Technical Data

	Battlemech:	Thunderbolt
	Variant:	TDR-5S
	Chassis Mass:	65 Tons
	Tech Base:	Inner Sphere
	Battle Value:	1335

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

	Movement:	4/6/0
	Dissipation:	15
	Armor Mass:	13.0 Tons
	Armor Factor:	208

   HTAL

Weapons & Equipment

Weapon	Class	Location
LRM-15		RT
LLas		RA
MLas		LT
MLas		LT
MLas		LT
SRM-2		RT
MG		LA
MG		LA

   Threat Assessment

Key Metrics

	Run	ACD	Heat
	Baseline	125.3	19
	Optimized	136.7	41
	Redline	84.9	144

Test Results

The TDR-5S has fair baseline damage output with solid damage optimization potential (+11 versus baseline). This Thunderbolt variant will generate heat but can be managed with good fire control.

   Redline Benchmark

   Optimized Benchmark

   Benchmark Comparison

Key Metrics

	Damage/Hit	4.5
	Critical Hits	4.8 per Game
	Time to Kill	12.8 Turns

Test Results

The TDR-5S deals just below average damage per hit, almost generates one critical chance per turn and struggles to bring down targets.

   Lethality Test

   Cumulative Lethality

Key Metrics

	Armor Coverage	98.6%
	Survival Rate	69.1%
	Destruction Rate	30.9%

Test Results

This configuration of the Thunderbolt has extremely heavy armor coverage that is slightly below spec on the center torso. The TDR-5S has above average survivability and attributes a large percentage of deaths to ammo explosions.

   Survivability Benchmark

   Ammo Analysis

   Cumulative Survivability

Key Metrics

	Ground MP	4/6
	Jump MP	0
	Target Mod (avg)	+1.9

Test Results

The Thunderbolt TDR-5S has fair mobility with no jump capability. This battlemech sees very few motive hits while maintaining a competitive average target modifier.

   Motive Hits

   Target Modifer Analysis

Key Metrics

	Battle Value:	1335
	Effective Loss	15.1%
	Skill Sensitivity	0.629

Test Results

The TDR-5S is an above average performer that is likely to earn its BV back while showing some response to increases in gunnery skill.

   Effective Damage Analysis

   Efficiency Rating

   Gunnery Sensitivity Analysis