Post by HIA Representative on Aug 6, 2009 18:40:31 GMT -5
Nas-Arabeh Proving Grounds Official Test Report
This test conducted by Nas-Arabeh, representative: Dostanuot Loj
S-94
The Results:
NAPG provided an array of results summing up into an average final score. A result of 1 is equal in regard to the MCA-7G as tested. The final average score is indicative of the tank under best-use doctrine, well supported and maintained, and may not indicate the vehicle under local operating doctrine or organization.
Protection: 0.25
- Combat Arc: 0.45
- Flanks: 0.30
- Mine/IED Resistance: 0.10
- Overhead: 0.20
- Active/Passive: 0.20
The S-94 suffers heavily from light weight reserves and high reliance on ERA for protection. Although the turret is heavily armoured for its volume, internal space is drastically limited, while the large-volume hull is disproportional under armoured. Virtually no provisions are made for mine protection beyond the main floor of the vehicle. Overhead protection is minimal, but off-set by the small volume of crew-area compared to the top surface area. The active protection system is extremely limited in scope, and all but useless against modern guided munitions, being only a passive IR-jamming suite.
Firepower: 0.41
- Burst Fire Speed: 0.52
- Planned Fire Speed: 0.52
- Accuracy at range (2000m): 0.25
- Accuracy at range (100m): 0.3
- Killing Power: 0.45
Autoloader design for the S-94 is slow but consistent. The long but wide-bore main gun combined with the low-power ammunition necessary to fit as many as 53 rounds into such a small space have led to a low-velocity weapon with accuracy problems. At 2000m the S-94 was unable to land rounds within 4m of an equal-sized target unless both target and vehicle were stationary, where round-hit percentage remained at around 50%. Accuracy at 100m was little better although test crews quickly developed tactics to the advantage of the S-94 by rapid stop-movement tactics and using the under-powered munition at a high arc. Test crews wanted it explicitly mentioned that the S-94 could benefit from a KSTASM or cluster-type high-arc munition. Killing power was poor for kinetic energy rounds such as the APFSDS rounds provided, chemical energy based rounds benefited heavily from the high bore-diameter and low velocity however, and proficient use of HEAT rounds and GLATGMs are a deadly combination.
Mobility: 0.77
- Efficiency: 0.85
- Power/Weight: 0.75
- Suspension: 0.75
- Drive train: 0.75
- Movement: 0.75
A combination of decent balance, power to weight ratio, and small size give the S-94 great mobility over most terrains. Low weight overall amount to greater strategic mobility then expected. Engine efficiency could be better, but is above average coupled with overall drive train efficiency The suspension is lacking in capability, but is of little consequence due to the weight advantage of the vehicle drive train, especially transmission, appeared unable to maintain sufficient speeds across country, although by no means below average. Overall mobility in combat-exercises was however, average for the most part.
Systems/Crew: 0.88
- Fire Control: 0.7
- Communication: 0.7
- Comfort: 0.5
- Ease of Use: 2.0
- Stowage: 0.5
Low internal volume has had a limiting effect on internal systems extensiveness. Fire control is capable, as is communication, although both are sub-par to what is currently expected. The vehicle's interior is cramped and uncomfortable, and stowage is terrible. However the S-94 is exceptionally easy to use and maintain.
Reliability: 1.34
- Weapons: 1.8
- Drive train: 1.0
- Travel: 1.0
- Systems: 1.4
- Repair: 1.5
For reliability, under-development is a benefit. The S-94 excelled in all areas of reliability. The large, over-built gun was capable of exceptionally long life, as were the internal systems. Repair was easy and quick with only basic tools and training, both in the field and in a shop.
Final Result: 0.73
- Protection: 0.25
- Firepower: 0.41
- Mobility: 0.77
- Systems/Crew: 0.88
- Reliability: 1.34
As a tally of all tested elements the final score reflects the combat capability, as tested, of the S-94 as a vehicle, all other things being equal. It should be noted crew training and experience, unit cohesion, logistical support, tactics, terrain, and many other things may lower this score in comparison to other vehicles.
