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M2061 Reaver
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Overview
In early 2000, the Imperial Layartebian Military began a program of replacing most of its logistics and light infantry vehicles from front-line service. This resulted in existing Dingo APVs and Bushmaster IMVs being transferred from the army to the defense forces, subsequently ending their use of the HMMWV. Aside from these light infantry vehicles, other vehicles such as the HEMTT, HET, and Universal Carrier were reaching their own time for replacement. Heavy use throughout the Conquests as well as battle damage left many of these vehicles in a condition that required regular maintenance. The army sought to develop a single vehicle replacement for all three systems. The requirements were for a vehicle roughly the same size as the HEMTT and armored to provide protection against most basic level threats. The vehicle was to have a modular design system that could allow it to change its mission to fulfill all of these roles. What was produced was the M2061 Reaver, a truck that was highly modular and capable.
The Reaver was designed from the Doomani Neco MLRS system, which was a 6x6 truck with a 140mm rocket system. The Reaver itself was enlarged and modernized but essentially used the same chassis design. The final product was an 8x8 truck with the ability to act as many things and excelling at them as well. The Reaver was a jack of all trades and unlike the saying, a master of all of them as well. The Reaver was initially tested in early 2003 in a variety of terrains and conditions ranging from hot and humid jungles to arid deserts to rocky and uneven mountain passes to Arctic conditions. In each area, the Reaver exceeded minimum requirements and by the end of 2003, after eleven months of intensive testing, the Reaver entered low-rate initial production (LRIP) reaching IOC in February 2004. Full production began in early 2005 and by 2008, the army had replaced every HEMTT, HET, and Universal Carrier in service. Additionally, the Reaver gave way to the Scythe MLRS system, which would replace the Boar and Lyras-built Viper system in their entirety. The Scythe would supplement the Devastator as the Empire's rocket artillery.
Design & Accommodations
General Description
The Reaver is a rather simplistic design. Built from the Neco chassis, the Reaver is a tried and true design at its very core. The vehicle is designed to be completely modular and accept a host of modules to its structure allowing it to take on many roles ranging from that of a cargo carrier to a mobile ambulance. Modularity is what makes the Reaver such a success and a hit with the Layartebian military.
The basic design of the Reaver features a large, comfortable, high cab in the front with a large flat-bed area behind it, which can accept a variety of modules. Overall, the Reaver is 369.00 inches (937.26 cm) in length and 102.00 inches (259.08 cm) in width. From the ground to the top of its exhaust stack, the Reaver is 117.00 inches (297.18 cm) tall. Subsequent modules may increase the overall length and height of the vehicle; although, the former is not as common. It sits atop eight large wheels with a diameter of 44.00 inches (111.76 cm) overall and a rim diameter of 24.00 inches (60.96 cm). The rear of the flatbed is sloped downward but this can be altered to fit the applicable module. A pair of hard-cased bumpers filled with super-dense foam protect the front and rear of the chassis. The distance from the ground to the top of the flatbed is 59.50 inches (151.13 cm). The ground clearance of the vehicle is 17.50 inches (44.45 cm). The Reaver's curb weight is 22.00 tons (19,958.06 kg).
The cabin of the Reaver is as wide as the vehicle. It's inside dimensions are 120.00 inches (304.80 cm) long, 58.00 inches (147.32 cm) high, and 98.00 (248.92 cm) inches wide for a total volume of 394.72 ft³ (11.18 m³). Quite spacious, the entire cabin is armored (see Protection). The cabin of the Reaver is made to sit five soldiers arranged with two facing forward (driver and commander) and, behind them, facing the rear of the vehicle, three, fully-equipped soldiers. Modules can provide for additional seating outside of the cabin.
The cabin of the Reaver, as well as any modules for human habitation, is entirely NBC protected. The system is based on that of the M1A2 Abrams, which uses an overpressure system and a series of filters to keep hazardous air out of the cabin. Crew members can operate in an NBC environment inside of their vehicles without the necessity for an NBC suit; although, one is highly recommended, should a catastrophic failure occur to this system. Sensors on the exterior of the vehicle monitor the air for hazards and should a hazard be detected, an alarm will sound in the cabin and all doors were automatically lock. This lock can be overridden by the commander of the vehicle or the driver. This is designed to prevent a soldier in the rear of the vehicle from exiting should panic overcome their judgement.
Aside from being NBC protected, the cabin is also climate controlled by a 3,000 BTU heater and air-conditioning system that is entirely electrically powered, giving instant hot or cold air. The climate control system of the Reaver is adaptive to the external conditions, which are determined through a series of sensors. These sensors can detect humidity, temperature, and pressure. Through these variables, the Reaver's climate control system can adjust the internal temperature of the vehicle to be the most comfortable. Settings can also be placed on manual.
Additional features inside of the cabin of the Reaver include the ability to carry 30.00 gallons (113.56 liters) of fresh water or other drinkable liquid in a container system built into the rear seats. Additionally, there are containers and racks for carrying a variety of items such as backpacks, medical supplies, tools, weapons, and ammunition. However, fully loaded, the interior of a Reaver can become quite cramped.
The rear of the vehicle provides for and area of up to 192.00 inches (487.68 cm) in length by 102.00 inches (259.08 cm) in width. This gives a total area of 136.00 ft² (17.84 m²). The maximum cargo load for the Reaver is limited to 30.00 tons (27,215.54 kg) on the vehicle itself giving a maximum weight of 62.00 tons (56,245.45 kg).
Front Seats
The driver has the most amount of comfort in the entire vehicle. He sits in the left side of the vehicle on an adjustable, well-padded seat. Visibility is provided by a pair of armored, frontal windows that can accept a slat armor system, reducing visibility but providing significant protection to the driver. The windshield, although thickened to provide resistance against bullets and shrapnel is the weakest part of the vehicle. On the driver's door is an armored window that allows him to see a side-view mirror, which is fully adjustable from his seat. There is another side-view mirror on the commander's site, which is also fully adjustable from the driver's seat.
The driver's controls are fully digital. Immediately in front of him is the steering wheel and behind it are the basic panels that he would need, which include speed, fuel status, engine temperature, RPM, and even an odometer. Sitting on top of the dashboard is a small compass. Because the Reaver has a manual transmission, a pair of paddles are included on the steering wheel to allow the driver to shift up or down accordingly or put the vehicle in neutral. The driver never needs to remove his hands from the steering wheel to shift, giving him a better grasp on the vehicle in all situations. To his immediate right is a pair of electronic MFDs like those inside of a fighter jet. Because the center console is raised to provide for electronics hardware, these MFDs are easily accessible and viewable to both the driver and the commander. Each MFD can display a variety of modes, which include: GPS navigation, external conditions, brake temperatures and tire pressure, module status, climate status, and a host of vehicle variables ranging from weight to load pressure. Each MFD has a diameter of 7.87 inches (200.00 mm). Also built into the center console is the radio of the vehicle. Headsets allow all five passengers connectivity with the radio.
The commander sits on the other side of the center console with his own set of controls. As the commander of the vehicle, he has access to all of the information that the driver has but only through additional MFDs that are 5.91 inches (150.00 mm) in diameter. He has six of them in total arranged in two rows of three. Additionally, he has the responsibility of being the weapon's launcher if an offensive module such as the MLRS is fitted. In such a case, the commander also has access to a single launch and control panel, which is built into the center console that is a touch-screen system. In non-offensive vehicles, his panel is used to provide a large navigation plot that is coupled to the GPS of the vehicle. The screen can be split into four subsections to allow for a maximum amount of data to be visible to the commander, which includes the navigation, orders, weapon's status, and so on and so fourth. Like the driver, he sits on a fully adjustable seat.
Rear Seats
The rear seats are arranged back-to-back with the front seats and there are three of them. They are padded but they are not adjustable. There are no windows in the rear of the cabin, only the four door windows and the two windows between the two sets of doors. The rear part of the cabin is spacious but can become quickly cramped with gear and supplies. The seats can be folded upwards to provide for a larger storage area if necessary.
