The Macabees
10-11-2003, 19:01
OOC: This is Macabean technology and a Macabean armored line, this doesn't follow the German tank line.
Nebuchadnezzar
Macabean Panzerwaffe Industries is producing a stable 20,000 per year, if demand is hot or 200 per year if demand is low. The Panzer VIII incorporates the best of the Merkava 4 with new techniques and features invented by Macabean engineers. The Nebuchadnezzar is offered for export, without production rights, for 6 million USD each, bulk order (2,000 +) with a discount of 10%.
Armaments
Main Gun: 140mm smooth bore with a Viaco thermal shroud reducing the bending of the barrel, due to high heat or enviromental features. Internal "R" rings, a technique solely used by Macabean engineers, reduces recoild by supressing the rear firing mechanism. Then the muzzle reacts in order to propell the rounds at magnificent speeds, knocking out up to 2,000mm of armor, and having an effective range of 5,000 meters. The tank hold 60 mixed rounds.
>>>munitions<<<
1. Conventional 140mm Anti-tank piercing rounds
2. HEAT-MP T M325 rounds
3. Macabean Heavy Rounds
MG's: The top gunner and the commander, both, have M90's. The M90 is a 40mm rapid firing heavy machinegun capable of cooling in under 20 seconds after firing over 3,000 rounds continously. The gun is made to cut down in droves and to be effective until all enemies are down. The tank hold over 30,000 rounds of ammunition.
HVM-1 Rockets: Two of these are fittent in the rear. The MVM-1 (Maximum Velocity Missiles) acts as a mortar equal to a dimater of 500mm using heavy explosives in the warhead. They have a range of 76km making them useful when the tanks are advancing. The rocket launchers are capable of retracting to 270 degrees in order to reduce the profile of the tank.
60mm Mortar: The mortar fires illuminary rounds at 2,000 meters and standard 60mm mortars.
Fire and Control
The Nebuchadnezzar computer can lock on and fire on the move and at moving targets. The system includes sigh stabilizers upon two axis, a thermal tracker, and a dynamic cant angle indicator. Inter-communication systems work on two channels, between tanks and between the crew members. They are relatively safe from enemy spy radios, and such.
Engine
V-18 diesel engine rated at 1,800 horsepower can move the tank at a max speed of 57mph. Two fuel tanks in the rear and on et the front. Max distance of 423km and six gear transmission.
Hull Improved frontal armor with increased driver field of view. A camera improves rear view. Modular special armor protects the turret while the front has 900mm of armor, well sloped. The underside is fitted with limited armor to protect against mines. Tests have seen the armor block air to ground missiles as well as conventional AT missiles.
Crew
Commander, Top Gunner, Loader, Gunner, and Driver.
Carries an additional 6 soldiers and 2 stretchers.
4 hatches have been installed.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/479492/smallnebuchadnezzar.gif
Nebuchadnezzar
Macabean Panzerwaffe Industries is producing a stable 20,000 per year, if demand is hot or 200 per year if demand is low. The Panzer VIII incorporates the best of the Merkava 4 with new techniques and features invented by Macabean engineers. The Nebuchadnezzar is offered for export, without production rights, for 6 million USD each, bulk order (2,000 +) with a discount of 10%.
Armaments
Main Gun: 140mm smooth bore with a Viaco thermal shroud reducing the bending of the barrel, due to high heat or enviromental features. Internal "R" rings, a technique solely used by Macabean engineers, reduces recoild by supressing the rear firing mechanism. Then the muzzle reacts in order to propell the rounds at magnificent speeds, knocking out up to 2,000mm of armor, and having an effective range of 5,000 meters. The tank hold 60 mixed rounds.
>>>munitions<<<
1. Conventional 140mm Anti-tank piercing rounds
2. HEAT-MP T M325 rounds
3. Macabean Heavy Rounds
MG's: The top gunner and the commander, both, have M90's. The M90 is a 40mm rapid firing heavy machinegun capable of cooling in under 20 seconds after firing over 3,000 rounds continously. The gun is made to cut down in droves and to be effective until all enemies are down. The tank hold over 30,000 rounds of ammunition.
HVM-1 Rockets: Two of these are fittent in the rear. The MVM-1 (Maximum Velocity Missiles) acts as a mortar equal to a dimater of 500mm using heavy explosives in the warhead. They have a range of 76km making them useful when the tanks are advancing. The rocket launchers are capable of retracting to 270 degrees in order to reduce the profile of the tank.
60mm Mortar: The mortar fires illuminary rounds at 2,000 meters and standard 60mm mortars.
Fire and Control
The Nebuchadnezzar computer can lock on and fire on the move and at moving targets. The system includes sigh stabilizers upon two axis, a thermal tracker, and a dynamic cant angle indicator. Inter-communication systems work on two channels, between tanks and between the crew members. They are relatively safe from enemy spy radios, and such.
Engine
V-18 diesel engine rated at 1,800 horsepower can move the tank at a max speed of 57mph. Two fuel tanks in the rear and on et the front. Max distance of 423km and six gear transmission.
Hull Improved frontal armor with increased driver field of view. A camera improves rear view. Modular special armor protects the turret while the front has 900mm of armor, well sloped. The underside is fitted with limited armor to protect against mines. Tests have seen the armor block air to ground missiles as well as conventional AT missiles.
Crew
Commander, Top Gunner, Loader, Gunner, and Driver.
Carries an additional 6 soldiers and 2 stretchers.
4 hatches have been installed.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/479492/smallnebuchadnezzar.gif