Vulture

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|imagedropdown=File:Vulture.png
|name=Vulture
|clan name=Mad Dog
|release=Vengeance
|tech=Clan
|class=Heavy
|mass=60 Tons
|chassis=Standard
|armortons=12 tons
|armor=Reactive
|heat sinks=9
|speed=80.03
|jumpjets=No
|armament=*2x[[CLRM 20]]
*4x[[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]s
|Electronics=*None Installed
|cost=C-bills
}}
{{Mech Description
|Description=The Vulture's high missile capacity to tonnage ratio makes it an excellent choice in the fire support role for its size.
|Strengths=Vulture brings a lot of firepower to the field for a 60 ton mech, [[missiles]] being its natural weapon. It can carry any weapon except the large Ballistic types with its 2 Omni slots, but these are more often used for additional missiles, or direct fire energy weapons. With [[ECM]] and decent speed, it can deploy quickly and stealthily to deny large areas to enemy forces. Its 360º of torso twist gives it interesting options for deployment, and allows it to defend itself to a limited extent against enemy insurgents.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
|Weaknesses=Despite its firepower, the Vulture is not a difficult mech to damage. Lack of [[Jump Jets]] prevent pop up maneuvers and the high mounted missile launchers are susceptible to accurate counter fire. Its sluggish performance and slow traversing torso makes it a prime target for fast insurgent units. Not suitable as a brawler or other front line operations, a Vulture is easy prey for more agile units if allowed to approach closely. Though it has a powerful energy capability, its arms are seldom heavily armed to allow for additional missile stores.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
|Acceleration=7.87
|Best Acceleration=15.74 m/sec [[Ares]]
|Worst Acceleration=4.75 m/sec [[Yeoman]]
|Deceleration=11.81
|Best Deceleration=23.61 m/sec [[Ares]]
|Worst Deceleration=8.27 m/sec
|Turn Rate=0.52
|Best Turn Rate=0.79 º/sec
|Worst Turn Rate=0.44 º/sec
|Twist Speed=45
|Best Twist Speed=110 º/sec [[Rifleman]]
|Worst Twist Speed=45 º/sec
|Elevation=50
|Best Elevation=90º [[Rifleman]]
|Worst Elevation=30º
|Heat Capacity=51.0
|Best Heat Capacity=58.0
|Worst Heat Capacity=37.0 [[Argus]]
|Torso Twist=360
|Best Torso Twist=360º
|Worst Torso Twist=120º
|Damage Multiplier=1.63
|Best Damage Multiplier=1.70 [[Dragon]]
|Worst Damage Multiplier=1.55 [[Yeoman]]
|Kill Bonus=315
|Best Kill Bonus=315
|Worst Kill Bonus=315
|Max Armor=372
|Best Max Armor=390 points [[Dragon]]
|Worst Max Armor=330 points [[Ares]]
|Free Tonnage=45.1
|Best Free Tonnage=49.1 tons [[Yeoman]]
|Worst Free Tonnage=43.6 tons [[Ares]]
|base speed=65.02
|1st upgrade=0.5
|1st speed=70.02
|2nd upgrade=1.5
|2nd speed=75.02
|3rd upgrade=3.0
|3rd speed=80.03
|4th upgrade=5.0
|4th speed=85.03
|5th upgrade=7.5
|5th speed=90.04
|6th upgrade=10.5
|6th speed=95.04
|7th upgrade=14.0
|7th speed=100.04
|final upgrade=14.0
|top speed=100.04
|engine size=Mid
|increments=5
|Second Mech Picture Link=Vultureslots.jpg
|Left Arm Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Right Arm Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Left Torso Slots=4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Missile]]
|Right Torso Slots=4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Missile]]
|Special 1 Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Omni]]
|ECM=Yes
|BAP=No
|Jump Jets=No
|LAMS=Yes
|Enhanced Optics=Yes
|IFF Jammer=No
|Advanced Gyro=No
|Related Mechs=[[Vulture C]]

[[Vulture II]]

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|Tech Category=Clan BattleMechs
|Weight Category=Heavy BattleMechs
|Tonnage Category=60
|OmniMech Category=OmniMechs
|cost=C-bills
}}