Military Ground Vehicles of Your Nation [NO MECHS] Tranche 7

[Yukonastan]

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Odd way of saying T-72

holy fuck that's ugly. Like most pact kit, imo.

Ugly as fuck, but in this sort-of-attractive way. I still prefer German equipment, however.

Even though the new Leo2 angled turret is ugly.
bustle autoloader and drop the hull ammo storage for extra armor in leo3 bitte

[Purpelia]

Even though the new Leo2 angled turret is ugly.

You can't be serious. The angled Leopard 2 turret is possibly the only decent looking turret on a modern western tank this side of the Type 74.

[Imperializt Russia]

yh, but it does look a teeny bit 'eh' tho.

Best looking tanku is Type 10.

Odd way of saying T-72

You misspelt T-72BM.

[The Soodean Imperium]

T-64BV still master of aesthetics IMO

Except tracked vehicles are slower and harder to maintain. Besides, I explicitly said it'd fill the role of wheeled APC, which implies I'm not looking for "a better tracked vehicle". I already have a tracked IFV.

Eh whatever, roll with it then. Not like I'm an expert on wheeled IFVs, or anything. I mean, I'm not.

Question to the thread: What do you use to transport your vehicles within your borders?

Yukonastan is known for a massive and well-developed railway network, and military planners haven't forgotten this. Materiél is mostly transported by rail, and for some excercises even is operated on rail.

Military planners in the Soodean Imperium have long grappled with the idea of long-distance relocation of heavy vehicle assets. Most vehicles, such as wheeled APCs and supply trucks, might be able to travel under their own power; but questions of fuel consumption, suspension wear, and damage to local roads regarding heavier tracked vehicles persuaded military planners to pursue other options. Under the preceding DPR Menghe regime, the expansion of the national railway network was motivated not only by the drive for industrialization but also by the need to transport tanks and IFVs by train. Today, railroad remains the dominant means for long-distance transport, and has been supported by the addition of "heavy lifting units," which can transport heavy vehicles on reinforced flatbed trucks.

Any real problems with the Saxon APC I should know about in a 1980s timeframe? Considering drawing up a version to fill the role of wheeled APC.

It's... wheeled... Seriously, tracks are better overall, since wheels have vastly higher ground pressures than tracks, and thus are more prone to getting stuck.

Just roll with the M113 or something. Modernized, of course.

Impeach Striker, Legalize AeroGavin, Wheeled Death Traps are theft. Sparky 2016!!!

[Macedonian Grand Empire]

Question to the thread: What do you use to transport your vehicles within your borders?

Yukonastan is known for a massive and well-developed railway network, and military planners haven't forgotten this. Materiél is mostly transported by rail, and for some excercises even is operated on rail.

The empire has a well developed rail and road network. The main hubs are connected with their own independent rail network for the military trains.
Also in case speed is needed an large strategic air wing is in existence

[Yukonastan]

T-64BV still master of aesthetics IMO
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Eh whatever, roll with it then. Not like I'm an expert on wheeled IFVs, or anything. I mean, I'm not.

Question to the thread: What do you use to transport your vehicles within your borders?

Yukonastan is known for a massive and well-developed railway network, and military planners haven't forgotten this. Materiél is mostly transported by rail, and for some excercises even is operated on rail.

Military planners in the Soodean Imperium have long grappled with the idea of long-distance relocation of heavy vehicle assets. Most vehicles, such as wheeled APCs and supply trucks, might be able to travel under their own power; but questions of fuel consumption, suspension wear, and damage to local roads regarding heavier tracked vehicles persuaded military planners to pursue other options. Under the preceding DPR Menghe regime, the expansion of the national railway network was motivated not only by the drive for industrialization but also by the need to transport tanks and IFVs by train. Today, railroad remains the dominant means for long-distance transport, and has been supported by the addition of "heavy lifting units," which can transport heavy vehicles on reinforced flatbed trucks.

It's... wheeled... Seriously, tracks are better overall, since wheels have vastly higher ground pressures than tracks, and thus are more prone to getting stuck.

