New Genoa
22-09-2003, 02:57
In a joint operation, the New Genoese Defense Department (NGDD) and the New Empire Military Projects Department (NEMPD) have announced the release of the KAF-90E Main Battle Tank, an upgrade to the KAF-90D. No more than 500 tanks can be purchased.
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Armament
The KAF-90E armament includes one New Empirian 140mm electro-thermal-chemical (ETC) gun, stabilised in two axes and equipped with a thermal sleeve and automatic muzzle reference system (AMRS). In principle, the ETC gun utilizes a chemically energetic (reactive) working liquid instead of a coventional solid propellent. The KAF-90E combines ETC technology with existing SP 140mm guns and ammunition. Basically, the gun fires 140mm rounds, which hit with the power of 170mm rounds, and increases penetration by about 50%. In addition to the ETC propellent, ammunition has been quadra-charged. It penetrates 2800mm at 1km, 1900mm at 2km, 1200mm at 3km, and 900mm at 4km. The gun tube can be replaced without dismantling inside the turret.
The gun can fire a variety of ammunition including APDS (Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot), HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank), HE-FRAG (High Explosive Fragmentation) as well as shrapnel projectiles with time fuzes.
The KAF-90E gun can also fire the AT-15B anti-tank guided missile system. The range of the missile is 100 - 7,000m and takes 14.7 sec to reach maximum range. The system is intended to engage tanks fitted with ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour) as well as low-flying air targets such as helicopters, at a range of up to 8km. The missile system fires either the 9M123-3 or 9M123-F-3 missiles. The second model, the 9M123-F-3, has a high explosive warhead. The maximum range of the missile is 7000 meters with a maximum speed of 400 meters per second; thus it is supersonic. Missile weight is 30.4kg. The gun's 12 RPM automatic loader will feed both ordnance and missiles.
There are 12 Kornet-2 ATGM's towards the rear of the turret. Kornet is a laser guided ATGM with a range of over 6km and 1600mm penetration.
A new modified 14.5mm ZPU-1B heavy machine cannon, using a new ETC propellant, can be fitted on the low weight RLS 609 weapon station. The ZPU-1B can fire 700 rounds per minute and penetrate most APC armor. The RLS 609 weapon station provides low noise levels during firing and minimum carbon monoxide concentrations. A remote controlled RLS 609 is equipped with a CCD camera, liquid crystal display monitor and joystick control for operation of the weapon systems from within the vehicle.
A glacis mounted 14.5mm ZPU-1B heavy machine cannon is fitted on the front of the tank. It can be fired by the driver.
A 7.62mm minigun is also mounted coaxially on the right hand side of the main armament.
Self-Protection
The KAF-90E tank is protected by both 2nd generation Chobham armor (Dorchestor) and third generation explosive reactive armor (Kaktus-1).
The KAF-90E is fitted with the Shtora-1 defensive aids suite. This system includes infrared jammer, laser warning system with four laser warning receivers, grenade discharging system which produces an aerosol screen and a computerised control system.
The New Genoese ARENA system was the first available DAS-system of the New Genoese Military. This system detects an incoming anti-tank missile and reacts by throwing a cassette containing explosives and fragments towards the missile. Upon detonation of the cassette, the fragments interact with the missile, such that its effectiveness decreases substantially.
Both laboratory testing of the effectiveness of the fragments and computer simulation of the suite of events- detection, intercept and residual penetration capability- were performed. This resulted in an assessment of the increased survivability of the vehicle equipped with ARENA. The same analyses also gave an idea of the decrease of performance of the anti-tank missile.
The Arena system is switched on/off from the commander's control console. Once Arena is switched on, all subsequent operations are performed automatically. Apart from the basic automatic mode of operation, exceptionally, the commander can control the system manually, for example, when it is necessary to destroy obstacles or for close-in protection against infantry.
