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Looking for some cheap yet DECENT battlegear (modern)

Archaic Slang Words
01-12-2003, 06:10
Not entire storefronts, please, just armoured vehicles. (Tanks, MRLS, APCs, Jeeps, etc.) And show me the better side of your cheap equipment.
Keebland
01-12-2003, 06:11
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2210173#2210173
Archaic Slang Words
01-12-2003, 06:13
I said NOT ENTIRE STOREFRONTS. Thank you.
Keebland
01-12-2003, 06:16
best I can do
Nianacio
01-12-2003, 06:23
Sorry, I don't sell armored vehicles. Although maybe I should...
Keebland: Anyway, Archaic Slang Words wants modern tech.
Keebland
01-12-2003, 06:26
SO?!I am just trying to get people to buy stuff off my store.
Nianacio
01-12-2003, 06:28
SO?!I am just trying to get people to buy stuff off my store.Advertising where advertisement is unwanted may get people to avoid your stores.
*Stops filling thread with irrelevant posts*
01-12-2003, 06:34
OOC: Because I can't show storefronts, I have decided to offer you a Hummer, because I was to lazy to drag down to the tank section. :roll:

WT Hummer

http://www.army-technology.com/contractor_images/am_general_llc/3_HUMVEEs-on-patrol.jpg
Length: 15 feet (4.57 meters)
Width: 7.08 feet (2.16 meters)
Weight: 5,200 pounds (2359 kilograms)
Height: 6.00 feet (1.83 meters) reducible to 4.5 feet (1.37 meters)
Engine: V8, 6.2 litre displacement, fuel injected diesel, liquid cooled, compression ignition
Horsepower: 150 at 3,600 RPM
Transmission: 3 speed, automatic
Transfer case: 2 speed, locking, chain driven
Electrical system: 24 volt, negative ground, 60 amps
Brakes: Hydraulic, 4-wheeled disc
Fording depth:
without preparation: 2.5 feet (76.2 centimeters)
with deep water fording kit: 5 feet (1.5 meters)
Fuel type: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 25 gallons (94.63 liters)
Range: 350 miles (563.15 kilometers) highway
Unit Replacement Cost: $55,000 (No weapons)
With .50: $85,000
With TOW: $175,000
Archaic Slang Words
01-12-2003, 06:38
I'll take 400 with the .50 cal.
Cost: $34,000,000 ($34 million)
*Money Wired*
01-12-2003, 06:41
i should sue you as i know people who work for lucas arts and you sure as h*** better stop advertising there products. as for military i offer 10,00 troops 2000 choppers and one big a** tank
01-12-2003, 06:47
I'll take 400 with the .50 cal.
Cost: $34,000,000 ($34 million)
*Money Wired*

Confirmed

Shipped Via Cargo Ship
Will arrive in 2 NS days( 8 RL minutes)
Thank You
Watertest
Keebland
01-12-2003, 06:48
i should sue you as i know people who work for lucas arts and you sure as h*** better stop advertising there products. as for military i offer 10,00 troops 2000 choppers and one big a** tank
SUE ME!!I WANT TO SEE IT DONE!Anyway there is a lot bigger star wars threads on here.I also know people who work for lucasarts so what does it matter?
Archaic Slang Words
01-12-2003, 06:50
i should sue you as i know people who work for lucas arts and you sure as h*** better stop advertising there products. as for military i offer 10,00 troops 2000 choppers and one big a** tank

Hah... what do I have to pay for those choppers, huh? And can I see some statistics? :)
Archaic Slang Words
01-12-2003, 07:12
Bump.
Kotterdam
01-12-2003, 07:16
The Dominion offers Archaic Slang Words the AH-67A Wolverine stealth attack helicopter. The stats for this fine vehicle will follow. Should the Wolverine not meet your needs, the Dominion also has ninety-six (96) RAH-66 Comanche and two-hundred and forty (240) AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters in surplus. The RAH-66 will set you back $24.1 million USD, while the AH-64D will cost $13.6 million USD.

http://cybersluagh.com/lynn/AH-67A.jpg

AH-67A Wolverine

The AH-67A Wolverine continues the VAC's tradition of oddly-configured aircraft with its utter lack of a tail rotor to help it maintain stability. Rather, it has a pair of coaxially-mounted, counter-rotating main rotors that cancel out each other's torque. This configuration results in a maneuverable attack helicopter with a very a heavy payload. The AH-67A is no normal attack helicopter, however. It is configured much like the RAH-66 Comanche in that it is a stealth helicopter.

Constructed with Radar Absorbant Materials and low radar cross-section hull geometry, the AH-67A is an extremely stealthy vehicle for a helicopter. As well, it has a significantly smaller infrared signature, relative to the AH-64 Apache or even the Comanche, thanks to troughs that mix the turboshaft's jet exhaust with cold exterior air. Combined with the extensive suite of infrared countermeasures, and a hardened inner skin, the AH-67A has an extremely high survivability rate compared with other attack helicopters.

