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OOC: Looking for interest from the tank-producing parties of NS regarding this. I could easily do it myself, and I may end up doing that, but right now I don't know about time and all. Plus this is more fun.

IC:
Guard Journal
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Army considering foreign proposals
Written by: Puabi Ninbanda
Translated by: Ekur Dagan
Dated: 29 Abu, 10,390

The Erimkalam has announced its intention to draw up requierments for a new medium tank in the 50-60 metric tonne weight category as an augmentation to the nearly 90 tonne MCA-7. The call for a new vehicle comes under consideration that the MCA-3, which currently fills this gap, will be retired completely from active service as well as reserve storage due to heavy use of the chassis. Due to progression of the MCA development line the Erimkalam has determined that it would be more worth while to procure a new line of vehicles specificly to fill the required weight class in situations where deemed nessecary, and to compliment to MCA series in service. As such the Tank Development Centre at Nas-Arabeh is considering allowing foreign corporations to enter into competition with Nineveh Armoured works, the Sumerian entity which has provided the entire MCA series, and Ponce Automotive, an automotive corporation in Sumer which has offered to update the existing MCA-3 series design for modern use and new production. "We are unsure yet how open the process will be." Commented one spokeswoman for the Nas-Arabeh proving grounds, "But we will make public when we recieve the requierments for the new system, which is currently being debated."

If true, this would mark the first new medium tank program since the introduction of the MCA line in 10,332.

OOC: I would be willing to work with you, or at the very least do some research to help out. I know my designs aren't the best, but I would love the chance to learn your design process, and to participate. And of course it would be a great chance to improve my own design skills.

OOC: Although I've never used it, might I suggest doing a google search for NS Draftroom or seeing the thread here (which has the link)

Its got a great bunch of rp'ers who really know their shizzle when it comes to MT and beyond techologies.

OOC: Although I've never used it, might I suggest doing a google search for NS Draftroom or seeing the thread here (which has the link)

Its got a great bunch of rp'ers who really know their shizzle when it comes to MT and beyond techologies.

OOC: Both Sumer and Yan are members already. :)

ooc: ah, cool cool. :) I have to jon up there at some point. I would love to try my hand at some designing.

time to do an IC:

Exetonia highly recommends UEMS due to the large selection of MBT's they have avaliable there. Although we have yet to purchase any ourselves we will be doing so in the near future.

ooc: ah, cool cool. :) I have to jon up there at some point. I would love to try my hand at some designing.

time to do an IC:

Exetonia highly recommends UEMS due to the large selection of MBT's they have avaliable there. Although we have yet to purchase any ourselves we will be doing so in the near future.

OOC: LOL @ unintentional humour.

OOC: I would be willing to work with you, or at the very least do some research to help out. I know my designs aren't the best, but I would love the chance to learn your design process, and to participate. And of course it would be a great chance to improve my own design skills.

OOC: My design process is like "OMFG CRAZY" as I tend to be all over the place, do everything in one night, or take blody months working it out. It confuses everyone, even me. But I can help you out if you need.

OOC: Although I've never used it, might I suggest doing a google search for NS Draftroom or seeing the thread here (which has the link)

Its got a great bunch of rp'ers who really know their shizzle when it comes to MT and beyond techologies.

OOC: Yea, as TPF said, already a member (Sumer). Check it out, good place.


time to do an IC:

Exetonia highly recommends UEMS due to the large selection of MBT's they have avaliable there. Although we have yet to purchase any ourselves we will be doing so in the near future.

OOC: I'm not looking for a market where I hunt, I want people to come to me this time. And I don't expect actual proposals, just interest, today. I'll be throwing up the list of requierments (Which will be strictly consaidered) maybe tonight.

OOC: My design process is like "OMFG CRAZY" as I tend to be all over the place, do everything in one night, or take blody months working it out. It confuses everyone, even me. But I can help you out if you need.

OOC: So I can participate?

OOC: So I can participate?

OOC: I guess, depending if you want to submit a design, or perhaps help with one of my 2-3 designs I mwill submit myself. I have one I will begin working on soon.

Binarian Ground Combat Systems-Armor warfare Division is interested in submitting a design upon hearing the specifications for your new tank.

Trilon Defense Inc.

To: Puabi Ninbanda

From: Artemio Trentino, dir of foreign sale and service

We are answering the call for new equipment for your nation’s military. We are Trilon Defense Inc. the largest Defense contractor in the kingdom of Imbrinium. We would like to make a proposal for the contract for you new equipment. Please send us the specs you looking for and we will do our best to find or design your new equipment for you. Thank you for your time and please let us know if you have and questions.