Arena provides protection for a moving or stationary tank in any weather and in any combat environment, irrespective of the angle of impact of the enemy's weapons. The data-processing radars and sights feature a high level of noise immunity. They do not respond to false and random signals, and come into action only in situations where there is a serious threat to the tank or when a weapon fired by the enemy is heading directly towards the tank.
The KAF-90E is also equipped with the "Grapeshot" Anti-Missile Defense System.
The "Grapeshot" is similar to a claymore mine, though there are four charges, mounted on a rotating post atop the turret and capable of showering both enemy ground troops and incoming missiles in a hail that could annihilate said missiles or ground troops. In addition to effectively defending the tank against missile strikes, the "Grapeshot" can be used as a positively horrific weapon against infantry attempting to get up close to the tank. The "Grapeshot" has a maximum effective range of 50 meters and all four charges can be used in one melee round.
It is also fitted with NBC (nuclear, biological and chemical) protection equipment. All equipment is also hardened against EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse).
Fire Control and Observation
The KAF-90E has the 1A4GT-2 integrated fire control system (IFCS) which is automatic but with manual override for the commander. The IFCS contains the gunner's 1A43-2 day fire control system, gunner's TO1-KO1 thermal imaging sight which has a target identification range of 1.2 km to 1.5 km and commander's PERI-R 17 A3 sight.
The gunner's 1A43-2 day FCS comprises of an EMES 15B dual magnification stabilised primary sight with: a missile guidance channel, a thermal channel, and a CE628 laser rangefinder, 2E42-4 armament stabiliser, 1V528 ballistic computer, and DVE-BS wind gauge.
The rangefinder can provide up to three range values in four seconds. The range data is transmitted to the fire control computer and is used to calculate the firing algorithms. Also, because the laser rangefinder is integrated into the gunner's primary sight, the gunner can read the digital range measurement directly. The maximum range of the laser rangefinder is less than 10,000m with accuracy to within 20m.
The commander's station has an independent periscope, a PERI-R 17 A3 from NGE Worldwide. The PERI-R 17 A3 is a stabilised panoramic periscope sight for day/night observation and target identification, and it provides an all round view with a traverse of 360°. The thermal image from the commander's periscope is displayed on a monitor. The PERI-R17 A3 can also be used for weapon firing as it is slaved into the tank's fire control system. The image from the gunner's thermal sight can also be transmitted to the commander's PERI-R 17 periscope so the commander can switch the gunner's video image to the commander's monitor. This enables the commander and the gunner to have access to the same field of view of the combat range. The system has identification ranges of 900m (day) and 800m (night).
The driver is equipped with a TVN-5 infrared night viewer.
The command and fire control procedure known as first echo selection is used for laser rangefinding for anti-helicopter operations. The principal weapon uses electronic firing to reduce reaction times.
Propulsion
The KAF-90E has an 1800 horsepower turbocharged engine. The tank can carry up to 2,200 liters of fuel in the main fuel tanks and fuel drums.
The tank is provided with a snorkel for deep fording and can ford 5 meters of water with equipment which can be deployed in 20 minutes.
The mechanical transmission includes primary reduction gear, two planetary final gearboxes and two planetary final drives. The running gear features torsion bar suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers at 1, 2 and 6 road wheel stations and tracks with rubber-metallic pin hinges.
Support Systems
The E-WNA electrical weapon system provides the following advantages: 1) the turret has no pressurised hydraulic fluid, 2) lower noise level and lower power consumption and heat generation, 3) improved reliability and lower maintenance and service requirements, 4) saving in operating costs and 5) good long term storage properties.
The crew compartment is equipped with a fire and explosion detection and suppression system. A fireproof bulkhead separates the fighting compartment from the engine compartment at the rear of the vehicle.
Navigation Systems
The KAF-90E is equipped with a land navigation system. The hybrid navigation system consists of a Global Positioning System (GPS) and an inertial navigation system.
Other
The KAF-90E is provided with an air-conditioning system. It can also be equipped with the Mobile Camouflage System and MDK-6 mine-clearing system. There are also two miniature sensor "arms" equipped with normal, infrared, and night vision cameras that allow the crew to see over hills and around corners.
