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Official Invite from the Aequatian Ministry of Defence to any and all Foreign Military Officials interested in attending the demonstration of the Aequatian Army's newly-developed Main Battle Tank, Mark V or "Predator". Since the MBT, Mark I "Dragon" has finally entered full service, designs for a new generation of armoured fighting vehicle were tested and only the "Predator" MBT pulled through all of the tests with flying colours.

The demonstration will include a maneuverability test with a run through a circuit, a gunnery test which will pit the tank's 135mm gun against several different targets and a final test will include a test of the vehicle's Shield Electro-Optical Countermeasures Defensive Aids Suite with the firing of anti-tank guided missiles at the vehicle itself.

Maneuverability Tests
Demonstration of excellent mobility and maneuverability regardless of road conditions, including fine sand, mud, riverbeds

Target Tests

Tanks
Russian T-80 MBT
Russian T-90 MBT
French AMX-30 MBT
French AMX-40 MBT
French Leclerc MBT
German Leopard 2A7 MBT
British Challenger 2 MBT
American M1A2 Abrams MBT
Aequatian Gladiator Mk.3 MBT
Aequatian Gladiator Mk.4 Gladiator

Infantry Vehicles
Russian BMP-3 IFV
British Warrior II IFV
German Jaguar 2 ATV
American M2A3 Bradley IFV
Aequatian "Cougar" ATV

Missile Tests

Wire-Guided
TOW2
HOT2
Milan

Laser-Guided
Hellfire

InfraRed-Guided
Javelin

Main Battle Tank, Mark V "Predator"

http://img101.echo.cx/img101/4489/mbtmark5predatorcamo6zd.png

Price: 6,258,600 Aequatian Markes
Crew: 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver and Loader)
Weight: 66,800kg
Dimensions
Length: 12.75m
Width: 3.65m
Height: 3.25m
Combat Radius: 400km
Armour: Aequatian Military Industries (Armour Division) Carbon-60 Composite Armour Mk.1
Armament:
Aequatian Military Industries Fully-Stabilized 135mm Rifled Gun (40 Rounds)
Aequatian Military Industries M90 20mm Coaxial Autocannon (1,000 Rounds)
Aequatian Military Industries M90 20mm Turret-Mounted Autocannon (500 Rounds)
Powerplant: Aequatian Automotive Industries (Propulsion Division) 2,400hp V12 Biodiesel Engine, Liquid-Cooled
Performance:
Maximum Road Speed: 65km/h
Fording: 1.25m
Vertical Obstacle: 1.0m
Trench: 3.5m
Secondary Systems
Battlefield Information Control System
Forward Looking InfraRed Sighting System (Commander)
WillTell Computerized Fire Control System (FCS)
Shield Electro-Optical Countermeasures Defensive Aids Suite (EOCMDAS)
Smoke Grenade Launchers, Eight on Each Side of Turret
200 SCFM CleanCool NBC Protection System
A.M.I. "Eagle" 16x Gunsight with Secondary 8x Gunsight (Gunner)
A.M.I. "Inferno" Nighttime Thermal Imager (Gunner)
Carbon Dioxide Laser Rangefinder

Kurt Lowenthal,
Minister of Defence,
Federal Republic of Aequatio

Our ministry of defence, Alex Colville will come to witness the tests, as we are in need for a new tank to form the core of our armored divisions.

Our ministry of defence, Alex Colville will come to witness the tests, as we are in need for a new tank to form the core of our armored divisions.

We welcome the minister from Calpe, you shall not be disappointed in the capabilities in the Predator Tank.

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My Defence Misiter, Gen. Jack C. Kleinen. Would be delighted to attend should he be welcomed by your people. If your viehicle proves impresive enough we may even look into accuireing some to cement the core of our elite armoued units.

My Defence Misiter, Gen. Jack C. Kleinen. Would be delighted to attend should he be welcomed by your people. If your viehicle proves impresive enough we may even look into accuireing some to cement the core of our elite armoued units.

The representative from Ninja death buicuits, General Kleinen, is very much welcome to attend the demonstration.

Calpe: Telegram sent.

Bump for anyone interested.

Official Invite from the Aequatian Ministry of Defence to any and all Foreign Military Officials interested in attending the demonstration of the Aequatian Army's newly-developed Main Battle Tank, Mark V or "Predator". Since the MBT, Mark I "Dragon" has finally entered full service, designs for a new generation of armoured fighting vehicle were tested and only the "Predator" MBT pulled through all of the tests with flying colours.

The demonstration will include a maneuverability test with a run through a circuit, a gunnery test which will pit the tank's 135mm gun against several different targets and a final test will include a test of the vehicle's Shield Electro-Optical Countermeasures Defensive Aids Suite with the firing of anti-tank guided missiles at the vehicle itself.

