M-2004 MSRT Mozart

General and Technical Data, Palladium RPG Stats by Kelly Green.
Created 2-28-04

Updated 3-07-04

Version 2.1

All Data is based on Extrapolation

General and Technical Data

Model number: M2004-MSRT
Code name: Mozart
Unit type: Mobile Suit Recovery Truck
Manufacturer: Various Military Contractors
Operator(s): Earth Federation (Old & New); Space Revolutionary Army; Vultures; Various Civilian Concerns
Accomodation: 1 Driver, 2 passengers in the cab; can accomidate 6 more in rear cab area.
Dimensions: Overall Length: 23.5 m; Bed Length: 18.7 m
Weight: 37.7 tons
Powerplant: Dual Hydrogen Turbine Engine, delivering 1,938 hp @ 2500 rpm
Fixed armaments: none

Technical and Historical Notes

A development of military transport vehicles that existed long before the invention of Mobile Suits, the Mozart MSRT is by far the largest production model to ever see wide distribution. Although it has no armaments of it's own, it was designed to recover, and transport Mobile Suits of various sizes. To assist in this, the MSRT has 4 high power winches, carrying more than 100 meters of 1 3/4" steel wire rope each. There are also multiple steel wire rope straps to assist in securing it's cargo.

It's dual Hydrogen Turbine Engines power dedicated drive shafts for each side of the MSRT. The Driver sides' Engine gives power to the Driver sides' wheels, and the Passenger sides' Engine gives power to the Passenger sides' wheels. The MSRT uses drive by wire technology, and 12 wheel independant steering to maneuver. It's large tires, more than 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide, allow the MSRT to have a very low ground pressure.

There is also a trailer unit available for the MSRT, but they are rarely used. Most often they are found inside facilities that produce or repair Mobile Suits, but occasionally an MSRT will be equipped with one. They are almost identical in appearance to the truck; only lacking the forward drivers cab. The Truck and Trailer are connected by a large pivoting rod "tongue," and several electrial connections that operate the drive-by-wire controls.

Miscellaneous Information

Appearances: After War Gundam X

M.D.C. by Location:

[1]Truck Bed/ Main Body
[1]Armored Cab
[2]Tires/Wheels (12) 40
10
5 ea

[1] Depleting the MDC of either the Armored Cab or the Truck Bed will disable the MSRT.

[2] The MSRT can continue to operation on as few as 4 tires, as long as they are ballanced 2 per side, one front and one rear, but while carrying a load, it must have at least 10 tires, with one blowout, per side. If two tires are blown out on one side, the unit will become sluggish and unresponsive, wanting to pull to one side. At this point driving at speeds in excess of 40 mph will risk further damage to the vehicle and tires, disabling the MSRT

Performance

Maximum Speed: 70 mph
Cruising Range: 400 miles on a full tank of Liquid Hydrogen
Maximum Grade: Maximum Grade: 60%
Approach Angle: 36 deg.
Departure Angle: 30 deg.
Side Slope: 30%
Maximum Fording Depth: 60"

Dimensional Data

Height: 16.5 feet (5.0 meters)
Width: 52.8 feet (16.0 meters)
Length: Overall: 77.6 feet (23.5 meters); Bed: 61.7 feet (18.7 meters)
Weight: 34.3 metric tons (37.7 tons)

Non-Weapon Systems

High Torque Winch (4): The Mozart is equipped with four high torque winches, carrying more than 100 meters of 1 3/4" steel wire rope each. These Winches are capable of dragging a fallen Mobile Suit up onto the bed of the MSRT.
Steel Wire Rope Straps / Winches(Many): There are more than fifty steel wire rope straps and winches spaced across the bed of the MSRT. These help to secure the Mozart's cargo, and keep it from shifting. A small, and easily available piece of equipment, the MSRT typically carries 6-10 extra units in it large tool boxes, that can be bolted into place in a few moments to exchange a broken unit, or provide an extra strap.
Tool Boxes (5): There are five large tool boxes under the bed of the MSRT, between the wheels, and at the rear of the bed. A large number of tools and equipment, such as air compressors, hydrolic jacks, and even two spare tires are contained within the Tool Boxes. The Driver Sides' front most toolbox contains four large rubberized Tarps, that can be used to cover whatever cargo happens to be on the bed of the MSRT
Optional Trailer: A trailer unit is available that is basically the same unit as the truck, minus the Drivers Cab. It is has all the same equipment, and is also powered, the trailer controls are operated via drive-by-wire commands from the main cab.