Thank you for your time,
Artemio Trentino
dir of foreign sale and service

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To whom it may concern,

We would like to offer the Lariat 1A1L "Long Arm" main battle tank to fill the 50-60 ton medium battle tank role in the Erimkalam. The Lariat 1A1L will carry many proposed changes over the predecessor Lariat 1A1: new main gun, new coaxial, new fire control and electronics, and various other features. A new armor program is in the works although this has yet to be finalized.

We believe your interest in this project could yield benefits for both of our parties. Currently, the Lariat 1A1L is still in development, albeit the final stages. We have yet to finalize our main gun design which is currently set to be the AGS.250C from Atmos and Calzada y Bayo as seen on the Nakil 1A3 main battle tank (we currently have no indigenous capability to produce these types of weapons, and our other potential supplier [Sequoia Electrodynamics and Sequoia Heavy Tool Works] has yet to provide their own]). We have yet to find an appropriate large-scale armor upgrade to enhance the protection offered on the Lariat 1A1L. Both of these measures could be readily influenced by the Erimkalam to produce a final product.

We look forward to any future correspondence and thank you for your consideration of our proposal.

Regards,

Gary Vought
Sequoia-Allis Defense Services Vice President

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OOC: This is actually happening like RL tank trials, something missing in NS. I fixed 1xDinnar = 2xNSD, so don't worry.

IC:
From the Nas-Arabeh Proving Grounds
Subject: MST-1 Program Requierments

Below are the current preliminary requierments to the new MST program. The designs will be labled MST-0AX, where X will indicate the number they are granted in order of submittance. The program will evaluate vehicles in stages, with several prototypes of each vehicle provided at each stage, evaluated, and then design critique given to their production corporations for the next batch. Each batch will have a letter designation, and as such the MST-0BX will be the second testing batch, and so on, untill a sucessor is chosen at the ideal needs. Prospective agencies should be prepared to construct several different prototypes over time to eliminate problems, and adjust as needs are met or discovered. If chosen the winning agency/agencies may recieve a contract for up to twelve million units to replenish currently aging reserve stocks.

Enkaramurshulu - Medium Support Tank (MST)

Design Requierments:

Overall:
- Cost: No more then 5,000,000 Dinnar per vehicle.
- Production time: No more then five months per vehicle.
- Crew: Three, or Four without autoloader.

Armament:
- Type-3660 115L55 Smoothbore Main Gun.
- Coaxial MG: 7.5mm Lagash Caseless.
- Commander's cupola 7.5mm Lagash Caseless.
- Enlil IIIL APS.

Mobility:
- Seven non-overlaping roadwheels.
- Track width: 60cm each.
- Weight: 50,000kg to 60,000kg.
- Powerplant: Guarita DO86-2S03.

Capabilities:
- Thermal Imaging sights for gunner and commander.
- Passive IR for driver and Commander.
- IR/White Light spotlight.

(OOC: My design process is like "If I was driving one of these, I would want it with..." and after a few days or weeks "Now that I got realistic specifications and a quick intro text, it's time for the fluff to be added". Also, for each line I write on armor there are 50 on electronics because I know more of computers than of tank armor physics. IC post coming later, I hope it won't be too fast because I prefer to take some time for it. Also, does it need to be exactly as in the specifications? Because ICly nobody in Third Spanish States ever tried or experimented with any of the equipment you mentioned. )

OOC: I stick pretty strict to those specifications. Anything required will be provided, like gun, engine, tracks, that stuff. That is to keep it common with my other stuff, lessen logistical issues. Most of the requierments thus are pretty strict. But anyone getting in, gets some free samples of that stuff to play with (they are all surplus systems anyway).

OOC: If there's one thing I can do well with designing, its stat blocks. Write ups, not so much.

Here at BGCS-Armored Warfae Division, we propose the following tank. If it does not suit your needs, we can modify it at your whim. The track width is widder than you specified, but it decreases ground pressure, and increases traction, which is better for soggy terrian and arctic areas and weather.