Maneuverability Tests
Demonstration of excellent mobility and maneuverability regardless of road conditions, including fine sand, mud, riverbeds

Target Tests

Tanks
Russian T-80 MBT
Russian T-90 MBT
French AMX-30 MBT
French AMX-40 MBT
French Leclerc MBT
German Leopard 2A7 MBT
British Challenger 2 MBT
American M1A2 Abrams MBT
Aequatian Gladiator Mk.3 MBT
Aequatian Gladiator Mk.4 Gladiator

Infantry Vehicles
Russian BMP-3 IFV
British Warrior II IFV
German Jaguar 2 ATV
American M2A3 Bradley IFV
Aequatian "Cougar" ATV

Missile Tests

Wire-Guided
TOW2
HOT2
Milan

Laser-Guided
Hellfire

InfraRed-Guided
Javelin

Main Battle Tank, Mark V "Predator"

http://img101.echo.cx/img101/4489/mbtmark5predatorcamo6zd.png

Price: 6,258,600 Aequatian Markes
Crew: 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver and Loader)
Weight: 66,800kg
Dimensions
Length: 12.75m
Width: 3.65m
Height: 3.25m
Combat Radius: 400km
Armour: Aequatian Military Industries (Armour Division) Carbon-60 Composite Armour Mk.1
Armament:
Aequatian Military Industries Fully-Stabilized 135mm Rifled Gun (40 Rounds)
Aequatian Military Industries M90 20mm Coaxial Autocannon (1,000 Rounds)
Aequatian Military Industries M90 20mm Turret-Mounted Autocannon (500 Rounds)
Powerplant: Aequatian Automotive Industries (Propulsion Division) 2,400hp V12 Biodiesel Engine, Liquid-Cooled
Performance:
Maximum Road Speed: 65km/h
Fording: 1.25m
Vertical Obstacle: 1.0m
Trench: 3.5m
Secondary Systems
Battlefield Information Control System
Forward Looking InfraRed Sighting System (Commander)
WillTell Computerized Fire Control System (FCS)
Shield Electro-Optical Countermeasures Defensive Aids Suite (EOCMDAS)
Smoke Grenade Launchers, Eight on Each Side of Turret
200 SCFM CleanCool NBC Protection System
A.M.I. "Eagle" 16x Gunsight with Secondary 8x Gunsight (Gunner)
A.M.I. "Inferno" Nighttime Thermal Imager (Gunner)
Carbon Dioxide Laser Rangefinder

Kurt Lowenthal,
Minister of Defence,
Federal Republic of Aequatio

What's your ground-pressure on this beast?

A representative from the Ministry of war will be present for these demonstrations. If the tank does competently in the demonstration you can expect us to buy large quantities to replace the Leclerc MBT's we are currently fielding.

Rheingua would like to send Col.Zielgelzen and two Zokkeroffizier's to the demonstrations.We would also like to suggest a Test Target,one of our Armored Trains.

Signed Gen.Zofk and Emporer Rhienbacher

Cadillac-Gage:

66,800 kilograms = 147,267 pounds

One Track Area = 80cm across X 250cm long = 28,000cm squared
One Track Area = 31.5in across X 98.4in long = 3,100in squared
2x Tracks = 6,200in squared
2x Tracks = 56,000cm squared

Ground-Pressure = 66,800kg/56,000cm squared = 1.19kg/cm squared
Ground-Pressure = 147,267lbs./6,200in squared = 23.75psi

Did it up in both Metric and Imperial, since I'm such a nice guy.

Greater Valia: The representative from your Ministry of War is welcome to attend the demonstration, although the tank is not yet for sale to nations other than the Aequatian Republic at the moment.

Rheingua: We welcome the representatives from Rheingua, Colonel Zielgelzen and his assistants to the demonstration. As for the target suggestion, we would either need to transport one from your nation or construct one with designs from your military on the proving grounds.

"In a friendly gesture between the Empire of Daikerta and Aequatio, I would like to participate in this event. Moreover I would like to extend a hand of friendship between our two powers by attending this summit. If allowed, I would also like to be accompanied by two of my most trusted guardians, to take note of what is seen and for general company."


Consul Shien Archcken
Minister of the Sword

Greater Valia: The representative from your Ministry of War is welcome to attend the demonstration, although the tank is not yet for sale to nations other than the Aequatian Republic at the moment. I expect to be notified when it is available for purchase.

Daikerta: Consul Shien Archcken, you are very much welcome to participate and although security will be sufficient as the demonstration is taking place on an Aequatian Republic Armed Forces Proving Grounds Facility, you are welcome to bring your own personal entourage.

Greater Valia: We shall, although you would probably be more likely to notice it by monitoring the Aequatian Military Industries thread.

From the desk of the King

Having bought vast amounts of Aqueatian military goods before, we would like to send Gen. Wilhelm Degwin in to observe the tests of the Mark V Predator MBT. Thank you.

King Alexander I, Constitutional Monarch of Geisenfried

Geisenfried: We welcome the representative from Geisenfried, General Degwin, and hopes that he is impressed with the Predator MBT as your nation will be with the equipment you have ordered from our factories.

