HAOR CHALL ENGINEERING – BID FOR LANCERIAN EMPIRE TANK CONTRACT
Haor Chall Engineering (HC-ENG) is pleased to submit this bid for the future Lancerian tank design. As one of the premier manufacturers of Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) in the world, HC-ENG has a track record of excellence in this field. The Conqueror AFV is in use with the Charrian Army, and has served since the early 1990s, with major upgrades since then. The primary export model is the Conqueror MkIV – an older model without the most modern developments in fire control systems and armour. However, we are pleased to inform the Lancerian Ministry of Defence that as a close ally through joint membership of both META and UMATCO, the Charrian government has authorised the sale of the most up-to-date model of the Conqueror (the MkVII) to the Lancerian Empire. This is the current variant in service with the Haor Chall Army.
Specifications, including unit cost, are provided for the MkVII below. Cost and specification for the MkIV can be provided as an alternative if required.
HC-ENG can also provide a custom design, based on the MkIV but incorporating a mix of domestic equipment or some of our more recent upgrades to suit your specific capability and cost requirements. Noting with the relatively small unit numbers indicated in the competition, that this is not likely to be a cost-effective option. Similarly, HC-ENG has build options including licenced manufacturing and final assembly in the Lancerian Empire, although this would require a minimum order number of 400 units to be viable. Futher details can be provided on request.
CONQUEROR MKVII SPECIFICATIONS
Introduction
A modern tank, excellent fighting power, extremely mobile and well-protected (Photo Copyright Haor Chall Ministry of Defence)
The Conqueror MkVII owes its outstanding performance capabilities to an ideal combination of protection, mobility, manoeuvrability and fire power. The optimal manoeuvrability of the Conqueror MkVII is based on the unique symbiosis of vehicle crew and cutting-edge Charrian-made technology. The continuous refinement of primary and secondary defensive technology and armour protects the crew and the machine itself from the very latest types of ammunition and threats.
Production history
Designer: Haor Chall Engineering – Heavy Armour Division
Designed: 1984-7
Produced: 1989–present
No. built: 4,200 (All variants)
Service History: Original MkI Conqueror entered service in Haor Chall Army in 1990. The current MkVII has been in use since 2016, with 980 units in service.
Specifications (MkVII)
Unit cost: 5.94 million IBU
Mass: 68.3 tonnes
Length: 9.97 metres (gun forward)
Width: 3.75 m (148 in)
Height: 3.0 m (120 in)
Crew: 4
Armour : 3rd generation composite; including high-hardness steel, tungsten and ceramic component (940 RHAe on turret, 650 RHAe on chasis).
Main armament: 1× 120 mm L/55 smoothbore gun (42 rounds), fully stabilised and with thermal sleeve
Secondary armament: 2× 7.62 mm MG (4,750 rounds)
Engine: MTU AD-34 liquid-cooled V12 twin-turbo diesel engine 1,500 PS (1,479 hp, 1,103 kW) at 2,600 rpm
Power/weight ratio: 24.1 PS/t (17.7 kW/t)
Suspension: Independent torsion bars
Fuel capacity: 1,200 litres
Operational range: Road: 400 km Cross country: 240 km
Maximum speed: 70km
Electronics:
Combined driver night vision (thermal imager/low light amplifier) for front and rear view
Improved optronics (day/night) for reconnaissance
Laser Rangefinder
Advanced Fire Control System and Ballistic Computer
Digitised and multifunctional operator concept
Command and information system (Kuat Industries)
Other Details:
15mins to assemble deep wading equipment, allowing traversing underwater (5-6m depth)
Passive all-round protection for the crew from threats such as IEDs, mines or anti-tank fire
Crew compartment cooling systems in turret and chassis and additional performance-enhanced power generator for checkpoint missions
Exterior telephone for dismounted forces
Programmable detonation ammunition
Engineering and ARV variants available on request