MST-0A4
Crew:3 (Commander,Gunner,Driver)
Combat Weight: 55,720 kg
Hull Length: 7.47 meters
Overall Length: 9.78 meters
Width: 3.42 meters
Height to Turret Roof: 2.99 meters
Engine: Guarita DO86-2S03
-1200hp
Track Width:75 cm
Fuel Capacity:500 Litres
Fuel Consumption (Road): 1.5 litre per kilometers
Fuel Consumption (Cross Country): 0.83 litre per kilometers
Operational Range(Average):615 km
Maximum Speed (Road):65 km/h
Maximum Speed (Cross Country):50 km/h
Fording Depth: 2.5 meters
Deep Water Depth: 4.12meters
Slope: 23° Gradient, 10° Side Slope
Obstacle: 1.5m Vertical; 2.34m Trench
Main Gun: Type-3660 115L55 Smoothbore Main Gun w/ autoloader
Stowed Main Gun Ammunition:45 rounds
Gun Depression/Elevation Range: -15°/+25°
Secondary Armament:
- Coaxial MG: 7.5mm Lagash Caseless.
- Commander's cupola 7.5mm Lagash Caseless.
- Enlil IIIL APS.
Smoke Dischargers: 4x90mm triple mounts
Armour Protection (Actual Thickness minus ERA)
Hull - Glacis: 325mm
Hull - Lower Front: 320mm
Hull - Side: 390mm
Hull - Rear: 230mm
Turret - Front: 355mm
Turret - Front Angle:315 mm
Turret - Side: 265mm
Turret - Rear: 175mm
Turret - Roof: 70mm
Turret - Gun Mantlet: 495mm

Price:4.25 million Dinnar

OOC: Knew I forgot something. Engine specs, as it is my surplus, it drinks about 1.5L per kilometer, and does 1200hp. Although the production engine may have more as it will be an upgrade on that engine base.

OOC: Knew I forgot something. Engine specs, as it is my surplus, it drinks about 1.5L per kilometer, and does 1200hp. Although the production engine may have more as it will be an upgrade on that engine base.

OOC: Thanks, I kinda guessed on that. I'll edit that to match.

OOC: Thanks, I kinda guessed on that. I'll edit that to match.

OOC: I'm not thinking tonight. It also requiers about 30% "fuel" capacity be water, as it runs on a Crower 6-cycle. when in doubt, dig up the MCA-3M/L on the draftroom, that should help.

I'll have a list of designations for trials vehicles up later.

OOC: I'm not thinking tonight. It also requiers about 30% "fuel" capacity be water, as it runs on a Crower 6-cycle. when in doubt, dig up the MCA-3M/L on the draftroom, that should help.

I'll have a list of designations for trials vehicles up later.

OOC: In the Misc. section right?

OOC: In the Misc. section right?

OOC: Nah, ground warfare. I'll throw a writeup for the engine together tonight or tommorow though and stick it in Misc. I may actually end up with a completely different engine need by the end of the trials, but right now, surplus is what is being used.

Trilon Defense Inc.

To: Puabi Ninbanda

From: Duilio Trentino, director of the Refurbishment Division at TDI

I was contacted by our foreign Sale director Artemio Trentino that your nation was looking to replace your older medium tank force. We at trilon Defense pride ourselves in not only making great war machines we also take pride in refurbishing them. We would like you to take a look at maybe letting us refurbish you older tanks with the latest and greatest equipment and weapon systems, or we can completely redo you chassis and add a whole new weapons platform. Please do not let you older tanks go to waste let us show you what we can offer.

Thank you for your time,

Duilio Trentino

Director of the Refurbishment Division at TDI

OOC: Puabi is just a news writer I use for generic military related news.

From the Nas-Arabeh Proving Grounds Review Centre

Mr. Duilio Trentino,

We regret to inform you that this program we have initiated is to spurr the development for a cheap, easy to produce and store medium tank for use in reserve, low intensity/weight active units, and in pure war reserve storage mode. We currently have approxemetly fourteen million medium tanks (One of the largest in the world, if not the largest) in war reserve storage, some as old as one hundred years, of various models built throughout our history. At present the vast bulk of our war reserves are either worn down from decades of rotated use, or from battle use or simple neglect. As such we are in need of replacing the entire batch. The bulk, approxemetly eleven million vehicles, are of our older MCA-3 design which are currently mostly unable to compete even with our expert design groups updating them. The MCA-3M and L models, the latest upgrades, althoug built on a sixty year old chassis, are among the best in the world. The issue however, is age. The vehicles are unable to be upgraded further, or for that matter used much longer, and thus must be replaced. We hope this program will provide that.

- Amar Dagan, Chairman of the Nas-Arabeh Review board

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Designation Notifications

For all those who have expressed interest in this contract, test designations have been awarded as thus. Further ones will be added as needed.