President Harsimran Mann would like to attend this demonstration. If your tank lives up to its expectations then you will have firm orders from me in large quantities.

President Harsimran Mann
Technocratic Republic of Space Union

Greater Valia: We shall, although you would probably be more likely to notice it by monitoring the Aequatian Military Industries thread.

Noted. OOC: Link?

Space Union: We welcome President Harsimran Mann of Space Union to the demonstration.

Greater Valia: Aequatian Military Industries Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=414464)

Due to the overwhelming demand for the sale of this tank, we may consider placing it on limited sale following the demonstration. (Say, 50 per nation)

In the spirit of brotherhood I shall send Lt. Genda, a trusted military officer to observe the tests
Seth
President of letharn

Several rep's from our Ministry of Munations wish to attend. We are always looking for new weapons to secure our borders, and feel this tank could be of use. After the demonstartion we hope a sales meeting can be arranged?

Letharn: We welcome the Lethern representative, Lieutentant Genda, to the demonstration.

Buben: We welcome the Buben representatives for the demonstration.

It has been decided that once the demonstration is over, we shall go into negotiations with nations individually about purchasing the Predator MBT.

"Excellent. I will be looking forward to this demonstration with great enthusiasm."

Consul Shien Archcken
Minister of the Sword

Cadillac-Gage:

66,800 kilograms = 147,267 pounds

One Track Area = 80cm across X 250cm long = 28,000cm squared
One Track Area = 31.5in across X 98.4in long = 3,100in squared
2x Tracks = 6,200in squared
2x Tracks = 56,000cm squared

Ground-Pressure = 66,800kg/56,000cm squared = 1.19kg/cm squared
Ground-Pressure = 147,267lbs./6,200in squared = 23.75psi

Did it up in both Metric and Imperial, since I'm such a nice guy.

Greater Valia: The representative from your Ministry of War is welcome to attend the demonstration, although the tank is not yet for sale to nations other than the Aequatian Republic at the moment.

Rheingua: We welcome the representatives from Rheingua, Colonel Zielgelzen and his assistants to the demonstration. As for the target suggestion, we would either need to transport one from your nation or construct one with designs from your military on the proving grounds.


We'lll have to pass on it, then- much over 9 PSI and equipment bogs in the summertime in Cadillac-Gage, at least, outside the mountains. Our military is limited to a maximum GP on off-road combat vehicles of 10 PSI to prevent miring.

The United Territories would like to be repsented from our military to this demonstration. Commanding Army General Helton would led our repsentives.

Trekkers

Cadillac-Gage: If the Predator MBT does not meet the requirements for your nation's military, perhaps we can enter into a contract to develop a vehicle to meet your requirements.

Trekkers: Your representative, General Helton, is more than welcome to attend the demonstration.

Cadillac-Gage: If the Predator MBT does not meet the requirements for your nation's military, perhaps we can enter into a contract to develop a vehicle to meet your requirements.

Trekkers: Your representative, General Helton, is more than welcome to attend the demonstration.

Well... at this time, we're stuck using an up-gunned light tank (what some would term an "Armoured Gun System"), we're in the market for an MBT that can handle drives across muskeg, this means a very low ground-pressure and armed with something in the 120mm class that can handle APSDS(T) ammunition. Most of our terrain would be generously termed 'difficult' for most MBT designs. Testing with vehicles in the 55 to 70 ton range has revealed an unfortunate tendency to bog-and-bottom during the spring, summer, and early fall months. The tanks we have are not particularly well-protected, and top out at 105mm main-guns. Armour=Weight, ground-pressure can be reduced at the track-plates, but that means a wider profile, and even with "Soft-Recoil" mounting, there's an upper limit to main-gun design. There is a strong preference for high-mobility(Speed) as well-being able to manuever is more effective if you can manuever faster than dismounted infantry.

Trekkers: Your representative, General Helton, is more than welcome to attend the demonstration.


Thank you. We look foward to it and future relations between our powers.

Well... at this time, we're stuck using an up-gunned light tank (what some would term an "Armoured Gun System"), we're in the market for an MBT that can handle drives across muskeg, this means a very low ground-pressure and armed with something in the 120mm class that can handle APSDS(T) ammunition. Most of our terrain would be generously termed 'difficult' for most MBT designs. Testing with vehicles in the 55 to 70 ton range has revealed an unfortunate tendency to bog-and-bottom during the spring, summer, and early fall months. The tanks we have are not particularly well-protected, and top out at 105mm main-guns. Armour=Weight, ground-pressure can be reduced at the track-plates, but that means a wider profile, and even with "Soft-Recoil" mounting, there's an upper limit to main-gun design. There is a strong preference for high-mobility(Speed) as well-being able to manuever is more effective if you can manuever faster than dismounted infantry.

OOC: How about discussing this furthur over msn messenger if you have an account for it?