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CDA-3M Overview

CDA-3M
CDA-3M
Overview
Base: Cicada
Introduced: 3049
Tonnage: 40]
Class: Medium
Cbill  Cost: 7,097,444
MC  Cost: 2,840
Stock Equipment
Engine: 320 XL
Speed: 129.6 km/h
Structure: Standard
Armor: 128 (46.7%)
Heat Sinks: 10 Double
Stock Armament
RT: 1 Medium Laser
LT: 1 Medium Laser
LT: 1 Ultra AC/5
CT: 1 Small Pulse Laser
Hardpoints
Center Torso: 2
Right Torso: 1
Left Torso: 1 1
ECM location: LT
AMS location: RT
ECM Capable: Yes
Jump Jets: No
Mech Module Slots: 1
Weapon Module Slots: 2
Consumable Module Slots: 2
Chassis Attributes
Speed (min/max): 40.5 - 137.7
Speed Tweak Bonus: 44.6 - 151.5
Engine Ratings: 100 - 340
Movement Archetype: Small
Max Armor: 274
Pitch Twist
Arms 30°
Torso 30° 125°
Twist X Bonus: 137.5°/150°
Advanced Equipment
CASE  


410 [1]

Cicada Specs

BattleMech Engine Maneuverability Hardpoints Expenses
Series min / max Speed Torso Arms Total MC 
Models [km/h] Pitch/Twist Pitch/Turn
Cicada CDA-2A 100 - 340 40.5 - 137.7 30° / 125° 30° / 0° 600 1280
Cicada CDA-3M 100 - 340 40.5 - 137.7 30° / 125° 30° / 0° 410 2840
Cicada CDA-2B 100 - 340 40.5 - 137.7 30° / 125° 30° / 0° 500 1275
Cicada CDA-3C 100 - 340 40.5 - 137.7 30° / 125° 30° / 0° 140 1280
Cicada CDA-X5 100 - 340 40.5 - 137.7 30° / 125° 30° / 0° 402 3000
Cicada CDA-3F 100 - 340 40.5 - 137.7 30° / 130° 30° / 0° 400 0
Cicada CDA-2A(C) 100 - 340 40.5 - 137.7 30° / 125° 30° / 0° 600 1600


Cicada Hardpoints

BattleMech Hardpoints
Mech Weapon Consumable
Series Jump Module Module Module
Model Jets Slots Slots Slots AMS RA RT HD CT LT LA
Cicada CDA-2A No 1 2 2 RT   2   2 2  
Cicada CDA-3M No 1 2 2 RT   1   2 1 1  
Cicada CDA-2B No 2 2 2 RT 2     1    2
Cicada CDA-3C No 2 2 2 RT   1 2     2  
Cicada CDA-X5 No 1 2 2 None 1 1 1     1 1 1
Cicada CDA-3F 8/8 1 2 2 RT   2     2  
Cicada CDA-2A(C) No 1 2 2 RT   2   2 2  



Overview[ | ]

The -3M is a recently introduced model that takes advantage of several new technologies. An XL Engine and Double Heat Sinks saves on weight, while an Ultra AC/5 provides twice the rate of fire of a standard AC/5. Finally, two Medium Lasers and an advanced Small Pulse Laser provides close range support.


Strengths[ | ]

  • Long and Short ranged weapons
  • Fast
  • Can mount ECM

Weaknesses[ | ]

  • Expensive
  • XL Engine
  • No Missile Hardpoints

Arm Critical Slots[ | ]

  • Both Arms: Shoulder, Upper Arm Actuator, 10 open slots.

Online Mech Lab Tools[]

This online Mech Lab tool will let you build any load outs without having to purchase the 'Mech or spend C-Bills first.

Mech Build Guides[]

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BattleMech Hardpoint List[]

Chassis Attributes Table[]

Changelog[ | ]

  • November 7, 2012: Added to game.
  • December 4, 2012: Became Guardian ECM capable.
  • August 20, 2013: Torso pitch increase and twist speed increase.

References[ | ]

  1. CDA-3M.mdf file (Piranha Games\MechWarrior Online\Game\Objects.pak\Objects\mechs\Cicada\CDA-3M.mdf)
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