M-23 HIGHLANDER LIGHT BATTLE TANK

(Version 1.00 - Last updated: 6/15/98)  
Concept and Background by Kenneth Olson
Background Information derived from Robotech Technical Files

BACKGROUND

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For background information refer to Robotech Technical Files:  M-23 Highlander Light Battle Tank

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type: Armored Light Battle Tank
Class: RDF Vehicle
Manufacturer: Maschenbau GmbH and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Crew: 3 Crew: driver, gunner, and commander
 

MDC BY LOCATION:

Location Highlander
Turret (1) 50
Treds (2) 10
Main Body (2) 80
(2) 100
Main Engine Thruster (rear) (1) 40
(2) Sensor Eye 30
(1) Main Body 140
Reinforced Pilots Compartment 60
		 
NOTES: 
  1. Depleting the MDC of the main body will destroy the mecha. 
  2. The sensor eye is the most vulnerable place on the Invid's mecha body.  Destruction of the sensor eye will destroy the mecha and pilot.  However, it is a small target protected by surrounding shielding, thus, to hit the player must make a called shot at -3.

 

SPEEDS:

MAXIMUM ROAD SPEED:
120 kph
MAXIMUM CROSS-COUNTRY SPEED:
70 kph
FORDING DEPTH:
1.5 m
 

STATISTICAL DATA:

LENGTH:
5.4 m
WIDTH
3.0 m
HEIGHT
2.4 m
WEIGHT:
28.0 metric tonnes
CARGO:
None
POWER PLANT:
1 x Turbomeca auxiliary power unit supporting the engines alternator for power when the engine is off.
ENGINE:
1 MTU MB 575 Ka 275 diesel 4 stroke 12 cylinder multifuel, turbocharged, liquid cooled engine providing 1350 hp at 3500 rpm
FUEL CAPACITY:
1000 liters of diesel or petrol fuel
MAXIMUM RANGE, DIESEL:
550 km
MAXIMUM RANGE, PETROL:
480 km

 

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

  1. 1 x 80mm LIQUID-PROPELLED MOTION-STABLIZED SMOOTHBORE CANNON: Feed is automatic via an autoloader, firing at a sustained rate of 30 rounds per minute.

     

  2. ALL MODELS  2 x STINGER II SURFACE TO AIR MISSLES:  for air defense.   They are located on the right side of the main turret under the smoke discharger.

     

  3. All Models 1x7.62 mm MACHINEGUN: is located in the main turret.

     

  4. All models 1x12.7mm MACHINE GUN: in the commanders cupola turret.

     

  5. HAND TO HAND COMBAT:.  As a vehicle the anaconda does not engage in physical combat as a mecha can.  However, it can ram or crush items in its path

 

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE HIGHLANDER:


COMBAT BONUSES FOR HIGHLANDER: 


SOURCES USED IN CREATION OF DOCUMENT

 


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