The center seat in vehicles equipped with a remote weapon's station becomes the gunners seat. In these vehicles, the weapon control station is placed in front of the middle seat. The soldier sitting in this seat can go out either door but, while he is seated, those next to him cannot go out any other door but their own unless he moves. In these versions, the rear area is not as spacious and storage space is reduced significantly. Like the digitalized electronics for the driver, the gunner has the same options. He can use the remote station on top of the roof in complete safety without being vulnerable to enemy snipers or fire, allowing him to be a more effective gunner.
Electronics
The Reaver is equipped with a wide array of electronics. Aside from its variety of sensors, the most important is the GPS navigation system, which can be as accurate as the GPS network allows. This navigation system is military-quality and allows for better accuracy and information than a civilian system. However, should this malfunction, the GPS system is compatible with civilian receivers. Additional electronics for the Reaver include a satellite uplink system, which allows the commander and driver of the Reaver to view live-footage from satellites and connect with the remainder of the Layartebian defense network through encrypted means.
The Reaver comes equipped with few other electronics at a standard configuration. The Reaver is equipped with IFF IR strobes on its roof, which can be activated from the driver inside. It also comes equipped with an optical sighting system that is nothing more than a powerful telescope system mounted to the roof of the vehicle. It maintains a low profile and has a full 360° traversable field of view and an elevation range between -10° and +60° allowing for a very wide field of view. The optical system is equipped with a night vision system that allows for low-light visibility. The optical system combines conventional and digital zooming capabilities allowing it for up to 20x normal zoom or 520mm and up to 4,160mm with an 8x digital zoom. This allows the driver and commander the ability to identify threats and hazards from very long range. This system can also include a FLIR but requires an additional module to be added.
As a creature comfort, the Reaver is also equipped with an AM/FM radio with an integrated hard-disk capable of storing up to 160GB of audio files as well as a single-disc CD player. Speakers are placed in the front and rear of the vehicle and all five crew stations has access to the settings of this radio; however, the driver and commander can override any setting placed.
Performance, Powerplant, and Propulsion
Though the Reaver is built on the chassis of the Neco, its engine is entirely unique. Unlike the Neco, the Reaver is an 8x8 system that uses a powerful engine and a manual transmission to provide the best performance.
The powerplant of the Reaver is an LDC-VE-26 engine. It is a 4-stroke diesel engine that can also run on bio-diesel fuel or be equipped to accept hydrogen fuel as well. It is an in-line 6-cylinder engine with a total displacement of 10.3 liters and a compression ratio of 16:1. The maximum output of the engine is 550 hp (410 kW) at 2100 rpm. The engine provides the Reaver with up to 2,000 foot-pounds (8,896 Nm) of torque at 1,500 rpm. The engine itself has a dry weight of 3,000.00 pounds (1,360.78 kg). The LDC-VE-26 is liquid cooled and the Reaver has a total coolant capacity of 5.15 gallons (19.50 liters). The thermostat of the Reaver is set to open at 194°F (90°C) and the maximum temperature the coolant can reach is 239°F (115°C). The coolant also provides additional heating to the vehicle. The LDC-VE-26 has a maximum capacity of 7.93 gallons (30.00 liters) of lubricating oil, which can reach a maximum temperature of 230°F (110°C) and sustain a minimum pressure of 21.75 psi (150.00 kPa). The engine requires up to 1,918.76 yd³ (1,467.00 m³) air per hour at maximum conditions and its exhaust system can handle a maximum output of 3,961.70 lb. (1,797.00 kg) of exhaust per hour. The maximum temperature of the exhaust air can reach up to 1,040°F (560°C). The exhaust output for the Reaver is located to the rear of the cabin, mounted upwards to allow for deep fording. The air intake of the vehicle is mounted in the front of the vehicle behind armored slats and a snorkeling system can be installed on the roof of the vehicle allowing for fording depths of up to 85.50 inches (2.17 m). Unprepared, the vehicle can only ford up to 48.00 inches (1.22 m).
The Reaver's transmission is a manual 5-speed with 1 gear for reverse and its tires are all run-flat wheels with a hard-base to resist puncturing. A spare tire is often carried to repair a flat, should one occur. The driver has the ability to alter the pressure of each tire accordingly through manual or automatic means to properly balance a load. The second pair of tires are not operable by the actual engine and transmission and have the ability of being raised up to 4.00 inches (10.16 cm) off the ground when carrying light loads to reduce drag and friction, allowing for better efficiency.
The fuel system of the Reaver is contained in two steel tanks that are afforded armor plating to resist small-arms fire and shrapnel. Each tank is equal in capacity. The Reaver's fuel system has a total capacity of 150.00 gallons (567.82 liters) and its engine efficiency is approximately 3.07 mpg (1.30 km/l) for a total range of 460.00 miles (740.30 km). This efficiency is the absolute average and can differ upwards or downwards depending on weight, fuel, and conditions. The maximum on-road speed of the Reaver is 55 mph (88 kph); although this is likely to be governed to 40 mph (64 kph) or less depending on the service. Its maximum off-road speed is limited to 40 mph (64 kph) and the vehicle can ascend a gradient of up to 30° or traverse a 17° side-slop without rolling.
The braking system of the Reaver comes standard with compressed air, massive disc, anti-lock brakes on all eight wheels. Additionally, the vehicle is fitted with an exhaust brake to provide additional stopping power to the vehicle, especially at maximum weight and downhill. This provides the engine braking system with additional effectiveness and helps to cut down on the noise produced by engine braking, a common complaint as experienced on tractor trailers and other big rigs. For the Tractor Module, the Reaver can fit larger and more powerful braking systems to counter the additional weight carried, especially when fitted in the HET role.
The Reaver can be equipped with a forward winch that could allow it to pull a disabled vehicle out of a ditch. The winch would have a total weight capacity though of only 10,000.00 pounds (4,535.92 kg). A winch placed in the rear of the vehicle could pull up to 25,000.00 pounds (11,339.81 kg). Neither of these are fitted as standard though. The Reaver can also accommodate a variety of plows or other items in its front section.
Protection
The Reaver's whole cabin is armored as well as its exposed vital areas. The basic level of protection afforded to the cabin of the Reaver is STANAG 4569 Level III, which provides protection against bullets up to 7.62x51mm at ranges of 30 meters or more. The windows of the vehicle are protected to Level II, affording protecting against 7.62x39mm bullets at 30 meters or more. The fuel tanks of the Reaver are also protected to Level II. The underside hull of the Reaver is give a V-shape, which is meant to deflect the blast of a landmine or IED away from the vehicle, protecting, above all else, the occupants inside. While this hull will not make the vehicle mine-proof, it guarantees that the occupants inside have a much greater chance of survivability, even if the vehicle is completely destroyed and inoperable. The basic level of protection to the Reaver is meant to provide the vehicle with high survivability in areas that are not "front-line." Against insurgent attacks behind the front-lines, the Reaver stands a strong chance of survival.
The Reaver can also accept a number of armor add-on kits, which include window shutters, add-on panels, and other components that can boost the protection levels of the vehicle. Shutters for the windows can boost the protection to somewhere between Level III and IV, affording protection against rounds larger than 7.62x51mm but not as large as 12.7x99mm or 14.5x114mm. Ceramic containers for the exposed areas of the fuel tanks can allow for Level IV protection. Additionally, add-on panel kits can boost protection for the cabin to Level IV or even Level V with certain applications; albeit, the latter being very heavy. The Reaver can also be equipped with Non-Explosive Reactive Armor blocks (NERA). It can mount ERA blocks but it is not recommended due to the nature of the vehicle. An add-on slat armor kit can be added to protect the entire vehicle from the middle point of its wheels up to its roof at a considerable weight gain.
