Cazelia
18-06-2008, 01:49
OOC: This vehicle has been approved by the NS draftroom
The CZ5A1 "Black Magic Woman" Main Battle Tank
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Korean_army_K-1_tank.jpg/800px-Korean_army_K-1_tank.jpg
Summary
The CZ5A1 is the most advanced tank currently in service with the Cazelian Military. The vehicle was built to combine both eastern and western designs for maximum effectiveness in the modern battlefield. It's Armament is an advanced set of weaponry which can adapt for any situation that arises. The CZ5A1 has been applauded by Cazelian officers stationed around the globe for the vehicle's advanced targeting and sighting systems as well as it's heavy armor.
The tank boasts a 1500hp diesel engine which provides a maximum speed of 36 mph on road and 30 mph off road.
Shallow water is not a problem for the CZ5A1; Which can ford rivers up to 4' deep (It is not recommended to enter water any deeper, the vehicle could rust or water could enter the fuel tank). This feature was added to aid the vehicle in amphibious warfare where landing ships come aground in shallow water, stranding the vehicles on-board while the infantry are slaughtered due to lack of support
History
In March of 2015, the Marine Corps stated the need for a new main battle tank to replace the CZ1s that were slowly being phased into National Guard and Marine Reserve service. Black Star International accepted the 20 Million USD project and began work drafting up a prototype vehicle.
The first prototype was built with parts of both the M1A2 and the T-90 tank; However, the marines were not impressed with the design and BSI restarted the project and came up with a vehicle built more like the M1A1, although with several Eastern influences in the design. This helped the design team cut the cost of the vehicle from 7 million each to 5 million, while still keeping most of the original features.
The vehicle is currently still in the testing stage and has proved most effective against western designs like itself as well has infantry and helicopters (Both machine gun targets)
Armament
The CZ5A1 boasts one 120mm Smoothbore cannon and three machine guns, including two 7.62mms and a coxail 12.7mm. The two 7.62mms may be substituted for either one TOW Launcher, one Mk-47 AGL (Only replaces one MG) two 12.7mms (Can replace both MGs or one) for maximum efficiency on a battlefield where quick change is the key to victory.
The 120mm Smoothbore cannon is the pinnacle of Cazelian military technology; featuring a laser rangefinder, thermal, infrared and night vision sighting, a digital 3D grid map transmitted to HQ and then to the tank via orbiting satellites or an advanced recon aircraft, a automatic tracectory calculator and an autoloader.
Both 7.62mms can be controlled from inside the tank for crew safety as well as increased accuracy and a 10x telescopic sighting system with a built in rangefinder and wind calculator.
In the event that a retreat is called, the CZ5A1 has the ability to fire smoke, stun and flashbang grenades to cover its retreat from the battle; these features can also be used in during an offensive battle to advance under minimal fire, resulting in lower casualties than the CZ1 currently in National Guard service.
Like the M1A2 Abrams, the CZ5A1 is equipped with a MCD (Missile Countermeasure Device) that can impede the function of guidance systems of wire and radio guided anti-tank missiles as well as thermally and infared guided missiles. In the event a missile manages to bypass the MCD system, the Quick-Kill APS will destroy the incoming missile.
Name: CZ5A1 (Cazelian Model 5, Variant 1)
Weight: 70 tons
Hull Length: 8 metres
Length with gun forward: 9 metres
Barrel Length:
Height: 2.5 metres
Width: 2 metres
Armaments:
-1x M256A1 120mm Smoothbore gun
-1x 12mm MG (Coxail)
-2x 7.62mm MGs
-2x 6 Smoke Dispensers
Ammunition:
-60x 120mm
-1,000x 12mm
-2,500x 7.62mm
Powerplant: 1500hp 8 Cylinder Deisel Engine
Speed:
-On Road: 66 km/h
-Off Road: 45 km/h
Type of Armor:
-Chobham (570.6mm)
-Reactive Tiles (+340mm)
-Steel Side Plating (+300mm)
Cost: 5 Million USDs
The CZ5A1 "Black Magic Woman" Main Battle Tank
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Korean_army_K-1_tank.jpg/800px-Korean_army_K-1_tank.jpg
Summary
The CZ5A1 is the most advanced tank currently in service with the Cazelian Military. The vehicle was built to combine both eastern and western designs for maximum effectiveness in the modern battlefield. It's Armament is an advanced set of weaponry which can adapt for any situation that arises. The CZ5A1 has been applauded by Cazelian officers stationed around the globe for the vehicle's advanced targeting and sighting systems as well as it's heavy armor.
