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PHX-HK2 Phoenix Hawk LAM

Mass: 50 tons

Chassis: Standard

Power Plant: Magna 250

Cruising Speed: 54.0 km/h

Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h

Jump Jets: 5

Jump Capacity: 150 meters

Armor: Standard

Armament:

2 Sperry/Browning machine guns
2 Maxum Medium Lasers
1 Amsterdam 120 large laser

Manufacturer(s):

Allied AeroSpace Inc.

Communications System: Unknown

Targeting & Tracking System: Hartford S2000

 

AeroTech / TR3025

Overview:
        Prior to the fall of the Star League, many firms experimented with the LAM concept. Allied AeroSpace Inc. began two such research projects, one involving the Shadow Hawk and the other involving the Phoenix Hawk. The Shadow Hawk tests proved to be a costly failure. The sheer size of the 'Mech made it too difficult to convert. In 2830, the firm abandoned these tests to concentrate on converting the aerodynamic Phoenix Hawk.
      Within two years, the LAM version of the Phoenix Hawk was completed and sold to the Star League Regular Army. At nearly twice the size of the Wasp and Stinger LAMS, already being marketed through the Inner Sphere, it was the largest LAM to be manufactured.
        The 'Mech was not without faults. Its fighter landing gear did not respond well, due to the bulky conversion equipment. Even a minimal amount of damage could be fatal if it prevented the landing gear from lowering. Although some corrections were made, the problem was not resolved before the fall of the Star League. Most of the Phoenix Hawk LAMs still operative have this fault.

Capabilities:
        The sheer size of this Land-Air 'Mech makes it stand out from those previously produced. Though manufactured in small numbers, it is still regarded as a major breakthrough in conversion technology. Unfortunately, since the fall of the Star League and the bombing of the Allied facilities, this technology has become lost.
        Armed with an Amsterdam 120 large laser, this the model would seem to be well protected. However, three months before the fall of Star League, the Amsterdam series of lasers underwent a major recall due to overheating difficulties. As almost no lasers were replaced, most Phoenix Hawk LAMs have overheating problems with this weapons system.
        The Phoenix Hawk LAM's support fire capabilities make it a worthy opponent in all its configurations. The Hartford S2000 targeting system can coordinate the twin medium lasers (Maxums) and the Sperry/Browning machine guns into a number of multi-systems fire combinations. The net result is more firepower to wherever the pilot wishes.
        Finally, the Phoenix Hawk LAM is the only Land-Air 'Mech with armor that protects the actuators during the delicate conversion process. Though this protection is minimal, it is better than none at all.

Deployment:
        Of the five major Houses, House Marik has the most Phoenix Hawk LAMS. This is because when Star League fell, Marik forces discovered that a major supply depot on Bordon contained the bulk of Allied AeroSpace's Land-Air 'Mech program. Although other houses strip down damaged LAMs to support functional ones, the Free Worlds League has its own storehouse of supplies.
        Until recently, LAMs were rarely concentrated into any significant force. However, the actions of a single Phoenix Hawk LAM may provide some idea of this 'Mech's potential.
        In 2938, Lieutenant Leesa Dobbins of House Marik took her Phoenix Hawk LAM into orbit over Fletcher, where House Liao was making some minor advances. While in the fighter mode, she signaled that her fighter was out of fuel and near the approaching DropShips of House Liao. In reality, this was only a ruse to fool the Liao attackers. Several Liao AeroSpace Fighters took her in tow as she claimed the right of surrender. Then much to their surprise, her fighter converted to a BattleMech as it was about to enter the DropShip. Keeping under the fire elevations of the ship, she damaged the vessel's engine systems at point-blank range. Liao fighters dove on her, but they tore up more of the DropShip than the LAM. She was the first MechWarrior attributed with taking out a DropShip singlehandedly.
        Several Phoenix Hawk LAMs owned by House Davion took part in a raid on the Liao world of Tybalt during the summer of 2977. Their maneuverability and firepower made them prime recon units. They raided the areas behind the enemy forces, and, when Liao forces engaged them, they flew away. In the battles for the Turland Highlands of Tybalt, this series of LAM showed its worth as both air support and battlefield fighter.
        In a bold move against the Steiner-held world of Suk, House Kurita sent several Phoenix Hawk LAMs to raid the planet. Unfortunately for the Draconis Combine, the defenders were armed with weaponry that had long-distance capabilities. The LAMs were wiped out almost to the last 'Mech. This greatly reduced the number of Phoenix Hawk LAMs within the Draconis Combine, but House Steiner gained a treasure chest new replacement parts for their few LAMS.

Variants:
The only known variant of this mech is a Marik version that replaces the large laser with a Holly LRM. The machine gun systems have also been removed.

Type: PHX-HK2 Phoenix Hawk LAM

Technology Base: Inner Sphere Level 2

Tonnage: 50

BV : 862 Cost : 4179501

ACTUATORS: RA RH LA LH
HEAT SINKS: 1RL 1LL
ENDO STEEL:
FERRO FIBROUS:

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PHX-HK2M Phoenix Hawk LAM

Mass: 50 tons

Chassis: Standard

Power Plant: Magna 250

Cruising Speed: 54.0 km/h

Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h

Jump Jets: 5

Jump Capacity: 150 meters

Armor: Standard

Armament:

2 Maxum Medium Lasers
1 Holly LRM 10-rack

Manufacturer(s):

Allied AeroSpace Inc.

Communications System: Unknown

Targeting & Tracking System: Hartford S2000

 

Overview:

TR3025

Variants:
The only known variant of this mech is a Marik version that replaces the large laser with a Holly LRM. The machine gun systems have also been removed.

Type: PHX-HK2M Phoenix Hawk LAM

Technology Base: Inner Sphere Level 2

Tonnage: 50

BV : 859 Cost : 4253001

ACTUATORS: RA RH LA LH
HEAT SINKS: 1RL 1LL
ENDO STEEL:
FERRO FIBROUS:

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