JenningsandRall
12-05-2009, 21:36
M1A3 Abrams II Main Battle Tank
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- M1A3 without missile pods, Iron Fist APS, or Communication Antennae.
Specifications:
Length: 7.93 m (10.08 m)
Width: 3.65 m
Height: 2.514 m
Weight: 68.2 tonnes
Powerplant: Amax AHP1650 High Performance multi-fuel turbine engine
Armor: Dorchester Level 3, RHA, Steel Encased Depleted Uranium Mesh Plating
Speed: 74.7 kph
Cost: 9.26 million USD
Export Cost: 9.3 million USD
Upgrade Package: 5.1 million USD
Overview:
The M1A3 Abrams II is the newest Main Battle Tank (MBT) in Fells Point. Developed from the M1A2 Abrams SEP, the M1A3 combines next generation technology and weapons systems with the old.
One of the many upgrades from the M1A2 Abrams SEP is the addition of an Active Protection System that utilizes both the Iron Fist system developed by Israel Military Industries, and the regionally developed Cavalier Weapon System. Also in use by the M1A3 is a chaff/smoke grenades launches as well as the ability to produce a smoke screen by using it's 1,650 horsepower turbine engine.
The Iron Fist APS combines both soft and hard kill capabilities into one, using a jamming system to defeat guided missiles, as well as having the ability to launch an explosive charge to deflect munitions such as unguided rockets and even kinetic penetrators. Several modifications have been made to the system, which includes increasing the number of projectiles per tube to two by using a method similar to Metal Storm, and the expansion of it's soft countermeasures to include a wider variety of missiles. In use with the Remote Weapon turret, the Jennings & Rall Cavalier Weapon System, which uses the Vulcan cannon to destroy missiles via hard kill.
The Abrams II employs Dorchester Level III armor, a upgraded version of what is known as Chobham armor, with reactive-armor tiles on the exterior of the tank to increase protection. Slat armor has been added to the rear of the tank to detonate ordnance before striking the vulnerable powerplant to decrease the amount of damage dealt to the tank. The M1A3 also sports full Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical protection which allows the Abrams II to operate in environments that have suffered the detonation of a weapon of mass destruction or that has been contaminated in some way.
A L55 Rheinmetall 120 millimeter smoothbore gun makes up the main armament of the M1A3 Abrams II, replacing the L44 version found on the lesser A2 variant. In addition to the main cannon of the Abrams II, a .50 caliber coaxial gun, further complemented by a pintle-mounted M240 machine gun. Two missile launchers are in place on either side of the M1A3's turret, and under a normal combat load will hold four BGM-70 TOW missiles in one launcher, where the other will carry four Starstreak High Velocity Missiles to give the tank both anti-vehicle and anti-air capabilities.
A new assortment of 'Smart' munitions have been created for use with the M1A3, these rounds make use of stabilizing fins similar to what can be found on the XM982 Excalibur 155mm artillery shell. Using millimeter wave RADAR, the Abrams II can guide shells on target or act as an artillery piece by using a GPS guidance system. Also included in the A3 upgrade of the Abrams, an EMP Generator similar to the T-90's EMT-71 system used to destroy magnetic mines affords the Abrams II the ability to render mines inert, and can be used to destroy electronic equipment used by enemy militaries. The view ports on the Abrams II are now complemented by digital cameras which allow the crew a 360 degree view of the battlefield in Infrared, Optical, and Night Vision modes.
The Intervehicle Information System (IVIS) is also integrated into the Abrams II, which significantly increases the combat effectiveness of M1A3 units as IVIS allows vehicle crews to connect to a tactical map able to be updated with positions of various combat obstacles and enemies, and even friendless nearly nullifying the "Fog of War". An overhauled communications suite gives tankers the ability to access satellite networks as well as numerous secure radio channels; also added are new datalinks which can transfer and deliver information on par with wired data networks used by the military.
Units are now available for sale on the international market to stable, established nations pending approval from Jennings & Rall. An upgrade package is offered for existing M1A2 SEP tanks, however does not include installation and the costs for stripping older systems out of M1A2 Abrams.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll38/zomgzAJ/m1a1ctw_4.jpg
- M1A3 without missile pods, Iron Fist APS, or Communication Antennae.
