BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model:         Quickdraw QKD-5K2
Designer:           Catalyst Game Labs
Source(s):          Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged, Inner Sphere
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            60
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3057
Rules (Current):    Tournament Legal
Rules (Era):        Tournament Legal
Rules (Year):       Tournament Legal
Total Cost:         5,672,960 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,312

Chassis:              Standard
Power Plant:          300 Fusion
Cruising Speed:       54 kph    
Maximum Speed:        86.4 kph  
Jump Jets:            Unknown
    Jump Capacity:    150 meters
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    1 SRM 4
    6 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    The new QKD-5M Quickdraw coming out of the Savannah factory of Technicron
    Manufacturing departs from traditional Free Worlds League practice of sticking
    with mainstream models.  The use of double heat sinks and Kallon FWL Special
    Ferro-Fibrous Armor follow standard theory, making significant improvements in the
    Quickdraw's protection and ability to dissipate heat.  The use of Cellular
    Ammunition Storage Equipment to protect the reloads for the long-range missiles is
    also sound.
    
    What has created a furor is the substitution of a Hovertec Short-Range
    Missile Detachable Quad for the old model mounted inside the center torso.  This
    one-shot weapon is normally used only on helicopters, hovercraft, and other
    vehicles designed to make a single offensive pass and then flee.  The lack of
    reloads for the Detachable Quad seems too large a drawback to offset the safety
    gained by removing the ammo bins from the Quickdraw's center torso.
    
    Luthien Armor Works, meanwhile, is beginning to produce a model that avoids
    this pitfall but is controversial in another way.  This model, the QKD-5K, removes
    the long-range missile launchers, installing two additional medium lasers instead.
    With fewer missiles aboard, the 'Mech does not use CASE.  With more laser
    weapons, it goes further to avoid heat buildup, carrying 17 double heat sinks.
    This unit has not reached the field as yet, but it is predictable that many
    MechWarriors will be unhappy about losing their long-range firepower.

Capabilities:
    No information provided

Deployment:
    No information provided

Variants:
    No information provided

Notable MechWarriors:
    No information provided

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Equipment                                                      Mass                   
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Internal Structure:                    Standard                 6.00                  
Engine:                               300 Fusion               19.00                  
    Walking MP:                            5                                          
    Running MP:                            8                                          
    Jumping MP:                            5                                          
Heat Sinks (Double):                    17 [34]                 7.00                  
Gyro:                                  Standard                 3.00                  
Cockpit:                               Standard                 3.00                  
Armor Factor:                             143                   8.00                  
    Type:                            Ferro-Fibrous                                    

                            Internal         Armor     
                            Structure        Value     
    Head:                       3              9       
    Center Torso:              20             18       
    Center Torso (rear):                       8       
    R/L Torso:                 14             17       
    R/L Torso (rear):                          8       
    R/L Arm:                   10             13       
    R/L Leg:                   14             16       

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Weapons and Ammo                             Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Jump Jet                                        CT                1          1.00             
SRM 4                                         CT (R)              1          2.00             
2 Jump Jets                                     RT                2          2.00             
2 Medium Lasers                                 RT                2          2.00             
SRM 4 (Ammo 25)                                 RT                1          1.00             
2 Jump Jets                                     LT                2          2.00             
2 Medium Lasers                                 LT                2          2.00             
Medium Laser                                    RA                1          1.00             
Medium Laser                                    LA                1          1.00