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BattleTech Player Boards => Fan Designs and Rules => Non-Combat Vehicles => Topic started by: Maingunnery on 29 February 2024, 12:12:25

Title: NapFly & PathCheck (Hi-Scout Drones)
Post by: Maingunnery on 29 February 2024, 12:12:25

I made this drone as an alternative to canon Hi-Scout drones that lack the recon ability.
This is a remote controlled VTOL with a Recon Camera.

I also see the possibility for making additional variants that switch out the camera for other equipment; such as remove sensor dispensers, mine dispensers, or even search lights.

Type: NapFly
Chassis Type: VTOL (Small)
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Mass: 2,000 kg
Battle Value: 12
   
Equipment                                         Mass (kg)
Chassis/Controls                                  225.0
Engine/Trans.                                     416.0
    Cruise MP:10
   Flank MP:15
Heat Sinks                    0                     0.0
Fuel                                               94.0
Armor Factor (BAR 2)          5                    65.0

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Front                   1         1     
     R/L Side               1/1       1/1   
     Rear                    1         1     
     Rotor                   1         1     
   

Weapons
and Ammo              Location    Tonnage      
None
   
Cargo
    None

Notes:
Features Ultra-Light Chassis and Controls Modification
Drone Operating System(700 kg)
Recon Camera(500 kg)


Power Plant: Fuel Cell
Cruising Speed: 108 kph
Maximum Speed: 162 kph
Cost: 28,693 C-bills

Title: Re: NapFly (Hi-Scout Drone)
Post by: Cavgunner on 29 February 2024, 12:54:59

This is much better than the currently available options.

Title: Re: NapFly (Hi-Scout Drone)
Post by: Daryk on 29 February 2024, 17:48:32

Nice work! :)

Title: Re: NapFly (Hi-Scout Drone)
Post by: Maingunnery on 29 February 2024, 19:08:49

And now nearly the same thing on wheels, it also has some actual armor and a manipulator.


Type: PathCheck  (Hi-Scout Drone)
Chassis Type: Wheeled (Small)
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Mass: 3,000 kg
Battle Value: 21
   
Equipment                                         Mass (kg)
Chassis/Controls                                  295.0
Engine/Trans.                                     938.0
    Cruise MP:11
   Flank MP:17
Heat Sinks                    0                     0.0
Fuel                                              197.0
Armor Factor (BAR 4)          10                  260.0

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Front                   1         4     
     R/L Side               1/1       2/2   
     Rear                    1         2     
   

Weapons
and Ammo              Location    Tonnage      
None
   
Cargo
    None

Notes:
Features Ultra-Light, Off-Road Chassis and Controls Modifications
Drone Operating System(800 kg)
Recon Camera(500 kg)
Manipulator(10 kg)
   

Power Plant:  Fuel Cell
Cruising Speed: 118.8 kph
Maximum Speed: 183.6 kph
Cost: 42,743 C-bills

Title: Re: NapFly & PathCheck (Hi-Scout Drones)
Post by: Daryk on 29 February 2024, 20:08:14

Not bad for another ton of mass! :)

Title: Re: NapFly & PathCheck (Hi-Scout Drones)
Post by: Red Pins on 29 February 2024, 21:08:34

Tagged.

Title: Re: NapFly & PathCheck (Hi-Scout Drones)
Post by: Maingunnery on 01 March 2024, 12:20:30

I got a hunch this morning, now that I am home I have tried it out and I was right.
Both designs become far more balanced when the tonnages are swapped.


NapFly

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Type: NapFly VTOL Hi-Scout Drone
Chassis Type: VTOL (Small)
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Mass: 3,000 kg
Battle Value: 16

Equipment                                         Mass (kg)
Chassis/Controls                                  325.0
Engine/Trans.                                     1038.0
    Cruise MP:13
Flank MP:20
Heat Sinks                    0                     0.0
Fuel                                              246.0
Armor Factor (BAR 2)          7                    91.0

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Front                   1         2     
     R/L Side               1/1       1/1   
     Rear                    1         1     
     Rotor                   1         2     


Weapons
and Ammo              Location    Tonnage   
None

Cargo
    None

Notes:
Features Ultra-Light Chassis and Controls Modification
Drone Operating System(800 kg)
Recon Camera(500 kg)

Power Plant: Fuel Cell
Introduction Year: 3025
Tech Rating: D
Cost: 37,330 C-bills


PathCheck

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Type: PathCheck Wheeled Hi-Scout Drone
Chassis Type: Wheeled (Small)
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Mass: 2,000 kg
Battle Value: 12

Equipment                                         Mass (kg)
Chassis/Controls                                  205.0
Engine/Trans.                                     340.0
    Cruise MP:8
Flank MP:12
Heat Sinks                    0                     0.0
Fuel                                              131.0
Armor Factor (BAR 2)          8                   104.0

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Front                   1         2     
     R/L Side               1/1       2/2   
     Rear                    1         2     


Weapons
and Ammo              Location    Tonnage   
None

Cargo
    None

Notes:
Features Ultra-Light, Off-Road Chassis and Controls Modifications
Drone Operating System(700 kg)
Recon Camera(500 kg)
Manipulator(2; 10 kg each)


Power Plant: Fuel Cell
Introduction Year: 3025
Tech Rating: D
Cost: 41,912 C-bills


Title: Re: NapFly & PathCheck (Hi-Scout Drones)
Post by: Daryk on 01 March 2024, 17:36:27

That was a good hunch! :)