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GENERAL:

Length: 6.60 m (257 inches (gun forward)).
Width: 3.15 m (123 inches).
Height: 2.77 m (108 inches).
Weight: 23.800 kg (52.360 lb.).
Armor: 38 mm (14 inches).
Engine: 8-cylinder GMC 8V-71T Detroit Diesel, 9.287 cm3 (566 cubic inches), turbocharged, liquid cooled.
Horsepower: 425 at 2.350 rpm.
Transmission: 4-speed, Allison type XTG-411-2A.
Transfer case: None.
Electrical system: 24 volt, negative ground.
Brakes: Mechanical.
Fording depth:
without preparation: 1.83 m (71 inches).
with deep water fording kit: N/A.
Fuel type: Diesel.
Fuel capacity: 200 gallons
Speed: 40 mph
Range: 300 miles
Crew: 6

ARMAMENT
Primary: 155-mm. howitzer
Secondary: .50-caliber or 7.62-mm. machine gun
Rate of fire: 3 rounds per minute maximum, 1 round per minute sustained
Shooting Range: 18,000 meters, 23,500 meters with rocket-assisted projectile.

The SD-80 is a multifuntional howitzer, it can be used in Arctic, Desert, Forest and Urban enviorments. It's closest cousin is the M109 Howitzer but the SD-80 has been upgraded to drive faster and have a longer range, thanks to the extra fuel tank.

Price: 6 million

Pictures: (i've made em')
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Swedish_Dominions/SD-80.jpg
- Forest Camo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Swedish_Dominions/SD-801.jpg
- Arctic Camo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Swedish_Dominions/SD-802.jpg
- Desert Camo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Swedish_Dominions/SD-803.jpg
- Somesort of Urban Camo

OOC: How the hell are your going to get something like that inside a city AND use it effectively???

How the hell did you get a 300 mile range with a self-propelled 155mm howitzer?

Praetonia: Better Engine and more fuel?

TIOR: You can use it outside the city?

OOC: What the hell? You know that 18" battleship guns can't fire 300 miles, don't you?

OOC: What the hell? You know that 18" battleship guns can't fire 300 miles, don't you?

OOC: are you stupid? range as in driving, hence when you dais how he could get that he mentioned the engine and fuel.

Oops. Sorry *is tired*

The gun cannot fire 300 miles, it can DRIVE that long.......

Oops. Sorry *is tired*

LOL :D

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We'll buy 50 of your Desert-adapted versions of the SD-80 providing they have airconditioning. $300 million will be paid as soon as contract is final.

God bless

They have a special desert adapted airconditioning system

Confirmed
the Howitzers will arrive ASAP

They have a special desert adapted airconditioning system

Confirmed
the Howitzers will arrive ASAP

Thank you for the business. Money is on it's way and God bless Swedish Dominions.

OOC

Everyone is broke today?

OOC: :D
lol

IC:
Please Tell me how they operated and how it went..... We would like to know how they act in action....

For this one too, I'd like to know Howitzer's armor. :)
Before I buy some for testing.

*UPDATE* Added more details on armor

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bump for buisness

Hmh.. Nireva would buy two [2] of these Howitzers.
We'll see if we come back to order more.

12 million wired.

Greetings from the Imperial Dominion of Sdaeriji. The Imperial Army is undergoing unprecedented modernization, and we are looking outward to supplement our own arms.

The Imperial Army of Sdaeriji requests the following:

Ten (10) SD-80 Howitzer

for testing purposes.

The payment of $60 million will be wired immediately upon confirmation of order. If Imperial Army Commission is satisfied with the quality of the purchase, we will be doing business with you in the future. Thank you.

General Guidell Fanter
Imperial Army of Sdaeriji

Orders Confirmed

We would like you to TG me to tell how the Howitzer preformed.

THE BELOW IS A ROLEPLAY RESPONSE

Hello Capitalist Manufacturer of Weapons System. We at INGSOC2 are interested in your Weapons System. Can you please send detailed construction and electronics system schematics for our uh .... evaluation....
We look forward to a capitalistic venture with your company.

Big Brother

DENIED - Production rights not for sale at this time.

Orders Confirmed

We would like you to TG me to tell how the Howitzer preformed.



ooc: When will they be ready?

ic:

The Imperial Army would be glad to let Swedish Dominions know how the testing goes. If they go well, you will know because the Imperial Army will be making a more substantial purchase of these Howitzers.

General Guidell Fanter
Imperial Army of Sdaeriji

The Howitzers will arrive to you in 2 days.

What's its cross-country speed?

9 - 10 mph