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 Artist's
Impression of the 'November' Air-defence Complex
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The
SAM-2098 (reporting name 'November') forms the longest
range element of the Earth Forces air-defence network.
The heavy missiles are mounted on a light armoured
chassis, affording greater mobility than it's IDC/IKA
equivalents. It is also noted for it's comparatively
massive warhead designed to bring down a heavy bomber in
one shot. However, it is far from perfect. It is actually
an unguided torpedo, launched with the aid of two
powerful boosters which jettison soon after blast-off.
The torpedo then maintains a straight ballistic path
calculated to before launch impact with the target.
Whilst this makes for a cheap unit-cost, it has obvious
limitations against manoeuvring targets. What is more,
the booster-launch gives it a poor minimum range
limitation. And it can only hit targets at middle/high
altitude.
The 'November' forms the backbone of Earth Forces
air-defences but has to be supported by Combo-tanks
(Close-in, low-altitude SAM) and the more advanced
SAM-2110 ('Oscar') if a full engagement envelope is to be
achieved.
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| Spec DATA |
| Role: Long Ranged
Air-defence (Barrage) Armament:
3 x rails for SAM-2098 Sky-torpedoes
warhead: Heavy HE
(Fragmentation)
Crew: 1, Driver/operator
Sensors: Multi-sensor
advanced.
Speed: Medium (75kph)
Armour: Light
Polysteel/composite
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| Development info. |
| Concept & Model artist:
Haydn Modelling software:
Z-Modeller
Date of first model: 08/02
Model status: Ready for
testing
Incorporated into
presentation engine: Not
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This model uses the same chassis
as the 'Automatic Howitzer'. This demonstrates the
modabity of the battleset -any meshes from any units
could be combined in any combination.
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