-1-ER
Mass: 40 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Era Specific
Era: All Eras (non-canon)
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F-A
Production Year: 0
Cost: 3,208,683 C-Bills
Battle Value: 968
Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 160 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor w/ CASE
Armament:
1 Extended LRM-10
2 Medium Lasers
1 Small Laser
1 C3 Computer (Slave)
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
Overview:
The Whitworth ER is another test model developed by the Filtvelt Coalition.
This modified version replaces the LRM-10s with a single Extended LRM-10 and
three tons of ammunition. Engineers also added a single Small Laser to the
torso. The ammunition is protected by CASE, as CASE II is beyond Filtvelt's
industrial base at this time. In a first, the Coalition also added a C3 Slave:
The FCM doesn't currently use this technology but thought it might appeal to
AFFS units.
Capabilities:
The updated Whitworth fills the same role as the Apollo or Pandarius. A single
Extended LRM-10 isn't a huge weapon, but mounting it on a light and
maneuverable platform does offer many tactical advantages. The Whitworth's top
speed of 64km/h is adequate for a fire support unit, particularly one whose
main weapon reaches over a kilometer. The 120 meter jump capability also adds
more tactical flexibility.
The combination of weapon range and mobility makes the Whitworth-ER a decent
refit for a much maligned chassis. The fact that it drops the head mounted
medium laser for a C3 slave only makes it more appealing.
The only possible drawback to the Whitworth-ER is the lack of an updated heat
dissipation system. If a pilot isn't careful, they can quickly overwhelm the
heat system with jumping and weapon attacks.
From the FCM's viewpoint, the fact that this is largely a weapons swap instead
of a full rebuild makes it much more appealing. There is no need to build a
factory or perform heavy maintenance modifications. The refitted Whitworths can
be deployed rapidly to any unit that needs them.
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 67 points 4.00
Engine: Fusion Engine 160 6.00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LL, 2 RL 2.00
Heat Sinks: Single Heat Sink 10 0.00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT
Gyro: Standard 2.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 128 8.00
CASE Locations: 1 RT 0.50
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 16
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 10 12
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 6 12
L/R Leg 10 18
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Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Laser RA 3 1 1.00
Medium Laser LA 3 1 1.00
Extended LRM-10 RT 6 4 8.00
Small Laser CT 1 1 0.50
C3 Computer (Slave) HD 0 1 1.00
@ELRM-10 (27) RT - 3 3.00
Free Critical Slots: 29
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 4 Points: 10
4j 2 2 1 0 2 0 Structure: 3
Special Abilities: C3S, CASE, MHQ1, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1