Post by HIA Representative on Jun 6, 2009 14:06:07 GMT -5
Q39 " Nota'man " Armored Car
What weighs 28 tons, has the firing range of 1000km, a top speed of 150kph and can withstand the blast of a TM46 anti-tank mine? The answer to that Jeopardy question is a vehicle that exemplifies the next generation of ground combat -- a tough vehicle capable of aggressive seek-and-destroy missions, but with flexibility and top-notch mobility. Make room for the Q39 Nota'man " Devil " Armored Car of the Haruspex Military Legions.
The Nota'man has been in operation since 1980, replacing the Q36 as Haruspex’s high mobility combat operations vehicle. The vehicle carries a crew of four -- commander, gunner, loader and driver - and is designed for high mobility day and nighttime combat operations. Specifically, the Nota'man is responsible for combat reconnaissance and area security.
Designed as an 8-wheeled, diesel powered, armored car, the Nota'man was originally armed with a 76mm rifled gun and 48 rounds of ammunition. By 1994, the Nota'man was ready for a makeover. Along with the 76mm gun, the Nota'man is now fitted with the HIA 22b 105mm anti-tank gun capable of firing the full range of standard NATO full-pressure 105mm ammunition including Generation I, II and III rounds, firing 6 rounds per minute. Not bad artillery for such a mobile vehicle. In contrast, a Stryker carries the same main gun, but with a top speed of around 70 mph and a range of around 300 miles.
The Nota'man now also comes equipped with two 7.62mm machine guns: one coaxially mounted and slaved to the fire control system (3,600 rounds of ammunition), one in the TC’s station for air defense and general purpose.
To protect itself, the Nota'man fields numerous defensive features. To start, it boasts two 81mm smoke grenade launchers. The grenades allow the Nota'man to form a dense protective smoke screen when needed. Second, the Nota'man’s armor can withstand the blast of a TM46 anti-tank mine, providing full protection to the four-man crew inside. Third, to combat 24mm ammunition, the Nota'man provides ballistic protection over its frontal arc. It won’t be mistaken for a tank anytime soon, but it does provide decent defense against the ever-present threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Moreover, as a wheeled vehicle, the Nota'man eight wheel configuration allows the vehicle to maintain mobility even after the loss of any wheel. Lose a wheel to a land mine? No problem. The Nota'man can run on 6 of its 8 wheels. What if the wheels lose pressure? Again, no problem. The vehicle is equipped with run-flat inserts, which allow mobility after the loss of pressure in all eight wheels.
Special Price[10 Vehicles]: $367,890.00
Specifications
Weight: 28 t
Length: 7.1 m (23.29 ft) 8.2 m (26.9) with gun forward
Width: 2.9 m (9.51 ft)
Height: 2.8 m (9.19 ft)
Crew: 4
Primary Armament: HIA 22b 105mm anti-tank gun (50 rounds)
Secondary Armament: 2 x 7.62 mm machine guns (3600 rounds); 8 x 81 mm smoke grenade dischargers
Engine: HHVM 10 cylinder water-cooled diesel 414 KW (563 HP)
Suspension: 8×8 wheeled
Operational Range: 1000 km (621 mi)
Speed Road: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Off-road: 50 km/h (31 mph)