MI-51 Low-Rider Hovercycle
Not to be outdone by the folks at Northern Gun, the people at Wellington Industries have released a new style of hovercycle. After some consideration, they decided to use the pre-Rifts Harley Low-Rider as their base. The Low-Rider has been marketed as a stylish competitor to the NG Prowler. The fact that the Low-Rider better resembles a regular motorcycle than most hovercycles adds to it's appeal.
The Low-Rider comes equipped with a forward laser, and has the option of being able to mount a pair of missile launchers over the rear hoverjets.
Model Type: MI-51
Class: Combat Hovercycle
Crew: 1
M.D.C. by Location:
- Headlight: 1
- Front Hover Jet: 25
- Rear Hover Jets (2): 25 each
- Main Body: 40
- Mini-Missile Launchers (6): 1 each
- Forward Laser: 5
Speed: Hover; Cruise: 80 mph; Max: 180 mph
Special Maneuvers: Boost/Jump: 35 feet high, 70 feet long
Range: 1000 miles at cruising speed, 800 miles at max speed
Statistical Data:
Height: 4' 6"
Width: 2' 6"
Length: 9' 9"
Weight: 410 lbs
Engine: 990cc Gas turbine, or electric
Market Cost: 180,000 credits for the gasoline model with laser only, 190,000 credits for the electric model. Good availability.
Standard Weapons:
- Laser
- Mega-Damage: 1D6 M.D.
- Range: 1200 feet
- Payload: 20 shots
- Uses standard E-Clips
Optional Weapons:
- Mini-Missiles: As many as two missile launchers can be added, one on each side. Each launcher carries 3 missiles each, manual reloading (not possible while moving).
- Missile Type: Varies
- Mega-Damage: Varies with missile type
- Range: Varies with missile type
- Rate of Fire: one at a time, or volleys of 2, 3, or 6
- Cost: 55,000 credits
Equipment:
- High Intensity Headlight: 50' beam
- Mini-Radar: 2 miles, 70% accurate
- Radio Communications: 100 mile range
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