Puma

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|imagedropdown=File:Puma.png
|name=Puma
|clan name=Adder
|release=Mercenaries
|tech=Clan
|class=Light
|mass=35 Tons
|chassis=Endo Steel
|armortons=7 tons
|armor=Ferro Fibrous
|heat sinks=7
|speed=93.06
|jumpjets=No
|armament=*2x[[ER PPC]]
|Electronics=*None Installed
|cost=C-bills
}}
{{Mech Description
|Description=Unlike most light Mechs, the Puma is not for scouting. It has an excellent amount of firepower and is used for fire support. It is a match for many Inner Sphere medium Mechs.
|Strengths=No other mech in the Puma's weight class can deploy the quantity of firepower the Puma is capable of carrying. Heavy [[Ballistics]], [[Energy]] and specialized [[missile]] systems fit easily into the arm mounted Omni slots. Its small profile helps conceal it, and the Puma is often overlooked by heavy units in search of serious threats. Configured with [[Arrow IV Cluster]], [[Arrow IV Thunderbolt|Thunderbolt]], or dual [[ERPPC]]s, it can stand off at a distance and wreak havoc to defenses and missile support units.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
|Weaknesses=The Puma sacrifices a great deal in the search for offensive firepower, and this creates weakness in the design. Armor protection is minimal, and the Puma can be rendered ineffective with even relatively small amounts of counter fire. The arms carry all of the heavy weapons potential, and these can be easily removed as their maximum armor value is only 18 points. The speed and maneuverability are poor for a 35 ton mech, and its almost complete lack of electronic equipment limits its use as a scout or insurgent.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>
|Acceleration=19.26
|Best Acceleration=45 m/sec
|Worst Acceleration=8.96 m/sec [[Urban Mech IIC]]
|Deceleration=28.89
|Best Deceleration=55 m/sec
|Worst Deceleration=13.06 m/sec
|Turn Rate=0.79
|Best Turn Rate=1.22 º/sec
|Worst Turn Rate=0.7 º/sec
|Twist Speed=60
|Best Twist Speed=80 º/sec
|Worst Twist Speed=40 º/sec
|Elevation=50
|Best Elevation=50º
|Worst Elevation=30º
|Heat Capacity=35.7
|Best Heat Capacity=35.7
|Worst Heat Capacity=17.7
|Torso Twist=90
|Best Torso Twist=360º [[Raven]]
|Worst Torso Twist=90º
|Damage Multiplier=2.4
|Best Damage Multiplier=2.8
|Worst Damage Multiplier=2.4 [[Puma]]
|Kill Bonus=450
|Best Kill Bonus=450
|Worst Kill Bonus=450
|Max Armor=213
|Best Max Armor=228 points
|Worst Max Armor=213 points
|Free Tonnage=26.6
|Best Free Tonnage=26.6 tons [[Puma]]
|Worst Free Tonnage=23.85 tons
|base speed=75.02
|1st upgrade=0.25
|1st speed=81.04
|2nd upgrade=0.75
|2nd speed=87.05
|3rd upgrade=1.5
|3rd speed=93.06
|4th upgrade=2.5
|4th speed=99.07
|5th upgrade=3.75
|5th speed=105.08
|final upgrade=3.75
|top speed=105.08
|engine size=Small
|increments=6
|Second Mech Picture Link=pumaslots.jpg
|Left Arm Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Right Arm Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Left Torso Slots=1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Right Torso Slots=1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Center Torso Slots=1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Ballistic]]
|ECM=No
|BAP=No
|Jump Jets=No
|LAMS=Yes
|Enhanced Optics=No
|IFF Jammer=No
|Advanced Gyro=Yes
|Notes=This is one of the 'Mechs redesigned by [http://www.mechazone.com David White] for Mercenaries. You can find the final design [http://mecha-master.deviantart.com/gallery/9755897?offset=48#/d1zi9l8 here]. The original design for the Highlander can be found [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/File:Puma.jpg here].
|Gallery1=MechWarrior_4_Puma_front_view_by_Mecha_Master.jpg
|Gallery1 Description=Redesign By:David White
|Gallery2=MechWarrior_4_Puma_back_view_by_Mecha_Master.jpg
|Gallery2 Description=Back View By:David White
|Tech Category=Clan BattleMechs
|Weight Category=Light BattleMechs
|Tonnage Category=35
|OmniMech Category=OmniMechs
|cost=C-bills
}}