MST-0A1 - Ponce Automotive (Sumer)
MST-0A2 - Nineveh Armoured Works (Sumer)
MST-0A3 - Lyran/PeoplesFreedom
MST-0A4 - Binarian Ground Combat Systems (Binaria)
MST-0A5 - Sequoia-Allis Defense Services (Coorsota)
MST-0A6 - Yanitarian Arms (Yanitaria)

Trilon Defense Inc.

To: Puabi Ninbanda

From: Artemio Trentino, director of foreign sales and services.

I have my proposal team put together a quick proposal for you these models that are in this proposal are finished models but can be fitted to meet your needs and specs. Please take the time and look at this proposal and let us know what you think. The link is to your proposal on our company’s website.

Thank you for your time,

Artemio Trentino
Director of foreign sales and services

The link below is to our proposal for you, please take the time and review it and let us know what you think.
please conact this office for any questions you may have.

http://www.phpbbplanet.com/grimreaper6/viewtopic.php?p=11&mforum=grimreaper6#11

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Remaining Prototypes; Notice Replacement of Coaxial Autocannon with LMG Barrel Shroud and Flash Suppressor + 7 Roadwheels + Removal of Original RWS

General Specifications
Crew: 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
Length: 7.80 m ; 11.38 m w/ gun
Width: 4.02 m
Height: 2.92 m
Ground clearance: 0.61 m
Weight: 58.00 t

Mobility
Power plant: Guarita DO86-2S03 producing 895 kW
Transmission: T250FGT1 Manual Ranged Transmission; 8 Gear Ranges
Suspension: Semi-Active Hydraulic Torsion Bar
Maximum speed: 75 km/h
Power/weight: 15.43 kW/tonne
Fuel efficiency: 1.5 liters per kilometer
Fuel capacity: 1,200 L total [360 L water; 840 L fuel]
Range: 560 km
Fording depth: 1.7 m unprepared/<7 m with snorkel
Vertical obstacle: 0.95 m
Maximum grade: 60%
Maximum side slope: 30%

Armor and Armament
Armor: Cuera standard armor; Vaquero add-on ERA [Possible Change/Upgrade]
Main armament: Type-3660 115L55 Smoothbore Main Gun
Elevation: -10/+19°
Elevation rate: 25° per second (electro hydraulic)
Traverse rate: 35° per second (electric traverse)
Stabilization: Azimuth and elevation
Ammunition: 44 rounds
Secondary armament
Coaxial 7.5mm Lagash Caseless
Commander's 7.5mm Lagash Caseless [Upgradeable to RWS]
Capability for additional light machine gun at gunner’s position
2x7 smoke grenade launchers (2x canisters per launcher)
Enlil IIIL APS
Equipment
Self-Entrenching Blade
Obstacle-clearing Blade
Mine-clearing Blade
Tank Recovery Kit
Notable Features (Available via primary Lariat 1A1L writeup)
Advanced, Fast Autoloader + Ammunition Selectivity, Queing, and Data Functions

Advanced electronics package including: high-resolution, high-contrast forward looking infrared imager capable of extended range classification + advanced laser rangefinder + optical, back-up rangefinder for non-radiation emitting ranging; commander's independent thermal imager + independent laser rangefinder and coded designator (so commander can independently laser range find and designate target susing a coded laser pulse to identify specific targets for attack by specific assets such as aircraft, other tanks, missiles, etc.) + expansion capability to accept other modifications including radar and LADAR systems

Simple, reliable non-automatic transmission with appropriate gear ranges + PowerShift to ensure the correct torque and power required for the specific duty the tank is performing

Price
Original Lariat 1A1L: $9.4 million USD
As Described Lariat 1A1L/MST-0A5: $~8.0 million USD/$4 million Dinnar


For full Lariat 1A1L writeup, please visit: Lariat 1A1L (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=556542)

EDITS: Added a link for the Lariat 1A1L writeup. Also reduced the price further to account for the equipment that was removed from the original: APS, main gun, autocannon, powerplant, etc.

OOC: Sumer, I have finished my design, after working for the last ten hours or so, and I'd like to run it by you to make sure that the parts I used for logistical purposes are okay with you.

Which reminds me, I forgot to add something. I must go edit.

OOC: Ok Yani?

Just a heads up to everyone, I'm happy to let this be a long term contest. So don't rush too much. Still have about 3-4 people who I know want in but need time. Great submissions so far though!

OOC: I better get back to work on the FwA.54 immediately. >.>

The Peoples Freedom' Times
Article: Krupp announces new multi-billion credit contract

Krupp Industries today announced a new multi-billion dollar program to design a new main battle tank for both Prussian forces as well as for the Protectorate of Lyras.

