NationStates Jolt Archive


further updates on the Advanced Road Transport Program (ARTP)

Van Luxemburg
29-09-2005, 18:48
(OOC: seeing the succes (Ahum...) of my last project, the JK-V6 truck, I'll stop designing other vehicles than Tranport vehicles, and maybe sometimes another things. please some C&C on this.)

JK-V7 4x4 Advanced Recon and Escort Vehicle (AREV)
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the JK-V7 is a probable follow-up to the Eagle IV used by the Van Luxemburgian military, or will be added to the program of vehicles to serve as an Urban recon vehicle.
Typical Specifications, VDZ & VL JK-V6a
Engine:
VLT Motors Multi-fuel, 24 cylinders in VV-form, 1,400 HP, 6440NM.
Gear:
ZF Servoshift aircontrolled, 8 gears (Semi Automatic).
Max. Speed:
Road 200 KM/H
Off-Road: 100 KM/H
Weight: 4,000 KG (9 EU Tonnes)
Max. Added weight: 6,000 KG (50 EU Tonnes)
Crew: 2 (Driver, Gunner)
Place for: 8 Fully Equipped Soldiers + Ammunition and supplies.
Max. Pull (Trailer): added 10,000 KG
Braking:
Optibrake Compression Engine braking
4 disc brakes.
Suspension:
Air.
Added Systems:
Adaptive Cruisecontrol, ABS, ESP, ACC, ACE, ADB-X, ADS, AFS, Airbags round the cabin, AWD, BAS, Brake-by-wire, Drive-by-wire, EBD, Distronic, DSG, DSTC.

Engine
http://8w.forix.com/engines/por-v12.jpg
A base form of the V12, coupled together in a VV24 engine
the multi-fuel VV24 engine is the top-of-the-range for VLT Motors, and consists of 2 V12 engines joined together, this construction is commonly known as a "VV" engine. at Volkswagen the name is W-engine, which is completely wrong by the way. the engine is also delivered in several sportscars of VLT and delivers 1400 HP, together with 6440 NM. it can be refueled with most fuels, such as Biodiesel, Diesel, Cargas (LPG), Gasoline (Petrol), Biogas, Biopetrol and Kerosene. The fueltank can load up to 200 litres of fuel.

Systems

The JK-V7 is supported by a .50 to 20mm gun, which also consists of heat-sensitive reconaissance gear, and GPS/Navsat the mount of the weapon can move up to enlarge line of sight. however, the JK-V7 is not meant for Combat, more for transport purposes. it can also mount AT or AA launchers, preferably MILANs and Starstreaks. The Braking system consists of an Optibrake compression engine braking system, which brakes the engine, and 4 discbrakes around the vehicle to brake on the axles/wheels. in addition, the JK-V7 owns Anti-Blocking system (ABS), which prevents the wheels from blocking, Electronic Stability program (ESP) to ensure the stability of the vehicle, Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X) so the differential can brake off a slipping wheel, Automatic Cornering Enhancement (ACE) which steadies the vehicle on-road and enlarges steering capability off-road, Active Damping System (ADS) to enhance the working of the Shockabsorbers to cooperate their working conform to loads, state of the road, Active Front Steering (AFS) to make the capability of steering on low speeds better, Brake Assist System (BAS) to buildup pressure on the brakingpedal so the brakes give their maximal capability earlier, Brake-by-Wire which eliminates the hydraulical and mechanical working on the braking pedal,
Drive-by-Wire so the accelerator on the vehicle is in direct electric contact with the Fuelpump, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) to divide optimal braking power over all the braking systems, Distronic to keep the distance from the vehicle infront of the truck, Doppel Schalt Getriebe (DSG) , which couples two gearboxes into one, which provide more direct shifting (you normally shift in 4 seconds, DSG in 3 seconds, Schumacher in 2 seconds)
DSTC, which enables when the vehicle doesn't follow the orders of the driver and corrects the vehicle by braking one or more wheels or bring the rpm back. The JK-V7 has air-suspension to enhance the comfort on- and offroad.

Interior
http://tinypic.com/e5mbo8.jpg
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/fennek/images/fennek4.jpg
The Soldiers, Gunner and Driver are all seated together in the same space, a space which allows the soldiers to fire and look out, together with fast entering and exiting. a weapon can be established in the back, when the door has been opened. the driver has moderate luxury, to make himself comfortable during long rides. the looks of the interior are up to the crew in the Van Luxemburgian army. in most JK-V7's, Soldiers are seated in comfortable seats, like that of a bus, but some have benches stretched along the sides. this is up to the choice of the crew again.

Price: $80,000 USD (price may vary because of crew specifications)