NationStates Jolt Archive


Announcing the Development of the CV-90P

Lunatic Retard Robots
21-07-2004, 22:28
The LRRA has recently reviewed the condition of its somewhat aging APC-3 armored personnel carriers, and has determined that they are too expensive to maintain and not effective enough against modern tanks.

Because of this, the LRRA has begun the development of the CV-90P armored personnel carrier, with the final production run expected to total 20,000 vehicles of the ambulence and APC variants.

http://www.bulba.eu.org/mil/free/cv90/cv9030n.jpg

The CV-90P will be able to carry 10 troops in a fully NBC-sealed hull capable of withstanding RPG hits and high-caliber shots. The use of composite materials reduces production cost, and weight, to the point where the vehicle costs less than 1 million USD and can float too.

The CV-90P will be powered by a hybrid diesel/electric motor, the same as is found in the APC-3 (with minor changes of course). This powerplant arrangment reduces greenhouse gas emissions to very low levels, and increases range. The vehicle's IR signature is also reduced. With the addition of a Barracuda signature managment system, which fits around the vehicle, its thermal signature is even further reduced.

The CV-90P will likely be armed with a 14.7mm MG and a pair of AGM-56 MOD or EFOGM MOD ATGMs, the MG operated by the commander and the missiles operated by the gunner. This will enable the CV-90P to engage heavily armored targets out to 15 kilometers, as well as threats to the carried infantry at close range.

The CV-90P is designed to give infantry divisions an armored vehicle that, along with the Wiesel 3, can give footsoldiers heavy fire support and protection against tanks, as well as cover and a means of transport during assaults.
Lunatic Retard Robots
22-07-2004, 23:28
So nobody is interested in this???

The CV-90P is an excellent APC! I figured somebody might be interested.
Tyrandis
22-07-2004, 23:31
OOC: What's it's turn radius? I got rid of my Strykers in favor of upgraded M113s because Strykers couldn't do very well in urban situations.
Lunatic Retard Robots
22-07-2004, 23:43
It can pivot, being tracked and all.

But since nothing the LRRA uses is designed for urban warfare (there are next to no cities in LRR), if you are looking for a vehicle that can fulfill your needs in that respect the CV-90P probably isn't it.

The LRRA used to use M113s, but has since grown dissatisfied with their track-breaking problems, and felt that a more modern vehicle would be better than the upgrade.

But the M113, if given enough applique armor like the Israeli versions, should be able to survive quite a bit.
Bonstock
22-07-2004, 23:45
Hmmm... how better is it then the regular CV-90 which I use?
Lunatic Retard Robots
22-07-2004, 23:51
It can carry 10 troops instead of 8, it has better armor, and can float. It also has a much longer range.

Its less well armed in terms of guns, having only a 14.7mm KPVT MG, but has two long-range ATGMs, with a total of ten missiles in the vehicle.
Vastiva
23-07-2004, 10:22
Ab-shalom and greetings.

It is my Sultan's desire to purchase eleven of these vehicles for initial testing.

Please deliver them to Sisu Arshu.

10 million USD will be wired on receipt.

Namaste,
Raahmid Javani
Grand Vizier,
Humble Servant of His Magnificence, The Sultan of Vastiva
Vastiva
31-07-2004, 09:31
Ab-shalom and greetings,

Initial testing completed using allies vehicles as our order was not confirmed.

We therefore increase our order to 110 units, with the caveat that the barrel of the gun be given superior dehumidification units, that redundant heating and cooling elements be installed, and that the vehicles have additional cold weather outfitting packages available for later installation.

Please deliver them to Sisu Arshu.

100 million USD will be wired on receipt.

Namaste,
Raahmid Javani
Grand Vizier,
Humble Servant of His Magnificence, The Sultan of Vastiva
Lunatic Retard Robots
31-07-2004, 22:38
Er...ok.

Your order is being shipped out.