Additional protection can also come in the way of active defensive systems. The Reaver can mount the AN/VLQ-30 Vehicular Integrated Defensive Suite (VIDS). The VIDS was first made for the Sabertooth main battle tank and has evolved to a modular system with variants for all types of vehicles. The AN/VLQ-30H would be most fitting for the Reaver. Combat versions with an MLRS or SAM launcher would mount the AN/VLQ-30F variant, which has a focus more on offensive action considering their very different role.
The VIDS is a system that uses multiple jamming modules linked together and controlled from inside of the vehicle. The first module is a jamming module that is very similar to those used on helicopters and it fulfills an infrared jamming role. Compact and small, it has a short-range and is primarily tuned to work against anti-tank missiles that rely on infrared guidance, the Maverick being the most common. Additionally, this module operates a laser jamming system as well as an RF jammer, the range being just as limited but focused to the anti-tank threat. Powered by the engine of the vehicle, the VIDS has a maximum range of 4.00 miles (6,437.37 m) with a refresh rate of 100 milliseconds. The Reaver can also mount an Active Protection System module for the VIDS, which enhances the jamming capabilities. It uses a millimetric wave, Doppler radar to detect incoming projectiles. It has a detection range of up to 164.00 feet (50.00 m) and can engage targets moving as slow as 111 mph (50 m/s) or as fast as 2,625 fps (800 m/s). It is optimized to have a very small kill zone, making it safe for infantry men standing next to the tank and for reduced collateral damage, which exists in urban environments. Once the threat is detected the internal computer uses the signal from the incoming weapon and calculates an approach vector. Once the incoming weapon is fully classified, the computers calculate the optimal time and angle to fire the neutralizers. The response comes from two launchers installed on the vehicle, one on each side. The launchers have a pivoting/rotating ability and thus are able to fire in any direction the computer requires. Then it fires neutralizing agents of small metal pellets, similar to shotgun shot towards the target. The system has an automatic reloading mechanism that can handle multiple attacks, and can simultaneously engage several threats, even while the armored vehicle is on the move. It can react in just 0.05 seconds and it takes between 0.1 and 0.25 seconds to effective neutralize a threat. The system, in total, carries up to 24 shots. The VIDS for the Reaver can also mount a microwave emitter for neutralizing incoming projectiles. This is not a standard fit and is only fitted to command vehicles and those vehicles in a high threat environment. The microwave emitter uses focused microwave energy at a low-power to destroy the electronics of an incoming projectile at a range of 984.00 feet (300.00 m) or less. The ideal scenario is for the munition to detonate.
There is another line of defense for the Reaver but it is only available when fitted with a Remote Weapon's Station. That defense is a smoke system. When fitted with the RWS, the Reaver carries 8 66mm smoke grenades. The Reaver can carry a number of smoke grenades that can obscure both visual and infrared spectrums. There is even a grenade that can obscure radar waves through the use of brass flakes and graphite, the former working to obscure the infrared spectrum. A standard visual smoke grenade can obscure the vehicle for as many as four minutes and produce a screen in as little as eight seconds. The Reaver can also carry anti-riot grenades that carry CS gas or PVC balls to deter crowds.
Weapons
The Reaver can carry a multitude of weapons in various modules. It can also carry a single machine gun or grenade launcher for self-defense.
Remote Weapon's Station
The Reaver can fit a Remote Weapon's Station (RWS) on the roof of the cabin. The remote weapon's station is a derivative of the M151 Protector system that has been tailored for the specific needs of the Reaver. This same derivative is used on TELs and other vehicles in the Layartebian military.
The RWS is a brilliant invention that allows a gunner to remain enclosed within the safety of the vehicle without being exposed to enemy combatants and the elements, making the gunner far more effective than he would be otherwise. The RWS consists of a turret mounted onto the roof of the vehicle and fitted with a weapon and ammunition. A control station inside of the vehicle allows the gunner to operate the RWS however he so desires. The RWS is a stabilized system and allows the gunner to fire accurately even at high speeds over rough terrain. It is equipped with optics that allow the gunner to see and target further and also allow the vehicle the ability to identify threats at longer ranges. Aside from mounting a weapon, the RWS can also mount smoke grenade tubes, 8 for the Reaver.
The RWS for the Reaver can traverse a full 360° and it can elevate and depress from -20° to +60° while offering a 45° field of view at all times. Optical sensors allow for a 30x zoom with night vision capabilities. The RWS also features a thermal imager. For ranging, the RWS is equipped with a laser rangefinder that allows for accurate firing solutions that control elevation accordingly to allow for accurate fire within the full range of the weapon's capabilities.
Operable in temperatures ranging from -51°F (-46°C) to 149°F (65°C), the RWS weighs 298.00 pounds (135.17 kg) without any weapons or ammunition. The system, without weapons or ammunition is 30.00 inches (76.20 cm) wide, 25.00 inches (63.50 cm) deep, and 29.50 inches (74.93 cm) high. It can mount a number of light machine guns, automatic grenade launchers, and heavy machine guns. It also has the capability of mounting an anti-tank rocket launcher and a sniper rifle.
For the Reaver, the standard weapon is an M35A1 Light Machine Gun, fitted with 1,200 rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition. The Reaver can also mount an M49A1 Grenade Machine Gun with 96 rounds of 40mm ammunition, an M50A1 Heavy Machine Gun with 500 rounds of 12.7x99mm ammunition, an M106A2 Squad Automatic Weapon with 1,200 rounds of 6.8x51mm ammunition, or an M119A2 or M119A3 ADEC Light Machine Gun with 1,200 rounds of ammunition. There is a program underway for evaluation of an M31A1 Heavy Machine Gun with an ammunition load of 250 rounds in a single container. Though a 15.5x115mm weapon, 250 rounds for the M31 is considered, at present, to be too insignificant to be carried presently.
MGM-240 Scythe
The MGM-240 Scythe is the newest medium-range artillery rocket in service with the Layartebian military. A descendent of the MGM-209 MLRS rocket, a 227mm rocket and a replacement to both it and the MGM-226 Advanced Range Artillery Rocket (ARAR), a 220mm rocket, the Scythe is a 240mm system. The Scythe comes at a crucial time in Layartebian military technology. With the creation of the Reaver MLRS system and the subsequent retirement of the Viper MLRS in favor of it, the Scythe reached IOC with the Reaver MLRS in 2006.
The Scythe missile is made of high-strength materials to allow it to survive the stresses of launch and flight. The Scythe missile is a total of 15.00 feet (4.57 m) long, 9.45 inches (240mm) in diameter, and it has a wingspan of 15.45 inches (39.24 cm). The missile weighs up to 900.00 pounds (408.23 kg) fully loaded. It is up-scaled from the MGM-209 missile and features a warhead compartment that is 3,156.67 in³ (51,728.55 cm³) in volume and capable of holding a variety of warheads. The missile is powered by a gel-fueled rocket and is equipped with small, forward canards just behind the nosecone and fins in the rear of the missile as well as a thrust-vectoring nozzle capable of a full range of movement.
The Scythe's flight profile is akin to that of normal MLRS rockets. Upon launch, the rocket assumes a ballistic trajectory to achieve ranges throughout its full envelope. The Scythe rocket achieves a maximum speed of Mach 4.00 and it's maximum ceiling is 98,500.00 feet (30,002.80 m). The rocket comes in three primary classes with three ranges. The maximum range of the heaviest class is 40.00 miles (64.37 km), 56.00 miles (90.12 km) for the medium-weight class, and 65.00 miles (104.61 km) for the lightest class. All three classes have a minimum range of 4.00 miles (6.44 km). The Scythe is a single-stage missile. It is guided by an inertial guidance system with a GPS sensor. The guidance system of the Scythe is equipped with an datalink/uplink system as well as a home-on-jam sensor that provides a CEP of up to 5.00 meters against targets of all types. The guidance system is also equipped with a self-destruct sensor that can be activated by the crew of the launching unit. The GPS unit is hardened against jamming and encrypted to prevent reprogramming.
