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T-7A Light Tank
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A T-7A with Ughani markings.

Specifications

Weight: 38.7 Tonnes

Length: 5.98 Meters

Width: 3.27 Meters

Height: 2.25 Meters

Crew: 3(Commander, gunner, driver)

Place of origin: The Republic of Czechalrus

Production Year: 1974

Current Operators: The Grand Duchy of Tarlag(T-7T),Eastern Ughanistan, The Republic of the New Balkans, The Republic of Kazakhijikistan, Republic of Dogjikistan, The Halladi Workers' Republic, The Disputed Territories of Zambistan (T-310 Light Tank), The Czechalrus Federation, The Holy Democracy of The Norlands

Conflicts Involved: Revolution of Ughanistan(Both sides), 27th Day War, Liberation of Ughanistan,2nd Patriotic War, Invasion of the North Territories, Battle for the Eastern Desert, The Fall of Xeraph (Limited Use)

Armor

Type: Layered Steel

Thickness: 200mm Turret Front, 120mm Hull

Armament

Primary: 100mm D-10T Series Rifled Gun

Secondary: PKMT 7.62 Coaxial MG,DShk 12.7mm AA on commanders coupula.

Ammunition Stowage

Primary:30 Rounds

Secondary: 8000 7.62mm x 54R, 500 12.7mm

Powerplant

Engine: Model V-54 or V-55 12-cyl. 38.88 liter water-cooled diesel
520 hp (Supplied from Soviet Union)

Suspension: Torsion Bar

Range: 600 KM (With drop tanks)

Speed: 46/53 km/h

Price: $500,000

To: To the Manufacturers of the T-7A Light Tank
From: Major Peter Gray
Grand Duchy of Tarlag Military Procurement


This message is being sent to inquire about the purchase of 24 units of the
T-7A light Tank for evaluation. With the design specifications and service record provided to my office feels it is the type of weapons system needed to replace the aging Alvis Scorpions currently fielded by our naval infantry units.
I do have certain questions at this point that has not been covered in your current write up.
1) Can the T-7A be fitted with floatation screens for limited amphibious operations.
2)What type of sighting system can it carry?
3)What type of communications systems can it carry and can it be refitted with more modern systems?

If these questions can be answered we would be more then happy to purchase the units we have requested.

To: To the Manufacturers of the T-7A Light Tank
From: Major Peter Gray
Grand Duchy of Tarlag Military Procurement


This message is being sent to inquire about the purchase of 24 units of the
T-7A light Tank for evaluation. With the design specifications and service record provided to my office feels it is the type of weapons system needed to replace the aging Alvis Scorpions currently fielded by our naval infantry units.
I do have certain questions at this point that has not been covered in your current write up.
1) Can the T-7A be fitted with floatation screens for limited amphibious operations.
2)What type of sighting system can it carry?
3)What type of communications systems can it carry and can it be refitted with more modern systems?

If these questions can be answered we would be more then happy to purchase the units we have requested.

From: Czechalrus Armored Systems
Czechalrus Department of Military Exports

1)The T-7A can be fitted with floatation screens for limited amphilious capability, we currently have a fully amphibious version but it lacks the thick amrour to save weight.
2)It can be fitted with a Thermal/Daylight sight, Lase rangeFinder,a crosswind sensor, a pendulum static cant sensorand a muzzle reference sensor (MRS) that determines barrel droop due to gravity and temperature(Optional)
3)It is current fitted with a standard radio with one frequency, orignally it was designed to send signals to a special Encrypter Variant that would send the rest of the messages to the other units. It can easily be outfitted with most modern radio systems. We also offer a upgrade package that with allow it to hold its own against modern MBTs.

[OOC: Fan of the T-55, I gather. For future reference, if you're interested, there is a site dedicated towards the revision of designs prior to release on NationStates located here (http://z13.invisionfree.com/the_NS_Draftroom).]

[OOC: Fan of the T-55, I gather. For future reference, if you're interested, there is a site dedicated towards the revision of designs prior to release on NationStates located here (http://z13.invisionfree.com/the_NS_Draftroom).]

The T-54/55 is one of my favourite tanks and the T-7A is based off of it. Thanks for the link.

To: Czechalros Armored Systems
From: Major Peter Gray


The moneys for the purchase of the 24 A-7A's will be forwarded on the confirmation of the order. We plan to do both field and proving ground testing on the units to see if they meet our standards.
After our testing is complete we may wish to inquire about manufacturing rights for the basic A-7A. My engineering staff has made suggestions on up rating the A-7 to modernize it and if we like what we see we would like to implement them.

OCC I have always been a fan of the T-55/54 series. They are still in service after 50+ years and few tanks can say that. However they are starting to show their age seeing their poor recored aginst more moderen battle tanks (M-1A2 and the Challenger 2).

To: Czechalros Armored Systems
From: Major Peter Gray


The moneys for the purchase of the 24 A-7A's will be forwarded on the confirmation of the order. We plan to do both field and proving ground testing on the units to see if they meet our standards.
After our testing is complete we may wish to inquire about manufacturing rights for the basic A-7A. My engineering staff has made suggestions on up rating the A-7 to modernize it and if we like what we see we would like to implement them.