As well, crew survivability is improved by a number of measures. First amongst these is a layer of armour enclosing the crew compartment. The crew compartment will withstand multiple direct hits from 15 x 115mm heavy machine gun rounds, as well as fragments from 30mm cannons. Direct cannon hits, however, cannot be defended against easily. As well, in case of catastrophic damage, the AH-67A has a crew ejection system. Explosive bolts blow the rotors free, and then a pair of so-called "zero-zero" ejection seats jettison the crewmembers. Zero-zero ejection seats are so named because they are capable of safely ejecting crewmembers at zero altitude and zero forward velocity.

The Wolverine's armament surpasses that of the only similar craft, the RAH-66 Comanche by a fair margin. It even surpasses that of the AH-64D Apache Longbow, although that comes at the expense of airspeed. Two optional stub wings capable of being jettisoned mid-flight to improve the aircraft's radar cross-section mount the bulk of the aircraft's firepower, carrying two Stinger missiles at either wingtip, and carrying two hardpoints underneath. This, combined with the internal weapons bay allows for a superb weapons load, allowing for the same versatility as the AH-64D. Mounting a similar mast-top radar array, it is capable of firing over hills, much like the other helicopter, and is capable of engaging two separate targets with laser-guided missiles simultaneously using its roof- and chin-mounted target designators.

General Characteristics
Primary Function: Close Air Support in day, night or marginal weather conditions.
Contractors: Vega Aerospace Consortium
Power Plant: Two Kielly-Caesar T480-KC-011C turboshaft engines
Length: 16.81 m (55 ft 2 in)
Height: 4.78 m (15 ft 8 in)
Rotor Diameter: 5.64 m (18 ft 6 in)
Speed: 248 km/h (154 mph)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 7,269.72 kg (16,027 lbs)
Range: 500 km (310.69 mi) on internal fuel
Armament:
1 x Retractable M230 30mm Automatic Cannon
8 x Internally-Stored AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles
-or-
1 x Retractable M230 30mm Automatic Cannon
8 x Internally-Stored FIM-92A Stinger ATAS Missiles
-or-
1 x Retractable M230 30mm Automatic Cannon
4 x Internally-Stored FIM-92A Stinger ATAS Missiles
4 x Internally-Stored AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles
-Optional External Stores-
2 x M261 Nineteen-Tube Hydra-70 Rocket Launchers
4 x FIM-92A Stinger ATAS Missiles
8 x AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles
-or-
4 x M261 Nineteen-Tube Hydra-70 Rocket Launchers
4 x FIM-92A Stinger ATAS Missiles
-or-
4 x FIM-92A Stinger ATAS Missiles
16 x AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles
-or-
2 x M261 Nineteen-Tube Hydra-70 Rocket Launchers
12 x FIM-92A Stinger ATAS Missiles
Combat Systems:
1 x Longfield Electronics Millimeter-Wave AESA Fire Control Radar
1 x Longfield Electronics Roof-Mounted Laser Target Designator and Optronic Fire-Control System
1 x Longfield Electronics Chin-Mounted Laser Target Designator and Optronic Fire-Control System
1 x AN/ALQ-211 Suite of Integrated RF Countermeasures (SIRFCM)
1 x AN/ALQ-212 Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM)
1 x AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS)
1 x AN/AVS-7, Aviation Night Vision Imaging System/Heads Up Display (ANVIS/HUD)
Crew: One pilot, one weapon system operator
Unit Cost: $23.1 million

For your other requirements, we offer the MAFV-1 Borden Medium Armoured Fighting Vehicle/Tank, the IFV-2 Normandy Infantry Fighting Vehicle, and the MPV-1 Hunter Multi-Purpose Vehicle.

