Weapons-Tech incorp
30-05-2007, 15:52
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Specs:
* Entered Service: 2007
* First used in action: N/A
* Crew: 3
* Weight loaded: 34,756 LBS
* Length: Classified
* Width: Classified
* Height (max elevation): 15 ft Approx.
* Max road speed: 64 mph
* Cruise range: 200 miles
* Reload time: 20 minutes
* Engine: 2 Turbo-charged V10 Cummins VTA903 diesel 600 hp ver2.
* Crossdrive turbo transmissions fully electronically controlled
* Average unit cost: $2.3M
History: Developed as a replacement for the Current MLRS system used in nations a crossed to world, the Weapons-Tech MLRS or M-345 MLRS has gone through 4 development stages in which new and old problems with the MLRS systems where examined and dealt with.
Development:
Stage one: Missile Back Blast complications: Weapons tech was aware of a problem of first hand ... the back blast given by the rockets engines igniting. Many unmanned units where lost trying to find the best viable means of dealing with the back-blast. After many attempts WTI decided to use a Forced air push deployment system that ejects the rocket out of the tube before igniting the engines. This proved to be quite useful.
Stage two: Mobility: WTI knew that by increasing the abilities of the MLRS the question of mobility was soon to arise. During this phase of development an Extra long back and a duel engine system did wonders for traveling distance. And a Treaded system allowed for better traction and ability to overcome obsticales(SP).
Stage three: Personnel: With the increase of missile firing ability space was consumed. So WTI installed a rear bunker type cockpit to house the personnel from attack and to protect them from the elements.
Stage four: Wieght: WTI was aware of the added wieght and the cost of fuel while operating the system. Thus the System lost its outer Missile bay protective armor. Though this leaves the missiles with only the insulation and outer shell as armor, If deployed correctly this should not be an issue.
Missile types currently supported by the M-345:
X-M 100- Standard fired HE rocket-Unguided
X-M 200- Guided HE Rocket
X-M 300- Standard fired Sub-munitions deployed missile ( cluster missle)
---- Bomblets
---- Anti-personnel
---- Anti-Tank
---- Naplam
Guided EMP Talon- Raven corps designed.
Along with other Standard MLRS rockets.
Specs:
* Entered Service: 2007
* First used in action: N/A
* Crew: 3
* Weight loaded: 34,756 LBS
* Length: Classified
* Width: Classified
* Height (max elevation): 15 ft Approx.
* Max road speed: 64 mph
* Cruise range: 200 miles
* Reload time: 20 minutes
* Engine: 2 Turbo-charged V10 Cummins VTA903 diesel 600 hp ver2.
* Crossdrive turbo transmissions fully electronically controlled
* Average unit cost: $2.3M
History: Developed as a replacement for the Current MLRS system used in nations a crossed to world, the Weapons-Tech MLRS or M-345 MLRS has gone through 4 development stages in which new and old problems with the MLRS systems where examined and dealt with.
Development:
Stage one: Missile Back Blast complications: Weapons tech was aware of a problem of first hand ... the back blast given by the rockets engines igniting. Many unmanned units where lost trying to find the best viable means of dealing with the back-blast. After many attempts WTI decided to use a Forced air push deployment system that ejects the rocket out of the tube before igniting the engines. This proved to be quite useful.
Stage two: Mobility: WTI knew that by increasing the abilities of the MLRS the question of mobility was soon to arise. During this phase of development an Extra long back and a duel engine system did wonders for traveling distance. And a Treaded system allowed for better traction and ability to overcome obsticales(SP).
Stage three: Personnel: With the increase of missile firing ability space was consumed. So WTI installed a rear bunker type cockpit to house the personnel from attack and to protect them from the elements.
Stage four: Wieght: WTI was aware of the added wieght and the cost of fuel while operating the system. Thus the System lost its outer Missile bay protective armor. Though this leaves the missiles with only the insulation and outer shell as armor, If deployed correctly this should not be an issue.
Missile types currently supported by the M-345:
X-M 100- Standard fired HE rocket-Unguided
X-M 200- Guided HE Rocket
X-M 300- Standard fired Sub-munitions deployed missile ( cluster missle)
---- Bomblets
---- Anti-personnel
---- Anti-Tank
---- Naplam
Guided EMP Talon- Raven corps designed.
Along with other Standard MLRS rockets.