*Order Confirmed*

As a sign of good faith we will ship the T-7As with modernized fire control systems and Modernized Radios. Expect them to arrive in 1 NS Day.

We wish to aquire the rights to such a vechicle, and are willing to pay quite well.

General Resources

We would like to work with the manufacturers to produce an aftermarket kit designed to improve the effectiveness of the T-7A Light Tank in battle.

We hereby wish to purchase, 12 T-7A Light Tanks and the appropriate amount of money will be wired.

[END]

Zambistan could donate to Leafanistan's attempts if we can get a discount on the new ones, or even the plans.

We wish to aquire the rights to such a vechicle, and are willing to pay quite well.

Sure, the production rights for this vehicle are $500,000,000. This includes us shipping the proper machinery to produce the T-7A.


General Resources

We would like to work with the manufacturers to produce an aftermarket kit designed to improve the effectiveness of the T-7A Light Tank in battle.

We hereby wish to purchase, 12 T-7A Light Tanks and the appropriate amount of money will be wired.

[END]

*Order Confirmed* Expect Delivery with in 2 NS Days.

To: Czechalrus Armord Systems
From: Major Peter Grey

Proving ground testing of the A-7A is now complete. I do regret to inform you that the TDF (Tarlag Defense Force ) has rejected the A-7A in its current configuration due to the fact of it incompatibility with our current weapons systems. My offices have though that an after market kit could be produced to make the A-7A more in line with our needs.

1) Replacing the 100mm Gun with an L-105 gun. Also replacing the 7.62 and the 12.5mm Mgs with NATO standard weapons. This for us is mainly an ammunition issue not a reflection on the current armament package.

2) Replacing the model 54 and 55 engines with a Cummings Turbo Diesel. The testers did find that the current engines was very reliable and simple to maintain a turbo diesel of the same size will give more horse power and better performance. Top speed was raised using a 600hp engine to 52/60 kph and the range was not significantly affected.

The Lewiston Armor Works our main armored vechile producer has taken one of the test models and made the suggested changes in a surprising short period of time. We have tested the the converted tank and found it will fit our needs. We would like to purchase 1,000 units minus the Armament package and power plants for 350,000 USD per unit. The new units would be designated T-7T and they would be in service as infantry support tanks with our army units.

"The Republic would like to purchase the production rights to this vehicle, in order to make domestic versions of it. Name your price."

Jabir Yusuf
People's Commissar of War
The Halladi Workers' Republic

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/hallad.jpg

OOC: T-55 = win. I edited that picture to see what the Halladi version would look like (halladi flag, slightly different paint, but kept the arabic writing) and I fell in love. XD

General Resources

We have developed an upgrade package for the T-7A Light Tank designed to help the T-7A adapt to the Postmodern Battlefield with both Warsaw Pact equipment and NATO standard equipment.

Upgrade Package T-7QWS1

The upgrade adds an additional 5 tons to the weight of the T-7A.

The first upgrade is a new engine which is a GR, Type 90C 1000hp Diesel engine. This allows the T-7QWS1 to manage the new equipment mounted on the T-7 chassis. It also increases the speed of the T-7A to 65 kph road speed. Its range is marginally increased by 10 kilometers.

Probably the most significant upgrade to the tank is the addition of a 125mm autoloading smoothbore gun. The 2A46M 125 mm smoothbore gun is the same one found on the T-90 and is highly effective into the 21st century. Its capability to fire ATGMs to eliminate both tanks and helicopters at ranges far greater than could be possible with the traditional armament on the tank.

In order to help the gun do its best the 1A45T Irtysh computerized system with 9S515 missile guidance system has been added by removing panel 23 and using the space found there to fit the system.

To better increase performance at night the PNK-4S sight includes TKN-4S Agat-S day/night sight (target id range 800 m (day)/700 m (night)), and new windgauges, fire control computers, laser rangefinders, and a new laying device.

The protection suite of the T-7QWS1 is upgraded significantly. Appliqué Spaced Armor is available that defeats modern HE rounds and ATGMs. Similar armor mounted on Iraqi tanks were able to defeat multiple hits from MILAN ATGMs before finally being dispatched by a hailstorm of Hellfire missiles.

We also include the Israel made Iron Fist Active Protection Suite which utilizes millimeter wavelength RADAR to detect oncoming threats, such as RPGs, ATGMs, or even a KE penetrator. It then launches an explosive rocket which detonates nearby and either destroys the sensitive explosives in an HE round or deflects a KE penetrator.

Iron Fist is designed to respect nearby supporting infantry and the rocket itself is made entirely out of combustible materials which ensure no debris from the rocket. There will be no friendly fire casualties from fragments of the Iron Fist system.

