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T-05A Next Generation Light Air Drop-Capable Tank Released

Soviet Bloc
25-05-2004, 23:26
T-05 Light Air Drop-Capable Tank

http://img21.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Chlevenkov/T-05A_Front.jpg

The T-05 light tank was designed to be able to be parachuted into hostile territory to provide parachuting forces a reliable, efficient tank that can rival enemy main battle tanks, the T-05 fills that role. The T-05 is developed on the T-04A/B series chassis and carries a single 95mm ETC main gun, which is more than capable of defeating modern tanks' armors. The T-05A was not meant for tank-on-tank/front-on combat but rather serves as a Mobile Gun System, a sort of mobile heavy anti-tank system that can disable enemy tanks, artillery, infantry bunkers, and infantry positions and be fast, agile, and easy to deploy (low weight, low maintenance). It wasn't meant to absorb an enemy tank round, but rather dodge them with her speed and relative low profile.


Armor
Light weight galvanized/treated, powder-coated steel outer armor layer with a slanted honeycombed layer of aluminum alloy covering a slanted plate of light-weight titanium composite and a layer of coarse ceramics followed by a layer of aluminum alloy sandwiched in between two layers of galvanized steel. This acts to initially slow down the weapon and then spread its impact force over a wide area and thererfore, reducing its kinetic energy until it stops, usually before the last layer of armor, this armor can effectively stop any round below 85mm (special ammunition does not apply) and can slow down projectiles up to 105mm. Effects on 120mm rounds and above are minimal unless outfitted with NGERA system which can effectively neutralize most rounds.

T-05A Shown Below with NGERA System:
http://img21.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Chlevenkov/T-05A.jpg


ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/DRIVE SYSTEMS

800 hp SB-401 MHP/HT diesel engine with SB-ATPT-C2 turbocharger and SB-ATRS radiator system. The SB-TPEA system aides the main engine in using an electric high-revolution engine to allow unsurpassable acceleration then allowing an immediate crankshaft lock into the diesel engine to allow smooth transfer from each version of power.

SB-HET-IVT-2 Infinitely-Variable Transmission system

5-spoke SBTS-5B track layout with light weight 80 percent aluminum, 20 percent steel track links and slates.



ARMAMENT

Main gun: 95 mm ET (Electro-Thermal) Main Gun
95 mm SB-NTC Electro-Thermal Cannon :The projectile is loaded into the barrel, behind which there is a "propellant", which is a dot of light metal (solid or liquid). A powerful electromagnetic force is applied to the metal, which causes its atoms to "switch" directions. This happens so violently that the metal turns to plasma, and this expanding gas then drives the projectile forward. Since the cannon is built into a turret, it can rotate 360-degrees and can aim upwards 68 degrees and -14 degrees. Around the firing mechanism and the barrel is enclosed in the SB-AHAS Heat-absorbing and dissipating shroud which absorbs the heat and dissipates it over a wide area. This cannon can easily destroy an M1A2, T-90 (and all of its variants) and Merkava tanks at ranges out to 4 miles with diminishing effects thereafter (less effective, less damage).
Range: 6.7 miles. Effective range: 4.4 miles
Rounds stored: 18 on autoloader system, 16 on autoloader re-loader belt, and 26 stored rounds

The cannon is stabilised on double axis' and can fire on the move.

This cannon can use any round including disposable SABOT rounds, HE, DU tipped, splintering rounds (Anti-personnel), chaff rounds, anything.

Rate of Fire: 16 rounds per minute
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Secondary: PKT 7.62mm cannon
12.7mm AA gun

AT Missile racks(1 on each side of turret), can fire barrel-launched ATGMs and has a modular turret design, meaning AA equipment, SAM equipment, ATGM equipment, INTEL equipment, etc. can be added very easily.
8 smoke grenade launchers, 3 on each side of turret, 2 in rear

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SYSTEMS

ALMRS/TTAC-04 Mk. III system: Tracks up to 78 enemies and ranks them according to range, heading, threat level, and tank-type to provide best possible firing solution. Also computes MOA and other variables and automatically sets turret and barrel to correct heading (when this feature is engaged) and can fire on up to two targets simultaneously (assuming ATGM's are on their respectable slides). Also tracks and targets enemy targets at up to 500 ft. altitude and up to 30 miles away.