This test conducted by Nas-Arabeh, representative: Dostanuot Loj
S-94
The Results:
NAPG provided an array of results summing up into an average final score. A result of 1 is equal in regard to the MCA-7G as tested. The final average score is indicative of the tank under best-use doctrine, well supported and maintained, and may not indicate the vehicle under local operating doctrine or organization.
Protection: 0.25
- Combat Arc: 0.45
- Flanks: 0.30
- Mine/IED Resistance: 0.10
- Overhead: 0.20
- Active/Passive: 0.20
The S-94 suffers heavily from light weight reserves and high reliance on ERA for protection. Although the turret is heavily armoured for its volume, internal space is drastically limited, while the large-volume hull is disproportional under armoured. Virtually no provisions are made for mine protection beyond the main floor of the vehicle. Overhead protection is minimal, but off-set by the small volume of crew-area compared to the top surface area. The active protection system is extremely limited in scope, and all but useless against modern guided munitions, being only a passive IR-jamming suite.
Firepower: 0.41
- Burst Fire Speed: 0.52
- Planned Fire Speed: 0.52
- Accuracy at range (2000m): 0.25
- Accuracy at range (100m): 0.3
- Killing Power: 0.45
Autoloader design for the S-94 is slow but consistent. The long but wide-bore main gun combined with the low-power ammunition necessary to fit as many as 53 rounds into such a small space have led to a low-velocity weapon with accuracy problems. At 2000m the S-94 was unable to land rounds within 4m of an equal-sized target unless both target and vehicle were stationary, where round-hit percentage remained at around 50%. Accuracy at 100m was little better although test crews quickly developed tactics to the advantage of the S-94 by rapid stop-movement tactics and using the under-powered munition at a high arc. Test crews wanted it explicitly mentioned that the S-94 could benefit from a KSTASM or cluster-type high-arc munition. Killing power was poor for kinetic energy rounds such as the APFSDS rounds provided, chemical energy based rounds benefited heavily from the high bore-diameter and low velocity however, and proficient use of HEAT rounds and GLATGMs are a deadly combination.
Mobility: 0.77
- Efficiency: 0.85
- Power/Weight: 0.75
- Suspension: 0.75
- Drive train: 0.75
- Movement: 0.75
A combination of decent balance, power to weight ratio, and small size give the S-94 great mobility over most terrains. Low weight overall amount to greater strategic mobility then expected. Engine efficiency could be better, but is above average coupled with overall drive train efficiency The suspension is lacking in capability, but is of little consequence due to the weight advantage of the vehicle drive train, especially transmission, appeared unable to maintain sufficient speeds across country, although by no means below average. Overall mobility in combat-exercises was however, average for the most part.
Systems/Crew: 0.88
- Fire Control: 0.7
- Communication: 0.7
- Comfort: 0.5
- Ease of Use: 2.0
- Stowage: 0.5
Low internal volume has had a limiting effect on internal systems extensiveness. Fire control is capable, as is communication, although both are sub-par to what is currently expected. The vehicle's interior is cramped and uncomfortable, and stowage is terrible. However the S-94 is exceptionally easy to use and maintain.
Reliability: 1.34
- Weapons: 1.8
- Drive train: 1.0
- Travel: 1.0
- Systems: 1.4
- Repair: 1.5
For reliability, under-development is a benefit. The S-94 excelled in all areas of reliability. The large, over-built gun was capable of exceptionally long life, as were the internal systems. Repair was easy and quick with only basic tools and training, both in the field and in a shop.
Final Result: 0.73
- Protection: 0.25
- Firepower: 0.41
- Mobility: 0.77
- Systems/Crew: 0.88
- Reliability: 1.34
As a tally of all tested elements the final score reflects the combat capability, as tested, of the S-94 as a vehicle, all other things being equal. It should be noted crew training and experience, unit cohesion, logistical support, tactics, terrain, and many other things may lower this score in comparison to other vehicles.