Vehicle MAFV-1 Borden
Crew 4 (Driver, Gunner, Commander, Loader)
Length 6.45 Meters
Width 2.72 Meters
Height 2.13 Meters
Weight 30 Metric Tonnes
Speed
Road 78 kph
Combat 57 kph
Range 300 miles
Engine
1 x General Motors DRV-9a Water-cooled 4 cycle diesel
Armament
1 x Viking Military Technologies 130mm 1st Generation Electro-Thermal-Chemical Cannon
1 x Saco Defense Industries Mk 19 Grenade Machine Gun
1 x Fabrique National M240G 7.62 x 51mm Machine Gun
1 x Hughes EX34 25mm Chain Gun
1 x Laser Target Designator
2 x Four-Tube Thunderbolt IR/Laser-Guided ATGM Launchers
Ammunition
12 x ATG-1 Mjolnir ATGMs
30 x 130mm ETC Rounds
1,000 x 7.62mm NATO
800 x .50 BMG
Defensive Systems
Layered Ceramic/Composite Alloy Armour with 3rd Gen ERA on forward surfaces and on turret.
Laser/Infrared/Microwave Threat Receptors
Charybdis MkI Laser/Infrared/Microwave Countermeasures Suite
Triphammer Active Intercept System
Kevlar Mine Matt integral to crew deck
Fully NBC-Rated Life Support System
Life Support rated for operation to -48 degrees C
15-Canister Smoke Grenade System
Anti-Spall Coating on all surfaces
Engine mounted forward of driver for enhanced crew survivability
Optics/Sensors
Low-Light Systems for the entire crew
Turret-Mounted IR Sight for both Gunner and Commander
Full Telescopic Magnification on both Natural- and Low-Light systems
Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) Millimeter Wave Radar Set
Computer-Aided Target Recognition system
Communications
Real-Time Command, Control, and Communications (RTC3) Data Link
- GPS Moving Map w' position and status of connected RTC3 units
- Connected to Auto-Diagnostic system for transmission of unit status
- Zip-Squeal Text/Data Transmission Capable
Universal Adaptor Port for Wire Communications
Hardwired Intercom System
High-Frequency Encrypted Radio
Other Systems
Automated Diagnostic System
Enhanced Fire Control System
Unit Cost $6.1M
Prime Contractor Kotterdam Motor Corporation

Notes

While the MBT-3A1 was designed for sheer firepower, the MAFV-1 has been designed from the ground up for portability. MAFV stands for Medium Armoured Fighting Vehicle. It is a tough, agile weapons platform capable of packing a punch while not being too heavy to deploy in a hurry. The MAFV-1 was designed to meet the following requirements: Its dimensions and weight must be such that one can be transported aboard a C-130, two aboard an LCAC or a C-17, and four aboard a C-5 Galaxy. The last mobility requirement can indeed be reached, but requires that the vehicles be loaded on pallets, as they are just barely narrow enough to fit two abreast.

Weaponry:

Although designed to be less than half the weight and marginally smaller, the MAFV-1 doesn't skimp overly much on firepower relative to the MBT-3A1. In fact, it mounts the same 130mm ETC cannon, maintaining a kill-range of five kilometers, with an accurate range of seven kilometers. Like the weapon on the MBT-3A1, it is more than capable of firing HEAT, AP Canister, HE-FRAG, APFSDS-T, and the 130mm ETC version of the RAKE-T, as well as the newly designed Smart Top Attack Kinetic Energy, or STAKE round. On top of all that, it can fire the new ATG-1 Mjolnir anti-tank missile from the barrel.

For anti-materiel applications, the MAFV-1 carries a 25mm cannon by Hughes mounted coaxially to the main gun, as well as a Mk. 19 Grenade Machine Gun from Saco Industries as the commander's weapon mounted in an armoured cupola to grant him a measure of protection while firing it. The loader's weapon, a M240G machine gun by Fabrique National in the 7.62mm NATO, is designed to be quickly unshipped in case of the destruction of the tank to provide extra firepower for the crew.

Two four-tube Thunderbolt missile pods are mounted, one on either side of the turret to grant further anti-armour firepower above and beyond that already supplied by the main gun. In case of critical damage to the pods, or the expenditure of their rockets, both pods are entirely disposable, and may be ejected.

Defensive Measures:

The MAFV-1 mounts a quantity of layered ceramic/composite armour sufficient to defeat up to a 120mm cannon shot within its kill range even without the ERA mounted on the forward surfaces and the turret. No armour is impregnable, though, and a point blank HEAT or APFSDS-T shot still stands a good chance of killing the tank.

Rather than relying entirely on its potent armour, the MAFV-1 also mounts the new Triphammer Active Intercept System, and a full suite of laser, microwave, and IR threat receptors and countermeasures. Also, the forward-mounted diesel engine provides a measure of protection for the crew in the case of a penetrating hit, as well as being well-insulated against heat, and exceptionally well-muffled to decrease engine noise. The composition of the aerosol "Smoke" grenades has been changed so that the cloud not only blocks line of sight visually, but it obscures infrared devices. While the enemy will certainly know that there is a tank somewhere in that cloud of smoke, it lowers the probability of a hit when they are forced to fire blind. As always with KMC-designed vehicles, the MAFV-1 is equipped with a full NBC-rated life support system to protect its crew from environmental hazards.

Fire Control:

The fire control system on the MAFV-1 is based largely on the one currently employed on the MBT-3A1, allowing it to track, target, and engage multiple moving targets, even fast moving ones such as helicopters. This can be done in defilade, on the move, at rest, and even while swimming. The targeting computer is linked into a sophisticated analysis system with an adaptive database that will even suggest an aimpoint and round type based on the past observed performance of similar targets in combat situations. Equipped with a so-called AI similar to that in some of the more sophisticated computer games, the analyzer will actually learn the weaknesses of a specific type of target given enough exposure and is, of course, pre-programmed with the known weaknesses of many standard targets.