SB-AFCS-S1 system: This advanced fire control system allows for the T-05A to engage moving targets while the T-05A is on the move. The barrel will always remain aimed at target while tank is in motion and will not waiver even over small hills, dips, bumps, and other obstructions. The barrel will always target enemy unit unless commander targets a new target or disengages system. The SB-AFCS-S1 system will continually track all targets and align barrel to fire on the target even if the target is on the move, the barrel will constantly update and move with the target while computing wind, weather, and MOA abilities for the best possible accuracy. The barrel will move on two different axis'. The commander's station is outfitted with nightvision capabilities, infrared capabilities, radar tracking capabilities (if an EW, radar aircraft, or radar station is near and able to send information), and advanced targetting systems. The commander's station is also outfitted with a periscope with nightvision, infrared capabilities, and a computerized screen to locate targets if they are obscured. Coupled with this system is the ALRS (Advanced Laser Range-finder System) which utilizes a laser rangefinder with a triple layer screen with crystals at different angles to scatter any enemy lasers that are attempting to disable the rangefinder. The rangefinder laser passes through a roughly 3mm hole in the screen.

SB-AMWRS-01- Millimetric wave radar

ARENA Mk. II: Scrambles enemy ATGM's radars and tracking systems. Also interferes with all ATGM tracking systems and/or other guided weapons' systems. Can also interfere with enemy tanks' tracking systems, including tracking, information distribution, infrared, and other systems.

Shtora-3 defense suite: Scrambles enemy laser rangefinder, making it nearly impossible for enemy tank to fire, unless they guess the range. Also scrambles enemy communications systems and tracking systems. Also interferes with enemy laser-based systems and laser-type weapons by using a controlled beam of ultraviolet rays to scatter the laser (communications systems, weapons systems, rangefinder systems).
*Note- The Shtora-3 system can be seen on the very top picture, directly above the cannon, well, at least the emitter portion.*

AEISCN-03: Shares target information with other friendly tanks in the field along with other information, also allows friendly tanks in large numbers to make coordinated attacks through out the battlefield. Also allows friendly tanks to instantly reorganize into new squadrons and divisions for new assaults and also relays all information back to command. This system also checks in every 2 minutes (or shorter; can be adjusted) with GPS and military satellites to update terrain and enemy movements [A total of 34 ARSB satellites aid this and can pinpoint location with an accuracy of 30 feet). Also takes updated information and relays it to the commander's screen which displays all friendly tanks, enemy tanks, standing orders, enemy formations, buildings, objects, and other environmental objects. Coupled with this system is the SB-LRRCS (Long-range Radio communications set) with a range of roughly 450 miles.

NBC System SB-CAP-1 - This NBC system protects against nuclear, biological, and chemical threats as well as seal of the internal areas of the tanks from the outer environment, relying on an SB-AIR-M air recycling and cleaning unit to provide breathable oxygen to the tank's crew.

Periscope systems- Twin periscopes (commander periscope mentioned before)- Gunner periscope is outfitted with infrared technology, night vision tech, and the AEISCN-01 system (which shows enemy units based on satellite and aircraft intelligence or intel from other friendly ground untis). Also, on both periscopes is an active recording/viewable video camera (that can record or display in infrared, low light, night vision or with computer-added symbols [arrows, boxes; to display locations of enemy units, friendly units, obstacles])

Enhanced survival functions- increased armor over engine compartment and radiator. Enhanced armor protecting fuel tank and battery area.

SB-AHDU which transfers engine exhaust into a special dissipator unit that fuses the exhaust and heat into cooled water from hydrogen cell and dissipates it out rear of unit and onto track assembly.

SB-ASFS - Advanced Snorkeling and Fording System- allows unit, at the touch of a button, to disengage head dissipator system (SB-AHDU), and to engage the flip-up snorkel system which allows the tank to ford up to 3 meters


Other

Survivability- Enhanced frame, strenghtened braces, low radar signature (due to absorbant materials coating outer layer of armor), low heat signature (Using SB-AHAS [see SB-NTC cannon]), low visual signature (low height, fairly narrow).

Enhanced survivability- Advanced Tread-Runner Protection Armor (Side skirts that cover the runners and other components of the track system)

Crew-friendly features- Engine based heater (for winter), Central air cooling system or underside-opening vents for fresh air, heated seats, defoggers, dehumidifier (to reduce moisture in air and reduce condensation inside turret


http://img21.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Chlevenkov/T-05A_Mobile_Gun_System.jpg

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 19 tons
Length: 20 feet
Width: 10 feet
Height: 9 feet
Crew: 3 (driver, commander/gunner, loader/engineer)

Top road speed: 68 mph
Top off-road speed: 56 mph
Avg. cross-country speed: 47 mph

Range- 400 miles

Fording depth (without snorkel)- 3.8 feet
(with snorkel)- up to 9 feet




Price: 2.1 Million USD
Soviet Bloc
26-05-2004, 04:42
Bump.

Amphibious version under development.
Soviet Bloc
26-05-2004, 06:56
BUMP!

Come on... Can you not see the importance of a light tank?
Aequatio
26-05-2004, 07:01
It is well-designed, however, the Aequatian Armed Forces does not need a new air-dropable armoured vehicle.

