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10-03-2005, 23:39
BMP-R Infantry Fighting Vehicle
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Introduction
With the passage of time, it became increasingly obvious that the Republic Army's BMP-3 IFV, though possessed of excellent qualities in many areas, was reaching the end of its useful life. Thus, the Ground Forces were forced in 2004 to begin design work on a new IFV design, indended to replace the BMP-3 in the IFV role. The design was required to be superior to the BMP-3 in protection, firepower and mobility.
General Information
Length: 7.7m
Breadth: 3.5m
Height: 2.9m
Weight: 23.1 tonnes
Ground Pressure: 0.294 Kg/Cm³
Ground clearance: 0.8m
Track Breadth: 0.89m
Crew: 3, with 8 infantry.
Vertical. obstacle: 1.17m
Max. fording depth (unprepared): 2.0m
Max. Fording depth (prepared): 4.0m
Max. speed (road): 49 mph
Max. speed (off-road): 38-40 mph
Fuel (onboard): 540L
Fuel (outboard with piping): Nil
Armament
Main gun: The BMP-R's main gun is the 115mm 40.5cal U-5TU ETC tank gun. This gun fires APFSDS, HEAT, HE-FRAG, Smoke and WP shells, and may also fire the AT-10 and AT-14 ATGMs. The U-5TU's recoil-absorption mechanisms have been specially developed to allow a high-pressure, high-velocity gun to be employed on this IFV, and comprise a howitzer-type hydraulic recoil-absorption system combined with a cage-like absorption area, lined with gel, to ach as a cushion against the breech's backward movement.
Main gun ammunition types: APFSDS, HEAT, HEI-T, HE-FRAG, Smoke, ATGM (AT-21 Diamond (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=7205007&postcount=10))
Rounds carried: Maximum of 22 rounds main gun ammunition.
Max. accurate range: 4.5Km
Max. range (indirect fire): 9.1Km
Armour penetration (APFSDS @ 1,000m, angle 30 degrees): 810mm
Secondary weapons: One 30mm SG-30 cannon with 300 rounds (normal mix 100 AP, 200 HE).
One 7.62mm PKTM MG with 10,000 rounds.
Optional weapons: An ATO-30 light flamethrower, with 50L of fuel in an armoured tank, may be mounted in place of the co-axial 30mm gannon.
Turret rear bay
The turret bay is an armoured box, mounted on the rear of the gun turret. Within the bay, powered by the engine and/or batteries, lies an electro-hydraulic elevation and traverse system, topped by a large rack. This rack can hold specially-designed containers, which may be used to carry ATGMs, SAMs, or grenades, including self-defence smoke and fragmentation grenades. Alternatively, the elevation system and rack may be removed, and the power supply for them diverted to other uses, such as battlefield surveillance radars, radio equipment, or small portable generators. It may also be used for general cargo storage. The rear rack's elevation and traverse is controlled by the gunner, being synchronised with his yoke controls. It may also be controlled by the commander, allowing the BMP-R to engage multiple targets simultaneously.
Armour
The BMP-R carries multi-layer composite-based armouring, which is built as follows:
1) Outer layer of 15mm Tungsten Carbide, designed to deform DU and Tungsten penetrators.
2) Layer of Type 22 composites, comprising titanium alloy rods in a horizontal lattice trilayer with coatings of Vectran spun plastic fibre, set within thermosetting plastics.
3) Layer of 20mm thermosetting foam plastic.
4) Steel main body of IFV.
5) Synthetic, lead-based layer for use in elimination of neutron radiation.
Frontal armour equivalent RHA: 150mm
Side armour equivalent RHA: 80mm
Rear armour equivalent RHA: 40mm
Roof armour RHA equivalent: 30mm
Belly armour RHA equivalent: 40mm
Note that the fitment of Kontakt-VI ERA will boost each of these values by around 100mm.
Electronics
Fire-control system
The BMP-R's main fire-control system for the main and secondary armament is the CTFC-11 IFCS, developed by the Colossus Section's Electronics Lab (CEL).
