Catapult

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|imagedropdown=File:Catapult.png
|name=Catapult
|release=Vengeance
|tech=Inner Sphere
|class=Heavy
|mass=65 Tons
|armortons=16.5 tons
|armor=Reactive
|heat sinks=2
|speed=75.96 KPH
|jumpjets=Yes
|armament=*2x[[ALRM20]]
*2x[[Medium Laser]]s
*1x[[Large Laser]]
|Electronics=*[[BAP]]
|cost=9,508,955 C-bills
}}
{{Mech Description
|Description=One of the best missile Mechs in the Inner Sphere arsenal, the Catapult excels in a fire support role. Its ability to mount [[equipment#Jump Jets|Jump Jets]] help it escape dangerous situations.
|Strengths=The Catapult is best deployed in support roles, where its [[missiles]] can be used for area denial operations. A potent direct fire threat as well, with 8 [[Weapon Hardpoint|energy]] slots, the Catapult can defend itself if necessary. [[Jump Jets|Jump]] capability gives this mech the ability to perform pop-ups from behind cover, making counter fire difficult for advancing units. It has just enough speed to make it a suitable flanking unit, and can be very disruptive to enemy rear areas in this role.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/catapult.htm Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
|Weaknesses=With high mounted missile launchers, the Catapult must expose a large portion of itself to achieve hard target lock, this makes the launchers quite vulnerable, especially to direct fire weapons such as [[Gauss Rifle]]s and large energy weapons. Its sluggish performance limits its use as a fighter, and places it at a disadvantage if an agile combat unit can infiltrate its area of operation. The center torso is not an easy target, but the legs are vulnerable due to its poor agility.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/catapult.htm Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
|Acceleration=9.22
|Best Acceleration=15.74 m/sec [[Ares]]
|Worst Acceleration=4.75 m/sec [[Yeoman]]
|Deceleration=13.83
|Best Deceleration=23.61 m/sec [[Ares]]
|Worst Deceleration=8.27 m/sec
|Turn Rate=0.49
|Best Turn Rate=0.79 º/sec
|Worst Turn Rate=0.44 º/sec
|Twist Speed=60
|Best Twist Speed=110 º/sec [[Rifleman]]
|Worst Twist Speed=45 º/sec
|Elevation=40
|Best Elevation=90º [[Rifleman]]
|Worst Elevation=30º
|Heat Capacity=55.7
|Best Heat Capacity=58.0
|Worst Heat Capacity=37.0 [[Argus]]
|Torso Twist=100
|Best Torso Twist=360º
|Worst Torso Twist=100º
|Damage Multiplier=1.44
|Best Damage Multiplier=1.52 [[Loki]]
|Worst Damage Multiplier=1.37
|Kill Bonus=300
|Best Kill Bonus=300
|Worst Kill Bonus=300
|Max Armor=390
|Best Max Armor=390 points
|Worst Max Armor=390 points
|Free Tonnage=49.1
|Best Free Tonnage=50.6 tons
|Worst Free Tonnage=46.6 tons [[Loki]]
|base speed=61.99
|1st upgrade=0.5
|1st speed=68.98
|2nd upgrade=1.5
|2nd speed=75.96
|3rd upgrade=3.0
|3rd speed=82.94
|4th upgrade=5.0
|4th speed=98.93
|5th upgrade=7.5
|5th speed=96.91
|6th upgrade=10.5
|6th speed=103.90
|final upgrade=10.5
|top speed=103.90
|engine size=Mid
|increments=7
|Second Mech Picture Link=catapultslots.jpg
|Left Arm Slots=4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Missile]]
|Right Arm Slots=4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Missile]]
|Left Torso Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Right Torso Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Center Torso Slots=2x 2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|ECM=No
|BAP=Yes
|Jump Jets=Yes
|LAMS=Yes
|Enhanced Optics=No
|IFF Jammer=No
|Advanced Gyro=Yes
|Custom Variant=[[Catapult "Dog-fighter"]]
|Related Mechs=[[Katapult]] - A heavy energy version of the Catapult.
|Tech Category=Inner Sphere BattleMechs
|Weight Category=Heavy BattleMechs
|Tonnage Category=65
|cost=9,508,955 C-bills
}}