Nachmere
02-03-2009, 22:48
A new Heavy IFV from NPS | Heavy Division!
Prices:
20762AT: 5.5 Million NS$
2020AT: 5.75 Million NS$
20762: 5.25 Million NS$
2040: 5.25 Million NS$
Lioness AFV Image:
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu322/N...009/Lioness.png (http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu322/NWIpics_2009/Lioness.png)
Lioness Turret Image:
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“Lioness” HIFV
Background:
The Lioness is a multi-role HIFV that can carry several different turrets. It is designed to protect its carried infantry to the fight and then give them fire support needed to win.
The Lioness HIFV was developed as a private venture by NPS Heavy Division. It is meant for sale to countries equipped with old APCs/AFVs and in need of an upgrade. It was also designed to serve with the MBT140 and TM-1 tanks, to allow reductions in logistic and training.
The hull design is based on the MBT140 design, with changes made for HIFV role. The engine is to the front and right of the vehicle, unmanned turret directly behind it, and troop compartment in the rear. An electrically operated rear door allows troops to enter and leave the Lioness protected by its armor.
Lioness HIFV:
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: 3+8
Weight: ~68 metric tons combat ready.
Length: 8.8 meters
Width: 4 meters
Height: 3 meters
Crew: 3+8
Armor: Composite, NERA a combined maximum of 1400 RHA vs. KE and 2200 RHA vs. CE
Armament: Varies by turret-
20762AT Turret: 20mm Auto-Cannon, 7.62 MG, 2XATGM Launchers, 12 80mm GLs
2020AT Turret: 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2XATGM Launchers, 12 80mm GLs
20762 Turret: 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2X7.62 MG, 12 80mm GLs
2040 Turret: 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2X40mm AGL, 12 80mm GLs
Ammunition storage:
20762AT: 650 20mm, 8000 7.62mm, 6 ATGMs, 24 80mm Grenades
2020AT: 650 20mm, 10 ATGMs, 24 80mm Grenades
20762 Turret: 900 20mm, 10000 7.62mm, 24 80mm Grenades
2040 Turret: 900 20mm, 2500 40mm, 24 80mm Grenades
Engine: 2000hp (1400kw), Twin Turbo-Charged, Multi-Fuel.
Power to weight ratio: 29hp/ton
Suspension: Helical-Springs
Fuel Capacity: 1800 liters,
Operational range: 360 kilometer
Speed: 80km/h on road, 55km/h off-road
Armament:
The Lioness can be armed in four different configurations. Each is suitable for different purposes:
A) 20762AT Turret- 20mm Auto-Cannon, 7.62 MG, 2XATGM Launchers: This is the standard multi-purpose turret, suitable for most operations.
B) 2020AT Turret- 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2XATGM Launchers: This turret allows more ammunition for its ATGMs, by eliminating storage of the 7.62 ammunition. It is meant to support Mechanized infantry against tanks.
C) 20762 Turret- 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2X7.62 MG: This turret allows more ammo for the 20mm and 762mm by giving up the ATGM capability. It also gives a lot more fire power against infantry compared to the ATGM turrets.
D) 2040 Turret- 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2X762 MG: This turret carries 2 40mm Automatic Grenade Launchers instead of the 7.62mm. This gives more HE on targets, but less fire volume.
E) All Lioness versions carry the multi-purpose, close range, 2X6 tube 80mm grenade launching system. 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 sights are located in the unmanned turret, and both the gunner and commander can fire the weapons (commander cannot fire the ATGMs).
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 and commander sights together with the range measurement from a laser rangefinder. The Eye-safe Laser Rangefinder (ELRF) has range accuracy to within 10m and target discrimination of 20m.
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. The periscopes provide 120° field of view.
Protection and survivability:
The Lioness is protected by a combination of composite passive armor, Non Explosive Reactive Armor, and an Active Protection system.
Armor: The Lioness armor is composite and made of layers of steel, DU (Depleted Uranium), and ceramics. The crew compartments in the Lioness are lined with Kevlar to prevent spalling. The passive armor is angled and in some parts spaced, to protect against virtually all large caliber at contact ranges. Due to the fact it has a small, unmanned turret; the Lioness has better protection at some angles than the MBT140 and similar tanks.
Reactive Armor: The Lioness has spaced, multi-layered NERA (Non Explosive Reactive Armor) plates on most of its hull. The NERA plates protect the HIFV 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 Lioness is 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 hull. 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 Lioness 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 HIFV screen or avoid incoming threats. In addition the Lioness is equipped with a standard self screening using condensed diesel fumes.
