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OOC: This is my first design, so, if I'm godmodding, lemme know.

Requirement: The Sevarisian Armed Forces issued an order for a new tank to supplant Challenger IIs and Leopard IIs. It needed to be more powerful than the Leopard II, but just as fast.

Lisbon Construction Works began modifying the Leopard 2A6, the standard variant in Sevarisian service. They replaced the current powerplant with a revolutionary hydrogen engine, one that is much more efficient than normal gas-powered engines. Armour was also replaced, with an extra 20 mm added. The main gun was also replaced with a new 125 mm M-05 cannon.

STATS:
ARMAMENT:
1 x 125 mm
1 x 5.56 mm MG (coaxial), 1 x 7.62 mm MG (Anti-Air)
2 x 8 smoke grenade dischargers.

ENGINE TYPE: LCW "Green Tiger" Model 205 Hydrogen Propulsion Engine
Horsepower: 1,750 HP
Maximum Speed: 80 km/hr
Maximum Road Range: 575 km

ARMOUR
Type: Laminate/Steel
900 KE/1,200 against HEAT rounds
(Note: There is extra armour around the fuel tank, given the hydrogen.)

NBC System: Included

Night Vision: Included

The Leopard III is being sold on the market at a price of $3.5 million USD per example. The Sevarisian Armed Forces have ordered over 2,700 so far.

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/leopard-2a5-kl19.jpg

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((OOC: Are prod rights for sale?))

((OOC: Are prod rights for sale?))

OOC: Yes, Price is negotiable.

Official Reply:

We want to buy production rights.
Department of Commerce

As James Macpherson, former ruler of Garretstein, new ruler of New Garretstien, I have a few questions about the tank. First, after the destruction of Garretstein, Garrets have been short, I am wondering if a stripped down version of the tank is available for a more cost-efficient price.

As James Macpherson, former ruler of Garretstein, new ruler of New Garretstien, I have a few questions about the tank. First, after the destruction of Garretstein, Garrets have been short, I am wondering if a stripped down version of the tank is available for a more cost-efficient price.

I'm afraid we could not let it go for less than that. However, if you would tell us what you wish to get rid of, we may be able to work out a deal.

Official Reply:

We want to buy production rights.
Department of Commerce

We are willing to sell production rights for $22 billion.

Of course, a reasonable negotiation, If the night-vision could be stripped, as well as any unneeded armouring, the fuel chamber can be left exposed for last resort purposes, my people will do anything, even sacrifice themselves, for victory, and to say the least, an explosion on that scale would be sufficient.

We are willing to sell production rights for $22 billion.

We'll pay $50 billion.

Burnsian State Tech Storefront

We are willing to sell production rights for $22 billion.

Official Reply:

Can we add our own weapons?
Department of Defense

We'll pay $50 billion.

Burnsian State Tech Storefront

Sold.

We'll pay $50 billion.

Burnsian State Tech Storefront

((OOC: I just want to build them -.- ))

Official Reply:

Can we add our own weapons?
Department of Defense


We suppose. What would you suggest?

-Ministry of Defence

We suppose. What would you suggest?

-Ministry of Defence

Official Reply:

The RHM-7A as a heavy MG that will take the place of the 7.62mm gun. It will function as anti-air and anti-personnel. It uses 15mm if you must know. And the FN MAG as the coaxial MG.
Department of Defense

Sold.

OOC: This means you don't mind me putting them up on my storefront?

OOC: This means you don't mind me putting them up on my storefront?

OOC: Not at all. As long as you clearly state it's a Sevarisian design, I don't mind.

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OOC: Are those RHA values for the front, or around the entire thing?

We of the Virginian Enlightened Combine are intrigued by this design. We wish to buy the rights for it, if at all possible.

We will pay any price you ask, but we wonder if a payment plan is possible if we choose to buy the rights.

Jake Featherston IV
President
Virginian Enlightened Combine

OOC: Are those RHA values for the front, or around the entire thing?

OOC: I don't know, sorry. I got that from FAS- I really don't know that much about tank armour values, sorry.

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(OOC: Ya never answered me...)

We of the Virginian Enlightened Combine are intrigued by this design. We wish to buy the rights for it, if at all possible.

We will pay any price you ask, but we wonder if a payment plan is possible if we choose to buy the rights.

Jake Featherston IV
President
Virginian Enlightened Combine

We'll go with $22 billion here. Again, we can work out payment over time.

(OOC: Ya never answered me...)


OOC: Oh, right, sry

IC: Yes, that's good.

We'll go with $22 billion here. Again, we can work out payment over time.

Actually, nevermind, we can pay that. Thanks!

Jake Featherston IV
President
Virginian Enlightened Combine

OOC: Oh, right, sry

IC: Yes, that's good.

Official Reply:

The money will be wired. Thank you.
Department of Defense

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OOC

Nice tank

OOC: 'Tis ok, but ditch the hydrogen. It doesnt work as a fuel/

OOC: the armour for the first KE is probably passive, the HEAt is probably ERA armour type.

Get rid of the hydrogen! That stuff:
1. Explodes with WAY to much power if hit.
2. Blow the engine up, :D
3. It just wouldn't work in general, highly dangerous.

With the secondary armament: Have two 7.56mm MGs or change the AA one(i would) to something like 12.7mm(.50"). Some weapons of 15mm caliber look quite impressive to me, belgium i think it is.

Havent really checked the size yet, but if its only and extra foot or minus 1/2 a foot i could be done i suppose...but size would be very near the real thing (and weight, would be slightly higher)

OOC: Get rid of the hydrogen! That stuff:
1. Explodes with WAY to much power if hit.
2. Blow the engine up, :D
3. It just wouldn't work in general, highly dangerous.
Well so does deisel and petrol. The main problem is even when highly pressurised it takes up a hell of a lot of space.

Warta Endor is willing to pay 45 billion for the production rights and right to make some changes.

Field Marshall Lao

OOC: Might want to try this new kind of diesel engine. I forget the name of the damned thing, but it's supposedly great for high-power apps. Thing also accelerates like a b$&%#. So diesel might help it out.

And yes, hydrogen power is not only cost-inefficent, hard to transport (think of getting it to the front lines ... the trucks would be huge targets for HUGE explosions) and as of yet still bulky unless cooled below 20 Kelvins.

OOC: yeah, its not a bad tank really, its an improvement on the real Leopard II, although i don't personnaly see the point in upgrading to 125mm guns, i'd either upgrade the 120mm to a higher velocity and its rounds, add an ETC gun or give it a 130mm+ smoothbore, up to you really though, it doesnt really make a difference to me. i would though suggest that you add upon the armour, have some DU and other armourn types added, the laest ones used in modern tank warfare(M1s are always apparently getting better) so that could be quite useful!