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FA-29 Tank Available

Fracene
07-09-2004, 06:23
FA-29 Tank

Like the FA-22K, the FA-29K is equipped with steel encased depleted uranium armor. The 29 is also protected against NBC warfare (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) thanks to the depleted uranium armor. The FA-29K contains a Main Crew Cabin, Weapons Storage, an Ammunition Compartment, and enough rations to laset a crea up to 2 weeks. Each compartments is separated from one another by one or more armored bulkheads. Unlike most tanks, the 29 has a new feature. Rather than having a single main turret, the 29 has two. The lower turret, the main turret, is equipped with the standart 122 mm smooth bore cannon A620 and a 8.26 mm machine gun, F200. The upper turret acts as a rotating gun turret, allowing the gunner to not only shoot forward and side-to-side, but in nearly all directions. Like the M1-A1 and the FA-22K, the top panels of the FA-29K's have also been designed to move outwards if penetrated by a HEAT projectile.

The FA-29K is slightly smaller and performs just as well as the M1A1, and in some ways better. The 29 is equipped with a Earhardt BVG 2200 gas turbine engine. The Markson T-1200-7D transmission provides four forward and two reverse gears, like the M1's transmissions. The new engine is around the same size as the M1's engine. With rapid acceleration, quieter running and no 1800 horsepower engine, allowing the tank to reach speeds of up to 50 m.p.h. / 80.5 k.p.h.

FA-29K Specifications

Crew: 4-5 - driver, commander, gunner(s), loader
Weight: 15055 lbs. / 68.29 tons
Dimensions:
Length with gun forward: 385 inches / 977.9 centimeters
Turret height: 92.5 inches / 234.95 centimeters
Width: 144 inches / 365.76 centimeters
Ground clearance: 18 inches / 45.72 centimeters
Ground pressure: 15.1 p.s.i.
Propulsion: Gas turbine engine, 1800 horsepower
Transmission: Hydrokinetic transmission, 4 forward gears, 2 reverse gears
Power-to-weight ratio: 22.23 hp/ton

Performance

Maximum governed speed: 50 m.p.h. / 80.5 k.p.h.
Speed cross country: 38.32 m.p.h. / 61.7 k.p.h.
Speed, 10% slope: 21 m.p.h. / 33.8 k.p.h.
Speed 60% slope: 10.2 m.p.h. / 16.41 k.p.h.
Acceleration: 0 to 20 m.p.h. in 6.94 seconds
Range: 270 miles cruising
Obstacle crossing:
Vertical: 42 inches
Trench: 9 feet
Main armament: 122 mm smooth bore cannon, A620
Coaxial Weapon: 8.26 mm machine gun, F200
Loader's Weapon: 8.26 mm machine gun, F200, on Skate mount
Commander's weapon: 0.60 calibre machine gun, F7, on powered rotary platform
NBC protection: 200 SCFM, clean cooled air


The FA-29K is manufactured by Larduct Motor Company and has been tested on the field. Each tank are routine checked and maintained daily for top performance.

The FA-22K is priced at USD $13,950,000.00
Tecrojia
07-09-2004, 07:29
Tecrojia would like to purchase 10 FA-29K's at $139,500,000.00 (money wired upon confirmation)
Rusiom
07-09-2004, 07:51
Rusiom will wire $697,500,000.00 for 50 FA-29K tanks. (money wired upon confirmation)
Tecrojia
07-09-2004, 13:08
:sniper: The dual turret idea is kinda neat.
The O Faolains
07-09-2004, 13:33
The Celtic Clan Empire will send:
$697,500,000.00 for 50 FA-29K tanks.

(money delivered in cash on conformation)
ZAIDAR
07-09-2004, 13:47
The Empire of ZAIDAR is interested FA-29K Tanks also.. However, we would of course want to place them in our own testing program. This is a requirement to any purchase. If agreeable contact us for finalization of negotiations.
USSNA
07-09-2004, 15:02
Interesting idea.
Fracene
07-09-2004, 21:51
Tecrojia would like to purchase 10 FA-29K's at $139,500,000.00 (money wired upon confirmation)

Purchase Confirmed. Enjoy!
Fracene
07-09-2004, 21:52
Rusiom will wire $697,500,000.00 for 50 FA-29K tanks. (money wired upon confirmation)

Purchase Confirmed. Enjoy!
Fracene
07-09-2004, 21:53
The Celtic Clan Empire will send:
$697,500,000.00 for 50 FA-29K tanks.

(money delivered in cash on conformation)

Purchase Confirmed. Enjoy!
Fracene
07-09-2004, 21:53
The Empire of ZAIDAR is interested FA-29K Tanks also.. However, we would of course want to place them in our own testing program. This is a requirement to any purchase. If agreeable contact us for finalization of negotiations.


Your request has been granted. A tank will be shipped with a crew for testing.
Raven corps
07-09-2004, 21:54
that tank sucks
Lexustralany
07-09-2004, 21:59
that tank sucks


What seems to be the problem with it?
Japonen
07-09-2004, 22:14
Japonen would like to purchase 25 of your FA-29K Tanks.

($348,750,000 wired upon confirmation)
Fracene
08-09-2004, 07:12
Tooney has requested a rather large purchase. If confirmed, all further orders for the FA-29K will be put to a halt.
The O Faolains
08-09-2004, 11:48
The money should have arrived, by boat, look out for a Civilian looking freighter called the Argo she contains four hundred thousand tonnes of baby food, and the cash.
Lexustralian Trade Ctr
09-09-2004, 06:23
Very interesting Tank you have here... Perhaps we will be back with our Nation (Lexustralany) to purchase.
Tecrojia
09-09-2004, 06:27
We'd like to purchse an additional 50 tanks. $697,500,000.00 will be wired upon confirmation.
Amistadia
09-09-2004, 06:38
The Republic of Amistadia wishes to purchase 50 FA-29 Tanks for use in the Republic's Armored Cavalry Units, If our commanders evaluate the tank as adequate you may expect more purchases. Money will be wired upon confirmation of shipment.

:sniper:
Fracene
09-09-2004, 06:49
We'd like to purchse an additional 50 tanks. $697,500,000.00 will be wired upon confirmation.


Purchase has been confirmed.
Fracene
09-09-2004, 06:50
The Republic of Amistadia wishes to purchase 50 FA-29 Tanks for use in the Republic's Armored Cavalry Units, If our commanders evaluate the tank as adequate you may expect more purchases. Money will be wired upon confirmation of shipment.

:sniper:


Purchase confirmed. Your total: $697,500,000.00
Amistadia
09-09-2004, 08:11
The Republic of Amistadia's Armored Cavalry has begun using the FA-29 in Training Manuevers. At first glance, Commanders are pleased with the
Auto-loading mechanism which eliminates the need for a loader and the high tech Heads Up Display. Future Purchases are possible, More info to come...