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|Img= SHM-78 Ognivo
|Desc = Dangerous anti-infantry mech with durable medium armor, virtually immune to bullets.
|FR=Rusviet|emb=Emblem RusvietRU
|Type=Medium Assault Mech
|DefLvl = Medium Armor
}}'''SHM-78 «Ognivo» (ШМ-78 «Огниво»)''' is a specialized flamethrower mech developed by the state of [[Rusviet|Rusviet]]. Designed to suppress [[Infantry|infantry units]] and destroy fortifications, combining high survivability with devastating fire potential.
== Historical Context ==
The development of «Ognivo» was a response to trench warfare tactics, where infantry actively used fortifications, trenches, and building ruins. Rusviet design bureaus adapted [[Infantry/Rusviet Flamethrower|infantry flamethrowers]], scaling them for mech platforms. The project received the name '''SHM-78 «Ognivo»'''<ref>''«SHM» (from Rus : «ШМ» — «Шагающая Машина»; Eng. : «Walking Machine»)''</ref><ref>''from Rus. «Ognivo» (from Rus. : «Огниво»; Eng. : «Flint»)''</ref> The name refers to traditional flints, emphasizing the connection with fire as the main design element.
== Design Features ==
'''SHM-78 «Ognivo»''' occupies the niche of a close-range assault mech. Its flamethrowers ignore cover, dealing direct damage to infantry even in buildings or behind barricades. The wide area of effect allows for eliminating groups of soldiers within seconds, with flame dealing additional damage over time.
However, the flamethrower cannot cause serious damage to other light [[Mechs|mechs]]. Additionally, the flame jet is directed strictly to one location, allowing the enemy to dodge the attack.
'''SHM-78''' is often considered a situational unit. Its effectiveness drops sharply against mechanized formations, requiring mandatory support from anti-tank units.
=== Weaknesses ===
The mech's limitations include:
* Slow movement speed (2.3 m/s), making retreat difficult;
* Short base attack range (14 m);
* Ineffectiveness against medium and heavy mechs due to low penetration damage.
== Interesting Facts ==
* In the Russian localization, the name “Ognivo” also refers to Andersen’s fairy tale, indirectly emphasizing the “fairy tale” destructiveness of the mech.
* The concept art of “Ognivo” was created by [[Jakub Rozalski]], the author of the original 1920+ setting. <ref>Review: Iron Harvest [ XBOXERA]</ref>
* In “Nozzle Narrowing” mode, the mech visually releases a narrow stream of flame, imitating the operation of early experimental flamethrowers from World War I.
== Rusviet Mechs ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Rusviet Mech List}}
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