VTOL for power, Yaw to steer. (1) activates rear hatch, (2) activates top hatch. Hatch is opened via LandingGear. The Paternian Armed Force's new multipurpose truck, following the concept of the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or HMMWV; a truck with the versatility of the 1/2 Ton GP Truck M2 "Jeep" and the 2 1/2 Ton GP Truck M3 "Deuce and a Half". To this end, a shortened 2 1/2 Ton GP Truck M3 chassis was employed, and the cab extended. A machine gun and roof hatch was fitted, as well as ceramic armor and bullet resistant glass that can resist 7.62mm AP, 12.7mm Ball, and artillery shrapnel. When issued to troops, it was found to be reliable and potent as a logistics vehicle. Some troops have employed it as a reconnaissance machine in lieu of the Jeep, which had no armor; and the Seeker, which was overweight and suffered suspension issues. Due to the commonality with the M3, it was quick to tool up and produce, and both the Army and Marines will receive examples. TD, SPAAG, and field ambulance variants are planned.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor 2 1/2 Ton General Purpose Truck, Mk 1
- Successors 3 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 10.4ft (3.2m)
- Length 19.4ft (5.9m)
- Height 8.9ft (2.7m)
- Empty Weight 29,584lbs (13,419kg)
- Loaded Weight 33,255lbs (15,084kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 2,907.8lbs/ft2 (14,197.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 11.4ft2 (1.1m2)
- Drag Points 5221
Parts
- Number of Parts 110
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 407
@GoldenEagle Our main wheeled vehicle. Does virtually many things.
@PINK Oh. We use the term Field Ambulance. And the 4x4 is probably smaller than the 6x6.
And our Air Base Fire Management vehicle is a modified Avenger tank or Seeker scout car with a large hose in the turret.
Combat Ambulance and Airport Fire Truck. The desing process for making the APC-2 was literally:
"Bill!"-1
"What?"-2
"You know that new fire truck?"-1
"What about it?"-2
"If we modify it to be 6x6, lighten the vehicle, remove the fire equipment, armor it, and add seats . . . it makes a perfect APC"-1
"Well sh-t, let's produce it"-2@Pilotmario
@PINK What is an APFT, and what does CA stand for?
Okay, we have something similar. However, here is something funny to me.
A APC-2 can out preform the CA version of this vehicle. The former is a 6x6 based on a APFT, the other is a 4x4 LTP, with a slightly edited rear.......it is kinda dumb. @Pilotmario
Jet fuel, our blend known as JF-3, has many advantages which we find important. It has an incredibly high flashpoint of 40 degrees Celsius, making it far safer to handle than other fuels. In fact, JF-3 partially serves as a engine coolant for the Dart during some phases of flight. It is similar to the IRL JP-8. @PINK
I was referring to towing ability. @PINK
We, the diesel does't care about the fuels used in it, we can see you reasons. Although your most recent comment is a mystery to me, if you are talking about weapons . . . then it can do the same. Kerosene and diesel are our most common fuels. We never, ever, as a rule that can get you stripped of rank, put a jet or high octane fuel in anything that moves on the ground. Unless it is a last resort fuel, when all others have ran out.
This can too. It is usually fitted in the field though. @PINK
Logistically, it makes sense for us. It shares many components with the M3 truck (over 50%), including drive train, the engine, and some transmission components.
This, as well as the Deuce and a Half, uses the Bandit MF-150A multi-fuel engine. While more complex than a Diesel engine, it can be configured to use anything from bacon grease, olive oil, jet fuel, high-sulfur gasoline, and kerosene in a process that takes 1 hour with hand tools, any hexane-based solvents, and no additional parts. The jeep uses an MF-100B multi fuel engine. All our vehicle fuel is high-octane aircraft fuel since with this, we would not have to carry separate fuel for jets, trucks, and tanks. @PINK
Your welcome. @SteadfastContracting
I see. Thanks for the patience.
@PINK
.....Its a roleplay.....things can be fictional.
The IVA-7 is a linage of light wheight military and civilian SUVs, and LTPs. They are of a similar size to this vehicle, however are slightly taller and have better ground clearance. IVA-7s, in their newer versions are noted for their comfortable interior and low fuel usage, however, the version used (that is also on my profile) is a MKVIII. They are rugged, simplistic, and tough. They have a top speed of 130mph in the civilian version, however, the military version has a speed of 110mph . . . despite the more powerful engine.
Both the Humvee and IVA-7M mount the same weaponry and armor . . . although the IVA-7 can be use to tow equipment unlike this vehicle. Although the key difference is ground clearance and engine performance . . . other than looks. @SteadfastContracting
Oh, okay. I get it. I don't know about all that stuff. I don't even know what a IVA-7 is and I've never heard of it's 199HP KER-5 engine.
@PINK
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We don't dislike them in that way, we dislike them logistically.
We have found that the type uses four times as much fuel as a IVA-7 . . . that is equally armored/armed. We also think the engine is to complex, the 199HP KER-5 diesel is so much simpler then that use by this vehicle.
@Pilotmario Thank you, whatever the cost we will pay.
Yes, if they hit an antivehicle mine, it will probably do a significant amount of damage. Same goes to the 2 1/2 ton truck and 1/2 ton truck we use. These are not designed to be shot at. Compared to the 2 1/2 ton truck (which is unarmored) and the 1/2 ton truck (which is generally unprotected from the elements), this has enough armor to protect against rifle-caliber ammunition and shrapnel, since it was most likely to be shot at by reconnaissance patrols (who is probably armed with nothing heavier than a rifle of any description) or by artillery targeting rearline units (where shrapnel is the main threat). And if those recon patrols bring a tank, this thing can fit Infernos. @PINK
I suppose. As they use many components from the larger 2 1/2 ton truck, production was easy to start. We can deliver 1 million as well as start license production. @Gmanndo1000
@Pilotmario Could I buy 1,000,000 of these? I know it's a big order but our military's gotten big.
Why? @PINK
I dislike these vehicles with a passion. @Pilotmario
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