Nachmere
28-02-2009, 00:10
A new MBT from NPS | Heavy Division! Unit Price:10.500.000 NS$
MBT140 in Woodland Cammo:
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MBT140 in Snow Camo:
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Data:
Name: MBT140 "Wild Boar"
Type: MBT
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
Production Status: In Production
Crew: 4(TC, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
Weight: 85 metric tons combat ready.
Length: 10 meters gun forward
Width: 4 meters
Height: 2.9 meters (without commander’s weapon station)
Crew: 4
Armor: Composite(DU, Steel, Ceramics) and NERA
Primary armament: 140mm smooth-bore, Autoloading, ETC gun
Coaxial armament: 2X7.62 Machineguns.
Commander armament: 12.7mm Machinegun in a remotely operated weapons station
Close range armaments: 16 80mm grenade launchers
Ammunition storage: 40X140mm, 12000X7.62, 1000X12.7mm, 48X80mm grenades
Engine: 2300hp (1700kw), Twin Turbo-Charged, Multi-Fuel.
Power to weight ratio: 27hp/ton
Suspension: Helical-Springs
Fuel Capacity: 2200 liters, +400 liters in jettison tanks.
Operational range: 510 kilometers with jettison tanks.
Speed: 77km/h on road, 55km/h off-road
Background:
Following the release of the TM-1 Medium Tank, NPS began development of a much heavier, Main Battle Tank design. The MBT was to be armed with a 120mm smooth bore gun, use many of the sub-systems used in the TM-1, and weigh approximately 60 tons.
The Anghele Army, having examined the TM-1 design, showed interest in the prototype MBT. NPS suggested that an even heavier MBT, armed with a 140mm main gun would be better suitable for Anghele.
As development progressed, it became clear that while some systems from the TM-1 could be used, a lot of systems will have to be designed from scratch. The sheer size of this new tank and its vastly different (compared with the 105mm) gun required much work on part of the design team.
The result of this project is the MBT140 “Wild Boar”. The MBT140 is a well armed, heavily protected main battle tank suitable for all types of combined arms warfare. It is manned by a crew of 4. The human loader was retained to deal with auto-loader malfunctions, help with maintenance, and replace injured crew members. The hull is set-up unconventionally, with the engine to the front, in order to increase crew survivability. A rear escape hatch allows crew to enter and leave the vehicle while remaining relatively safe.
Armaments:
The “Wild-Boar” carries a 140mm L/47 Electrothermal Chemical (ETC) smooth bore gun, two 7.62 coaxial machineguns, a 12.7 commander’s machine-gun, and 2 8-tube multi-purpose grenade launchers.
A)140mm ETC smooth bore Gun- The 140mm was chosen as main armament due to its high muzzle energy and velocity. The 140mm has a barrel length of 47calibers (645.4 cm), and utilizes a FLARE ignition system. The gun is loaded by an automatic loading system capable of loading up to 12 rounds per minute. The human loader is tasked with solving any problems in the system.
The gun is capable of firing APFSDS, HEAT, APAM and GLATGM, as well as most other ammunition types.
B)Two 7.62 machineguns are mounted as a coaxial weapons, one to the right and the other to the left of the main gun. Each has a special ammo container made of high-resistance polymer and a system allowing the storage of a 2500 round belt.
The two machineguns have a combined rate of fire of 1500 rounds per-minute, a firepower that will easily suppress even the toughest infantry.
C)The 12.7mm was selected as the commander’s machine gun, as a medium between the 140mm 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 MBT140, the 12.7mm is mounted in a fully stabilized weapon station, which can be operated from within the tank while it is “buttoned”. The 12.7mm weapon station has a compartment for a 200 rounds belt.
D)The multi-purpose, close range, 2X8 tube 80mm grenade launching system was developed for the TM-1, and adapted for the MBT140. 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. The grenade types fired by the system are: Fragmentation, White-Phosphorus, Less-Than-Lethal “Flashbang”, Less-Than-Lethal Tear Gas, IR Screening, and IR Decoy.
Fire Control and Observation:
The MBT140 uses the same FCS and observation as the TM-1, adjusted for the different gun.
The MBT140 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 aiming. 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 Eye-safe Laser Rangefinder (ELRF) has range accuracy to within 10m and target discrimination of 20m. The gunner also has an auxiliary sight with magnification x8 and field of view 8°.
The CITV (Commander’s Independent Thermal Viewer) is integrated with a weapon station holding the 12.7mm machine-gun. As a result the CITV 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 both sides and a Driver’s Thermal Viewer(as standart). The periscopes provide 120°field of view.
The loader has an indpendent rotating day and night(Light Intensification) viewing system, usefull in urban situation to maximize the tanks observation
Capabilities.
Protection and survivability:
The MBT140 is protected by a combination of composite passive armor, Non Explosive Reactive Armor, and an Active Protection system.
Armor: The MBT140’s armor is composite and made of layers of steel, DU (Depleted Uranium), and ceramics. The crew compartments in the MBT-140 are lined with Kevlar to prevent spalling. The passive armor is angled and in some parts spaced, to protect against virtually all large caliber threat at contact ranges.