Vehicle IFV-2 Normandy
Crew 2 (Driver, Gunner/Commander)
Passengers
10 Fully Equipped Infantry
2 Crew Served Weapons
Length 7.62 Meters
Weight 17 Metric Tonnes
Speed
Road 72 kph
Combat 41 kph
Water 10 kph
Range 475 miles
Engine
1 x General Motors ARV-12 Water-cooled 4 cycle diesel
2 x General Electric Water Jet Turbines (steerable)
Armament
1 x EX34 Hughes 25mm Chain Gun
1 x Browning MAG 7.62 x 51mm coaxially-mounted machine gun
1 x Heckler & Koch coaxially-mounted Grenade Machine Gun
2 x Single Tube TOW missile launchers (ejectable)
1 x Laser Target Designator
Ammunition
400 x 25mm HEAP
1200 x 7.62mm NATO
320 x 40mm Grenades
2 x Standard Infantry Loads
Defensive Systems
Layered Ceramic/Kevlar/Titanium Alloy Armour
Laser/Infrared/Microwave Threat Receptors
Kevlar Mine Matt integral to crew deck
Fully NBC-Rated Life Support System
Life Support rated for operation to -48 degrees C
10-Canister Smoke Grenade System
Anti-Spall Coating on all surfaces
Engine mounted forward of driver for enhanced crew survivability
Optics/Sensors
Low-Light Systems for both Driver and Gunner/Commander
Turret-Mounted IR Sight for Gunner/Commander
Full Telescopic Magnification on both Natural- and Low-Light systems
Computer-Aided Target Recognition system
Communications
Real-Time Command, Control, and Communications (RTC3) Data Link
- GPS Moving Map w' position and status of connected RTC3 units
- Connected to Auto-Diagnostic system for transmission of unit status
- Zip-Squeal Text/Data Transmission Capable
Universal Adaptor Port for Wire Communications
Separate Intercom Systems for Infantry and Vehicle crew with Infantry and Vehicle Commanders having access to both
High-Frequency Encrypted Radio
Satelite Communication System with Removable Antenna
4 x Retransmit-Capable Encrypted Radio Sets
Other Systems
Automated Diagnostic System
Weapons Ports for Infantry
Forward-Mounted Winch
Armoured Rear Entry Hatch
Armoured Top-Mounted Egress Hatch (Room for three men standing)
Unit Cost $3.71M
Prime Contractor Kotterdam Motor Corporation

Notes
Designed originally to meet a requirement put forth by Rimbauld, KMC's IFV-2 Normandy performed so well in tests that the design has since been adopted as the DKA's next-generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

Built with a highly modular design, the Normandy is capable of being converted from its baseline design to a Mortar carrier, a gun carrier, a command-post vehicle, an ambulance, as well as a minesweeper, engineer support vehicle, ARV, and dry, wet, and General Purpose logistics vehicles through the replacement of its componants and its entirely modular turret.

Although all fire-controls for this capable vehicle have manual backups, the primary fire function is highly computerized to allow first-round first-hit capability against enemy vehicles, even on the move.

As well, the vehicle's design allows most componants to be serviced by the crew without ever leaving the vehicle. In addition, The LPI Counter-Battery Radar System on the artillery variant allows the IFV-2 to detect incoming artillery fire, identify the most likely position of the enemy battery, and return fire to silence your opponant's guns, all while the enemy's first volley is still in the air.

Vehicle IFV-2 Normandy (Gun Carrier)
Crew 3 (Driver, Gunner/Commander, Loader)
Passengers 0
Armament
1 x Rheinmetall 120 mm L55 smoothbore gun
1 x Browning MAG 7.62 x 51mm coaxially-mounted machine gun
1 x Laser Target Designator
Ammunition
36 x 120mm (Various)
1200 x 7.62mm NATO

Vehicle IFV-2 Normandy (Mortar Carrier)
Crew 2 (Driver, Gunner/Commander)
Passengers
10 Fully Equipped Infantry
2 Crew Served Weapons
Armament
1 x EX34 Hughes 25mm Chain Gun
1 x Browning MAG 7.62 x 51mm coaxially-mounted machine gun
1 x 60mm Mortar
1 x Laser Target Designator
Ammunition
400 x 25mm HEAP
1200 x 7.62mm NATO
80 x 60mm Mortar Shells
2 x Standard Infantry Loads

Vehicle IFV-2 Normandy (Anti-Air)
Crew 3 (Driver, Gunner/Commander, Radar Operator)
Passengers 0
Armament
1 x General Electric M61A2 Vulcan Cannon
2 x Five-Tube Stinger SAM Launchers
Ammunition
2400 x 20mm Cannon
Optics/Sensors
Low-Light Systems for both Driver and Gunner/Commander
Turret-Mounted IR Sight for Gunner/Commander
Full Telescopic Magnification on both Natural- and Low-Light systems
Computer-Aided Target Recognition system
Ericcson Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) Air-Search Radar

