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[Jin Ma]

[Angel of Annihilation]

Yeah Mad Dog and Timber Wolf pretty much use the same lower chassis with the Mad Dog being a bit less bulky due to less armor. Still because it is in essence the same lower chassis, they are going to be roughly the same height. Same goes for Hellbringer and Summoner and the Dire Wolf and Warhawk. Also think Gargoyle and Executioner use the same lower as well but can't quite recall.

[Scratx]

I was about to post 'bout that. If the Vulture is going to be as big as a Timberwolf it's going to be... interesting.

Still, I see minor differences on the legs, so it's possible they're not going to be the exact same size. We won't know for sure until Sept. 23rd, or we get some screenshots showing size comparisons.

[Damien Tokala]

The legs are exactly the same dude...

[Jin Ma]

Scratx, on 17 September 2014 - 04:06 PM, said:

I was about to post 'bout that. If the Vulture is going to be as big as a Timberwolf it's going to be... interesting.

Still, I see minor differences on the legs, so it's possible they're not going to be the exact same size. We won't know for sure until Sept. 23rd, or we get some screenshots showing size comparisons.

Yeah it seems like the upper body will be skinnier though

[Fiona Marshe]

The lower overall profile is still going to be a significant advantage at long range.

[KamikazeRat]

Damien Tokala, on 17 September 2014 - 04:10 PM, said:

The legs are exactly the same dude...

the bubbles on the bottom leg section are different....thats....about it....the timber does look beefier on the top end, vulture torso is narrower but sits higher, part of its role, to sit up on top of the hill and lob lurms....specfically why it got the IS name of vulture.

EDIT: although the top mounted cockpit could easily become an arty/lurm catcher....or if collisions, DFA foot catcher

Edited by KamikazeRat, 17 September 2014 - 04:17 PM.

[Bilbo]

Damien Tokala, on 17 September 2014 - 04:10 PM, said:

The legs are exactly the same dude...

No, they are not. Look closer.

[Drop_FF]

Damien Tokala, on 17 September 2014 - 04:10 PM, said:

The legs are exactly the same dude...

They have minor differences. Less bits here, different placement of notches there, less width overall.

[Impyrium]

Damien Tokala, on 17 September 2014 - 04:10 PM, said:

The legs are exactly the same dude...

No, there are small differences below the knee.

[Scratx]

AUSwarrior24, on 17 September 2014 - 04:19 PM, said:

No, there are small differences below the knee.

Exactly, which gives credence to the idea it might also not be exactly the same size. We just won't know for sure until we see actual screenshots.

[Empyrus]

Narcissistic, on 17 September 2014 - 04:17 PM, said:

They have minor differences. Less bits here, different placement of notches there, less width overall.

Interesting details. Quite reasonable really, given the weight and armor difference difference, and lack of Endo-Steel bones.
Still they look like the same legs overall, as per canon.
Me likes.
And yes, the Vulture should be about the size of the Timber Wolf, largely due to the legs. It is perhaps a meter or half a meter shorter at most.

Narcissistic, on 17 September 2014 - 04:17 PM, said:

They have minor differences. Less bits here, different placement of notches there, less width overall.

Interesting details. Quite reasonable really, given the weight and armor difference difference, and lack of Endo-Steel bones.
Still they look like the same legs overall, as per canon.
Me likes.
And yes, the Vulture should be about the size of the Timber Wolf, largely due to the legs. It is perhaps a meter or half a meter shorter at most.

[Damien Tokala]

These are the unique geometry spots they refer to. Otherwise, it's the exact same legs as the timberwolf. This is how clans became effective at their repairs was by using interchangeable parts.