Reactive Armor: The MBT140 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 even the largest CE threats.
Active Protection: The MBT140 equipped with an active protection system based on 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. The system is reloadable and storage in the tank allows for 20 extra projectiles to be carried.Screening and Decoys: As mentioned before the MBT140 carries 2 8 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 is equipped with a standard self screening using condensed diesel fumes.
Fire suppression: MBT140 uses several systems to prevent and suppress fires. The turret and driver compartment are both equipped with fire detectors and 5 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 controls 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 6 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 140mm 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 MBT 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 MBT140 has towing shackles on its front, back and sides, to enable recovery in hard situations.
Mobility:
Engine: The MBT140 is powered by a multi-fuel 2300hp, twin turbo-charged
(1700kw) engine. The engine is located at the front of the tank, to the right of the driver compartment. A hydro-mechanical semi-automatic transmission transfers power from the engine to the final drives. The transmission has 5 forward gears and two reverse gears. The hp/ton ration achieved is 27, and road speed is 77 Kmh.
The MBT140 has 7 pairs of road-wheels with separate helical-springs and pneumatic dampers. The helical springs were chosen for better performance over harsh terrain. The tracks are 670mm wide, and do not have rubber soles. Connection between sections is made by a separate pin.
Vertical obstacle ability is 1.4 meters, with trench crossing being 3.2 meters.
Communications, Navigation, and Interface:
Internal communications: The MBT140 has 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. The system also has a wireless ability, which switches on automatically when the helmets are disconnected from the system; this prevents crew members being accidently disconnected and allows for faster dismount drills.
External Communications: The MBT140 is prepared to accept 2 transmitter-receivers and 2 receivers, antenna bases being integral. The antenna bases allow for lowering the antennas forwards and backwards from inside. A radio-silence communications system to replace flags, comprising of two IR and regular light on each side of the turret, allows for minimum use of radio by lower level commanders. The MBT140 is equipped with a tank/infantry telephone located at the rear of the vehicle and connected to the commander’s internal communications.
Navigation: The MBT140 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 MBT140 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.
Amenities:
The MBT140 gives its crew all that’s needed to fight and stay buttoned for long periods. A 70 liter internal, NBC protected water tank supplies hot and cold water through a water point. An air-conditioning system connects to the crews overalls to keep them cool while fighting. The MBT-140 can hold 7 days worth of rations for its crew. A special electric cooking pan, along with plates, utensils and 4 folding light weight chairs are stored in a special compatment.
MBT140 in Woodland Cammo:
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MBT140 in Snow Camo:
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Data:
Name: MBT140 "Wild Boar"
Type: MBT
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
Production Status: In Production
Crew: 4(TC, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
Weight: 85 metric tons combat ready.
Length: 10 meters gun forward
Width: 4 meters
Height: 2.9 meters (without commander’s weapon station)
Crew: 4
Armor: Composite(DU, Steel, Ceramics) and NERA
Primary armament: 140mm smooth-bore, Autoloading, ETC gun
Coaxial armament: 2X7.62 Machineguns.
Commander armament: 12.7mm Machinegun in a remotely operated weapons station
Close range armaments: 16 80mm grenade launchers
Ammunition storage: 40X140mm, 12000X7.62, 1000X12.7mm, 48X80mm grenades
Engine: 2300hp (1700kw), Twin Turbo-Charged, Multi-Fuel.
Power to weight ratio: 27hp/ton
Suspension: Helical-Springs
Fuel Capacity: 2200 liters, +400 liters in jettison tanks.
Operational range: 510 kilometers with jettison tanks.
Speed: 77km/h on road, 55km/h off-road
Background:
Following the release of the TM-1 Medium Tank, NPS began development of a much heavier, Main Battle Tank design. The MBT was to be armed with a 120mm smooth bore gun, use many of the sub-systems used in the TM-1, and weigh approximately 60 tons.
The Anghele Army, having examined the TM-1 design, showed interest in the prototype MBT. NPS suggested that an even heavier MBT, armed with a 140mm main gun would be better suitable for Anghele.
As development progressed, it became clear that while some systems from the TM-1 could be used, a lot of systems will have to be designed from scratch. The sheer size of this new tank and its vastly different (compared with the 105mm) gun required much work on part of the design team.
The result of this project is the MBT140 “Wild Boar”. The MBT140 is a well armed, heavily protected main battle tank suitable for all types of combined arms warfare. It is manned by a crew of 4. The human loader was retained to deal with auto-loader malfunctions, help with maintenance, and replace injured crew members. The hull is set-up unconventionally, with the engine to the front, in order to increase crew survivability. A rear escape hatch allows crew to enter and leave the vehicle while remaining relatively safe.
Armaments:
The “Wild-Boar” carries a 140mm L/47 Electrothermal Chemical (ETC) smooth bore gun, two 7.62 coaxial machineguns, a 12.7 commander’s machine-gun, and 2 8-tube multi-purpose grenade launchers.