Just roll with the M113 or something. Modernized, of course.

Impeach Striker, Legalize AeroGavin, Wheeled Death Traps are theft. Sparky 2016!!!

Since you're in the eighties, modernized 113's or bradley armored personnel carries (i.e. without the turret) seem good for you. Also, impeach Stryker, develop AeroGavin, Wheeled Deathtraps are Theft, Sparky4CoDS2016.

[Purpelia]

Why on earth would he want to modernize a M113 when he could instead have access to vehicles of a similar design built in the era?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMX-10P

[Padnak]

Actually, I think the T-10 is the best looking soviet tank, outside of the T-72BM

[Connori Pilgrims]

Question to the thread: What do you use to transport your vehicles within your borders?

Yukonastan is known for a massive and well-developed railway network, and military planners haven't forgotten this. Materiél is mostly transported by rail, and for some excercises even is operated on rail.

Within the Homeland archipelago, ships for inter-island transport (where there are no Great Bridges), tank-transporter trailer-trucks on roads or railways within islands (or to islands connected via rail or Great Bridge).

For overseas territories and military bases we either ship them there or fly them there (once there, again tank-transporter or railway).

[Rich and Corporations]

Except tracked vehicles are slower and harder to maintain. Besides, I explicitly said it'd fill the role of wheeled APC, which implies I'm not looking for "a better tracked vehicle". I already have a tracked IFV.

Eh whatever, roll with it then. Not like I'm an expert on wheeled IFVs, or anything. I mean, I'm not.

Question to the thread: What do you use to transport your vehicles within your borders?

Yukonastan is known for a massive and well-developed railway network, and military planners haven't forgotten this. Materiél is mostly transported by rail, and for some excercises even is operated on rail.

massive underground conveyor belts

SRS: High speed rail. Spiz gave me this.

[Yukonastan]

Why on earth would he want to modernize a M113 when he could instead have access to vehicles of a similar design built in the era?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMX-10P

Either or, maybe modernizing the 113 is cheaper. Maybe it isn't, as it's cheaper to buy amx-10s. I was just giving an example.

[The Greater Luthorian Empire]

Even though the new Leo2 angled turret is ugly.

You can't be serious. The angled Leopard 2 turret is possibly the only decent looking turret on a modern western tank this side of the Type 74.

You designed the Ymir Purp. I think it is safe to say that you have shit taste in aesthetics.

[Chebucto Provinces]

Question to the thread: What do you use to transport your vehicles within your borders?

Edit: El Stupido.

Armoured vehicles are transported variously by rail or by truck, depending on the location and number.
If the distance is low, or the commanding officer in question deems the move also "an exercise" then the vehicles are moved under their own power. Due to the otherwise limited space to maneuver and train in armoured vehicles in Chebucto, and the unique terrain constraints, it is not uncommon to see small groups of AFVs conducting their moves as "exercises" rather then relying on rail or truck. Because of this tourists are known to commonly snap pictures with troops undertaking such moves at rest stops and such locations.

[The Akasha Colony]

Question to the thread: What do you use to transport your vehicles within your borders?

Yukonastan is known for a massive and well-developed railway network, and military planners haven't forgotten this. Materiél is mostly transported by rail, and for some excercises even is operated on rail.

Depends what's being transported, where, and in what quantities. Light tactical trucks and other wheeled vehicles are usually driven under their own power. Depending on how many need to be transported, the destination, and the requisite speed, heavier vehicles generally go by road, rail, or air. Within the mainland, travel is generally by rail, but to overseas holdings transport is generally by sea. Road transport is common especially when transporting smaller amounts of equipment over shorter distances, or to locations where rail access is more limited. Air transport is common for longer distances when moving smaller amounts of equipment, usually spares and replacements to maintain readiness.

[Austrasien]

Question to the thread: What do you use to transport your vehicles within your borders?

Yukonastan is known for a massive and well-developed railway network, and military planners haven't forgotten this. Materiél is mostly transported by rail, and for some excercises even is operated on rail.

