Tank one: DpK-9L
The DpK-9L was developed as a cheap, modern alternative to the ageing S-78 MBT. It was recognised that in the Sharfghotten military forces there was a niche between Infantry Fighting Vehicle and Battle tank that had not been filled thus far.
Designs were put forward in early 2005 for a small, fast, cheap light tank that would be capable of supporting infantry divisions on the ground while still being able to hold its own against enemy armour.
Armour: 450mm steel/tungsten/ceramic armour
Primary arnament: 100mm DpK-100 smooth-bore cannon
Secondary arnament: 12.7mm coaxail autocannon
Tertiary arnament: 5.56mm SSAW machine gun
Engine: V-18 diesel, 1000hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Ground Clearance: 0.40m
Fuel capacity: 500 US gallons
Operational range: 550km (higher depending on capacity of optional fueldrums)
Speed: 80km/ph
Designs were put forward in early 2005 for a small, fast, cheap light tank that would be capable of supporting infantry divisions on the ground while still being able to hold its own against enemy armour.
Armour: 450mm steel/tungsten/ceramic armour
Primary arnament: 100mm DpK-100 smooth-bore cannon
Secondary arnament: 12.7mm coaxail autocannon
Tertiary arnament: 5.56mm SSAW machine gun
Engine: V-18 diesel, 1000hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Ground Clearance: 0.40m
Fuel capacity: 500 US gallons
Operational range: 550km (higher depending on capacity of optional fueldrums)
Speed: 80km/ph
Tank two: DpK-9M
The DpK-9M is essentially a heavier-armed and armoured version of the DpK-9L. The tank is slower, and much less manouverable, excluding it from fast attack or reconnaisannce roles. However, these traits lend the DpK-9M to a more static defense platform. The 9M is often seen deployed in tank bunkers around key friendly positions. Similarly, squadrons of 9L's are used in anti-armour roles, hunting down and destroying enemy tanks with minimal threat.
Armour: 625mm steel/tungsten/ceramic armour
Primary arnament: 150mm DpK-150 smooth-bore cannon
Secondary arnament: 12.7mm coaxail autocannon
Tertiary arnament: 5.56mm SSAW machine gun
Engine: V-24 diesel, 1600hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Ground Clearance: 0.40m
Fuel capacity: 500 US gallons
Operational range: 475km (higher depending on capacity of optional fueldrums)
Speed: 70km/ph
Armour: 625mm steel/tungsten/ceramic armour
Primary arnament: 150mm DpK-150 smooth-bore cannon
Secondary arnament: 12.7mm coaxail autocannon
Tertiary arnament: 5.56mm SSAW machine gun
Engine: V-24 diesel, 1600hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Ground Clearance: 0.40m
Fuel capacity: 500 US gallons
Operational range: 475km (higher depending on capacity of optional fueldrums)
Speed: 70km/ph
Tank three: DpK-9AA
The 9AA was originally developed as a battlefield modification to crippled 9L's as protection from enemy aircraft fire. A pair of 23mm autocannons were simply attached via crude welding to a 9L turret.
The design was formally streamlined and adopted to replace the Russian Zsu-23-4, the Sharfghotten contingent of which had long fell into decay. The 9AA is designed and intended as a SPAAG but under dire circumstances can be used as an anti-personel or anti-light vehicle weapon.
Armour: 400mm steel/tungsten/ceramic armour
Primary arnament: 2x 23mm DpK-23AA autocannon
Tertiary arnament: 5.56mm SSAW machine gun
Engine: V-18 diesel, 1000hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Ground Clearance: 0.40m
Fuel capacity: 500 US gallons
Operational range: 600km (higher depending on capacity of optional fueldrums)
Speed: 80km/ph
The design was formally streamlined and adopted to replace the Russian Zsu-23-4, the Sharfghotten contingent of which had long fell into decay. The 9AA is designed and intended as a SPAAG but under dire circumstances can be used as an anti-personel or anti-light vehicle weapon.
Armour: 400mm steel/tungsten/ceramic armour
Primary arnament: 2x 23mm DpK-23AA autocannon
Tertiary arnament: 5.56mm SSAW machine gun
Engine: V-18 diesel, 1000hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Ground Clearance: 0.40m
Fuel capacity: 500 US gallons
Operational range: 600km (higher depending on capacity of optional fueldrums)
Speed: 80km/ph
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