Technical Data

	Battlemech:	Viper
	Variant:	Alt Config A
	Chassis Mass:	40 Tons
	Tech Base:	Clan
	Battle Value:	1989

	Engine:	XL Fusion
	Gyro:	Standard
	Cockpit:	Standard
	Structure:	Endo Steel
	Armor:	Ferro-Fibrous

	Movement:	8/12/8
	Dissipation:	20
	Armor Mass:	7.0 Tons
	Armor Factor:	134

   HTAL

Weapons & Equipment

Weapon	Class	Location
caSRM-6		LA
cerMLas		LT
cerMLas		LT
cerMLas		RT
cerMLas		RT
cerMLas		RA

   Threat Assessment

Key Metrics

	Run	ACD	Heat
	Baseline	168.6	22
	Optimized	184.3	52
	Redline	64.5	220

Test Results

The Viper has average baseline damage output with a notable improvement in damage via optimization (+16 versus baseline). This Viper variant builds up heat rapidly and can be difficult to manage.

   Redline Benchmark

   Optimized Benchmark

   Benchmark Comparison

Key Metrics

	Damage/Hit	4.7
	Critical Hits	5.1 per Game
	Time to Kill	10.4 Turns

Test Results

The Viper deals just below average damage per hit, almost generates one critical chance per turn and has about average time to kill.

   Lethality Test

   Cumulative Lethality

Key Metrics

	Armor Coverage	97.8%
	Survival Rate	80.9%
	Destruction Rate	19.1%

Test Results

This configuration of the Viper has extremely heavy armor coverage that is below spec on the side torsos and is extremely over spec on the rear torso. The Viper is difficult to bring down and carries no ammo.

   Survivability Benchmark

   Ammo Analysis

   Cumulative Survivability

Key Metrics

	Ground MP	8/12
	Jump MP	8
	Target Mod (avg)	+3.9

Test Results

The Viper has extraordinary mobility with best-in-class jump capabilities. This battlemech sees very few motive hits while maintaining a virtually unhittable average target modifier.

   Motive Hits

   Target Modifer Analysis

Key Metrics

	Battle Value:	1989
	Effective Loss	8.9%
	Skill Sensitivity	0.505

Test Results

The Viper 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