Price: $7.5 million USD
Price: $7.5 million USD; $7 million USD for APTO members
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Armament
The KAF-90E armament includes one New Empirian 140mm electro-thermal-chemical (ETC) gun, stabilised in two axes and equipped with a thermal sleeve and automatic muzzle reference system (AMRS). In principle, the ETC gun utilizes a chemically energetic (reactive) working liquid instead of a coventional solid propellent. The KAF-90E combines ETC technology with existing SP 140mm guns and ammunition. Basically, the gun fires 140mm rounds, which hit with the power of 170mm rounds, and increases penetration by about 50%. In addition to the ETC propellent, ammunition has been quadra-charged. It penetrates 2800mm at 1km, 1900mm at 2km, 1200mm at 3km, and 900mm at 4km. The gun tube can be replaced without dismantling inside the turret.
The gun can fire a variety of ammunition including APDS (Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot), HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank), HE-FRAG (High Explosive Fragmentation) as well as shrapnel projectiles with time fuzes.
The KAF-90E gun can also fire the AT-15B anti-tank guided missile system. The range of the missile is 100 - 7,000m and takes 14.7 sec to reach maximum range. The system is intended to engage tanks fitted with ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour) as well as low-flying air targets such as helicopters, at a range of up to 8km. The missile system fires either the 9M123-3 or 9M123-F-3 missiles. The second model, the 9M123-F-3, has a high explosive warhead. The maximum range of the missile is 7000 meters with a maximum speed of 400 meters per second; thus it is supersonic. Missile weight is 30.4kg. The gun's 12 RPM automatic loader will feed both ordnance and missiles.
There are 12 Kornet-2 ATGM's towards the rear of the turret. Kornet is a laser guided ATGM with a range of over 6km and 1600mm penetration.
A new modified 14.5mm ZPU-1B heavy machine cannon, using a new ETC propellant, can be fitted on the low weight RLS 609 weapon station. The ZPU-1B can fire 700 rounds per minute and penetrate most APC armor. The RLS 609 weapon station provides low noise levels during firing and minimum carbon monoxide concentrations. A remote controlled RLS 609 is equipped with a CCD camera, liquid crystal display monitor and joystick control for operation of the weapon systems from within the vehicle.
A glacis mounted 14.5mm ZPU-1B heavy machine cannon is fitted on the front of the tank. It can be fired by the driver.
A 7.62mm minigun is also mounted coaxially on the right hand side of the main armament.
Self-Protection
The KAF-90E tank is protected by both 2nd generation Chobham armor (Dorchestor) and third generation explosive reactive armor (Kaktus-1).
The KAF-90E is fitted with the Shtora-1 defensive aids suite. This system includes infrared jammer, laser warning system with four laser warning receivers, grenade discharging system which produces an aerosol screen and a computerised control system.
The New Genoese ARENA system was the first available DAS-system of the New Genoese Military. This system detects an incoming anti-tank missile and reacts by throwing a cassette containing explosives and fragments towards the missile. Upon detonation of the cassette, the fragments interact with the missile, such that its effectiveness decreases substantially.
Both laboratory testing of the effectiveness of the fragments and computer simulation of the suite of events- detection, intercept and residual penetration capability- were performed. This resulted in an assessment of the increased survivability of the vehicle equipped with ARENA. The same analyses also gave an idea of the decrease of performance of the anti-tank missile.
The Arena system is switched on/off from the commander's control console. Once Arena is switched on, all subsequent operations are performed automatically. Apart from the basic automatic mode of operation, exceptionally, the commander can control the system manually, for example, when it is necessary to destroy obstacles or for close-in protection against infantry.
Arena provides protection for a moving or stationary tank in any weather and in any combat environment, irrespective of the angle of impact of the enemy's weapons. The data-processing radars and sights feature a high level of noise immunity. They do not respond to false and random signals, and come into action only in situations where there is a serious threat to the tank or when a weapon fired by the enemy is heading directly towards the tank.
