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[AFRP] New Tank in the Works!

A Few Rich People
21-12-2003, 22:31
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AFRP News Division

Today AFRP Ground Weapon Division (GWD) has announce that a new tank, currently named "Vanguard" is in the works:

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Artist Conception

This tank sports a 150mm main cannon and a 20mm Recoilless cannon for infantry supression. A brief release on purpose statistics are as follows:

Crew: 2 (1 pilot, 1 gunner)
Speed: 45-50 MPH
Armor: Titanium/Depleted uranium composit, steel mesh, ceramics. 3.2inches
Weapons: See Above
Systems: Infrared targeting; Mikosolf Brand Neural Interface, Proximity dectors, passive radar, contained enviorment for 1hour.

More is to be released as designs continue!

(OOC: Yes I know where I got it and I got dibs on all non-partical weapons from Planetside. Comments Welcome!!)

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A Few Rich People
21-12-2003, 23:01
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:roll: :cry: :lol: UMP!
A Few Rich People
21-12-2003, 23:56
Angee BUMP!
A Few Rich People
22-12-2003, 03:27
BUMP!
A Few Rich People
22-12-2003, 05:34
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Bumpy bumpy bump bump!

If you don't comment frell you!
Five Civilized Nations
22-12-2003, 05:37
5CN's Crusade Weaponry Company, a subsidiary of the conglomerate, Crusade Corporation, wishes to procure a stake in the production of this tank. Crusade Weaponry is willing to provide a large amount of money to procure this stake...
A Few Rich People
22-12-2003, 05:48
(OOC: Pretty sure I'm following you, if not just let me know)

GWD Letter to 5CN CWC:

We appreciate the offer and accept. We are enclosing the current models and designs for the prototype in hopes that CWC can improve on it and send in back. Furthermore, for the price (below) limited production rights of 23,260 units per two years (if totally unacceptable negotiations are possible).

Cost: 8.3 billion USD (est.)

Thank you.

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Five Civilized Nations
22-12-2003, 05:50
As a sign of good will, Crusade Weaponry is providing AFRP with US$10 billion for these initial rights. But we are interested in procuring rights in regards to modifications and upgrades...

-Signed, Lance Crusade XXI, nephew of the King
A Few Rich People
22-12-2003, 05:58
GWD Letter to 5CN CWC:

Standard terms are alterations done to design are to be shared by both parties for minimal term: .5 Year: beyond that is negoiable by either party. Beyond that all alterations and modifications are under the "Its "yours" idea". Stating that is basic chassy design is constant it falls under the production limit. However, if weapon system is same but chassy is diffrent it is a "new" tank.

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A Few Rich People
23-12-2003, 05:02
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AFRP News Division

The basic chassy has been completed. Using as Alco PA engine to create in excess of 2000 horsepower, the tank can reach speed of near 80 MPH on a 57:20 gear ratio. With the extra kick (200 more than an Abrams) the armor is now being tested slightly thicker while maintaining the wanted speed (50 MPH fully loaded).

Also the basic turret design is near completion featuring a 360 rotation main cannon (150mm) and a 45º radius on the front mounted 20mm cannon.

The weapon systems are nothing new or inovated from the classic M-1 design, merely featuring a slight increase in protection of the infrared sensors.

Completion of design and beginning of prototype phase: 9.3 months
End of prototpye and beging of MkI production: 23 months (after the 9.3 for finishing)
Doujin
23-12-2003, 05:18
(ooc: I used to play Dark Age of Camelot - when PlanetSide came out many of my friends left to go play planetside - they never came back :cry: :cry: :cry: )
A Few Rich People
23-12-2003, 05:24
((Well at least you are not addicted to SOE "pay and play" games. [Curse you Everquest, CURSE YOU]))
A Few Rich People
23-12-2003, 06:04
Manufacturer: AFRP Ground Weapon Division
Crew 3: Gunner, pilot, commander
Weight: 71 tons
Length (Gun Forward): 77.3 inches
Turret Height: 95.5 inches
Width: 154 inches
Ground Clearance: 19 inches
Ground Pressure: 15.4 PSI
Obstacle Crossing: 50 inches
Vertical Trench: 9 Feet
Power plant: Alco PA diesal engine (emisions filtered)
Power Rating: 2100 HP
Power to Weight Ratio: 27.2 hp/ton
Hydro Kinetic Transmission: 4 Speed Forward;2 Speed Reverse

Speed - Maximum 48 mph
Speed - Cross Country 32 mph
Speed - 10% Slope 19 mph
Speed - 60% Slope 4.1 mph
Acceleration
(0 to 20 mph) 6.8 Seconds
Cruising Range: 265 Miles

Main Armament: 150mm smooth bore cannon
Commander's Weapon .20mm recoilless cannon

Unit Cost: $4,800,000

Production Comming Soon!

(OOC: yah flux time!)