The new tank will be developed jointly with companies in Lyras as well as in other nations which will be providing key parts to the vehicle, which has been code-named "LY-7". While the company is pouring in an estimated ten billion credits into research, development, and manufacturing costs, Krupp expects returns that could raise into the hundreds of billions or possibly trillions.

Perhaps the most important contract that the company is seeking is the Sumerian contract to replace up to sixteen million tanks with a new medium tank. This contract could theoretically allow for such returns as to significantly raise the overall Prussian economy. Little actual information has been announced on the capabilities of the LY-7 and none is expected to be announced until the first prototype is tested.

Tannelornian State Machine Company is proud to propose a contender for a reserve, Light MBT to the specifications of the Nas Arabeh Review board.



The original Aggressor was lightly armed and armoured, its original design specification calling for armour to protect all sides against 20mm fire, and a 90 mm cannon. It was built mainly with mobility in mind, as Tannelornian engineers were years behind the Kazul in tank design, they designed this tank to be able to engage the enemy for long enough that the THDT 1 heavy 86 ton tank destroyers could make themselves heard. Over the years it has recieved six upgrade packages, resulting in the modern version, the MK VI Aggressor. Fast, nimble and accurate, it is an excellent and proven all around light MBT design, with its predecessors enjoying almost fifty years of service. The current incarnation is no less reliable, adding a great deal extra armour, firepower and enhanced fire control systems.

Most importantly it boasts a very good price tag. Though the design is lighter then requested, it is very modular. The newest chassis were built to be able to be upgraded at least three more times before the Aggressor will see its last day of service. Armour, weaponry and engine can be replaced with little difficulty, even in the field with proper support equipment. As well it is capable, with a little modification of taking equipment from different nations, such as fire control systems, weaponry and even armour plating.

TAV-VI Aggressor Tank
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Length 6.3 meters 8.2gun forward
Height 2.1 meters
Width 3.7 meters
Crew: 3 Captain/gunner Loader driver
Tonnage:40 tons unladen, 41 fully laden
Track Width: 80 cm [optimised for Cold weather/Rough terrain, can be swapped with specified treads]
Engine:Supercharged Diesel 1000 hp.
Top Speed: 73 kmh on road 65 kmh off road
Suspension: Torsion-bar
Operational range :600 km on road, 450 km off road
Fording depth: Snorkel system 9.2 meters.
Full NBC protection
Armour protection
Front: 350 mm steel eqv
Sides 200 mm steel eqv
rear 150 mm steel eqv
top 90 mm steel eqv.
Bottom 270 mm steel eqv.
Main Gun: 105 mm cannon w/range of 4 km firing Rocket propelled shells. HEAT, HESH, High Explosive, Tungsten Penetrator. HVAP, APCNR
Turret is capable of taking a 120 mm smoothbore, however this option is reserved for the Falchoin variant in the Tannelornian military.
Secondary Gun: .50 caliber machine gun.
Fire Control: Laser Range Finder. Thermal Sight, IR imaging.
Cost: 340 000 NSD per unit, Design rights at 1.2 billion NSD, limited Design Rights, negotiable.

OOC: I know the design is not up to tonnage, however its modular construction essentially makes it a "hull" you can do whatever you want with. Essentially a cross between a leopard 1A4 and a T-64. Though it doesnt meet proposals, we believed its pricetag and ability to mount larger weaponry [its turret has the ability to mount a 120 mm smoothbore like the leopard 1A6.] puts it in the race. Plus looking forward to the idea of putting my standard tank up in trials against..much..better vehicles. After all this is the most numerous tank in Tannelorn. Plus it was built to support larger monster tanks in battle.

Likely...you would wind up making yours better then our high quality ones if chosen, so that also makes it fun.

[OOC: Are we going to be able to role-play for this? In any case, I'm going to Barcelona Thursday in the morning, until Sunday, so I hope that I will have time to complete the write-up for 'Project Tiglath Pileser' after that.]

[OOC: Are we going to be able to role-play for this? In any case, I'm going to Barcelona Thursday in the morning, until Sunday, so I hope that I will have time to complete the write-up for 'Project Tiglath Pileser' after that.]

OOC: We'll see about the RP. I figure a good idea for me at least to RP my own trials with the prototypes. Either way you've got time, I won't be doing first run trials until next week.

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Marine & Heavy Tool Works, a division of Etoile Arcture defence conglomerate Sequoia Defence Systems Inc. (SDS), submits the XM24 “Mercurial” main battle tank design for evaulation in phase one of the Enkaramurshulu Medium Support Tank program.

