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Nachmere Precision Systems | Heavy Division is proud to announce the release for export of it's TM-1 Medium Tank. The tank is avialable for export to any country. Our new factory in Anghele is capable of producing even the largest orders.
OOC:
1) Please, please make your own calculations...
2) I will calculate the time for each order to complete.
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Specifications:
Type: Medium Tank
Place of Origin: Armed Republic of Nachmere and the Protected Dictatorship of Anghele
Designer: Nachmere Precision Systems | AFV Designs
Manufacturer: NPS Precision Systems Anghele Complex
Unit Cost: 3.7 Million NS$
Production Status: In Production
Variants: Currently none. Command and Forward Observer variants in development.
Weight: 35 metric tons combat ready.
Length: 8.6 meters gun forward
Width: 2.8 meters
Height: 2.7 meters (without commander’s weapon station)
Crew: 4
Armor: Composite, NERA to a combined maximum of 350 RHA vs. KE and 600 RHA vs. CE
Primary armament: 105mm rifled gun(33 rounds carried)
Secondary armament: 1 7.62mm MG, 1 12.7mm MG, 12 80mm close range grenade launchers.
Engine: 1000hp (730kw), Turbo-Charged, Multi-Fuel.
Power to weight ratio: 28.5hp/ton
Suspension: Helical-Springs
Fuel Capacity: 900 liters
Operational range: 420 kilometers
Speed: 80km/h on road


Background:
The Nachmere Land Forces, currently operating a few dozen aged AMX-13/90 light tanks have issued a specification for a new medium tank. The specification called for a tracked vehicle, less than 35 tons heavy when combat ready, armed with a multi-purpose main armament of at least 105mm, and capable of 80kmh road speed.
Nachmere Precision Systems, having recently signed several technology and financial agreements with M.A.C Heavy Industries of Anghele, quickly began to develop a prototype for the medium tank contract. The project, named XTM-1 was to use existing technology received from M.A.C along with technology developed by NPS in its new “Heavy Division” located in Anghele.
After several prototypes were built and given to the Nachmere Land Forces for trials, NPS was asked to further improve several elements of its design (mainly protection aspects) and produce a production model. This vehicle was named TM-1 and after inspection the Nachmere Land Forces ordered 200 of these vehicles, with options to buy more. The tank was standardized by the Nachmere Land Forces as the “Tank, Medium, TM-1 Fox” and the first vehicles are now being put into use.

Armament:
The “Fox” carries a 105mm rifled barrel gun, a 7.62 coaxial machine-gun, a 12.7 commander’s machine-gun, and 2 6-tube multi-purpose grenade launchers.
A) 105mm Rifled Gun- The 105mm was chosen as the main armament due to its relatively small ammunition(allowing more rounds to be carried), its wide variety of ammunition types, ammunition affordability(compared with larger guns), and lower weight compared to the alternatives.
The 105mm rifled gun can fire a large variety of rounds including APFSDS, HEAT, HESH, Gun-Launched ATGMs (with minor adjustments), APAM and others.
B) The 7.62 coaxial machine-gun offers the ability to engage lighter targets with a low cost, high volume of fire and with a very large amount of stored ammunition on board.
C) The 12.7mm was selected as the commander’s machine gun, as a medium between the 105mm and the 7.62mm. The 12.7mm round is powerful, can penetrate lightly armored targets, and has a slightly longer effective range than the coaxial. In the TM-1, the 12.7mm is mounted in a fully stabilized weapon station, which can be operated from within the tank while it is “buttoned”.
D) The multi-purpose, close range, 2X6 tube 80mm grenade launching system was developed specifically for the “Fox”. Mounted on the front of the turret and fired from a panel in the commander’s controls, the grenade launchers are used to engage infantry at short ranges, up to 60 meters. They also fire screening and decoy grenades. The grenade types fired by the system are: Fragmentation, White-Phosphorus, Less-Than-Lethal “Flash bang”, Less-Than-Lethal Tear Gas, IR Screening, and IR Decoy.

Fire Control and Observation:
The TM-1 uses the same FCS and observation as the M.A.C M1-T958 MBT, with several added features.
The TM-1 has a two-axis 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 sight allows for the gun to be stabilized on a specific moving target(“Pixel Lock”).The Northrop Grumman (formerly Litton) Laser Systems Eye-safe 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 CITV (Commander’s Independent Thermal Viewer) has been integrated with a weapon station holding the 12.7mm machine-gun. As a result the CITV now has two modes of operation. In the first mode the CITV acts as a separate, fully stabilized day and night sight for the main and coaxial weapons, allowing the commander to “slave” the gunner controls to identify targets or fire. In this mode the CITV allows the commander to identify, select, and range targets before even the top of the turret is exposed, and while remaining buttoned. The second mode the CITV acts as a fully stabilized day and night sight for the 12.7mm weapon station. In both modes the CIV allows for all the features of the FCS.
The fire control computer automatically calculates the fire 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; temperature, and barometric pressure from a sensor on the turret roof.
Solutions to moving targets or to fire-on-the-move are given by measuring the traverse speed of the turret while tracking the target. A secondary emergency system enables for firing using a mechanical ballistic computer.
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 Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE), AN/VSS-5, is based on a 328 x 245 element un-cooled 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 TM-1 under optional order.