Specifications:
Length: 7.93 m (10.08 m)
Width: 3.65 m
Height: 2.514 m
Weight: 68.2 tonnes
Powerplant: Amax AHP1650 High Performance multi-fuel turbine engine
Armor: Dorchester Level 3, RHA, Steel Encased Depleted Uranium Mesh Plating
Speed: 74.7 kph
Cost: 9.26 million USD
Export Cost: 9.3 million USD
Upgrade Package: 5.1 million USD
Overview:
The M1A3 Abrams II is the newest Main Battle Tank (MBT) in Fells Point. Developed from the M1A2 Abrams SEP, the M1A3 combines next generation technology and weapons systems with the old.
One of the many upgrades from the M1A2 Abrams SEP is the addition of an Active Protection System that utilizes both the Iron Fist system developed by Israel Military Industries, and the regionally developed Cavalier Weapon System. Also in use by the M1A3 is a chaff/smoke grenades launches as well as the ability to produce a smoke screen by using it's 1,650 horsepower turbine engine.
The Iron Fist APS combines both soft and hard kill capabilities into one, using a jamming system to defeat guided missiles, as well as having the ability to launch an explosive charge to deflect munitions such as unguided rockets and even kinetic penetrators. Several modifications have been made to the system, which includes increasing the number of projectiles per tube to two by using a method similar to Metal Storm, and the expansion of it's soft countermeasures to include a wider variety of missiles. In use with the Remote Weapon turret, the Jennings & Rall Cavalier Weapon System, which uses the Vulcan cannon to destroy missiles via hard kill.
The Abrams II employs Dorchester Level III armor, a upgraded version of what is known as Chobham armor, with reactive-armor tiles on the exterior of the tank to increase protection. Slat armor has been added to the rear of the tank to detonate ordnance before striking the vulnerable powerplant to decrease the amount of damage dealt to the tank. The M1A3 also sports full Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical protection which allows the Abrams II to operate in environments that have suffered the detonation of a weapon of mass destruction or that has been contaminated in some way.
A L55 Rheinmetall 120 millimeter smoothbore gun makes up the main armament of the M1A3 Abrams II, replacing the L44 version found on the lesser A2 variant. In addition to the main cannon of the Abrams II, a .50 caliber coaxial gun, further complemented by a pintle-mounted M240 machine gun. Two missile launchers are in place on either side of the M1A3's turret, and under a normal combat load will hold four BGM-70 TOW missiles in one launcher, where the other will carry four Starstreak High Velocity Missiles to give the tank both anti-vehicle and anti-air capabilities.
A new assortment of 'Smart' munitions have been created for use with the M1A3, these rounds make use of stabilizing fins similar to what can be found on the XM982 Excalibur 155mm artillery shell. Using millimeter wave RADAR, the Abrams II can guide shells on target or act as an artillery piece by using a GPS guidance system. Also included in the A3 upgrade of the Abrams, an EMP Generator similar to the T-90's EMT-71 system used to destroy magnetic mines affords the Abrams II the ability to render mines inert, and can be used to destroy electronic equipment used by enemy militaries. The view ports on the Abrams II are now complemented by digital cameras which allow the crew a 360 degree view of the battlefield in Infrared, Optical, and Night Vision modes.
The Intervehicle Information System (IVIS) is also integrated into the Abrams II, which significantly increases the combat effectiveness of M1A3 units as IVIS allows vehicle crews to connect to a tactical map able to be updated with positions of various combat obstacles and enemies, and even friendless nearly nullifying the "Fog of War". An overhauled communications suite gives tankers the ability to access satellite networks as well as numerous secure radio channels; also added are new datalinks which can transfer and deliver information on par with wired data networks used by the military.
Units are now available for sale on the international market to stable, established nations pending approval from Jennings & Rall. An upgrade package is offered for existing M1A2 SEP tanks, however does not include installation and the costs for stripping older systems out of M1A2 Abrams.