The KAF-90E is also equipped with the "Grapeshot" Anti-Missile Defense System.
The "Grapeshot" is similar to a claymore mine, though there are four charges, mounted on a rotating post atop the turret and capable of showering both enemy ground troops and incoming missiles in a hail that could annihilate said missiles or ground troops. In addition to effectively defending the tank against missile strikes, the "Grapeshot" can be used as a positively horrific weapon against infantry attempting to get up close to the tank. The "Grapeshot" has a maximum effective range of 50 meters and all four charges can be used in one melee round.
It is also fitted with NBC (nuclear, biological and chemical) protection equipment. All equipment is also hardened against EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse).
Fire Control and Observation
The KAF-90E has the 1A4GT-2 integrated fire control system (IFCS) which is automatic but with manual override for the commander. The IFCS contains the gunner's 1A43-2 day fire control system, gunner's TO1-KO1 thermal imaging sight which has a target identification range of 1.2 km to 1.5 km and commander's PERI-R 17 A3 sight.
The gunner's 1A43-2 day FCS comprises of an EMES 15B dual magnification stabilised primary sight with: a missile guidance channel, a thermal channel, and a CE628 laser rangefinder, 2E42-4 armament stabiliser, 1V528 ballistic computer, and DVE-BS wind gauge.
The rangefinder can provide up to three range values in four seconds. The range data is transmitted to the fire control computer and is used to calculate the firing algorithms. Also, because the laser rangefinder is integrated into the gunner's primary sight, the gunner can read the digital range measurement directly. The maximum range of the laser rangefinder is less than 10,000m with accuracy to within 20m.
The commander's station has an independent periscope, a PERI-R 17 A3 from NGE Worldwide. The PERI-R 17 A3 is a stabilised panoramic periscope sight for day/night observation and target identification, and it provides an all round view with a traverse of 360°. The thermal image from the commander's periscope is displayed on a monitor. The PERI-R17 A3 can also be used for weapon firing as it is slaved into the tank's fire control system. The image from the gunner's thermal sight can also be transmitted to the commander's PERI-R 17 periscope so the commander can switch the gunner's video image to the commander's monitor. This enables the commander and the gunner to have access to the same field of view of the combat range. The system has identification ranges of 900m (day) and 800m (night).
The driver is equipped with a TVN-5 infrared night viewer.
The command and fire control procedure known as first echo selection is used for laser rangefinding for anti-helicopter operations. The principal weapon uses electronic firing to reduce reaction times.
Propulsion
The KAF-90E has an 1800 horsepower turbocharged engine. The tank can carry up to 2,200 liters of fuel in the main fuel tanks and fuel drums.
The tank is provided with a snorkel for deep fording and can ford 5 meters of water with equipment which can be deployed in 20 minutes.
The mechanical transmission includes primary reduction gear, two planetary final gearboxes and two planetary final drives. The running gear features torsion bar suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers at 1, 2 and 6 road wheel stations and tracks with rubber-metallic pin hinges.
Support Systems
The E-WNA electrical weapon system provides the following advantages: 1) the turret has no pressurised hydraulic fluid, 2) lower noise level and lower power consumption and heat generation, 3) improved reliability and lower maintenance and service requirements, 4) saving in operating costs and 5) good long term storage properties.
The crew compartment is equipped with a fire and explosion detection and suppression system. A fireproof bulkhead separates the fighting compartment from the engine compartment at the rear of the vehicle.
Navigation Systems
The KAF-90E is equipped with a land navigation system. The hybrid navigation system consists of a Global Positioning System (GPS) and an inertial navigation system.
Other
The KAF-90E is provided with an air-conditioning system. It can also be equipped with the Mobile Camouflage System and MDK-6 mine-clearing system. There are also two miniature sensor "arms" equipped with normal, infrared, and night vision cameras that allow the crew to see over hills and around corners.
Price: $7.5 million USD
Price: $7.5 million USD; $7 million USD for APTO members
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