The main warhead for the Scythe is a 425.00 pound (192.78 kg) conventional, high-explosive warhead and found on the "A" variant. There is also a thermobaric warhead of the same weight and volume found on the "E" variant. The fragmentation warhead is equipped with 800 10mm tungsten spheres and weighs the same weight found on the "B" variant. The two cluster options include a heavy and light payload. The light cluster payload includes 4 BLU-108 SFM submunitions and comprises the "D" variant. The heavy cluster payload includes a variety of submunitions. The missile can hold up to 14 BLU-82 anti-personnel, fragmentation submunitions, up to 95 BLU-97 CEM submunitions, up to 95 BLU-114 "Blackout" submunitions, up to 85 BLU-127 IISM submunitions, up to 325 M74 APAM submunitions, or up to 660 M85 DPICM submunitions for the "C" variant. The chemical "F" variant is equipped with up to 180.00 pounds (81.65 kg) of Agent VX or other binary nerve agent. Lastly, the thermonuclear "G" variant is equipped with a W-114 Mod 1 low-yield, tactical warhead with a maximum yield of 20 kilotons and two variable yields of 5 or 10 kilotons. It is also an enhanced radiation warhead.
The Scythe missile costs $450,000.00 for the conventional variants, $500,000.00 for the chemical variant, and $850,000.00 for the nuclear variant. The base missile itself, without a warhead costs $350,000.00. Missiles are exported without warheads for $400,000.00.
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MGM-241 Hurricane
To complement the MGM-240 Scythe medium-caliber artillery rocket, the MGM-241 Hurricane was constructed. The role of the Hurricane was to bring a light-caliber MLRS rocket to both the Defense Forces and the Marines. Due to the Reaver being devised from the Doomani Neco light MLRS, the Hurricane was subsequently devised from the Neco's rocket. The Neco, a 140mm rocket was up-scaled to a 160mm system known as the Hurricane under Layartebian designation.
The Hurricane missile is made of high-strength materials to allow it to survive the stresses of launch and flight. The Hurricane missile is a total of 11.50 feet (3.51 m) long, 6.30 inches (160mm) in diameter, and it has a wingspan of 14.30 inches (36.32 cm). The missile weighs up to 265.00 pounds (120.20 kg) fully loaded. It is up-scaled from the Neco missile and features a warhead compartment that is 500.00 in³ (8,93.53 cm³) in volume and capable of holding a variety of warheads. The missile is powered by a gel-fueled rocket and is equipped with small, forward canards just behind the nosecone and fins in the rear of the missile as well as a thrust-vectoring nozzle capable of a full range of movement.
The Hurricane's flight profile is akin to that of normal MLRS rockets. Upon launch, the rocket assumes a ballistic trajectory to achieve ranges throughout its full envelope. The Hurricane rocket achieves a maximum speed of Mach 2.00 and it's maximum ceiling is 45,000.00 feet (13,716.00 m). The rocket comes in three primary classes with three ranges. The maximum range of the heaviest class is 31.00 miles (49.89 km), 37.00 miles (59.55 km) for the medium-weight class, and 45.00 miles (72.42 km) for the lightest class. All three classes have a minimum range of 4.00 miles (6.44 km). The Hurricane is a single-stage missile. It is guided by an inertial guidance system with a GPS sensor. The guidance system of the Hurricane is equipped with an datalink/uplink system as well as a home-on-jam sensor that provides a CEP of up to 5.00 meters against targets of all types. The guidance system is also equipped with a self-destruct sensor that can be activated by the crew of the launching unit. The GPS unit is hardened against jamming and encrypted to prevent reprogramming.
The main warhead for the Hurricane is a 105.00 pound (47.63 kg) conventional, high-explosive warhead and comprises the "A" variant. There is also a thermobaric warhead of the same weight and volume that is the "B" variant. The fragmentation "C" variant is equipped with 200 10mm tungsten spheres and weighs the same weight. The two cluster options include a heavy and light payload. The light cluster payload of the "D" variant includes 105 M85 DPICM submunitions, 14 BLU-127 IISM submunitions, or 15 BLU-97 CEM submunitions. The heavy cluster payload of the "E" variant is equipped with 72 M74 APAM submunitions. The chemical "F" variant is equipped with 55.00 pounds (24.95 kg) of Agent VX or other binary nerve agent.
The Hurricane missile costs $225,000.00 for the conventional variants and $350,000.00 for the chemical variant. The base missile itself, without a warhead costs $150,000.00. Missiles are exported without warheads for $175,000.00.
MGM-242 Thor II
With the retirement of the MGM-207 Large Caliber Battlefield Artillery Rocket (LCBAR) in 2000, the Layartebian military was left without a suitable replacement. The ATACMS had been replaced with the MGM-209 MLRS and its subsequent system to make way for the Devastator 300mm and Boar/ARAR 220mm rockets. Because of this, the Layartebian Defense Corporation sought to produce a long-range, large-caliber, battlefield, artillery rocket with the capabilities of striking targets at ranges in excess of those afforded by the MGM-207 and any artillery rockets in existence. What resulted was the MGM-242 Thor II, a theater ballistic missile that fell into the category of a short-ranged ballistic missile. Not designed to replace the Vesta, the premier SRBM in the Empire's inventory and in the world, the Thor II was meant to provide a cheaper alternative to high-caliber artillery rockets while offering a powerful punch. The Thor II reached IOC in 2007 and it wouldn't be combat tested until 2008.
The Thor II missile is made of high-strength materials to allow it to survive the stresses of launch and flight. The Thor II missile is a total of 25.00 feet (7.62 m) long, 35.00 inches (890 mm) in diameter, and it has a wingspan of 4.92 feet (1.50 m). The missile weighs up to 10,031.00 pounds (4,550.00 kg) fully loaded. Powered by a gel-fueled rocket, the missile can accelerate at up to +50Gs and it is equipped with grid-fins and thrust vectoring for precise and abrupt steering, even at maximum speed.
The Thor II flies an unpredictable, quasiballistic trajectory and reaches altitudes of up to 40.00 miles (64.37 km). This trajectory option makes the missile very difficult to intercept as its true target location is unpredictable. The Thor II can also be launched within three minutes of arrival at the launch site, making it very difficult to destroy the actual launching vehicle once it has arrived. The Thor II missile has a maximum speed of Mach 10.30 and it has a minimum range of 31.00 miles (49.89 km). When carrying a light payload, its maximum range is 550.00 miles (885.14 km) and with a heavy payload, that range is reduced to 350.00 miles (563.27 km). It is a single-stage missile. It is guided by an inertial guidance system with a GPS sensor. The guidance system of the Thor II is equipped with an datalink/uplink system as well as a home-on-jam sensor that provides a CEP of up to 5.00 meters against targets of all types. The guidance system is also equipped with a self-destruct sensor that can be activated by the crew of the launching unit. The GPS unit is hardened against jamming and encrypted to prevent reprogramming.
The main warhead for the Thor II is a 1,200.00 pounds (544.31 kg) conventional, high-explosive warhead and comprises the "A" variant. There is also a provision for a thermobaric warhead on the "B" variantof the same weight or a fragmentation warhead on the "C" variant with the same weight and up to 25,000 10mm tungsten spheres. The cluster "D" variant can carry a payload of up to 18 BLU-108 SFM, 400 BLU-114 Blackout, 240 BLU-127 IISM, 8 BLU-73 FAE, 85 BLU-87 fragmentation, 350 BLU-97 CEM, 920 M74 APAM, or 1,850 M85 DPICM submunitions. The thermonuclear "E" variant is loaded with a single W-105 Mod 6 thermonuclear warhead capable of a maximum yield of 350 kilotons. It is a variable yield weapon with the ability to be preset to 10, 50, 125, or 350 kilotons. The chemical "F" variant is equipped with up to 380.00 pounds (172.37 kg) of Agent VX or other binary nerve agent.
The Thor II missile costs $2,500,000.00 for the conventional variants and $3,000,000.00 for the chemical or thermonuclear variant. The base missile itself, without a warhead costs $2,250,000.00. Missiles are exported without warheads for $2,600,000.00.
