M3311 Björn

Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle

At the request of one MrOofington, I created an IFV to the specifications he provided. I'll admit, if it weren't for the intended role to be an IFV, I would like this build more, but I'm nonetheless proud of how detailed this came out. The turret was designed by none other than KerlonceauxIndustries, may he rest in peace.

General Description

While the M106 Hrafn made its impressions to potential buyers, a unique request was made for an amphibious IFV with the capability to withstand the 3UBR-11 APFSDS round fired by a BMP-2, as well as a requirement to fire LAHAT gun-launched ATGMs and standard 120mm NATO rounds, and also have a dedicated loader for the gun instead of the typical bustle autoloader seen on most Spartan ballistics tanks. Thus, the Björn was born. Due to design limitations, however, this WIFV is only capable of holding 5 fully equipped soldiers in the back, and this is thanks to the larger operating crew capacity and the larger turret basket within the hull. The amphibious capability has also, most unfortunately, been omitted due to the necessity to enlarge the turret for housing a 120mm cannon. Perhaps future versions can incorporate amphibious capability.

Controls

Activation Groups

Activation Group 1: Activate main turret into automatic aim mode.
Activation Group 2: Activate manual main turret aim
Activation Group 4: Activate 15mm CROWS into automatic aim mode.
Activation Group 4&5: Activate 15mm CROWS into manual aim mode.
Activation Group 7: Activate APS
Activation Group 8: Disable automatic brakes

Controls

Pitch: Forward and reverse movement
Roll: Turns the vehicle left and right
Yaw: Main turret traverse (+/- 360 degrees) / CROWS traverse (+/- 360 degrees)
Trim: Main turret elevation, +20 degrees / -5 degrees, 15mm CROWS elevation, +60 degrees / -15 degrees
FireWeapons: Fire the primary selected weapon (M829A3 APFSDS-T, LAHAT ATGM)
FireGuns: Fire coaxial GPMG, Fire APS
Flares: Activate smoke/flare launchers

As usual, I encourage feedback so I may improve my building skill, and I can definitely say this was an unusual vehicle to build. I also believe the high performance cost is due in part to the chains on the bottom of the turret bustle, as I had to keep drag enabled to make them sway with motion. This build is most likely not very mobile friendly, but nothing is stopping any of you from trying! Anyways, feel free to leave an upvote and a spotlight if capable! I'll see you guys for the next build!