The CTFC-11 gives very high accuracy to all firing, be it stationary or when in motion, against all targets, be they stationary or in motion. It employs the latest in high-power CPUs to allow it to process even the smallest changes in terrain with extraordinary speed, resulting in near-perfect maintenance or targeting over anything but the most broken of terrain. The CTFC-11 is also slaved not only to the vehicle's onboard GPS system and INS unit, but the commander's own situation computer, allowing the CTFC-11 to respond to changes in terrain as they approach. This degree of integration and cohesion, powered by no less than 10GHz of CPU speed and 4 Gb of RAM, allows the vehicle to maintain high accuracy and effectiveness when when under fire from multiple angles. It is also capable of firing on targets which are not necessarily visible with the AT-21 ATGM, since the missile can be guided autonomously or by another tank. All BMP-Rs can guide up to three AT-21s simultaneously, although the missile's accuracy is degraded by around 40%.
The CTFC-11 also has some 100 Mb of hard disk drives available. This can be used for storing the visual and thermal profile of vehicles, personnel, decoys, and other relevant information on the battlefield. These data can be downloaded to other CTFC-11s or CSC-1 units in order to ensure that the user's intelligence is constantly updated.
Navigation equipment
The BMP-R carries the TINS system, but its main navigation aid is the TPS-2 tank GPS system. This has an accuracy of 0.4m.
Commander's Situation Computer
BMP-R's CSC is the CSC Mk.1 from CEL. CSC-1 is designed to allow the commander to both send and receive information from all other sources on the battlefield under any conditions, and has proven highly useful in exercises. It far surpasses the older and cruder method of radio reporting, in that now a picture can be used in place of speech, removing the inaccuracies therein.
CSC-1 is primarily intended for use by the unit commander to communicate data to his comrades in the theatre. It can both transmit to and receive from the CTFC-11 IFCS. In addition, it can be updated from compatible intelligence assets within its operating range. Data are transmitted via encrypted satellite link or in case this is too dangerous or not available digital radio transmitter. Updates from the GPS system can be delivered by either method at intervals of as little as two seconds (where intelligence must be immediate and accurate) to as much as 20 minutes.
Visual aids
The BMP-R employs the A4M1 "Navada" thermal imagine sighting system, which is linked to the periscopes of both driver and gunner and to the tank's . The A4M1 introduces a further level of cohesion to the fire-control system with the introduction of the Wraith warning system. When this system is activated, the tank's six ImIR units for the TCM-20 system are used to detect any vehicle or heat-emitting object moving within range of detection but not within the field of view of ether turret crewman. Should these be recognised as hostile, the turret crew are alerted by a soft buzz and a small yellow arrow that appears on the screen, subscripted with the word "HOSTILE" and pointing towards the target. The CSC-1 is also updated with its position. This feature can be enabled at will, but allows the crew a greater degree of situational awareness than was previously possible.
Imaging Infra-red
The BMP-R is equipped with the TKS-6 computer-controlled ImIR system, designed to allow early detection of incoming ATGMs. The TKS-6 is controlled by the main fire-control computer, and its omnidirectional detectors scan constantly for the characteristic bakblast and flame of an ATGM launch. Upon detection, the main FCS alerts the crew and deploys all available countermeasures.
Countermeasures systems
The BMP-R is equipped with the TEC-3 countermeasures suite, which integrates the Shtora-1 optronic jamming system (for use against ATGM lasers, IR seekers and laser rangefinders) with the CrossLoop radio jamming array (for use against ATGM radars and enemy radio).
CrossLoop has a range against most modern radio systems of around 10 Km and can be programmed to track specific code sequences within transmissions.
Propulstion systems
Engine
The BMP-R is powered by the DSO-900 900BHp 8-cylinder diesel engine, generating 900BHp at 1,995 RPM.
Transmission
BMP-R's main transmission is the TTS-45 gearbox. It is a planetary gearbox, with seven forward and three reverse speeds. TTS-45 was noted during trials for high reliability even when subjected to the harshest performance tests in terms of longevity, treatment and climate.
Miscellaneous
The BMP-R is fully NBC-sealed, employing filters and an overpressure system to keep contaminants out of the vehicle, and the infantry may fire their personal firearms from the vehicle without compromising its NBC integrity providing appropriate sealing measures are taken.
The engine is surrounded by a small airspace and a layer of foam plastic to help in dissipating heat. The exhaust pipes are wide and small, and have internal IR mixer boxes. The engine bay is also designed to accommodate larger engines when they become available.
The vehicle's major parts are designed for easy removal and replacement, and it is provided with a full set of tools for any operation including stripping out the engine and transmission. The IFV also carries spare parts for all of the major failure-prone systems within it.
The IFV is equipped with air-conditioning systems for both the crew and the engine. It is also equipped with a full backup starting system in case of primary starter failure.