M2061 Reaver
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Overview
In early 2000, the Imperial Layartebian Military began a program of replacing most of its logistics and light infantry vehicles from front-line service. This resulted in existing Dingo APVs and Bushmaster IMVs being transferred from the army to the defense forces, subsequently ending their use of the HMMWV. Aside from these light infantry vehicles, other vehicles such as the HEMTT, HET, and Universal Carrier were reaching their own time for replacement. Heavy use throughout the Conquests as well as battle damage left many of these vehicles in a condition that required regular maintenance. The army sought to develop a single vehicle replacement for all three systems. The requirements were for a vehicle roughly the same size as the HEMTT and armored to provide protection against most basic level threats. The vehicle was to have a modular design system that could allow it to change its mission to fulfill all of these roles. What was produced was the M2061 Reaver, a truck that was highly modular and capable.
The Reaver was designed from the Doomani Neco MLRS system, which was a 6x6 truck with a 140mm rocket system. The Reaver itself was enlarged and modernized but essentially used the same chassis design. The final product was an 8x8 truck with the ability to act as many things and excelling at them as well. The Reaver was a jack of all trades and unlike the saying, a master of all of them as well. The Reaver was initially tested in early 2003 in a variety of terrains and conditions ranging from hot and humid jungles to arid deserts to rocky and uneven mountain passes to Arctic conditions. In each area, the Reaver exceeded minimum requirements and by the end of 2003, after eleven months of intensive testing, the Reaver entered low-rate initial production (LRIP) reaching IOC in February 2004. Full production began in early 2005 and by 2008, the army had replaced every HEMTT, HET, and Universal Carrier in service. Additionally, the Reaver gave way to the Scythe MLRS system, which would replace the Boar and Lyras-built Viper system in their entirety. The Scythe would supplement the Devastator as the Empire's rocket artillery.
Design & Accommodations
General Description
The Reaver is a rather simplistic design. Built from the Neco chassis, the Reaver is a tried and true design at its very core. The vehicle is designed to be completely modular and accept a host of modules to its structure allowing it to take on many roles ranging from that of a cargo carrier to a mobile ambulance. Modularity is what makes the Reaver such a success and a hit with the Layartebian military.
The basic design of the Reaver features a large, comfortable, high cab in the front with a large flat-bed area behind it, which can accept a variety of modules. Overall, the Reaver is 369.00 inches (937.26 cm) in length and 102.00 inches (259.08 cm) in width. From the ground to the top of its exhaust stack, the Reaver is 117.00 inches (297.18 cm) tall. Subsequent modules may increase the overall length and height of the vehicle; although, the former is not as common. It sits atop eight large wheels with a diameter of 44.00 inches (111.76 cm) overall and a rim diameter of 24.00 inches (60.96 cm). The rear of the flatbed is sloped downward but this can be altered to fit the applicable module. A pair of hard-cased bumpers filled with super-dense foam protect the front and rear of the chassis. The distance from the ground to the top of the flatbed is 59.50 inches (151.13 cm). The ground clearance of the vehicle is 17.50 inches (44.45 cm). The Reaver's curb weight is 22.00 tons (19,958.06 kg).
The cabin of the Reaver is as wide as the vehicle. It's inside dimensions are 120.00 inches (304.80 cm) long, 58.00 inches (147.32 cm) high, and 98.00 (248.92 cm) inches wide for a total volume of 394.72 ft³ (11.18 m³). Quite spacious, the entire cabin is armored (see Protection). The cabin of the Reaver is made to sit five soldiers arranged with two facing forward (driver and commander) and, behind them, facing the rear of the vehicle, three, fully-equipped soldiers. Modules can provide for additional seating outside of the cabin.
The cabin of the Reaver, as well as any modules for human habitation, is entirely NBC protected. The system is based on that of the M1A2 Abrams, which uses an overpressure system and a series of filters to keep hazardous air out of the cabin. Crew members can operate in an NBC environment inside of their vehicles without the necessity for an NBC suit; although, one is highly recommended, should a catastrophic failure occur to this system. Sensors on the exterior of the vehicle monitor the air for hazards and should a hazard be detected, an alarm will sound in the cabin and all doors were automatically lock. This lock can be overridden by the commander of the vehicle or the driver. This is designed to prevent a soldier in the rear of the vehicle from exiting should panic overcome their judgement.
Aside from being NBC protected, the cabin is also climate controlled by a 3,000 BTU heater and air-conditioning system that is entirely electrically powered, giving instant hot or cold air. The climate control system of the Reaver is adaptive to the external conditions, which are determined through a series of sensors. These sensors can detect humidity, temperature, and pressure. Through these variables, the Reaver's climate control system can adjust the internal temperature of the vehicle to be the most comfortable. Settings can also be placed on manual.
Additional features inside of the cabin of the Reaver include the ability to carry 30.00 gallons (113.56 liters) of fresh water or other drinkable liquid in a container system built into the rear seats. Additionally, there are containers and racks for carrying a variety of items such as backpacks, medical supplies, tools, weapons, and ammunition. However, fully loaded, the interior of a Reaver can become quite cramped.
The rear of the vehicle provides for and area of up to 192.00 inches (487.68 cm) in length by 102.00 inches (259.08 cm) in width. This gives a total area of 136.00 ft² (17.84 m²). The maximum cargo load for the Reaver is limited to 30.00 tons (27,215.54 kg) on the vehicle itself giving a maximum weight of 62.00 tons (56,245.45 kg).
Front Seats
The driver has the most amount of comfort in the entire vehicle. He sits in the left side of the vehicle on an adjustable, well-padded seat. Visibility is provided by a pair of armored, frontal windows that can accept a slat armor system, reducing visibility but providing significant protection to the driver. The windshield, although thickened to provide resistance against bullets and shrapnel is the weakest part of the vehicle. On the driver's door is an armored window that allows him to see a side-view mirror, which is fully adjustable from his seat. There is another side-view mirror on the commander's site, which is also fully adjustable from the driver's seat.
The driver's controls are fully digital. Immediately in front of him is the steering wheel and behind it are the basic panels that he would need, which include speed, fuel status, engine temperature, RPM, and even an odometer. Sitting on top of the dashboard is a small compass. Because the Reaver has a manual transmission, a pair of paddles are included on the steering wheel to allow the driver to shift up or down accordingly or put the vehicle in neutral. The driver never needs to remove his hands from the steering wheel to shift, giving him a better grasp on the vehicle in all situations. To his immediate right is a pair of electronic MFDs like those inside of a fighter jet. Because the center console is raised to provide for electronics hardware, these MFDs are easily accessible and viewable to both the driver and the commander. Each MFD can display a variety of modes, which include: GPS navigation, external conditions, brake temperatures and tire pressure, module status, climate status, and a host of vehicle variables ranging from weight to load pressure. Each MFD has a diameter of 7.87 inches (200.00 mm). Also built into the center console is the radio of the vehicle. Headsets allow all five passengers connectivity with the radio.
The commander sits on the other side of the center console with his own set of controls. As the commander of the vehicle, he has access to all of the information that the driver has but only through additional MFDs that are 5.91 inches (150.00 mm) in diameter. He has six of them in total arranged in two rows of three. Additionally, he has the responsibility of being the weapon's launcher if an offensive module such as the MLRS is fitted. In such a case, the commander also has access to a single launch and control panel, which is built into the center console that is a touch-screen system. In non-offensive vehicles, his panel is used to provide a large navigation plot that is coupled to the GPS of the vehicle. The screen can be split into four subsections to allow for a maximum amount of data to be visible to the commander, which includes the navigation, orders, weapon's status, and so on and so fourth. Like the driver, he sits on a fully adjustable seat.
Rear Seats
The rear seats are arranged back-to-back with the front seats and there are three of them. They are padded but they are not adjustable. There are no windows in the rear of the cabin, only the four door windows and the two windows between the two sets of doors. The rear part of the cabin is spacious but can become quickly cramped with gear and supplies. The seats can be folded upwards to provide for a larger storage area if necessary.
