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Crusader 2 Self-Propelled Howitzer Released

New Genoa
04-10-2003, 20:41
In a joint operation, the New Empirian Military Projects Department (NEMPD) and the New Genoese Defense Department (NGDD) have announced the release of the Crusader 2 Self-Propelled Howitzer. The Crusader 2 will replace the Crusader howitzer. The howitzer will be available to the international community, however, production rights will not be sold to non-APTO members.

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Crusader 2
The Crusader-2 consists of two vehicles, the XM2003 155mm electro-thermal-chemical (ETC) self-propelled howitzer and the XM2004 armoured re-supply vehicle. The high level of automation means that the howitzer and re-supply vehicle each require only three men to operate it. The gunners can control the entire loading and firing process from the safety of the computerised cockpit under armour and nuclear biological and chemical warfare protection. In addition to the current tracked system, the Crusader Armoured Re-supply Vehicle is being offered in a wheeled variant.

XM2003 Electro-Thermal-Chemical Self-Propelled Howitzer
Crusader's 155mm ETC self-propelled howitzer, XM2003, has fully automated ammunition handling and firing that allows firing of the 60 on-board rounds at rates of up to 15 rounds per minute to ranges up to 72km. The first rounds of a mission can be fired in 15 to 30 seconds. Additionally Crusader has the capability to fire multiple rounds to achieve simultaneous impact on target (MRSI). One Crusader 2 vehicle can fire up to 10 rounds to strike a single target at the same time. The digital fire control system calculates separate firing solutions for each of the 10 projectiles.

XM2004 Resupply Vehicle
Crusader is re-supplied by the XM2004 ammunition re-supply vehicle, which is equipped with a fully automated ammunition handling subsystem. This allows its three-man re-supply crew to automatically transfer, under armour, up to 60 rounds of ammunition and fuel to the howitzer in less than 15 minutes. Resupply can be carried out in a contaminated environment.

The resupply vehicle itself can be fully loaded with fuel and 160 rounds of ammunition in less than 65 minutes.

Command and Control
Crusader's command centre is equipped with onboard tactical systems including decision aids, and advanced position and navigational aids and an automated IFF system.

The Crusader 2 sends and receives real-time battlefield information through the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) and it can communicate directly with other combat vehicles. The secure data transmission network digitally links the Howitzer, Resupply Vehicle and the rest of the battlefield to give every vehicle real time situational awareness.

Armament
Crusader can deliver any type of round including high explosive, white phosphorus and smoke, DPICM, illumination and SADARM rounds.

The Crusader 2's ETC/SP armament system consists of the cannon, gun mount, and a laser ignition/electro-thermal-chemical system. The Crusader cannon tube is Integral Midwall Cooled (IMC) which enables extremely high rates of fire. The cannon chamber and tube are chrome-plated to minimise wear and erosion. The chamber is compatible with the Modular Artillery Charge System 2 (MACS-2) ETC/SP propulsion system.

A 7.62mm coaxial minigun is also attached for close range self-defense.

Propulsion
The Crusader's engine and hydropneumatic suspension give a road speed of up to 55mph (89km/h) and a cross-country speed of 35mph (56km/h). The transmission allows automatic scheduling of engine speed and transmission ratio for fuel economy. The driving system features drive-by-wire, positional navigation and movement planning decision aids.

Price: $30 million USD; $25 million USD for APTO members

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The Free Republic of New Genoa
New Genoa
04-10-2003, 21:15
The Crusader 2 is the best when it comes to crushing your enemies and pulversizing them.

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The Free Republic of New Genoa
Skittletopia
04-10-2003, 21:30
I'll take three for eval
New Genoa
04-10-2003, 21:32
Your request has been processed. Ninety-million credits (1 credit=1 USD) are due before we ship the howitzers.

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The Free Republic of New Genoa
Largent
04-10-2003, 21:52
ill take 100

3 billion wired
New Genoa
05-10-2003, 00:22
Confirmed.