We shall keep you in mind when we do need a new tank.

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Chief General Jason Taylor
Federal Republic of Aequatio
Soviet Bloc
26-05-2004, 07:11
Well... Thank you.
Moozimoo
26-05-2004, 07:16
I'll take 100. 210 million. thank you
Soviet Bloc
26-05-2004, 07:20
Order confirmed. Units will be built and shipped over a period of about 10 months.
Hogsweat
26-05-2004, 07:21
ll take 1,000 :D
Soviet Bloc
26-05-2004, 07:27
Alright... That'll be $2 Billion USD (after taking a discount off of about $100,000 USD per unit). Units will be built and shipped over a period of about nine to eleven years.
Hogsweat
26-05-2004, 07:30
Roger.
Andrehervia
26-05-2004, 12:35
Andrehervia
26-05-2004, 13:40
The Andrehervian military wishes to place an order for 300 of these fine tanks. The total cost of these should come to AH£630,000,000.

Money will be wired upon confirmation of delivery and we hope to receive a positive reply from you soon. Thank you.
Soviet Bloc
26-05-2004, 22:11
Confirmed. Units will be built and shipped over the next two years.
Soviet Bloc
27-05-2004, 04:15
Bump.
Soviet Bloc
28-05-2004, 03:20
Bump.
Soviet Bloc
29-05-2004, 01:08
Soviet Bloc
29-05-2004, 01:11
Bump.
Soviet Bloc
29-05-2004, 01:11
Bump.
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 03:40
Bump.
West Scotland
16-06-2004, 03:49
OOC: This is Zoogie's larger puppet ;)

IC:

WS would like to procure a total of 5,600 of these tanks, to be delivered as fast as your factories can churn them out...we estimate the price to be $11.76 billion.

Thank you...

Our nation is having some internal issues and we'll be needing these, just in case.
Urielikistan
16-06-2004, 03:50
we inquire about the Amphibous Varient of the Tank.
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 04:15
Well, that's a very, very large order... We can send 150 immediately from current stockpiles the other... 5450 will be built and shipped as fast as humanly possible. We'll produce as much as we can but we will also transfer limited production rights for a certain amount so you can construct some yourself, that way, it'll be much less time before your tank order is completed.


Amphibious version... Yes... I forgot to post that here oops... Anyways.

Here it is:
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T-05M Amphibious Assault Tank


Same base specifications of T-05A.

Additions-

Snorkel system for rough water.

Water Stabilization system (to allow for tank to fire while on the water).

Twin SB-MPWJ-510 multi-positionable main propulsion water jets, capable of propelling the T-05M up to 18 knots.

Two SB-WJM-40 maneuvering water jets with full 360 degree horizontal plane movement and 180 degree vertical plane movement. These two alone, can (but not recommended) propel the T-05M up to 9 knots but are reserved for maneuvering.

Engine, crew, and weapon compartments completely sealed.

Addition of extensive floatable materials and air tanks.


Cost- 2.5 million USD
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Urielikistan
16-06-2004, 04:16
Well, that's a very, very large order... We can send 150 immediately from current stockpiles the other... 5450 will be built and shipped as fast as humanly possible. We'll produce as much as we can but we will also transfer limited production rights for a certain amount so you can construct some yourself, that way, it'll be much less time before your tank order is completed.


Amphibious version... Yes... I forgot to post that here oops... Anyways.

Here it is:
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T-05M Amphibious Assault Tank


Same base specifications of T-05A.

Additions-

Snorkel system for rough water.

Water Stabilization system (to allow for tank to fire while on the water).

Twin SB-MPWJ-510 multi-positionable main propulsion water jets, capable of propelling the T-05M up to 18 knots.

Two SB-WJM-40 maneuvering water jets with full 360 degree horizontal plane movement and 180 degree vertical plane movement. These two alone, can (but not recommended) propel the T-05M up to 9 knots but are reserved for maneuvering.

Engine, crew, and weapon compartments completely sealed.

Addition of extensive floatable materials and air tanks.


Cost- 2.5 million USD
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is it any better then the BMP-3?
Urielikistan
16-06-2004, 05:15
Well, that's a very, very large order... We can send 150 immediately from current stockpiles the other... 5450 will be built and shipped as fast as humanly possible. We'll produce as much as we can but we will also transfer limited production rights for a certain amount so you can construct some yourself, that way, it'll be much less time before your tank order is completed.


Amphibious version... Yes... I forgot to post that here oops... Anyways.

Here it is:
--------

T-05M Amphibious Assault Tank


Same base specifications of T-05A.

Additions-

Snorkel system for rough water.