The center seat in vehicles equipped with a remote weapon's station becomes the gunners seat. In these vehicles, the weapon control station is placed in front of the middle seat. The soldier sitting in this seat can go out either door but, while he is seated, those next to him cannot go out any other door but their own unless he moves. In these versions, the rear area is not as spacious and storage space is reduced significantly. Like the digitalized electronics for the driver, the gunner has the same options. He can use the remote station on top of the roof in complete safety without being vulnerable to enemy snipers or fire, allowing him to be a more effective gunner.
Electronics
The Reaver is equipped with a wide array of electronics. Aside from its variety of sensors, the most important is the GPS navigation system, which can be as accurate as the GPS network allows. This navigation system is military-quality and allows for better accuracy and information than a civilian system. However, should this malfunction, the GPS system is compatible with civilian receivers. Additional electronics for the Reaver include a satellite uplink system, which allows the commander and driver of the Reaver to view live-footage from satellites and connect with the remainder of the Layartebian defense network through encrypted means.
The Reaver comes equipped with few other electronics at a standard configuration. The Reaver is equipped with IFF IR strobes on its roof, which can be activated from the driver inside. It also comes equipped with an optical sighting system that is nothing more than a powerful telescope system mounted to the roof of the vehicle. It maintains a low profile and has a full 360° traversable field of view and an elevation range between -10° and +60° allowing for a very wide field of view. The optical system is equipped with a night vision system that allows for low-light visibility. The optical system combines conventional and digital zooming capabilities allowing it for up to 20x normal zoom or 520mm and up to 4,160mm with an 8x digital zoom. This allows the driver and commander the ability to identify threats and hazards from very long range. This system can also include a FLIR but requires an additional module to be added.
As a creature comfort, the Reaver is also equipped with an AM/FM radio with an integrated hard-disk capable of storing up to 160GB of audio files as well as a single-disc CD player. Speakers are placed in the front and rear of the vehicle and all five crew stations has access to the settings of this radio; however, the driver and commander can override any setting placed.
Performance, Powerplant, and Propulsion
Though the Reaver is built on the chassis of the Neco, its engine is entirely unique. Unlike the Neco, the Reaver is an 8x8 system that uses a powerful engine and a manual transmission to provide the best performance.
The powerplant of the Reaver is an LDC-VE-26 engine. It is a 4-stroke diesel engine that can also run on bio-diesel fuel or be equipped to accept hydrogen fuel as well. It is an in-line 6-cylinder engine with a total displacement of 10.3 liters and a compression ratio of 16:1. The maximum output of the engine is 550 hp (410 kW) at 2100 rpm. The engine provides the Reaver with up to 2,000 foot-pounds (8,896 Nm) of torque at 1,500 rpm. The engine itself has a dry weight of 3,000.00 pounds (1,360.78 kg). The LDC-VE-26 is liquid cooled and the Reaver has a total coolant capacity of 5.15 gallons (19.50 liters). The thermostat of the Reaver is set to open at 194°F (90°C) and the maximum temperature the coolant can reach is 239°F (115°C). The coolant also provides additional heating to the vehicle. The LDC-VE-26 has a maximum capacity of 7.93 gallons (30.00 liters) of lubricating oil, which can reach a maximum temperature of 230°F (110°C) and sustain a minimum pressure of 21.75 psi (150.00 kPa). The engine requires up to 1,918.76 yd³ (1,467.00 m³) air per hour at maximum conditions and its exhaust system can handle a maximum output of 3,961.70 lb. (1,797.00 kg) of exhaust per hour. The maximum temperature of the exhaust air can reach up to 1,040°F (560°C). The exhaust output for the Reaver is located to the rear of the cabin, mounted upwards to allow for deep fording. The air intake of the vehicle is mounted in the front of the vehicle behind armored slats and a snorkeling system can be installed on the roof of the vehicle allowing for fording depths of up to 85.50 inches (2.17 m). Unprepared, the vehicle can only ford up to 48.00 inches (1.22 m).
The Reaver's transmission is a manual 5-speed with 1 gear for reverse and its tires are all run-flat wheels with a hard-base to resist puncturing. A spare tire is often carried to repair a flat, should one occur. The driver has the ability to alter the pressure of each tire accordingly through manual or automatic means to properly balance a load. The second pair of tires are not operable by the actual engine and transmission and have the ability of being raised up to 4.00 inches (10.16 cm) off the ground when carrying light loads to reduce drag and friction, allowing for better efficiency.
The fuel system of the Reaver is contained in two steel tanks that are afforded armor plating to resist small-arms fire and shrapnel. Each tank is equal in capacity. The Reaver's fuel system has a total capacity of 150.00 gallons (567.82 liters) and its engine efficiency is approximately 3.07 mpg (1.30 km/l) for a total range of 460.00 miles (740.30 km). This efficiency is the absolute average and can differ upwards or downwards depending on weight, fuel, and conditions. The maximum on-road speed of the Reaver is 55 mph (88 kph); although this is likely to be governed to 40 mph (64 kph) or less depending on the service. Its maximum off-road speed is limited to 40 mph (64 kph) and the vehicle can ascend a gradient of up to 30° or traverse a 17° side-slop without rolling.
The braking system of the Reaver comes standard with compressed air, massive disc, anti-lock brakes on all eight wheels. Additionally, the vehicle is fitted with an exhaust brake to provide additional stopping power to the vehicle, especially at maximum weight and downhill. This provides the engine braking system with additional effectiveness and helps to cut down on the noise produced by engine braking, a common complaint as experienced on tractor trailers and other big rigs. For the Tractor Module, the Reaver can fit larger and more powerful braking systems to counter the additional weight carried, especially when fitted in the HET role.
The Reaver can be equipped with a forward winch that could allow it to pull a disabled vehicle out of a ditch. The winch would have a total weight capacity though of only 10,000.00 pounds (4,535.92 kg). A winch placed in the rear of the vehicle could pull up to 25,000.00 pounds (11,339.81 kg). Neither of these are fitted as standard though. The Reaver can also accommodate a variety of plows or other items in its front section.
Protection
The Reaver's whole cabin is armored as well as its exposed vital areas. The basic level of protection afforded to the cabin of the Reaver is STANAG 4569 Level III, which provides protection against bullets up to 7.62x51mm at ranges of 30 meters or more. The windows of the vehicle are protected to Level II, affording protecting against 7.62x39mm bullets at 30 meters or more. The fuel tanks of the Reaver are also protected to Level II. The underside hull of the Reaver is give a V-shape, which is meant to deflect the blast of a landmine or IED away from the vehicle, protecting, above all else, the occupants inside. While this hull will not make the vehicle mine-proof, it guarantees that the occupants inside have a much greater chance of survivability, even if the vehicle is completely destroyed and inoperable. The basic level of protection to the Reaver is meant to provide the vehicle with high survivability in areas that are not "front-line." Against insurgent attacks behind the front-lines, the Reaver stands a strong chance of survival.
The Reaver can also accept a number of armor add-on kits, which include window shutters, add-on panels, and other components that can boost the protection levels of the vehicle. Shutters for the windows can boost the protection to somewhere between Level III and IV, affording protection against rounds larger than 7.62x51mm but not as large as 12.7x99mm or 14.5x114mm. Ceramic containers for the exposed areas of the fuel tanks can allow for Level IV protection. Additionally, add-on panel kits can boost protection for the cabin to Level IV or even Level V with certain applications; albeit, the latter being very heavy. The Reaver can also be equipped with Non-Explosive Reactive Armor blocks (NERA). It can mount ERA blocks but it is not recommended due to the nature of the vehicle. An add-on slat armor kit can be added to protect the entire vehicle from the middle point of its wheels up to its roof at a considerable weight gain.