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Introduction
With the passage of time, it became increasingly obvious that the Republic Army's BMP-3 IFV, though possessed of excellent qualities in many areas, was reaching the end of its useful life. Thus, the Ground Forces were forced in 2004 to begin design work on a new IFV design, indended to replace the BMP-3 in the IFV role. The design was required to be superior to the BMP-3 in protection, firepower and mobility.
General Information
Length: 7.7m
Breadth: 3.5m
Height: 2.9m
Weight: 23.1 tonnes
Ground Pressure: 0.294 Kg/Cm³
Ground clearance: 0.8m
Track Breadth: 0.89m
Crew: 3, with 8 infantry.
Vertical. obstacle: 1.17m
Max. fording depth (unprepared): 2.0m
Max. Fording depth (prepared): 4.0m
Max. speed (road): 49 mph
Max. speed (off-road): 38-40 mph
Fuel (onboard): 540L
Fuel (outboard with piping): Nil
Armament
Main gun: The BMP-R's main gun is the 115mm 40.5cal U-5TU ETC tank gun. This gun fires APFSDS, HEAT, HE-FRAG, Smoke and WP shells, and may also fire the AT-10 and AT-14 ATGMs. The U-5TU's recoil-absorption mechanisms have been specially developed to allow a high-pressure, high-velocity gun to be employed on this IFV, and comprise a howitzer-type hydraulic recoil-absorption system combined with a cage-like absorption area, lined with gel, to ach as a cushion against the breech's backward movement.
Main gun ammunition types: APFSDS, HEAT, HEI-T, HE-FRAG, Smoke, ATGM (AT-21 Diamond (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=7205007&postcount=10))
Rounds carried: Maximum of 22 rounds main gun ammunition.
Max. accurate range: 4.5Km
Max. range (indirect fire): 9.1Km
Armour penetration (APFSDS @ 1,000m, angle 30 degrees): 810mm
Secondary weapons: One 30mm SG-30 cannon with 300 rounds (normal mix 100 AP, 200 HE).
One 7.62mm PKTM MG with 10,000 rounds.
Optional weapons: An ATO-30 light flamethrower, with 50L of fuel in an armoured tank, may be mounted in place of the co-axial 30mm gannon.
Turret rear bay
The turret bay is an armoured box, mounted on the rear of the gun turret. Within the bay, powered by the engine and/or batteries, lies an electro-hydraulic elevation and traverse system, topped by a large rack. This rack can hold specially-designed containers, which may be used to carry ATGMs, SAMs, or grenades, including self-defence smoke and fragmentation grenades. Alternatively, the elevation system and rack may be removed, and the power supply for them diverted to other uses, such as battlefield surveillance radars, radio equipment, or small portable generators. It may also be used for general cargo storage. The rear rack's elevation and traverse is controlled by the gunner, being synchronised with his yoke controls. It may also be controlled by the commander, allowing the BMP-R to engage multiple targets simultaneously.
Armour
The BMP-R carries multi-layer composite-based armouring, which is built as follows:
1) Outer layer of 15mm Tungsten Carbide, designed to deform DU and Tungsten penetrators.
2) Layer of Type 22 composites, comprising titanium alloy rods in a horizontal lattice trilayer with coatings of Vectran spun plastic fibre, set within thermosetting plastics.
3) Layer of 20mm thermosetting foam plastic.
4) Steel main body of IFV.
5) Synthetic, lead-based layer for use in elimination of neutron radiation.
Frontal armour equivalent RHA: 150mm
Side armour equivalent RHA: 80mm
Rear armour equivalent RHA: 40mm
Roof armour RHA equivalent: 30mm
Belly armour RHA equivalent: 40mm
Note that the fitment of Kontakt-VI ERA will boost each of these values by around 100mm.
Electronics
Fire-control system
The BMP-R's main fire-control system for the main and secondary armament is the CTFC-11 IFCS, developed by the Colossus Section's Electronics Lab (CEL).