Vehicle IFV-2 Normandy (Minesweeper)
Crew 3 (Driver, Gunner/Commander, MAD Operator)
Passengers 0
Armament
1 x EX34 Hughes 25mm Chain Gun
1 x Browning MAG 7.62 x 51mm coaxially-mounted machine gun
1 x Heckler & Koch coaxially-mounted Grenade Machine Gun
2 x Single Tube TOW missile launchers (ejectable)
1 x Laser Target Designator
Ammunition
400 x 25mm HEAP
1200 x 7.62mm NATO
320 x 40mm Grenades
Optics/Sensors
Low-Light Systems for both Driver and Gunner/Commander
Turret-Mounted IR Sight for Gunner/Commander
Full Telescopic Magnification on both Natural- and Low-Light systems
Computer-Aided Target Recognition system
Magnetic Anomaly Detector (For Mine Detection)
Other Systems
Automated Diagnostic System
Aft-Mounted Winch
Armoured Rear Entry Hatch
Armoured Top-Mounted Egress Hatch (Room for three men standing)
Forward-Mounted Anti-Mine Flail Attachment

Vehicle IFV-2 Normandy (ARV)
Crew 3 (Driver, Gunner/Commander, Loader)
Passengers 0
Armament
None
Other Systems
Automated Diagnostic System
Weapons Ports for Infantry
Forward- and Aft-Mounted Winches
Armoured Rear Entry Hatch
Armoured Top-Mounted Egress Hatch (Room for three men standing)
Top-Mounted Crane
Forward- and Aft-Mounted Universal Towing Hitches

Vehicle IFV-2 Normandy (Engineer Support)
Crew 2 (Driver, Gunner/Commander)
Passengers 10 Engineers
Armament
1 x EX34 Hughes 25mm Chain Gun
1 x Browning MAG 7.62 x 51mm coaxially-mounted machine gun
1 x Heckler & Koch coaxially-mounted Grenade Machine Gun
2 x Single Tube TOW missile launchers (ejectable)
1 x Laser Target Designator
Ammunition
400 x 25mm HEAP
1200 x 7.62mm NATO
320 x 40mm Grenades
Optics/Sensors
Low-Light Systems for both Driver and Gunner/Commander
Turret-Mounted IR Sight for Gunner/Commander
Full Telescopic Magnification on both Natural- and Low-Light systems
Computer-Aided Target Recognition system
Other Systems
Automated Diagnostic System
Weapons Ports for Infantry
Aft-Mounted Winch
Armoured Rear Entry Hatch
Armoured Top-Mounted Egress Hatch (Room for three men standing)
Forward-Mounted Bulldozer Attachment

Vehicle IFV-2 Normandy (Artillery)
Crew 3 (Driver, Gunner/Commander, Radar Operator)
Passengers 0
Armament
1 x Viking Military Technologies 105 mm Howitzer
1 x Browning MAG 7.62 x 51mm pintle-mounted machine gun
1 x Laser Target Designator
Ammunition
40 x 105mm Artillery Shells
1200 x 7.62mm NATO
Optics/Sensors
Low-Light Systems for both Driver and Gunner/Commander
Turret-Mounted IR Sight for Gunner/Commander
Full Telescopic Magnification on both Natural- and Low-Light systems
Computer-Aided Target Recognition system
Ericcson Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) Counter-Battery Radar System

Vehicle MPV-1 Hunter Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Crew 2 (Driver, Gunner)
Passengers
3 Cavalry Scouts
Length 4.88 m (16 ft)
Height 2.13 m (7 ft)
Width 2.13 m (7 ft)
Weight 3.72 Metric Tonnes
Speed 100 km/h (62.14 mph)
Range 560 km (347.97 mi)
Engine
1 x General Motors 8-cyl Water-cooled diesel
Armament
1 x Rafael ADA Remote Control Weapon Station (RCWS)
1 x Fabrique National BRG-15 15.5 x 115mm Heavy Machine Gun (On RCWS)
-or-
1 x Saco Mk-19 40mm Grenade Machine Gun (On RCWS)
Ammunition
200 x 15.5 x 115mm Armour-Piercing Incindiary (API)
200 x 15.5 x 115mm Saboted Light Armour Penetrator (SLAP)
-or-
48 x 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose Grenades (HEDP)
2 x Standard Infantry Loads
Defensive Systems
Layered Kevlar/Titanium Alloy Armour
Bullet-Resistant Windows
Kevlar Mine Matt integral to crew deck
Kevlar-reinforced fuel tank
Anti-Spall Coating on all surfaces
Optics/Sensors
RCWS-Mounted IR Sight for Gunner
Full Telescopic Magnification on both RCWS-mounted Natural-Light and Infrared systems
Communications
Real-Time Command, Control, and Communications (RTC3) Data Link
- GPS Moving Map w' position and status of connected RTC3 units
- Connected to Auto-Diagnostic system for transmission of unit status
- Zip-Squeal Text/Data Transmission Capable
Universal Adaptor Port for Wire Communications
High-Frequency Encrypted Radio
Satelite Communication System with Removable Antenna
Retransmit-Capable Encrypted Radio Set
Other Systems
Forward-Mounted Winch
Armoured Top-Mounted Egress Hatch
Fording Snorkel (Seven-foot Fording Depth)
Unit Cost $150,000
Prime Contractor Kotterdam Motor Corporation

