Technical Data

	Battlemech:	Shadow Hawk
	Variant:	SHD-2D
	Chassis Mass:	55 Tons
	Tech Base:	Inner Sphere
	Battle Value:	899

	Engine:	Fusion
	Gyro:	Standard
	Cockpit:	Standard
	Structure:	Standard
	Armor:	Standard

	Movement:	5/8/3
	Dissipation:	14
	Armor Mass:	4.5 Tons
	Armor Factor:	72

   HTAL

Weapons & Equipment

Weapon	Class	Location
AC/5		LT
MLas		LA
MLas		RA
LRM-5		RT
SRM-2		CT
SRM-2		H

   Threat Assessment

Key Metrics

	Run	ACD	Heat
	Baseline	100.9	0
	Optimized	100.9	0
	Redline	100.9	0

Test Results

The SHD-2D has mediocre baseline damage output with almost no opportunity to optimize (+0 versus baseline). This Shadow Hawk variant rarely builds up heat and is extremely easy to manage.

   Redline Benchmark

   Optimized Benchmark

   Benchmark Comparison

Key Metrics

	Damage/Hit	3.7
	Critical Hits	4.4 per Game
	Time to Kill	13.8 Turns

Test Results

The SHD-2D deals some damage per hit, generates a very high number of criticals and struggles to bring down targets.

   Lethality Test

   Cumulative Lethality

Key Metrics

	Armor Coverage	38.9%
	Survival Rate	21.1%
	Destruction Rate	78.9%

Test Results

This configuration of the Shadow Hawk has abysmal armor coverage that is vulnerable on the arms and is extremely over spec on the rear torso. The SHD-2D has low survivability and is very vulnerable to ammo explosions.

   Survivability Benchmark

   Ammo Analysis

   Cumulative Survivability

Key Metrics

	Ground MP	5/8
	Jump MP	3
	Target Mod (avg)	+2.2

Test Results

The Shadow Hawk SHD-2D has above average mobility with jump capabilities. This battlemech is very susceptible to actuator hits while maintaining a good average target modifier.

   Motive Hits

   Target Modifer Analysis

Key Metrics

	Battle Value:	899
	Effective Loss	47.0%
	Skill Sensitivity	0.579

Test Results

The SHD-2D ranks just below average in terms of efficiency while showing some response to increases in gunnery skill.

   Effective Damage Analysis

   Efficiency Rating

   Gunnery Sensitivity Analysis