The tank boasts a 1500hp diesel engine which provides a maximum speed of 36 mph on road and 30 mph off road.
Shallow water is not a problem for the CZ5A1; Which can ford rivers up to 4' deep (It is not recommended to enter water any deeper, the vehicle could rust or water could enter the fuel tank). This feature was added to aid the vehicle in amphibious warfare where landing ships come aground in shallow water, stranding the vehicles on-board while the infantry are slaughtered due to lack of support
History
In March of 2015, the Marine Corps stated the need for a new main battle tank to replace the CZ1s that were slowly being phased into National Guard and Marine Reserve service. Black Star International accepted the 20 Million USD project and began work drafting up a prototype vehicle.
The first prototype was built with parts of both the M1A2 and the T-90 tank; However, the marines were not impressed with the design and BSI restarted the project and came up with a vehicle built more like the M1A1, although with several Eastern influences in the design. This helped the design team cut the cost of the vehicle from 7 million each to 5 million, while still keeping most of the original features.
The vehicle is currently still in the testing stage and has proved most effective against western designs like itself as well has infantry and helicopters (Both machine gun targets)
Armament
The CZ5A1 boasts one 120mm Smoothbore cannon and three machine guns, including two 7.62mms and a coxail 12.7mm. The two 7.62mms may be substituted for either one TOW Launcher, one Mk-47 AGL (Only replaces one MG) two 12.7mms (Can replace both MGs or one) for maximum efficiency on a battlefield where quick change is the key to victory.
The 120mm Smoothbore cannon is the pinnacle of Cazelian military technology; featuring a laser rangefinder, thermal, infrared and night vision sighting, a digital 3D grid map transmitted to HQ and then to the tank via orbiting satellites or an advanced recon aircraft, a automatic tracectory calculator and an autoloader.
Both 7.62mms can be controlled from inside the tank for crew safety as well as increased accuracy and a 10x telescopic sighting system with a built in rangefinder and wind calculator.
In the event that a retreat is called, the CZ5A1 has the ability to fire smoke, stun and flashbang grenades to cover its retreat from the battle; these features can also be used in during an offensive battle to advance under minimal fire, resulting in lower casualties than the CZ1 currently in National Guard service.
Like the M1A2 Abrams, the CZ5A1 is equipped with a MCD (Missile Countermeasure Device) that can impede the function of guidance systems of wire and radio guided anti-tank missiles as well as thermally and infared guided missiles. In the event a missile manages to bypass the MCD system, the Quick-Kill APS will destroy the incoming missile.
Name: CZ5A1 (Cazelian Model 5, Variant 1)
Weight: 70 tons
Hull Length: 8 metres
Length with gun forward: 9 metres
Barrel Length:
Height: 2.5 metres
Width: 2 metres
Armaments:
-1x M256A1 120mm Smoothbore gun
-1x 12mm MG (Coxail)
-2x 7.62mm MGs
-2x 6 Smoke Dispensers
Ammunition:
-60x 120mm
-1,000x 12mm
-2,500x 7.62mm
Powerplant: 1500hp 8 Cylinder Deisel Engine
Speed:
-On Road: 66 km/h
-Off Road: 45 km/h
Type of Armor:
-Chobham (570.6mm)
-Reactive Tiles (+340mm)
-Steel Side Plating (+300mm)
Cost: 5 Million USDs