This bid is conducted independently and seperately from Seqioua-Allis Defence Services, a joint venture between our wholly-owned subsidairy Sequoia Automotive Systems and the Allis-Chalmers Corporation of Coorsota. In the interests of fariness SDS pledges that during the course of the trials no engineering or technical data will be shared between both companies.

Below is shown the 55 ton all-welded titaninum hull configuration of MST Prototype 02 featuring rubber track skirts to cover the seven road wheels in preparation for trials in the dusty Sumerian plains, and initial location of an armoured infra-red search light to the side of the Type 3660 main armanent.

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SDS has also noted with great displeasure the inclusion of the M34A3 CAT as part of Trilon Defense Inc. proposal to this program. The M34A3 CAT (Cataphract Assault Tank) is owned and produced by SDS, the vehicle depicted by Trilon Defense Inc. being that of one of our early pre-production configurations. We therefore demand that Trilon Defense Inc. removes all reference to the M34A3 CAT from their literature including product art.

OOC: That’s the polite way of asking to remove my artwork from your site. The M34A3 CAT was a piece of artwork I briefly had on my photobucket last year and have since replaced (and will likely replace again until I’m happy with it).

From the Nas-Arabeh Proving Grounds Review Centre

Entries into the first round trials are now closed. They may be opened again for second round pending a new situational assement at the time. The following is a list of corporations who have expressed interest in attaining this contract who have been accecpted into the first run trials of the MST program. We expect all entrants to provide three test vehicle for trials evaluation at the Nas-Arabeh proving grounds one week from tommorow* so that evaluation can commence. Results of the first round trials will be included in the opening of the second round trials shortly after.

I, and the review board, would like to thank all those who have expressed interest in entering this project.

MST-0A1 (Edinig/"Grass Leopard")- Ponce Automotive (Sumer)
MST-0A2 (Uru/"Thunderstorm") - Nineveh Armoured Works (Sumer)
MST-0A3 (Ly-7) - Lyran/PeoplesFreedom
MST-0A4 - Binarian Ground Combat Systems (Binaria)
MST-0A5 (Lariat 1A1L) - Sequoia-Allis Defense Services (Coorsota)
MST-0A6 (Projet Souris Modeste) - Yanitarian Arms (Yanitaria)
MST-0A7 (XM24 Mercurial) - Sequioa Marine & Heavy Tool Works (Etoile Arcture)
MST-0A8 (TAV-VI Aggressor) - Tannelornian State Machine Company (Tannelorn)
MST-0A9 (Tiglath Pileser) - STS/Kriegzimmer/Imperial Land Systems (Macabees/Castilla y Belmonte)


- Amar Dagan, Chairman of the Nas-Arabeh Review board

* OOC: Basicly, have the thing up here by next Friday (the 23rd of May) so that over that weekend I can read them, make my evaluations, and so on. If it's already up it's not an issue, just giving time for others. If it's not up it doesn't make it to the second round trials (Meaning the following week I don't give you suggestions from my experiance, and run new trials on modified vehicles). I expect three trial runs, but who knows, some great submissions so far.

OOC: Hey Sumer, my finished project might not be complete until this weekend, I have a heavy course schedule because we are studying for finals, and I have drivings school, and driving lessons all this week and next, so I don't get home until really late, after being at school all day.

TO: The Dictatorial Republic of Sumer
FROM: Lyran Protectorate Research and Development Commission
CC: Lyran Governmental Trade Department, Executive Command Staff

RE: LY7

As detailed earlier, and in accordance with ongoing negotiations, we do formally present the first manifestation of the LY7 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=557163), to meet your given requirements.

If there are any issues, please let us know.

Brigadier Driscoll
For Field Marshal Wallington
Senior Officer
Protectorate Research and Development Commission
Lughenti
Protectorate of Lyras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sequoia Marine & Heavy Tool Works (http://www.nationstates.net/-1/page=display_nation/nation=etoile_arcture)

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Sequoia Marine & Heavy Tool Works unveils entry to Enkaramurshulu Medium Support Tank competition

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A prototype XM24 “Mercurial” Main Battle Tank.

Image © 2008 Sequoia Defence Systems Inc.

MERIDIA-CENTRA, E.A. - Marine & Heavy Tool Works LLP, a business unit of Sequoia Defence Systems Inc., has developed the XM24 “Mercurial” Demonstrator Tank in response to an open solicitation issued by the Sumerian Erimkalam inviting foreign tank manufacturers to design, develop and demonstrate a vehicle meeting the requirements of the Enkaramurshulu Medium Support Tank Phase 1 (MST-1) program.

