Technical Data

	Battlemech:	Thunderbolt
	Variant:	TDR-5Sb
	Chassis Mass:	65 Tons
	Tech Base:	Inner Sphere
	Battle Value:	1613

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

	Movement:	4/6/0
	Dissipation:	28
	Armor Mass:	13.0 Tons
	Armor Factor:	208

   HTAL

Weapons & Equipment

Weapon	Class	Location
erPPC		RA
aLRM-15		RT
MLas		LT
Mlas		LT
Mlas		LT
SSRM-2		RT

   Threat Assessment

Key Metrics

	Run	ACD	Heat
	Baseline	188.1	17
	Optimized	191.9	31
	Redline	168.3	79

Test Results

The TDR-5Sb has above average baseline damage output with little damage optimization potential (+4 versus baseline). This Thunderbolt variant builds up some heat but is easy to control.

   Redline Benchmark

   Optimized Benchmark

   Benchmark Comparison

Key Metrics

	Damage/Hit	5.6
	Critical Hits	4.2 per Game
	Time to Kill	11.7 Turns

Test Results

The TDR-5Sb deals average damage per hit, generates a high number of critical chances and has slower-than-average time to kill.

   Lethality Test

   Cumulative Lethality

Key Metrics

	Armor Coverage	98.6%
	Survival Rate	85.1%
	Destruction Rate	14.9%

Test Results

This configuration of the Thunderbolt has extremely heavy armor coverage that is slightly below spec on the center torso. The TDR-5Sb is very difficult to bring down and carries no ammo.

   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-5Sb has fair mobility with no jump capability. This battlemech takes an average number of actuator hits while maintaining a competitive average target modifier.

   Motive Hits

   Target Modifer Analysis

Key Metrics

	Battle Value:	1613
	Effective Loss	5.9%
	Skill Sensitivity	0.661

Test Results

The TDR-5Sb is a solid choice that outperforms most other battlemechs while exhibiting a noticeable response to increases in gunnery skill.

   Effective Damage Analysis

   Efficiency Rating

   Gunnery Sensitivity Analysis