Lanceria Open For Tank Design Submissions

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As announced in the spring, the Royal Lancerian Army is now receiving applications for a new tank design to replace the aging stock of LM6A1s.

The RLA will be looking to procure an order of 210 main battle tanks. The ideal MBT design will meet most or all of the following criteria:

Modern gun & armor capable of standing up to current standards of other MBTs.
Mobility in both speed and traversal of difficult terrain allowing for good maneuverability.
Suitable to operate in both cold weather such as may be found in the North of Lanceria and hot weather as may be found on international deployments.
Countermeasures incorporated into the design to act against the wide variety of threats encountered on the battlefield.
Please also list any nations currently fielding the submitted MBT design.

While the applications are open to any country META member tanks will receive some preference in the interest of improving operational capability within the possibility of META-backed operations. Applications will remain open until October 1st, 2020 after which trials will be conducted with the top 2 designs. At the end of the testing trials, the top tank will be selected to become the new main battle tank of the Royal Lancerian Army.
 
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The Kosh Kosad


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Type Main battle tank

Place of origin Astragon

Service history

In-service
1993–present
Wars 1998 Na Themba Insurgency, Astragonese Civil War

Production history

Designed
1983–1989
Manufacturer Bashadh & Kashka
Unit cost ₭ 6 million (4 Million IBU)
Produced 1990–Present

Specifications

Mass
series 1: 54.5 tonnes[3]
series 2: 56.3 tonnes
series XXI : 57.4 tonnes[4]
Length 9.87 m (6.88 without gun[3])
Width 3.60 m[3]
Height 2.53 m[3]
Crew 3[3] (Commander, gunner, driver)
Armour modular composite armour including titanium and semi-reactive layers.

Main
armament


Matambe 120mm tank gun
40 rounds (1 round ready to fire in the chamber, 22 rounds inside the autoloader magazine with additional 18 rounds cylinder in the hull)

Secondary
armament


12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds)
7.62 mm machine gun (3,000 rounds)
Engine Kazango 8-cylinder diesel engine
1,100 kW (1,500 hp)
Power/weight 27.52 hp/tonne
Transmission Automatic SESM
Suspension hydropneumatic
Fuel capacity 1300 litres (1700 with fuel drums)

Operational
range

550 km, 650 km (400 mi) with external fuel
Maximum speed 71 km/h (44 mph) on the road 55 km/h (34 mph) on all-terrains​
 
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C-6 "Giulia" MBT
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In Service: 2016-present
Wars: 2003-present Predicean-New Aleman Skirmishes

Designed: 2008-15
Manufacturer: Abaranza S.p.A
Unit Cost: Variable: 4-6 million IBU
Produced: 2015-present

Specifications:

Mass:
Modello A: 64.3 tonnes
Modello B: 65 Tonnes

Crew: Variable: Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver (A) or Commander, Gunner, Driver (B)

Armour: Composite with depleted uranium inserts

Main Armament: AN 120mm L/55, or AN 130mm L/51

Secondary Armaments: 13.2x99mm Modello-27
2x 7.62x51mm M-10

Engine: FAC FC-530F Diesel Engine (1,750hp)

Transmission: Schatello M10 14-speed automatic transmission (7-forward, 7-reverse)

Top Speed: 64kph on road, 56kph off road

Fuel Capacity: 1,700 Litres, 2,100 litres (with external storage)

Operational Range: 610km (with external fuel)

Other: GLADIATORE APS Suite with hard and soft kill capabilities, and laser warning recievers, 3rd generation thermal imaging system, and fire control system. The tank is also equipped with a Battle management system.
 
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The consortium of Systèmes de Défence EVB, Faldere Ordnanzvaker, and the AKG Army Ordnance Bureau, proposes for the Royal Lancerian Army,

the Z.68 Main Battle Tank

[OOC: I don't have an image for it, but assume it looks something like a cross between the T-14 Armata, Merkava and Leopard 2A7+ MBTs. Layout is engine in front, crew compartment middle, unmanned turret rear with rear access doors to crew compartment.]

Place of Origin: Sasten
Entered Service: 2014
Combat Record: None (design based on combat experience in 1991 Verzetennic Intervention and 1997 Insurrection).