River, rail and road.

Austrasia is a highly developed western-european expy country with highly developed infrastructure. Road movement is discouraged in peacetime however to minimize disruption of civilian traffic. Conversely because of the countries exceptionally dense network of navigable waterways, river barges are used whenever possible. Barges are particularly suitable for moving large military equipment that does not conform to standard civilian cargo dimensions.

[Korva]

Except tracked vehicles are slower and harder to maintain. Besides, I explicitly said it'd fill the role of wheeled APC, which implies I'm not looking for "a better tracked vehicle". I already have a tracked IFV.

Eh whatever, roll with it then. Not like I'm an expert on wheeled IFVs, or anything. I mean, I'm not.

Question to the thread: What do you use to transport your vehicles within your borders?

Yukonastan is known for a massive and well-developed railway network, and military planners haven't forgotten this. Materiél is mostly transported by rail, and for some excercises even is operated on rail.

Wheeled vehicles move mainly under their own power while tracked designs are transported by rail.

[United Marxist Nations]

Even though the new Leo2 angled turret is ugly.

You can't be serious. The angled Leopard 2 turret is possibly the only decent looking turret on a modern western tank this side of the Type 74.

I like the Challenger 1's turret.

[Purpelia]

You can't be serious. The angled Leopard 2 turret is possibly the only decent looking turret on a modern western tank this side of the Type 74.

I like the Challenger 1's turret.

I don't. For some reason it reminds me of a horse. Which in turn means the whole tank reminds me of a horse. A morbidly obese horse.

[Austrasien]

Speaking of the Challenger...

The Challenger 1 had a extremely well designed turret imo. It is not always apparent, but it is actually a pentagon shape (similar to the new T-90 and Oplot turrets but less extreme), which gave it an exceptionally wide frontal arc and minimized exposure of the softer sides.

[Bratislavskaya]

What do you use to transport your vehicles within your borders?

Due to the lack of roads in many areas, railways are the main way to transport anything from place to place. This also applies to the military who extensively use the rail system to transport vehicles, equipment and troops. However due to the 'need for speed' at time, aerial transport through heavy aircraft and helicopters is becoming more widespread.

[Kouralia]

I like the Challenger 1's turret.

I don't. For some reason it reminds me of a horse. Which in turn means the whole tank reminds me of a horse. A morbidly obese horse.

I want what you're smoking.

Actually, on second thoughts, I really don't.

[San-Silvacian]

Any real problems with the Saxon APC I should know about in a 1980s timeframe? Considering drawing up a version to fill the role of wheeled APC.

It's... wheeled... Seriously, tracks are better overall, since wheels have vastly higher ground pressures than tracks, and thus are more prone to getting stuck.

Just roll with the M113 or something. Modernized, of course.

Thats why everyone uses wheeled armored vehicles right, because they are just the worst.

Yes wheeled armored vehicles have some issues.

However unless you have 100000000000 dollars like the US, you can't afford a totally tracked APC force.

[Sahrani South]

Any opinion on the T-29 super heavy vs the M-26 Pershing ?

[Rich and Corporations]

It's... wheeled... Seriously, tracks are better overall, since wheels have vastly higher ground pressures than tracks, and thus are more prone to getting stuck.

Just roll with the M113 or something. Modernized, of course.

Thats why everyone uses wheeled armored vehicles right, because they are just the worst.

Yes wheeled armored vehicles have some issues.

However unless you have 100000000000 dollars like the US, you can't afford a totally tracked APC force.

the difference isn't that huge

Any opinion on the T-29 super heavy vs the M-26 Pershing ?

modify the super pershing a bit, and you'd have a superior tank to the T-29. Have a 105mm howitzer variant as well.

[Mozria]

Newest version of the Manticore-IV, now with enhanced track skirts and mostly complete active protection system.

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=u93b39595-af1c-4ecc-9cef-f1475d66d294

Could somebody tell me what they think on the newest upgrade?