The CTFC-11 gives very high accuracy to all firing, be it stationary or when in motion, against all targets, be they stationary or in motion. It employs the latest in high-power CPUs to allow it to process even the smallest changes in terrain with extraordinary speed, resulting in near-perfect maintenance or targeting over anything but the most broken of terrain. The CTFC-11 is also slaved not only to the vehicle's onboard GPS system and INS unit, but the commander's own situation computer, allowing the CTFC-11 to respond to changes in terrain as they approach. This degree of integration and cohesion, powered by no less than 10GHz of CPU speed and 4 Gb of RAM, allows the vehicle to maintain high accuracy and effectiveness when when under fire from multiple angles. It is also capable of firing on targets which are not necessarily visible with the AT-21 ATGM, since the missile can be guided autonomously or by another tank. All BMP-Rs can guide up to three AT-21s simultaneously, although the missile's accuracy is degraded by around 40%.
The CTFC-11 also has some 100 Mb of hard disk drives available. This can be used for storing the visual and thermal profile of vehicles, personnel, decoys, and other relevant information on the battlefield. These data can be downloaded to other CTFC-11s or CSC-1 units in order to ensure that the user's intelligence is constantly updated.
Navigation equipment
The BMP-R carries the TINS system, but its main navigation aid is the TPS-2 tank GPS system. This has an accuracy of 0.4m.
Commander's Situation Computer
BMP-R's CSC is the CSC Mk.1 from CEL. CSC-1 is designed to allow the commander to both send and receive information from all other sources on the battlefield under any conditions, and has proven highly useful in exercises. It far surpasses the older and cruder method of radio reporting, in that now a picture can be used in place of speech, removing the inaccuracies therein.
CSC-1 is primarily intended for use by the unit commander to communicate data to his comrades in the theatre. It can both transmit to and receive from the CTFC-11 IFCS. In addition, it can be updated from compatible intelligence assets within its operating range. Data are transmitted via encrypted satellite link or in case this is too dangerous or not available digital radio transmitter. Updates from the GPS system can be delivered by either method at intervals of as little as two seconds (where intelligence must be immediate and accurate) to as much as 20 minutes.
Visual aids
The BMP-R employs the A4M1 "Navada" thermal imagine sighting system, which is linked to the periscopes of both driver and gunner and to the tank's . The A4M1 introduces a further level of cohesion to the fire-control system with the introduction of the Wraith warning system. When this system is activated, the tank's six ImIR units for the TCM-20 system are used to detect any vehicle or heat-emitting object moving within range of detection but not within the field of view of ether turret crewman. Should these be recognised as hostile, the turret crew are alerted by a soft buzz and a small yellow arrow that appears on the screen, subscripted with the word "HOSTILE" and pointing towards the target. The CSC-1 is also updated with its position. This feature can be enabled at will, but allows the crew a greater degree of situational awareness than was previously possible.
Imaging Infra-red
The BMP-R is equipped with the TKS-6 computer-controlled ImIR system, designed to allow early detection of incoming ATGMs. The TKS-6 is controlled by the main fire-control computer, and its omnidirectional detectors scan constantly for the characteristic bakblast and flame of an ATGM launch. Upon detection, the main FCS alerts the crew and deploys all available countermeasures.
Countermeasures systems
The BMP-R is equipped with the TEC-3 countermeasures suite, which integrates the Shtora-1 optronic jamming system (for use against ATGM lasers, IR seekers and laser rangefinders) with the CrossLoop radio jamming array (for use against ATGM radars and enemy radio).
CrossLoop has a range against most modern radio systems of around 10 Km and can be programmed to track specific code sequences within transmissions.
Propulstion systems
Engine
The BMP-R is powered by the DSO-900 900BHp 8-cylinder diesel engine, generating 900BHp at 1,995 RPM.
Transmission
BMP-R's main transmission is the TTS-45 gearbox. It is a planetary gearbox, with seven forward and three reverse speeds. TTS-45 was noted during trials for high reliability even when subjected to the harshest performance tests in terms of longevity, treatment and climate.
Miscellaneous
The BMP-R is fully NBC-sealed, employing filters and an overpressure system to keep contaminants out of the vehicle, and the infantry may fire their personal firearms from the vehicle without compromising its NBC integrity providing appropriate sealing measures are taken.
The engine is surrounded by a small airspace and a layer of foam plastic to help in dissipating heat. The exhaust pipes are wide and small, and have internal IR mixer boxes. The engine bay is also designed to accommodate larger engines when they become available.
The vehicle's major parts are designed for easy removal and replacement, and it is provided with a full set of tools for any operation including stripping out the engine and transmission. The IFV also carries spare parts for all of the major failure-prone systems within it.
The IFV is equipped with air-conditioning systems for both the crew and the engine. It is also equipped with a full backup starting system in case of primary starter failure.