The XM24 demonstrator is based on a 50 metric tonne Main Battle Tank platform incorporating a number of features from the in-service M22A2 Jackal and M35A2 Cataphract development program including a crew-in-hull layout and unmanned low-profile turret with all-electric controls, driver peripheral vision systems and third-generation (GEN III) thermal sights. The XM24 demonstrator also integrates a number of Sumerian subsystems as specified by the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Erimkalam. These include a Gaurita prime power unit, a Type 3660 115L55 smoothbore cannon, Lagash 7.5 mm caseless medium machine gun and Enlil MK IIIL active protection system.

Engineers at Marine & Heavy Tool Works were able to leverage experience they gained last year evaluating Coorsotan-procured Sumerian MCA-7C “Timber Wolf” main battle tanks as part of the M22A2 Jackal (Lariat 1A2) Main Battle Tank development effort with the Allis-Chalmers Corporation. The influence this has had on the eventual configuration of the XM24 is clear in the emphasis placed on mobility and frontal protection that favour the agressive tactics employed by the Erimkalam. To reflect these qualities the program was named “Mercurial” to embody the swiftness, agility and lethality of the new tank.

Marine & Heavy Tool Works have employed the latest in rapid prototyping technology in the development of the XM24. The company proceeded from computer-aided drawing (CAD) to three dimensional prototyping and testing to cutting first metal within 9 NS weeks of issuance of the contract by the Erimkalam. The XM24 Mercurial has been given the designation MST07 by the Erimkalam. The first of three demonstration/validation (dem/val) prototypes (MST07-01, -02 and -03) have been delivered to the Nas-Arabeh Proving Grounds in Sumer to take part in the Phase 1 competition against other foreign tank designs.

For more information on the XM24 “Mercurial” Main Battle Tank click here (http://z11.invisionfree.com/Sequoia_Defence/index.php?showtopic=49&st=0&) to read full specifications.

From the Nas-Arabeh Proving Grounds Review Centre

Due to unforseen technical and political issues (OOC: Me oving, moving again, no money, so on.) our judgement has taken quite a bit longer then expected. Further compounding the issue has been a division between nessecary design elements from the considering parties. As such we have further narrowed down the field to the following vehicles to move into the MST-0BX trials, where we hope to come to a final decsion. Those participants who have not been chosen to move up, we thank you for your offer and effort. Those who have been chosen to move up may submit a further upgraded concept based on the breif considerations below, or continue on with the current prototype.

Again, thank you all for your participation.

- Amar Dagan, Chairman of the Nas-Arabeh Review board


[b]Chosen Designs for next stage of testing:[/i]

MST-0A1 (Edinig/"Grass Leopard")- Ponce Automotive (Sumer)

MST-0A3 (Ly-7) - Lyran/PeoplesFreedom
- Weight is considered the only issue.

MST-0A5 (Lariat 1A1L) - Sequoia-Allis Defense Services (Coorsota)
- Concern has been brought up due to dust ingestion through the 0A5's air intake systems, as well as dust related complications with the suspension. Reliability in such situations is currently a concern.

MST-0A9 (Tiglath Pileser) - STS/Kriegzimmer/Imperial Land Systems (Macabees/Castilla y Belmonte)
- We have chosen the two X1A prototypes you have provided as our ideal of the three. Only minor issues currently with ease of construction, likewise Naval Infantry are concerned with it's ability to operate in a marine environment.

Notice to all Second-Tier Competitors:
- It has been decided that the vehicle in question may be considered for rearming with the slightly longer Type-3650 115L60 smoothbore, while this should not affect the trials, we do ask that competitors consider the extra half-meter of barrel length for their trunnion designs to account for the extra weight if necessary. Coaxial and Pintle-mounts have been dropped. The current is that the mount only a minimum of the 7.5mm Lagash Caseless, with consideration being given to any further weapon, although priority will be given to weapons which can chrun well into the current Sumerian logistical patterns, or already meet such needs. Finally, the now common Aerosol system used on most Sumerian AFVs for screening purposes will be used. It is asked that consideration be given for the placement of such a system, or the replacement of current grenade discharge systems with it.