Designed: 1997-2013
Manufacturers: Systèmes de Défence EVB, Faldere Ordnanzvaker-AVV
Unit Cost: Early production est. ɇ12.3 million [Ezrets] per unit (μ9.6 Million [Metens/IBU])
Produced: 2013-present
Number built: 1,200 (6,200 planned)

Specifications:

Mass:
72.2 tonnes
Length:
Hull Length: 8.1m
Gun Forward (GK-130-44): 9.6m
Gun Forward (GK-145-71): 8.9m
Width: 3.8m
Height: 2.4m

Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)

Protection systems
Armour:
Klaimozed V composite including Depleted Uranium, Tungsten, Titanium and ZE-406 steel. Optional: ZO.12 Explosive Reactive Armour appliqué panels
Soft-kill APS: Verakta Countermeasures and tracking suite
Hard-kill APS: BKZ-4 Tracking and projectile defence system

Main Armament: Faldere Ordnanzvaker 130mm L/52 GK-130-44 Autoloading gun (44 rounds), or FO 145mm L/42 GK-145-71 Autoloading Electrothermal-Chemical gun (36 rounds). Adaptation to other weapons possible.

Secondary Armaments: Can be added as requested. Default arrangement in Sastennic service is: 1x 14.5x120mm S.920/G48 Heavy Machine Gun in turret-mounted RWS (1600 rounds linkless feed), 1x 7.5x55mm S.919/G60 mounted co-axially to the main gun (8000 rounds linkless feed), turret-mounted armoured box launcher for 4x ST.59/G68 anti-helicopter/anti-tank missiles

Sensors and Electronics: SA-5E Battlefield Awareness and Data System, Vairai-3 multi-spectrum imaging system on RWS, Vairai-E5 imaging system on turret bustle-mounted optronics mast

Engine: EVB LTV-22 Multifuel Gas Turbine with heat recovery system. 1,650 KW (2,213 hp). Rated to burn gasoline, kerosene, diesel, or heavy fuel oil.
Power-weight: 22.85 KW/t (30.65 hp/t)
Transmission: Hybrid-electric gearless drive with onboard batteries.
Top Speed: 70 km/h on road, 50 km/h off road
Fuel Capacity: 1,800 Litres
Operational Range: 600km on road, 250km off-road
Suspension: Active electronically-managed hydro-pneumatic
Other: Automatically-deployed fording snorkel on hull side
 
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The Type 214 'Kani' mod. 01 Main Battle Tank (Object 0141)

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Place of Origin: Skanda
Entered Service: 2014
Combat Record: None, though it was developed during the Tsaizargan Insurgency (2009-2013)
Designed: 2009-2014
Manufacturers: Hayuma Heavy Industries
Unit Cost: ¥1.9 billion (Yira) per unit (8.5 million IBU)
Produced: 2014-present
Number built: 91 (250 planned)

Specifications
Mass:
47 tons (full loadout)/45 tons (standard loadout)/41 tons (transport loadout)
Length: 7 metres (23 ft)
Width: 3.2m (10.7 ft)
Height: 2.3m
Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)

Protection Systems, Electronics & Armament
Armour:
Katsoa Type III modular ceramic/steel/titanium composite armor, spaced on turret; Yosea Type II explosive reactive armor
Soft-kill APS: Koa Type 14 mod. 0 APS Suite, DZL3 Type 11 laser dazzler, 6x Type 75-III smoke grenade launchers, x3 Type 13 mod. 0 laser warning receiver, OM/R Type 14 infrared/radar jammer
Hard-kill APS: Yugu Type 16 mod. 0 Hard-Kill tracking APS

Main Armament: ISW (Izu Steel Works) 124mm KAE0141/124 Type II, 2-plane stabilized w/trigger-delay mechanism, cassette autoloading gun (37 rounds); capable of firing Āsika TAM (top-attack munitions) and ATGMs
Secondary Armaments: 1x 12.5x111mm Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun, turret mounted, remote controlled (1400 rounds), 1x 7.63x39mm Type 82-II; co-axial mounted (9000 rounds)

Sensors and Electronics: Type II Command/Control/Communication Intelligence Digital Information System (Type II C3I-DGS), Type 15 Extremely High-Frequency Radar system, laser range-finder, crosswind sensor, Naru Type 15 thermographic/infrared imaging system, IFF/SIF system, Koya Battle Management System Type III

Engine, Transmission, & Fuel
Engine:
Matsumaki MTSU1550-4-10 4-cycle, 10-cylinder water-cooled diesel 1,155 KW (1,550 hp).
Power-weight: 34.44 hp/t
Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission
Top Speed: 80 km/h on road (50 mph), 60 km/h off road (37 mph), 70 km/h backwards (43 mph)
Fuel Capacity: 1,200 litres (1,400 w/ external fuel tanks)
Operational Range: 580km (with external fuel)
Suspension: Active hydro-pneumatic
Other: Can be equipped with bulldozer blade, equipped with an air-conditioning system, CRBN protection, 3rd gen fire control system, automatic fire suppression system, and dynamic track tensioning system

 
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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

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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
 
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DESIGN APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED



Thank you to all those countries that submitted an application to these tank trials. There's some very interesting designs here and the Ministry will be reviewing them over the next week and we will then reach out to the two finalists. Best of luck to each of you.

 
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