And finally the simplest defensive implement, 2 groups of 5 x 40mm Smoke and Chaff Grenade launchers that obscure the tank and temporarily blind the tank's own protection suite, offers the tank a last chance to escape from oncoming missiles. It is integrated with the 1A45T Irtysh computerized system and the Iron Fist's millimeter wavelength RADAR to offer a loud audible warning to the tank commander to engage this last chance option.

The T-7QN1 Upgrade package is the same except it replaces all guns with the corresponding NATO standard.

Cost: $1 million US

OOC: Glad to see some RL MT based stuff, as in something that the chinese would have created as a copy of the Russian kit, good stuff, quite different from NS MT!

Leafanistan, $3million could buy a much more modern MBT, such as the T-90 which i believe costs in the region of just $2million (although i could be wrong). keep in mind the T-90 is a T-72 upgrade with some parts taken from the T-80 design.

IMO it means its a waste upgrading the A-7, it would be easier to purchase the T-90 with the same main gun as your promised but better armour, and same speed...

Also it saves upgrade costs and time producing the best available straight off.

OOC: Glad to see some RL MT based stuff, as in something that the chinese would have created as a copy of the Russian kit, good stuff, quite different from NS MT!

Leafanistan, $3million could buy a much more modern MBT, such as the T-90 which i believe costs in the region of just $2million (although i could be wrong). keep in mind the T-90 is a T-72 upgrade with some parts taken from the T-80 design.

IMO it means its a waste upgrading the A-7, it would be easier to purchase the T-90 with the same main gun as your promised but better armour, and same speed...

Also it saves upgrade costs and time producing the best available straight off.

OOC: You've obviously exposed my cunning plan to scam people out of their money. You will pay for this incursion! :)

To: Czechalrus Armord Systems
From: Major Peter Grey

Proving ground testing of the A-7A is now complete. I do regret to inform you that the TDF (Tarlag Defense Force ) has rejected the A-7A in its current configuration due to the fact of it incompatibility with our current weapons systems. My offices have though that an after market kit could be produced to make the A-7A more in line with our needs.

1) Replacing the 100mm Gun with an L-105 gun. Also replacing the 7.62 and the 12.5mm Mgs with NATO standard weapons. This for us is mainly an ammunition issue not a reflection on the current armament package.

2) Replacing the model 54 and 55 engines with a Cummings Turbo Diesel. The testers did find that the current engines was very reliable and simple to maintain a turbo diesel of the same size will give more horse power and better performance. Top speed was raised using a 600hp engine to 52/60 kph and the range was not significantly affected.

The Lewiston Armor Works our main armored vechile producer has taken one of the test models and made the suggested changes in a surprising short period of time. We have tested the the converted tank and found it will fit our needs. We would like to purchase 1,000 units minus the Armament package and power plants for 350,000 USD per unit. The new units would be designated T-7T and they would be in service as infantry support tanks with our army units.

Great! *Order confirmed* The T-7As will be shipped with out their power plant, and the main gun will be removed as well. Expect them to arrive with in 2 NS weeks.

"The Republic would like to purchase the production rights to this vehicle, in order to make domestic versions of it. Name your price."

Jabir Yusuf
People's Commissar of War
The Halladi Workers' Republic

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/hallad.jpg

OOC: T-55 = win. I edited that picture to see what the Halladi version would look like (halladi flag, slightly different paint, but kept the arabic writing) and I fell in love. XD

My friend the production rights for the T-7A are $500,000,000, this includes us sening the proper equipment and some engineers to get production started.

OOC: You've obviously exposed my cunning plan to scam people out of their money. You will pay for this incursion! :)

Pay me and it can disappear :D

On a side note, what is the point in this tank? It's cheap for sure, but its a very old style MBT, not fast, not well armoured or suchnot, so its only use would be fighting an old battle, even in RL :P.

Not that its not cool, i love the pic :)

Pay me and it can disappear :D

On a side note, what is the point in this tank? It's cheap for sure, but its a very old style MBT, not fast, not well armoured or suchnot, so its only use would be fighting an old battle, even in RL :P.

Not that its not cool, i love the pic :)

Its cheap. Its designed for nations that have to have tanks, RIGHT NOW. Its great for putting down insurrections, fighting smaller nations, and works as a defensive tool to bog down the enemies in armor.

With my cheap upgrade package, you can do it slowly over time instead of buying a brand new T-72 with the same capability, and it'll save tanks.

OOC: The point of it, as far as I can see, is to use it as cannon fodder in tank form. Atleast, that's what Hallad is going to use it for. Give my militia a nice one week training course, then send them off to war.

IC:

"Very well, we will send you the necessary funds. $500,000,000 in full."

Jabir Yusuf
People's Commissar of War
The Halladi Workers' Republic

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/hallad.jpg

OOC: The point of it, as far as I can see, is to use it as cannon fodder in tank form. Atleast, that's what Hallad is going to use it for. Give my militia a nice one week training course, then send them off to war.

IC:

"Very well, we will send you the necessary funds. $500,000,000 in full."

Jabir Yusuf
People's Commissar of War
The Halladi Workers' Republic

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/hallad.jpg

*Order Confirmed*