Notes
Designed to replace the HMMWV (Humvee) jeeps already in service, the MPV-1 Hunter was designed specifically to out-perform the Humvee in all particulars. In operations in Mogadishu, the HMMWV showed a critical weakness: The gunner of the pintle-mounted weapon was exposed to enemy fire, making him an irresistable target to incoming fire. The center rear seat controls the Remote Control Weapon Station, with an auxilliary station before the front passenger seat in the unlikely instance that the gunner is incapacitated. Above the center seat is the armoured egress hatch, through which the weapon station can be reloaded.

Each of the windows, and the windscreen can be lowered to allow the firing of infantry weapons. Alternately, they can be raised to offer protection against anything up to a 7.92mm Mauser M03/05 rifle round. The body panels will stop everything up to a Russian M30/38 12.7 x 108mm heavy machine gun round. It can ford rivers up to seven feet deep, and climb a 70% grade. It can drive on a sixty degree side slope, and maintains a sixteen-inch ground clearance when fully loaded. The engine will run on diesel, coloured diesel, DF-2, JP-4, JP-5, and JP-8 jet fuel, and VV-F-800 fuel out to a range of five hundred and sixty kilometers while carrying three cavalry scouts, and two full loads of ammunition for their weapons, as well as man-portable anti-tank guided missiles.

Heavily armed and well-armoured, the MPV-1 is a superb replacement for the HMMWV, and other similar such vehicles.
The Macabees
01-12-2003, 07:16
Macabean Tech:

Panzerkampfwaggen (Panzer) VII Ausf.A "Cougar"

Gun: 133mm L/72
Frontal Armor: 900mm
Rear Armor: 400mm
Side Armor: 600mm
Turret Armor: 70mm
Engine: MAN/Honeywell Ausf. C
Maximum Speed: 40 mph

History: The Pz. VII is pretty much the maximum our armories can go, atleast for a while. It has not been any effective combat although it hopes to make a great debut in the upcoming Ninth World War.

Cost: 6 million USD



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.


[u]Real Tech[/b]

LECLERC MAIN BATTLE TANK, FRANCE

The Leclerc Main Battle Tank built by Giat Industries is operational with the French Army and the Armed Forces of Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates. The Leclerc was first operational with the French Army in 1992 and with UAE in 1995. Leclerc Mk 2 tanks with improved software and engine control system entered production in 1998. The French Army has nearly 300 Leclerc MBTs in service and in September 2001 ordered the final tranche of 52, concluding a total order of 406 (plus 20 armoured recovery vehicles). Deliveries are expected to be completed by 2005. 390 tanks and 46 armoured recovery vehicles have been ordered by UAE. Deliveries will conclude by the end of 2003.

FINDERS BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Leclerc is fitted with the FINDERS (Fast Information, Navigation, Decision and Reporting System) battlefield management system, developed by Giat. FINDERS includes a colour map display which shows the positions of the host tank, allied and hostile forces and designated targets and can be used for route and mission planning.

The French Army has selected Giat to equip its Leclerc main battle tanks with a Terminal Information System (TIS) called Icone (Ergonomic Communications and Navigation Interface). The initial phase of the contract covers the equipment of more than 100 Leclerc tanks, with entry into service to start in 2003. The TIS has been developed together with EADS Defense Electronics Systems. It permits the exchange of digitised data including tactical situation and the graphic orders displayed on a background map, between the vehicle and higher level command.

LECLERC MBT ARMAMENT

The 120mm 52 calibre smoothbore gun is fitted with a thermal sleeve and muzzle reference system. Fumes are exhausted with a compressed air unit. The gun, which fires APFSD (Armour Piercing Fin Stabilised Discarding Sabot) and HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) rounds, has a firing rate of 12 rounds/minute. The aiming system is entirely electrical for improved acceleration.

The tank has an automatic loading system, which allows cross-country fire-on-the-move against mobile targets. 22 rounds of ready-to-use ammunition are carried. The tank is also armed with a 12.7mm machine gun co-axial with the main gun and a roof-mounted 7.62mm anti-aircraft gun.

LECLERC DIGITAL FIRE CONTROL AND OBSERVATION SYSTEMS

The digital fire control system allows the gunner or commander to select six different targets to be engaged in just over 30 seconds. The system's digital computer allows realtime treatment of data from the tank's sensors and sights.