M.A.C Heavy Industries | Defense

M.A.C M1-T958 M.B.T:

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Type: Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer:M.A.C Heavy Industries Corporation
Country Of Origin:Anghele
Designer:M.A.C R&D Defense Division

In Service With: Anghele

Specifications:

-Crew:4 (Commander,Driver,Gunner,Loader)

-Weight:52.3 Metric Tons

-Length

Gun forward:10.77m

-Hull length:8.55m

-Width:3.79m

-Height:2.68m

Fire Control And Observation:

The commander's station is equipped with six periscopes, providing a 360° view. The Raytheon Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) provides the commander with independent stabilised day and night vision with a 360° view, automatic sector scanning, automatic target cueing of the gunner's sight and back-up fire control.

The M1-T958 tank has a two-axis Raytheon Gunner's Primary Sight- Line of Sight (GPS-LOS) which increases the first round hit probability by providing faster target acquisition and improved gun pointing. The Thermal Imaging System (TIS) has magnification x10 narrow field of view and x3 wide field of view. The thermal image is displayed in the eyepiece of the gunner's sight together with the range measurement from a laser rangefinder.The Northrop Grumman (formerly Litton) Laser Systems Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder (ELRF) has a range accuracy to within 10m and target discrimination of 20m. The gunner also has a Kollmorgen Model 939 auxiliary sight with magnification x8 and field of view 8°.

The digital fire control computer is supplied by General Dynamics - Canada (formerly Computing Devices Canada). The fire control computer automatically calculates the fire control solution based on: lead angle measurement; bend of the gun measured by the muzzle reference system; velocity measurement from a wind sensor on the roof of the turret; data from a pendulum static cant sensor located at the centre of the turret roof. The operator manually inputs data on ammunition type, temperature, and barometric pressure.

The driver has either three observation periscopes or two periscopes on either side and a central image intensifying periscope for night vision. The periscopes provide 120° field of view. The DRS Technologies Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE), AN/VSS-5, is based on a 328 x 245 element uncooled infrared detector array, operating in the 7.5 to 13 micron waveband. A Raytheon Driver's Thermal Viewer, AN/VAS-3, is installed on the M1-T958 under optional order.

Primary Armament:

-120mm M256 Smoothbore Cannon

-125mm M258 Smoothbore Cannon

-135mm M320 Smoothbore Cannon

-155 mm M658 Smoothbore Cannon

Secondary Armament:

x1:

-M2HB .50BMG Caliber (12.9mm) Heavy Machine Gun

-General Dynamics XM312 .50BMG Caliber (12.9mm) Heavy Machinegun

-W-85 HMG .50 Caliber (12.7mm) Heavy Machine Gun

-Type 02 / QJG 02 HMG (14.5mm) Heavy Machine Gun

-CIS .50BMG Caliber Heavy Machine Gun

-Vladimirov KPV-14.5 (14.5mm) Heavy Machine Gun

-Kord 6P50 .50 Caliber (12.7mm) Heavy Machine Gun

-NSV-12,7 "Utjos" .50 Caliber (12.7mm) "Utjos" Heavy Machine Gun

-Fabrique Nationale (FN) BRG-15 (15.5x115 mm)Heavy Machine Gun

x2: (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial)

-M240 7.62mmNato Machine Guns

-M249 SAW 5.56mmNato Machine Guns

-Steyr AUG /HBar 5.56mmNato Machine Guns

-L86A1 SA-80 LSW 5.56mmNato Machine Guns

-MG 34 7.92x57mm Mauser (8mmMauser) Machine Guns

-MG 42/MG 3 7,92x57mm/7,62x51mmNato Machine Guns

-HK 21E/23E 5.56mmNato/7.62x51mmNato Machine Guns

-HK MG4 5.56mmNato Machine Guns

-I.M.I Negev 5.56mmNato Machine Guns

-Mk.48 mod.0 7.62mmNato Machine Guns

-Vektor SS77/Mini-SS 7.62x51mmNato/5.56mmNato Machine Guns

-CETME Ameli 5.56mmNato Machine Guns

-STK / CIS Ultimax Mk.2 100 5.56mmNato Machine Guns

-Daewoo K3 5.56mmNato Machine Guns

Armour:

-Reactive Chobham Type: RHA Steel Encased Depleted Uranium Mesh Plating

Performance Specifications:

-Engine: AGT-1800F Multi-Fuel Output Turbine Engine (2480 Horsepower)

-Transmission: Allison DDA X-1300-5B

-Suspension: Reinforced Torsion bar

-Ground Clearance: 0.47m

-Operational Range: 485.29 Km

With NBC system: 469.19 Km

-Maximum Road Speed: 81.45 Km/h

-Off-road Maximum Speed: 66.8 Km/h

Unit Cost: USD$4.85 Million

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