NationStates Jolt Archive

In light of the new main battle tanks introduced, the Cottish Army has seen fit to offer the 13,500 tanks which are to be phased out up for sale. The sale will be following the first come, first serve example. The tanks have been used mildly, and have all been overhauled. They are as good as new, and can still serve a good role in the conflicts around the world. Please feel free to ask any question you'd like concerning the vehicles. Stats are as follows:
KPV-3A3 'Imperator'

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Length 8.5 meters
Width 3.6 meters
Height 2.7 meters
Weight 67,000 kilograms [combat read]

Tracks Yes [700mm wide]
Engine DABB TDE-826A V12 diesel [1,900 horse power]
Speed 60 km/h [road]; 45 km/h [cross country]
Range 460 kilometers
Crew 4 [driver, gunner, commander, loader]

Armament 1x M260H 120mm ETC cannon [56 shells stowed], 1x MG3 [coaxial, 900 rounds], 1x MG26 [Skate mount, 800 rounds], 6x M89 Smoke Grenade Dischargers
Armor R-16 compound: 38cm [front, RHA 266cm], 28cm [sides, rear, RHA 182cm]
Systems NBC protection equipment, IR/thermal imaging equipment, heating equipment, air conditioning, encrypted satellite communications equipment, mine protection plate, digitalized crew interface, tactical computers

Air Transportable No
Amphibious No
Cost per Unit $6.1M [new]; now $2.5M
Versions MBT [A1/2/3]

The Red Army would like to purchase 8,000 units, with money wired upon confirmation.

The Red Army would like to purchase 8,000 units, with money wired upon confirmation.
Confirmed. That'll be $20 billion for the 8,000 tanks. They'll arrive very quickly.

Now, only 5,500 tanks remain. Remember, first come, first serve!

[OOC: What's that compound made of? I have a few troubles believing you can reach 2,600mm. Chobham has a RHAe ratio of 2.5:1, while cermet 2:1. You're basically claiming a ratio of 7:1, which is highly unbelievable. I don't mean to fill your thread with this type of stuff, but it's just something that if I was to meet in battle I would simply ignore. For those armoured ratings, even if possible, your weight is too low and your price is way too low.]

OOC I'm using a armor compound made by North Germania called R-16, and it consists of titanium, tungsten, steel, composite materials and rubber formed into a compound using classified methods, or so I'm told. If you want a more in-depth explenation, I suggest you contact North Germania, who made it. I hope that answers your question.

Message to Cotlandish Leaders, from Admiral Antonio Marique

My new colony, named Mattian Province, requires a good fieldable tank to be used in vast open plains and that is quite inexpencive and easy to maintain. This seems to be the very piece I am looking for, and since it has been used, I know it won't fall apart from factory faults.

How does 2,300 to be purchased at 575,000,000 USD sound?

Message to Cotlandish Leaders, from Admiral Antonio Marique

My new colony, named Mattian Province, requires a good fieldable tank to be used in vast open plains and that is quite inexpencive and easy to maintain. This seems to be the very piece I am looking for, and since it has been used, I know it won't fall apart from factory faults.

How does 2,300 to be purchased at 575,000,000 USD sound?
That sounds very good. Confirmed.

To all other potential buyers, only 3,200 tanks remaining!

We'll take the lot at $8 billion. Money wired upon confirmation.

OOC I'm using a armor compound made by North Germania called R-16, and it consists of titanium, tungsten, steel, composite materials and rubber formed into a compound using classified methods, or so I'm told. If you want a more in-depth explenation, I suggest you contact North Germania, who made it. I hope that answers your question.

[OOC: In terms of effectiveness, the make-up of R-16 is inherently inferior to that of chobham, whether British or American, so the RHAe ratings are greatly exagerated. If you want I can TG you a list of ratings and armour that I made on the NS Draftroom.]

[OOC: In terms of effectiveness, the make-up of R-16 is inherently inferior to that of chobham, whether British or American, so the RHAe ratings are greatly exagerated. If you want I can TG you a list of ratings and armour that I made on the NS Draftroom.]
OOC I'd very much like that. Thank you very much.

Kreynoria']We'll take the lot at $8 billion. Money wired upon confirmation.
You can have the remaining 3,200 tanks, no problem. Order confirmed!

All tanks are now sold. We wish you all the best in the use of these tanks in the future. Thank you, come again!