The commander has eight periscopes and an HL-70 stabilised panoramic sight from SFIM Industries, now part of SAGEM. HL-70 includes laser rangefinder, day channel, and second generation image intensifier. Recognition range is 4km and identification range is 2.5km. The commander has a display showing the gunner's thermal sight.

The gunner's station is equipped with gunner's main sight, three periscopes and a visual display unit. The gunner's stabilised sight is SAVAN 20 from SAGEM, which contains a three field of view thermal imager.

The driver's has three periscopes, the centre periscope being the OB-60 driver's sight developed by Thales Optrosys (formerly Thomson-CSF), which has day and night channels.

GALIX COMBAT VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM

Leclerc is fitted with Galix combat vehicle protection system, developed by GIAT and Lacroix Tous Artifices. Nine launch tubes for the 80mm grenades are fitted on either side of the turret roof. The Galix system can launch smoke or anti-personnel grenades or infrared decoys.

Giat has developed the KBCM defensive aids suite which can befitted to the Leclerc. KBCM includes laser warner, missile warner, infrared jammer and the Galix system and can be integrated with the Finders battle management system. The French Army has evaluated the system.

SACM V8X-1500 HYPERBAR DIESEL ENGINE

The Leclerc is equipped with an SACM V8X-1500 Hyperbar diesel engine providing 1,500hp at 2,500rpm. An electronic engine management system is supplied by SAGEM. The SESM ESM 500 automatic transmission has a hydrostatic transmission unit and five forward and two reverse gears. The engine is fitted with a Suralmo-Hyperbar high pressure gas turbine. The engine provides a road speed over 70km/h and cross country speed up to 50km/h.

The tank also has a Turbomeca TM-307B gas turbine auxiliary power unit. The hydropneumatic suspension system is from Societe d'Applications des Machines Motrices (SAMM).

UAE TROPICALISED LECLERC MAIN BATTLE TANK

The tropicalised Leclerc is optimised for tropical and desert conditions to meet the requirement of the UAE. A new powerpack and diesel auxiliary power unit has been installed and the hull is extended at the back to accommodate the powerpack and larger fuel tanks. The Euro Powerpack has the MTU 883 V-12 diesel engine providing 1,500hp, coupled with Renk HSWL295 TM automatic transmission. For this and export versions of the tank, Giat has developed the Leclerc Battle Management Equipment (LBME), a derivative of FINDERS. The HL-70 commander's sight has been replaced by the HL-80, also from SFIM.

LECLERC NEW GENERATION RECOVERY VEHICLE

The Leclerc New Generation Recovery Vehicle (NGRV) has a longer hull with seven pairs of wheels. An hydraulically operated blade at the front of the vehicle is used to clear a path through battlefield obstacles. The vehicle is equipped with an hydraulic crane rated to lift 30,000kg loads and a winch with 180m cable rated at 35,000kg. A secondary winch is rated at 1,500kg. The crane and winch systems are supplied by Rheinmetall Landsystemes GmbH.


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K1/A1 MAIN BATTLE TANK, SOUTH KOREA

Hyundai has developed the K1 series of vehicles, which includes the K1A1 120 mm main battle tank, the K1105 mm main battle tank, K1 ARV armoured recovery vehicle, and the K1 AVLB Armoured Vehicle Launch Bridge. The vehicles are built at Hyundai Precision and Industry Company Ltd (HDPIC) automated production facility at ChangWon.

The first two prototypes of the K1A1 successfully completed operational tests in 1997 and the tank is in production and in service with Republic of Korea Army.

K1A1 MAIN BATTLE TANK

The K1A1 is an upgraded version of the K1 MBT. Its firing range is enhanced by a 120 mm M256 smoothbore gun, together with an improved gun and turret drive system. The M256 gun is also installed on the US M1A1/2 main battle tanks. A new ballistic computer for 120 mm munitions has higher processing capacity and speed.

Samsung Electronics, now Samsung Thales, are providing the fire control system including the Korean Commander's Panoramic Sight (KCPS) which includes a thermal imager with 288 x 4 focal plane array, KGPS gunner’s sight with thermal imager, eyesafe laser rangefinder and dual field of view day TV camera and KBCS ballistic fire control computer.

The race ring turret bearing provides improved sealing for fording and turret slewing characteristics. The fire suppression system has been equipped with a thermal wire fire sensor in the engine bay.

K1 MAIN BATTLE TANK

The K1 has been operational in the RoK Army since 1986 and is known as the Republic of Korea Indigenous Tank or ROKIT. Following early design work based on U.S M1 technology, the K1 tank was designed and produced by Korea. The manoeuvrability of the tank is optimised for the varied geographical features of Korea, which include mountainous terrain, jungle, paddy fields and swamp.