A)140mm ETC smooth bore Gun- The 140mm was chosen as main armament due to its high muzzle energy and velocity. The 140mm has a barrel length of 47calibers (645.4 cm), and utilizes a FLARE ignition system. The gun is loaded by an automatic loading system capable of loading up to 12 rounds per minute. The human loader is tasked with solving any problems in the system.
The gun is capable of firing APFSDS, HEAT, APAM and GLATGM, as well as most other ammunition types.
B)Two 7.62 machineguns are mounted as a coaxial weapons, one to the right and the other to the left of the main gun. Each has a special ammo container made of high-resistance polymer and a system allowing the storage of a 2500 round belt.
The two machineguns have a combined rate of fire of 1500 rounds per-minute, a firepower that will easily suppress even the toughest infantry.
C)The 12.7mm was selected as the commander’s machine gun, as a medium between the 140mm 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 MBT140, the 12.7mm is mounted in a fully stabilized weapon station, which can be operated from within the tank while it is “buttoned”. The 12.7mm weapon station has a compartment for a 200 rounds belt.
D)The multi-purpose, close range, 2X8 tube 80mm grenade launching system was developed for the TM-1, and adapted for the MBT140. 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. The grenade types fired by the system are: Fragmentation, White-Phosphorus, Less-Than-Lethal “Flashbang”, Less-Than-Lethal Tear Gas, IR Screening, and IR Decoy.
Fire Control and Observation:
The MBT140 uses the same FCS and observation as the TM-1, adjusted for the different gun.
The MBT140 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 aiming. 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 Eye-safe Laser Rangefinder (ELRF) has range accuracy to within 10m and target discrimination of 20m. The gunner also has an auxiliary sight with magnification x8 and field of view 8°.
The CITV (Commander’s Independent Thermal Viewer) is integrated with a weapon station holding the 12.7mm machine-gun. As a result the CITV 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 both sides and a Driver’s Thermal Viewer(as standart). The periscopes provide 120°field of view.
The loader has an indpendent rotating day and night(Light Intensification) viewing system, usefull in urban situation to maximize the tanks observation
Capabilities.
Protection and survivability:
The MBT140 is protected by a combination of composite passive armor, Non Explosive Reactive Armor, and an Active Protection system.
Armor: The MBT140’s armor is composite and made of layers of steel, DU (Depleted Uranium), and ceramics. The crew compartments in the MBT-140 are lined with Kevlar to prevent spalling. The passive armor is angled and in some parts spaced, to protect against virtually all large caliber threat at contact ranges.
Reactive Armor: The MBT140 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 even the largest CE threats.
Active Protection: The MBT140 equipped with an active protection system based on 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. The system is reloadable and storage in the tank allows for 20 extra projectiles to be carried.Screening and Decoys: As mentioned before the MBT140 carries 2 8 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 is equipped with a standard self screening using condensed diesel fumes.
Fire suppression: MBT140 uses several systems to prevent and suppress fires. The turret and driver compartment are both equipped with fire detectors and 5 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 controls 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 6 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 140mm 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 MBT 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 MBT140 has towing shackles on its front, back and sides, to enable recovery in hard situations.
Mobility:
Engine: The MBT140 is powered by a multi-fuel 2300hp, twin turbo-charged
(1700kw) engine. The engine is located at the front of the tank, to the right of the driver compartment. A hydro-mechanical semi-automatic transmission transfers power from the engine to the final drives. The transmission has 5 forward gears and two reverse gears. The hp/ton ration achieved is 27, and road speed is 77 Kmh.
The MBT140 has 7 pairs of road-wheels with separate helical-springs and pneumatic dampers. The helical springs were chosen for better performance over harsh terrain. The tracks are 670mm wide, and do not have rubber soles. Connection between sections is made by a separate pin.
Vertical obstacle ability is 1.4 meters, with trench crossing being 3.2 meters.
Communications, Navigation, and Interface:
Internal communications: The MBT140 has 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. The system also has a wireless ability, which switches on automatically when the helmets are disconnected from the system; this prevents crew members being accidently disconnected and allows for faster dismount drills.
External Communications: The MBT140 is prepared to accept 2 transmitter-receivers and 2 receivers, antenna bases being integral. The antenna bases allow for lowering the antennas forwards and backwards from inside. A radio-silence communications system to replace flags, comprising of two IR and regular light on each side of the turret, allows for minimum use of radio by lower level commanders. The MBT140 is equipped with a tank/infantry telephone located at the rear of the vehicle and connected to the commander’s internal communications.
Navigation: The MBT140 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 MBT140 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.
Amenities:
The MBT140 gives its crew all that’s needed to fight and stay buttoned for long periods. A 70 liter internal, NBC protected water tank supplies hot and cold water through a water point. An air-conditioning system connects to the crews overalls to keep them cool while fighting. The MBT-140 can hold 7 days worth of rations for its crew. A special electric cooking pan, along with plates, utensils and 4 folding light weight chairs are stored in a special compatment.