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18-05-2006, 22:04
ARV-1A "Hawke" Armored Recon Vehicle
Overview:
Soon after the introduction of the BT-1A main battle tank and other similar vehicles, both the Roman Army and Marines decided that they needed a light armored vehicle to act as a light tank, scout vehicle, and infantry support vehicle. One of the specific requirements was that it could engage and compete with the other tank designs that had been sold to many Third World nations. It was decided that a multi-wheeled design would be faster and less expensive to manufacture than a tracked design. The original plan was for a design that would be used for an armored gun system, troop carrier, command control vehicle, air defense, and a variety of other designs. The problem was that the design for the armored gun system grew in size until it was larger than would be considered effective for other uses.
Various problems delayed the program including the development of suitable weapons for the vehicle. It was decided that a large gun would be carried so it could act as a tank or even as artillery if needed. Originally a 100mm or 105mm rifled-cannon was considered but a low recoil 80mm smooth-bore cannon was selected due to reducing weapon development costs. The body of the armored vehicle had to be increased in size to compensate for the fact that a much larger gun would now be carried. Special short range missiles could be fired from the cannon but it was also decided that the design would carry TOW-3 antitank missile launchers. With the increase in size due to upgraded, it was decided to change the design to a ten wheel design for added stability and the extra size required a more powerful power plant to maintain the required speed of around 100 miles per hour on rods and around 80 miles per hour when traveling off road. One of the important features of the design was that it was supposed to be modular like the BT-1A for quick repairs and be as low maintenance as possible.
Cost: $8 million
Click here (http://www.geocities.com/mdor_site/stores/ground/arv1.html) for more information on this vehicle.
Overview:
Soon after the introduction of the BT-1A main battle tank and other similar vehicles, both the Roman Army and Marines decided that they needed a light armored vehicle to act as a light tank, scout vehicle, and infantry support vehicle. One of the specific requirements was that it could engage and compete with the other tank designs that had been sold to many Third World nations. It was decided that a multi-wheeled design would be faster and less expensive to manufacture than a tracked design. The original plan was for a design that would be used for an armored gun system, troop carrier, command control vehicle, air defense, and a variety of other designs. The problem was that the design for the armored gun system grew in size until it was larger than would be considered effective for other uses.
Various problems delayed the program including the development of suitable weapons for the vehicle. It was decided that a large gun would be carried so it could act as a tank or even as artillery if needed. Originally a 100mm or 105mm rifled-cannon was considered but a low recoil 80mm smooth-bore cannon was selected due to reducing weapon development costs. The body of the armored vehicle had to be increased in size to compensate for the fact that a much larger gun would now be carried. Special short range missiles could be fired from the cannon but it was also decided that the design would carry TOW-3 antitank missile launchers. With the increase in size due to upgraded, it was decided to change the design to a ten wheel design for added stability and the extra size required a more powerful power plant to maintain the required speed of around 100 miles per hour on rods and around 80 miles per hour when traveling off road. One of the important features of the design was that it was supposed to be modular like the BT-1A for quick repairs and be as low maintenance as possible.
Cost: $8 million
Click here (http://www.geocities.com/mdor_site/stores/ground/arv1.html) for more information on this vehicle.