The main gun is a 105 mm rifled high velocity cannon with a coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun. The commander's station is equipped with a 50 calibre machine gun and the loader's station with a 7.62 mm machine gun. The turret slews at 750 mil/second and elevates and depresses at 400 mils/second.

The commander's panoramic sight has three modes of operation: align with the main armament, independent tracking and gunner override. The commander has the option of handing off the target to the gunner or of slaving the gun to the commander's sight and initiating the fire. The K1 has demonstrated a first round hit probability of greater than 90% when firing on the move at a moving target.

The Raytheon Gunner's Primary Sight Subsystem (GPSS) is stabilised in two axes and includes a thermal imager and laser rangefinder. The gunner's ballistic computer automatically downloads crosswind data, vehicle cant, azimuth tracking rate and range. The gunner manually inputs data for air pressure, air temperature, barrel wear, barrel droop and ammunition type.

PROPULSION

The Kl is equipped with a turbo-charged 1200 hp MTU MB 871 diesel engine providing a power to weight ratio of 23.5hp/t. The transmission has a planetary gear train and a hydrodynamic torque converter. In high gear, the Kl can attain a maximum road speed of approximately 65 km/h. The low ground pressure of 0.87kg/cm2 enables it to successfully manoeuvre in sodden or sandy terrain.

The Kl has hydro-pneumatic suspension and torsion bar springs. The suspension system also provides vehicle attitude control or "kneeling" capability, which increases the main gun depression angle to a maximum of minus 10 degrees.

K1 FAMILY OF VEHICLES

The Kl Armoured Recovery Vehicle has a crane system with the ability to lift up to 25 tonnes, while the main winch system is capable of towing a maximum of 70 tonnes with a guide pulley.

The Kl Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge can launch and retrieve its 22 m long bridge to span gaps up to 20.5 m, allowing a 60 ton (MLC 66) vehicle to cross. It takes only 3 to 5 minutes for launching and 10 minutes for retrieving its bridge.

The Mine Clearing Roller System can be installed to detect and detonate land mines. It is capable of clearing pressure mines at a rate of 16 km/h.

Cost: 4 million USD
Archaic Slang Words
01-12-2003, 07:29
Kotterdam, we will take both of your helicopter sets (96 RAH-66 & 240 AH-64D) for...
Cost: $37,700,000 ($37.7 million)
*Money wired*

We won't be buying any of those tanks at this moment, Macabees, but we will keep them in mind. Thank you for your offer.
Kotterdam
01-12-2003, 07:41
Your order is confirmed. The helicopters will be delivered onboard civilian car carrier transport ships from my nation to yours. I hope they serve you as well as they did me.
01-12-2003, 07:45
I offer you the M113 vehicle series:
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->M-113 Vehicle Series
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The Basic M113^
The following versions are available.
M-113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier APC
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$1.7million
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M-113A3 APC (same as above but with fuel-efficent
engine + better armor)
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1.8 million
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M-113 Armored Medical Evacuation Vehicle AMEV
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$1.72million
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M-548 Cargo Carrier
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$1.45 million
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M-730 Guided Missile Equipment Carrier (Chaparral IR SAM)
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$1.9million
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M-163A1 20mm Vulcan mobile AA gun system
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$1.8million
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M-901 Improved TOW Vehicle
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$1.84million
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M-981 Fire Support Team Vehicle (FISTV)
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$1.72million
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M-1059 Lynx Smoke Generator Carrier
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$1.6million
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M-1064 Self-propelled Mortar Carrier (120mm or 81mm mortars)
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$1.6million
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M-1068 Standard Integrated Command Post System (SICPS) Carrier
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$1.9million
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M-1108 Universal Carrier
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$1.5million
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Max Speed is 50mph
Crew is between 2-5 depending on version and APC version holds 9 infantrymen with 2 crew
Each vehicle costs under $2million
01-12-2003, 07:55
I would like 3,250 of the MAFV-1 Bender tanks. One question: did the statement about a "thermal chemical" cannon in the specs mean it can fire chem war shells? Regarless I want them for their transportability.

Money Wired
Kotterdam
01-12-2003, 08:05
I would like 3,250 of the MAFV-1 Bender tanks. One question: did the statement about a "thermal chemical" cannon in the specs mean it can fire chem war shells? Regarless I want them for their transportability.

Money Wired

The Borden could concievably fire chemical weapon shells from its main gun should someone build delivery shells for it. Electro Thermal Chemical, or ETC cannons are an advanced weapon system using a liquid propellant to achieve greater muzzle velocities, and thus better range and firepower. The Dominion does not manufacture chemical weapon delivery shells for its cannons, nor does it employ chemical weapons in any other forms. What our client states do with the hardware we sell them, however, is up to them. Your order is confirmed. The first 1,625 tanks arriving shortly, and another equal shipment arriving in one NS year. (24 RL hours)