Water Stabilization system (to allow for tank to fire while on the water).

Twin SB-MPWJ-510 multi-positionable main propulsion water jets, capable of propelling the T-05M up to 18 knots.

Two SB-WJM-40 maneuvering water jets with full 360 degree horizontal plane movement and 180 degree vertical plane movement. These two alone, can (but not recommended) propel the T-05M up to 9 knots but are reserved for maneuvering.

Engine, crew, and weapon compartments completely sealed.

Addition of extensive floatable materials and air tanks.


Cost- 2.5 million USD
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is it any better then the BMP-3?
Communist Louisiana
16-06-2004, 05:24
I need 2000 of these standard version with snorkle A.S.A.P. If you can have the order complete and ready for shipment in a NS year we will pay double.
Magdha
16-06-2004, 05:24
We need one division's worth- 3,000
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 05:24
Yeah, alot better... Except the T-05A can't carry troops...
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 05:28
Ooooooh...

10600 of these sold just tonight... Wow...

2000 in one year is hard to accomplish so we'd be glad to give you limited production rights to build some of them yourself...

3000 more... Hmm.. Maghda, I hope you don't mind if it takes awhile to get yours... It should be done within 8 NS years (i've got the 2000 unit one and the 5600 unit one by West Scotland)...
Urielikistan
16-06-2004, 05:29
Yeah, alot better... Except the T-05A can't carry troops...

oh well. your hired! 100 Amphibous Varients Please!

$250,000,000 wired!
Pedaphiliac
16-06-2004, 05:30
its armor is flat, shells will impact and explode.
Magdha
16-06-2004, 05:32
Fine, $6,300,000,000 wired.
Communist Louisiana
16-06-2004, 05:33
If sold the limited production rights, may we change the needed amount from 2000 to 10,000? We will pay a pretty penny if allowed.
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 05:34
Order confirmed. That's something I can send immediately...


Pedaphiliac- Uhh, yeah, they'll explode and do nothing... The object is to penetrate the armor, not... explode right on contact. Because, with this armor, when it hits and explodes, the armor will absorb the impact and spread its force through out the armor, reducing its overall effects. With NGERA, nothing will happen to the tank when a shell comes near it...

(that was a very abridged version of an explanation and should not be taken as fact, as there is FAR MORE explanation to it)
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 05:37
CL- Alright... That'll work. Limited rights sent immediately...
Communist Louisiana
16-06-2004, 05:38
How much will that be?
Pulls out his check book
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 05:42
$120 Billion USD.
Communist Louisiana
16-06-2004, 05:50
money sent
Soviet Bloc
16-06-2004, 05:51
Money received. Spasiba.
Soviet Bloc
17-06-2004, 04:45
Bump.
West Scotland
18-06-2004, 21:25
Well, that's a very, very large order... We can send 150 immediately from current stockpiles the other... 5450 will be built and shipped as fast as humanly possible. We'll produce as much as we can but we will also transfer limited production rights for a certain amount so you can construct some yourself, that way, it'll be much less time before your tank order is completed.


We will take your 150; and split production for the final 5450 to half-and-half...agreed? We also would like 1,000 of the amphibous variant...and we assure you that we also plan to use all of these.
Nazil land
18-06-2004, 21:28
I will buy 10 tanks since I am new
Araznatan
18-06-2004, 23:21
The Prime Councilate of Araznatan is interested in obtaining limited production rights to both versions. Somewhere along the line of 40,000 regular tanks and 10,000 amphibious.
imported_Rockhound
19-06-2004, 00:37
Ill buy 10
Soviet Bloc
19-06-2004, 00:47
West Scotland- Sounds good.

Nazil Land- Confirmed. Units will be sent immediately...

Araznatan- Holy shit... Well, its money for me and labor for you so, confirmed. Limited prod. rights for 40000 reg. and 10000 amphibious tanks granted.


Rockhound- Alright confirmed. They'll be sent immediately from current stockpiles.
Araznatan
19-06-2004, 02:12
how much do I owe you?
Soviet Bloc
19-06-2004, 03:42
$109 Billion USD
Araznatan
19-06-2004, 08:32
*wired*

Pleasure doing business with you.
Soviet Bloc
23-06-2004, 03:41
Bump.
Soviet Bloc
31-07-2004, 07:50
Bump.
Vastiva
31-07-2004, 09:16
Ab-shalom and greetings,

Our Sultan has directed a purchase of 800 of these fine vehicles for use by our sixteen airborne regiments.

1 600 000 000 will be wired on acceptance.

Colonel Fiyaad Shamshan
Soviet Bloc
31-07-2004, 10:47
Alright confirmed. The units will be built and shipped over a five year period.
Soviet Bloc
10-08-2004, 03:23
Bump.