Additional protection can also come in the way of active defensive systems. The Reaver can mount the AN/VLQ-30 Vehicular Integrated Defensive Suite (VIDS). The VIDS was first made for the Sabertooth main battle tank and has evolved to a modular system with variants for all types of vehicles. The AN/VLQ-30H would be most fitting for the Reaver. Combat versions with an MLRS or SAM launcher would mount the AN/VLQ-30F variant, which has a focus more on offensive action considering their very different role.
The VIDS is a system that uses multiple jamming modules linked together and controlled from inside of the vehicle. The first module is a jamming module that is very similar to those used on helicopters and it fulfills an infrared jamming role. Compact and small, it has a short-range and is primarily tuned to work against anti-tank missiles that rely on infrared guidance, the Maverick being the most common. Additionally, this module operates a laser jamming system as well as an RF jammer, the range being just as limited but focused to the anti-tank threat. Powered by the engine of the vehicle, the VIDS has a maximum range of 4.00 miles (6,437.37 m) with a refresh rate of 100 milliseconds. The Reaver can also mount an Active Protection System module for the VIDS, which enhances the jamming capabilities. It uses a millimetric wave, Doppler radar to detect incoming projectiles. It has a detection range of up to 164.00 feet (50.00 m) and can engage targets moving as slow as 111 mph (50 m/s) or as fast as 2,625 fps (800 m/s). It is optimized to have a very small kill zone, making it safe for infantry men standing next to the tank and for reduced collateral damage, which exists in urban environments. Once the threat is detected the internal computer uses the signal from the incoming weapon and calculates an approach vector. Once the incoming weapon is fully classified, the computers calculate the optimal time and angle to fire the neutralizers. The response comes from two launchers installed on the vehicle, one on each side. The launchers have a pivoting/rotating ability and thus are able to fire in any direction the computer requires. Then it fires neutralizing agents of small metal pellets, similar to shotgun shot towards the target. The system has an automatic reloading mechanism that can handle multiple attacks, and can simultaneously engage several threats, even while the armored vehicle is on the move. It can react in just 0.05 seconds and it takes between 0.1 and 0.25 seconds to effective neutralize a threat. The system, in total, carries up to 24 shots. The VIDS for the Reaver can also mount a microwave emitter for neutralizing incoming projectiles. This is not a standard fit and is only fitted to command vehicles and those vehicles in a high threat environment. The microwave emitter uses focused microwave energy at a low-power to destroy the electronics of an incoming projectile at a range of 984.00 feet (300.00 m) or less. The ideal scenario is for the munition to detonate.
There is another line of defense for the Reaver but it is only available when fitted with a Remote Weapon's Station. That defense is a smoke system. When fitted with the RWS, the Reaver carries 8 66mm smoke grenades. The Reaver can carry a number of smoke grenades that can obscure both visual and infrared spectrums. There is even a grenade that can obscure radar waves through the use of brass flakes and graphite, the former working to obscure the infrared spectrum. A standard visual smoke grenade can obscure the vehicle for as many as four minutes and produce a screen in as little as eight seconds. The Reaver can also carry anti-riot grenades that carry CS gas or PVC balls to deter crowds.
Weapons
The Reaver can carry a multitude of weapons in various modules. It can also carry a single machine gun or grenade launcher for self-defense.
Remote Weapon's Station
The Reaver can fit a Remote Weapon's Station (RWS) on the roof of the cabin. The remote weapon's station is a derivative of the M151 Protector system that has been tailored for the specific needs of the Reaver. This same derivative is used on TELs and other vehicles in the Layartebian military.
The RWS is a brilliant invention that allows a gunner to remain enclosed within the safety of the vehicle without being exposed to enemy combatants and the elements, making the gunner far more effective than he would be otherwise. The RWS consists of a turret mounted onto the roof of the vehicle and fitted with a weapon and ammunition. A control station inside of the vehicle allows the gunner to operate the RWS however he so desires. The RWS is a stabilized system and allows the gunner to fire accurately even at high speeds over rough terrain. It is equipped with optics that allow the gunner to see and target further and also allow the vehicle the ability to identify threats at longer ranges. Aside from mounting a weapon, the RWS can also mount smoke grenade tubes, 8 for the Reaver.
The RWS for the Reaver can traverse a full 360° and it can elevate and depress from -20° to +60° while offering a 45° field of view at all times. Optical sensors allow for a 30x zoom with night vision capabilities. The RWS also features a thermal imager. For ranging, the RWS is equipped with a laser rangefinder that allows for accurate firing solutions that control elevation accordingly to allow for accurate fire within the full range of the weapon's capabilities.
Operable in temperatures ranging from -51°F (-46°C) to 149°F (65°C), the RWS weighs 298.00 pounds (135.17 kg) without any weapons or ammunition. The system, without weapons or ammunition is 30.00 inches (76.20 cm) wide, 25.00 inches (63.50 cm) deep, and 29.50 inches (74.93 cm) high. It can mount a number of light machine guns, automatic grenade launchers, and heavy machine guns. It also has the capability of mounting an anti-tank rocket launcher and a sniper rifle.
For the Reaver, the standard weapon is an M35A1 Light Machine Gun, fitted with 1,200 rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition. The Reaver can also mount an M49A1 Grenade Machine Gun with 96 rounds of 40mm ammunition, an M50A1 Heavy Machine Gun with 500 rounds of 12.7x99mm ammunition, an M106A2 Squad Automatic Weapon with 1,200 rounds of 6.8x51mm ammunition, or an M119A2 or M119A3 ADEC Light Machine Gun with 1,200 rounds of ammunition. There is a program underway for evaluation of an M31A1 Heavy Machine Gun with an ammunition load of 250 rounds in a single container. Though a 15.5x115mm weapon, 250 rounds for the M31 is considered, at present, to be too insignificant to be carried presently.
MGM-240 Scythe
The MGM-240 Scythe is the newest medium-range artillery rocket in service with the Layartebian military. A descendent of the MGM-209 MLRS rocket, a 227mm rocket and a replacement to both it and the MGM-226 Advanced Range Artillery Rocket (ARAR), a 220mm rocket, the Scythe is a 240mm system. The Scythe comes at a crucial time in Layartebian military technology. With the creation of the Reaver MLRS system and the subsequent retirement of the Viper MLRS in favor of it, the Scythe reached IOC with the Reaver MLRS in 2006.
The Scythe missile is made of high-strength materials to allow it to survive the stresses of launch and flight. The Scythe missile is a total of 15.00 feet (4.57 m) long, 9.45 inches (240mm) in diameter, and it has a wingspan of 15.45 inches (39.24 cm). The missile weighs up to 900.00 pounds (408.23 kg) fully loaded. It is up-scaled from the MGM-209 missile and features a warhead compartment that is 3,156.67 in³ (51,728.55 cm³) in volume and capable of holding a variety of warheads. The missile is powered by a gel-fueled rocket and is equipped with small, forward canards just behind the nosecone and fins in the rear of the missile as well as a thrust-vectoring nozzle capable of a full range of movement.
The Scythe's flight profile is akin to that of normal MLRS rockets. Upon launch, the rocket assumes a ballistic trajectory to achieve ranges throughout its full envelope. The Scythe rocket achieves a maximum speed of Mach 4.00 and it's maximum ceiling is 98,500.00 feet (30,002.80 m). The rocket comes in three primary classes with three ranges. The maximum range of the heaviest class is 40.00 miles (64.37 km), 56.00 miles (90.12 km) for the medium-weight class, and 65.00 miles (104.61 km) for the lightest class. All three classes have a minimum range of 4.00 miles (6.44 km). The Scythe is a single-stage missile. It is guided by an inertial guidance system with a GPS sensor. The guidance system of the Scythe is equipped with an datalink/uplink system as well as a home-on-jam sensor that provides a CEP of up to 5.00 meters against targets of all types. The guidance system is also equipped with a self-destruct sensor that can be activated by the crew of the launching unit. The GPS unit is hardened against jamming and encrypted to prevent reprogramming.