Protection and survivability:
Since the TM-1 is lighter than an MBT, it utilizes an array of high-tech solutions to maintain protection levels against all KE (Kinetic Energy) and CE (Chemical Energy) threats.
Armor: The TM-1’s armor is composite and made of layers of steel, kevlar and ceramic plates. The armor was designed with spaces and angles to maximize protection with as little weight as possible. This suite of passive armor protects the tank KE threats such as smaller tank guns, small-arms and shrapnel.
Reactive Armor: The TM-1 has spaced, multi-layered NERA (Non Explosive Reactive Armor) plates on most of its turret and hull. The NERA plates protect the tank against medium CE threats, and when combined with the passive armor suite also minimize the penetration chance of most large CE threats.
Active Protection: The TM-1 is equipped with an active protection system based on a fire-control radar and a “hard-kill” launching system. The fire control radar, located on top of the turret, identifies incoming rockets and missiles and classifies them. It than reacts by firing a quick reaction projectile from one of the 20 carried around the turret. This projectile engages the threat 50 meters away from the vehicle by detonating on it.
Screening and Decoys: As mentioned before the TM-1 carries 2 6 tube 80mm. grenade launchers on the front of the turret. These tubes can fire IR Screening and IR Decoy grenades to help the tank screen or avoid incoming threats. In addition the TM-1 one is equipped with a standard self screening using condensed diesel fumes.



Fire suppression: The TM-1 uses several systems to prevent and suppress fires. The turret and driver compartment are both equipped with fire detectors and 3 BCF canisters. The canisters are operated either automatically by the detectors or manually by the crew (Gunner and Commander Compartments). 2 more BCF canisters are located in the engine compartment and can be operated from the driver’s control or from outside the vehicle. The driver and commander have red-light indicators for an engine fire. The diesel fuel for the engine is stored in 4 tanks in the front and back of the tank, with cutoff valves allowing the use of each tank separately.
Explosion prevention: All main gun and Grenade ammunition is stored in separate containers, made from high-resistance anti-flame material. Blowout panels are located above the 105mm ammo storage to direct explosion energy away from the crew. The crew seats are all of the suspended type, keeping them above the floor in case of an explosion underneath the tank.
NBC protection: The TM-1 is equipped with an overpressure system. The system pumps air from outside the vehicle through a system of filters and into to the tank, creating an overpressure that keeps contaminated air out if the tank is fully buttoned. If the tank cannot be fully buttoned, each crew member can use an individual, pressurized mask with a 90% field of vision. The overpressure system is integrated with an air-condition system but will operate even if that system is damaged.
The TM-1 has towing shackles on its front, back and sides, to enable recovery in hard situations.
Mobility:
Engine: The TM-1 is powered by a multi-fuel 1000hp, turbo-charged (730kw) engine. The engine is located at the back of the tank, with a hydro-mechanical semi-automatic transmission transferring power from it to the final drives. The transmission has five forward gears and two reverse gears. The hp/ton ration achieved is 28.5, and road speed is 80 Kmh.
The TM-1 has 5 pairs of road-wheels with separate helical-springs and hydraulic dampers. The helical springs were chosen for better performance over harsh mountain terrain (common in Nachmere). The tracks are 530mm wide, and do not have rubber soles. Connection between sections is made by a separate pin.

Communications, Navigation, and Interface:
Internal communications: The TM-1 has an internal communications system, with headsets integrated to ballistic helmets. The system allows the TC (tank commander) to choose which crew members he hears and can hear him. The system has a separate TC to driver channel, receiving power from the best protected battery, to ensure TC can always communicate with the driver.
External Communications: The TM-1 is prepared to accept 2 transmitters and 2 receivers, antenna bases being integral. The antenna bases allow for lowering the antennas forwards and backwards from inside. The TM-1 is equipped with a tank/infantry telephone located at the rear of the vehicle and connected to the commander’s internal communications.
Navigation: The TM-1 is equipped with an integral GPS navigation system, viewed on the commanders and drivers LCD displays. The system includes navigation rout planning, point to point line-of-sight checks, battle preplanning and other useful features. The navigation system can be integrated into Battlefield management systems and used to give a complete picture of the battle.
Interface: The crew interface of the TM-1 includes a LCD screen/Control for each crew member, clearly showing the information that crew member needs. The LCD screen/Control is encased in high-resistance polymer and has buttons allowing control of many systems in the tank. These electronic controls are all backed-up by conventional switches and controls in case they malfunction.

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EDIT: My bad, i see it now.

A 120mm is in development, and can be sped up if a customer shows intrest:
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For those intrested images of a prototype FO(forward observer) is avilable:
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M.A.C Heavy Industries | Defense

The Anghele Army has an interest on both your 120mm version and the forward observer version.

They have commissioned us to help you develop those units.

Please give as a quote on the quantity of funds you require to go ahead with the project.

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For any inquiries please contact us:

M.A.C Direct Line: 21-456-3450

M.A.C@DefenseNet.Agle

Thank you,

M.A.C Heavy Industries Defense Management.

We will need around 2.000.000.000 for the FO version, it is nearly through proto-type phase.

For the 120mm version we will need around 25.000.000.000. However, for the Anghele Army I believe a higher caliber should be used.

We will need around 2.000.000.000 for the FO version, it is nearly through proto-type phase.

For the 120mm version we will need around 25.000.000.000. However, for the Anghele Army I believe a higher caliber should be used.



M.A.C Heavy Industries | Defense

Develop it in a higher caliber then.

We shall transfer $125.000.000.000 Universal Standard Dollars for the completion of both projects,and if in the end any funds remain,you may keep them to use in other projects.

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For any inquiries please contact us:

M.A.C Direct Line: 21-456-3450

M.A.C@DefenseNet.Agle

Thank you,

M.A.C Heavy Industries Defense Management.

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