Fire suppression: The Lioness uses several systems to prevent and suppress fires. The passenger, gunner-commander and driver compartments are equipped with fire detectors and 4 BCF canisters. The canisters are operated either automatically by the detectors or manually by the crew (Gunner-Commander and Passenger 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 4 tanks in the front and back of the HIFV, with cutoff valves allowing the use of each tank separately.
Explosion prevention: All main HE ammunition is stored in separate containers, made from high-resistance anti-flame material. The crew and passenger seats are all of the suspended type, keeping them above the floor in case of an explosion underneath the vehicle.
NBC protection: The Lioness is equipped with an overpressure system. The system pumps air from outside the vehicle through a system of filters and into to the vehicle, creating an overpressure that keeps contaminated air out if the Lioness is fully buttoned. If the Lioness cannot be fully buttoned, each crew member and passenger 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 Lioness has towing shackles on its front, back and sides, to enable recovery in hard situations.
Mobility:
Engine: The Lioness is powered by a multi-fuel 2000hp, twin turbo-charged (1400kw) 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 29, and road speed is 80 Kmh.
The Lioness has 6 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 550mm wide, and do not have rubber soles. Connection between sections is made by a separate pin.
Vertical obstacle ability is 1.1 meters, with trench crossing being 2.6 meters.
Communications, Navigation, and Interface:
Internal communications: The Lioness has internal communications system, with headsets integrated to ballistic helmets. The system allows the commander to choose which crew members he hears and can hear him. The system has a separate commander to driver channel, receiving power from the best protected battery, to ensure the commander 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 Lioness 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. The MBT140 is equipped with a AFV/infantry telephone located at the rear of the vehicle and connected to the commander’s internal communications.
Navigation: The Lioness 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 Lioness 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. These electronic controls are all backed-up by conventional switches and controls in case they malfunction.
Amenities: The Lioness gives its crew all that’s needed to fight and stay buttoned for long periods. 2 50 liter internal, NBC protected water tanks 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 Lioness can hold 4 days worth of rations for its crew.
Prices:
20762AT: 5.5 Million NS$
2020AT: 5.75 Million NS$
20762: 5.25 Million NS$
2040: 5.25 Million NS$
Lioness AFV Image:
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu322/N...009/Lioness.png (http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu322/NWIpics_2009/Lioness.png)
Lioness Turret Image:
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu322/N...nessTurrets.png (http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu322/NWIpics_2009/LionessTurrets.png)
“Lioness” HIFV
Background:
The Lioness is a multi-role HIFV that can carry several different turrets. It is designed to protect its carried infantry to the fight and then give them fire support needed to win.
The Lioness HIFV was developed as a private venture by NPS Heavy Division. It is meant for sale to countries equipped with old APCs/AFVs and in need of an upgrade. It was also designed to serve with the MBT140 and TM-1 tanks, to allow reductions in logistic and training.
The hull design is based on the MBT140 design, with changes made for HIFV role. The engine is to the front and right of the vehicle, unmanned turret directly behind it, and troop compartment in the rear. An electrically operated rear door allows troops to enter and leave the Lioness protected by its armor.
Lioness HIFV:
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: 3+8
Weight: ~68 metric tons combat ready.
Length: 8.8 meters
Width: 4 meters
Height: 3 meters
Crew: 3+8
Armor: Composite, NERA a combined maximum of 1400 RHA vs. KE and 2200 RHA vs. CE
Armament: Varies by turret-
20762AT Turret: 20mm Auto-Cannon, 7.62 MG, 2XATGM Launchers, 12 80mm GLs
2020AT Turret: 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2XATGM Launchers, 12 80mm GLs
20762 Turret: 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2X7.62 MG, 12 80mm GLs
2040 Turret: 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2X40mm AGL, 12 80mm GLs
Ammunition storage:
20762AT: 650 20mm, 8000 7.62mm, 6 ATGMs, 24 80mm Grenades
2020AT: 650 20mm, 10 ATGMs, 24 80mm Grenades
20762 Turret: 900 20mm, 10000 7.62mm, 24 80mm Grenades
2040 Turret: 900 20mm, 2500 40mm, 24 80mm Grenades
Engine: 2000hp (1400kw), Twin Turbo-Charged, Multi-Fuel.