The main warhead for the Scythe is a 425.00 pound (192.78 kg) conventional, high-explosive warhead and found on the "A" variant. There is also a thermobaric warhead of the same weight and volume found on the "E" variant. The fragmentation warhead is equipped with 800 10mm tungsten spheres and weighs the same weight found on the "B" variant. The two cluster options include a heavy and light payload. The light cluster payload includes 4 BLU-108 SFM submunitions and comprises the "D" variant. The heavy cluster payload includes a variety of submunitions. The missile can hold up to 14 BLU-82 anti-personnel, fragmentation submunitions, up to 95 BLU-97 CEM submunitions, up to 95 BLU-114 "Blackout" submunitions, up to 85 BLU-127 IISM submunitions, up to 325 M74 APAM submunitions, or up to 660 M85 DPICM submunitions for the "C" variant. The chemical "F" variant is equipped with up to 180.00 pounds (81.65 kg) of Agent VX or other binary nerve agent. Lastly, the thermonuclear "G" variant is equipped with a W-114 Mod 1 low-yield, tactical warhead with a maximum yield of 20 kilotons and two variable yields of 5 or 10 kilotons. It is also an enhanced radiation warhead.
The Scythe missile costs $450,000.00 for the conventional variants, $500,000.00 for the chemical variant, and $850,000.00 for the nuclear variant. The base missile itself, without a warhead costs $350,000.00. Missiles are exported without warheads for $400,000.00.
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MGM-241 Hurricane
To complement the MGM-240 Scythe medium-caliber artillery rocket, the MGM-241 Hurricane was constructed. The role of the Hurricane was to bring a light-caliber MLRS rocket to both the Defense Forces and the Marines. Due to the Reaver being devised from the Doomani Neco light MLRS, the Hurricane was subsequently devised from the Neco's rocket. The Neco, a 140mm rocket was up-scaled to a 160mm system known as the Hurricane under Layartebian designation.
The Hurricane missile is made of high-strength materials to allow it to survive the stresses of launch and flight. The Hurricane missile is a total of 11.50 feet (3.51 m) long, 6.30 inches (160mm) in diameter, and it has a wingspan of 14.30 inches (36.32 cm). The missile weighs up to 265.00 pounds (120.20 kg) fully loaded. It is up-scaled from the Neco missile and features a warhead compartment that is 500.00 in³ (8,93.53 cm³) in volume and capable of holding a variety of warheads. The missile is powered by a gel-fueled rocket and is equipped with small, forward canards just behind the nosecone and fins in the rear of the missile as well as a thrust-vectoring nozzle capable of a full range of movement.
The Hurricane's flight profile is akin to that of normal MLRS rockets. Upon launch, the rocket assumes a ballistic trajectory to achieve ranges throughout its full envelope. The Hurricane rocket achieves a maximum speed of Mach 2.00 and it's maximum ceiling is 45,000.00 feet (13,716.00 m). The rocket comes in three primary classes with three ranges. The maximum range of the heaviest class is 31.00 miles (49.89 km), 37.00 miles (59.55 km) for the medium-weight class, and 45.00 miles (72.42 km) for the lightest class. All three classes have a minimum range of 4.00 miles (6.44 km). The Hurricane is a single-stage missile. It is guided by an inertial guidance system with a GPS sensor. The guidance system of the Hurricane is equipped with an datalink/uplink system as well as a home-on-jam sensor that provides a CEP of up to 5.00 meters against targets of all types. The guidance system is also equipped with a self-destruct sensor that can be activated by the crew of the launching unit. The GPS unit is hardened against jamming and encrypted to prevent reprogramming.
The main warhead for the Hurricane is a 105.00 pound (47.63 kg) conventional, high-explosive warhead and comprises the "A" variant. There is also a thermobaric warhead of the same weight and volume that is the "B" variant. The fragmentation "C" variant is equipped with 200 10mm tungsten spheres and weighs the same weight. The two cluster options include a heavy and light payload. The light cluster payload of the "D" variant includes 105 M85 DPICM submunitions, 14 BLU-127 IISM submunitions, or 15 BLU-97 CEM submunitions. The heavy cluster payload of the "E" variant is equipped with 72 M74 APAM submunitions. The chemical "F" variant is equipped with 55.00 pounds (24.95 kg) of Agent VX or other binary nerve agent.
The Hurricane missile costs $225,000.00 for the conventional variants and $350,000.00 for the chemical variant. The base missile itself, without a warhead costs $150,000.00. Missiles are exported without warheads for $175,000.00.
MGM-242 Thor II
With the retirement of the MGM-207 Large Caliber Battlefield Artillery Rocket (LCBAR) in 2000, the Layartebian military was left without a suitable replacement. The ATACMS had been replaced with the MGM-209 MLRS and its subsequent system to make way for the Devastator 300mm and Boar/ARAR 220mm rockets. Because of this, the Layartebian Defense Corporation sought to produce a long-range, large-caliber, battlefield, artillery rocket with the capabilities of striking targets at ranges in excess of those afforded by the MGM-207 and any artillery rockets in existence. What resulted was the MGM-242 Thor II, a theater ballistic missile that fell into the category of a short-ranged ballistic missile. Not designed to replace the Vesta, the premier SRBM in the Empire's inventory and in the world, the Thor II was meant to provide a cheaper alternative to high-caliber artillery rockets while offering a powerful punch. The Thor II reached IOC in 2007 and it wouldn't be combat tested until 2008.
The Thor II missile is made of high-strength materials to allow it to survive the stresses of launch and flight. The Thor II missile is a total of 25.00 feet (7.62 m) long, 35.00 inches (890 mm) in diameter, and it has a wingspan of 4.92 feet (1.50 m). The missile weighs up to 10,031.00 pounds (4,550.00 kg) fully loaded. Powered by a gel-fueled rocket, the missile can accelerate at up to +50Gs and it is equipped with grid-fins and thrust vectoring for precise and abrupt steering, even at maximum speed.
The Thor II flies an unpredictable, quasiballistic trajectory and reaches altitudes of up to 40.00 miles (64.37 km). This trajectory option makes the missile very difficult to intercept as its true target location is unpredictable. The Thor II can also be launched within three minutes of arrival at the launch site, making it very difficult to destroy the actual launching vehicle once it has arrived. The Thor II missile has a maximum speed of Mach 10.30 and it has a minimum range of 31.00 miles (49.89 km). When carrying a light payload, its maximum range is 550.00 miles (885.14 km) and with a heavy payload, that range is reduced to 350.00 miles (563.27 km). It is a single-stage missile. It is guided by an inertial guidance system with a GPS sensor. The guidance system of the Thor II is equipped with an datalink/uplink system as well as a home-on-jam sensor that provides a CEP of up to 5.00 meters against targets of all types. The guidance system is also equipped with a self-destruct sensor that can be activated by the crew of the launching unit. The GPS unit is hardened against jamming and encrypted to prevent reprogramming.
The main warhead for the Thor II is a 1,200.00 pounds (544.31 kg) conventional, high-explosive warhead and comprises the "A" variant. There is also a provision for a thermobaric warhead on the "B" variantof the same weight or a fragmentation warhead on the "C" variant with the same weight and up to 25,000 10mm tungsten spheres. The cluster "D" variant can carry a payload of up to 18 BLU-108 SFM, 400 BLU-114 Blackout, 240 BLU-127 IISM, 8 BLU-73 FAE, 85 BLU-87 fragmentation, 350 BLU-97 CEM, 920 M74 APAM, or 1,850 M85 DPICM submunitions. The thermonuclear "E" variant is loaded with a single W-105 Mod 6 thermonuclear warhead capable of a maximum yield of 350 kilotons. It is a variable yield weapon with the ability to be preset to 10, 50, 125, or 350 kilotons. The chemical "F" variant is equipped with up to 380.00 pounds (172.37 kg) of Agent VX or other binary nerve agent.
The Thor II missile costs $2,500,000.00 for the conventional variants and $3,000,000.00 for the chemical or thermonuclear variant. The base missile itself, without a warhead costs $2,250,000.00. Missiles are exported without warheads for $2,600,000.00.