Power to weight ratio: 29hp/ton
Suspension: Helical-Springs
Fuel Capacity: 1800 liters,
Operational range: 360 kilometer
Speed: 80km/h on road, 55km/h off-road
Armament:
The Lioness can be armed in four different configurations. Each is suitable for different purposes:
A) 20762AT Turret- 20mm Auto-Cannon, 7.62 MG, 2XATGM Launchers: This is the standard multi-purpose turret, suitable for most operations.
B) 2020AT Turret- 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2XATGM Launchers: This turret allows more ammunition for its ATGMs, by eliminating storage of the 7.62 ammunition. It is meant to support Mechanized infantry against tanks.
C) 20762 Turret- 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2X7.62 MG: This turret allows more ammo for the 20mm and 762mm by giving up the ATGM capability. It also gives a lot more fire power against infantry compared to the ATGM turrets.
D) 2040 Turret- 2X20mm Auto-Cannon, 2X762 MG: This turret carries 2 40mm Automatic Grenade Launchers instead of the 7.62mm. This gives more HE on targets, but less fire volume.
E) All Lioness versions carry the multi-purpose, close range, 2X6 tube 80mm grenade launching system. 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 sights are located in the unmanned turret, and both the gunner and commander can fire the weapons (commander cannot fire the ATGMs).
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 and commander sights together with the range measurement from a laser rangefinder. The Eye-safe Laser Rangefinder (ELRF) has range accuracy to within 10m and target discrimination of 20m.
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. The periscopes provide 120° field of view.
Protection and survivability:
The Lioness is protected by a combination of composite passive armor, Non Explosive Reactive Armor, and an Active Protection system.
Armor: The Lioness armor is composite and made of layers of steel, DU (Depleted Uranium), and ceramics. The crew compartments in the Lioness are lined with Kevlar to prevent spalling. The passive armor is angled and in some parts spaced, to protect against virtually all large caliber at contact ranges. Due to the fact it has a small, unmanned turret; the Lioness has better protection at some angles than the MBT140 and similar tanks.
Reactive Armor: The Lioness has spaced, multi-layered NERA (Non Explosive Reactive Armor) plates on most of its hull. The NERA plates protect the HIFV 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 Lioness is 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 hull. 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 Lioness 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 HIFV screen or avoid incoming threats. In addition the Lioness is equipped with a standard self screening using condensed diesel fumes.
Fire suppression: The Lioness uses several systems to prevent and suppress fires. The passenger, gunner-commander and driver compartments are equipped with fire detectors and 4 BCF canisters. The canisters are operated either automatically by the detectors or manually by the crew (Gunner-Commander and Passenger 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 4 tanks in the front and back of the HIFV, with cutoff valves allowing the use of each tank separately.
Explosion prevention: All main HE ammunition is stored in separate containers, made from high-resistance anti-flame material. The crew and passenger seats are all of the suspended type, keeping them above the floor in case of an explosion underneath the vehicle.
NBC protection: The Lioness is equipped with an overpressure system. The system pumps air from outside the vehicle through a system of filters and into to the vehicle, creating an overpressure that keeps contaminated air out if the Lioness is fully buttoned. If the Lioness cannot be fully buttoned, each crew member and passenger 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 Lioness has towing shackles on its front, back and sides, to enable recovery in hard situations.
Mobility:
Engine: The Lioness is powered by a multi-fuel 2000hp, twin turbo-charged (1400kw) 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 29, and road speed is 80 Kmh.
The Lioness has 6 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 550mm wide, and do not have rubber soles. Connection between sections is made by a separate pin.
Vertical obstacle ability is 1.1 meters, with trench crossing being 2.6 meters.
Communications, Navigation, and Interface:
Internal communications: The Lioness has internal communications system, with headsets integrated to ballistic helmets. The system allows the commander to choose which crew members he hears and can hear him. The system has a separate commander to driver channel, receiving power from the best protected battery, to ensure the commander 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 Lioness 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. The MBT140 is equipped with a AFV/infantry telephone located at the rear of the vehicle and connected to the commander’s internal communications.
Navigation: The Lioness 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 Lioness 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. These electronic controls are all backed-up by conventional switches and controls in case they malfunction.
Amenities: The Lioness gives its crew all that’s needed to fight and stay buttoned for long periods. 2 50 liter internal, NBC protected water tanks 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 Lioness can hold 4 days worth of rations for its crew.