(Standard (above), Side-by-side of Standard (right) and up-armored combat (left) base models. Complete Variant Sheet located here.)
Key Data
Crew: 1 (Driver). Up to 6 passengers maximum in Cabin - may vary.
Rear Cabin: Up to 40 passengers with folded benches, or, up to 50,000 kilograms of weight.
ATT (Standard), BB, HMEV, HFV, HFFV
Cost: $320,000 NSD.
DPR: $50 Billion NSD.
HCV, MRV
Cost: $520,000 NSD.
DPR: $70 Billion NSD.
THV, TMV, HRV, HSPAAGS, HMRLS
Cost: $730,000 NSD.
DPR: $100 Billion NSD.
Dimensions
Length: 12.03 m (hull); 15.26 meters with extra unit.
Height: 4.14 m.
Width: 3.70 m.
Weight: 26 t (empty).
Performance
Propulsion: CVE Type 247 liquid-cooled V-6 Twin-turbo diesel engine (640 HP, 156 KW).
Transmission: Automatic.
Suspension: Advanced 2nd Gen. Hydropneumatic.
Water Travel: Rear Water Jets assisted by tracks.
Maximum Speed: 52 km/h. 13.2 km/h on water.
Operational Range: 600 km; 22 NM on water, including survival in Sea State 5.
Maximum Towing Capacity: Up to 30,000 kgs.
Electronics
Eisen-Schloss Combat Networking.
Protection
Non-active: 4th Generation WA-STEEL Composite Alloy Armor: 1st lvl: ERA blocks or other slat attachments; 2nd lvl: Metal-composite matrix outer layer and "Aqua Armor", composite ARMOX ADVANCE alloy tiles (Aqua Armor made similar with same materials); 3rd lvl: Ceramic SiC armor layer; 4th lvl: fibreglass/rubber internal liner.
Active: 'Shield' Active Protection system. CERA tiles and 4 'shotgun' pellet dispensers.
Crew Protection: NBC protection (main + auxiliary), pentafluoroethane crew compartment fire extinguishing, Halon 1301 + foam fuel tank extinguishing and self-sealing suite.
Additional: Fuel-using smoke generator.
Background
The Wolverine All Terrain Transport (often called Vielfraß, its literal german translation) is an all terrain cargo and armored troop transport vehicle originally started in 1999 and would later be introduced into service in 2006. Seeing the need for strategic and tactical transport vehicles capable of all but very few terrains, Wolf Armaments was contracted by the TECT Armed Forces to deliver a vehicle capable of transporting large hauls of equipment, supplies, and personnel long distances. The Wolverine, as it was soon named, needed to have the ability to traverse otherwise difficult terrain like swamp lands and mountain ranges, deploy from and return to amphibious assault ships like the earlier developed Schildkrote AAV, and serve as a modular platform that could take on many roles as the support vehicle it was intended to be. Wolverine wasn't to be another armored personnel carrier, no, the project was determined to create a new class of APC that doubled in ability; the foundation of a new class of APC not seen widely around the world drove the design team's ingenuity.
Designers had to, however, tackle the requests made by the TECT Armed Forces - requirements like high cargo limits, prowess in all terrain theaters, and keeping the vehicle within acceptable size and safety. Although not an easy task, as proven by earlier models that failed to reach later testing stages, the design team was able to produce a prototype that eventually went on to become the Wolverine All-Terrain Transport. Taking from the chassis of the Feurig 2, inspiration and technology from the Schildkrote and Bv-206, the design team eventually hammered out a prototype that was agreed upon as the best of all worlds. In order to carry, tow, and store large numbers of personnel and equipment, the chassis had to be strong so a tank's chassis was naturally the next option as the starting point of the project. To have excellent traverse capability, on and off land, an amphibious assault vehicle like the Schildkrote was important as its earlier developed technology could be reused for the Wolverine. Bv-206 provided many transport and cargo inspirations that were incorporated into the Wolverine's design. All of these features were brought together to form the Wolverine, of course with fair care in remodeling and heavy vehicle modifications. This solution came during 2005 as the Schildkrote finishing its own final trials and begun production. In 2006, the Wolverine underwent its own final trials and was approved for production after experienced veterans, vehicle designers, and veteran military officials consulted on the vehicle for further improvements; the TECT Armed Forces widely bought into the vehicle for its numerous support role capabilities and combat uses. An update to the series was done so in 2013 and finished a year later, which included new remodeling, better combat protection features, and improved interior modeling with the company's most advanced equipment and gear.
Design
Wolverine is an armored personnel vehicle, all-terrain transport, modular platform vehicle, and amphibious armored vehicle derived from the Schildkrote AAV and Feurig 2A1, using said designs to produce an entirely new vehicle class altogether; the LARC-LX was a vehicle design that Wolverine also borrowed from, having a comparable role to Wolverine. Taking from both vehicle designs, Wolverine designers extensively worked on bridging transportation and multi-functionality into one vehicle system. The modified Feurig hull is designed around an innovative suspension system that allows the Wolverine to navigate through numerous rough or uncertain terrains found all over the world with ease; this includes sand, wetlands, water/oceans, mud, and even the mud covered woods in mountain ranges. Wolverine's suspension and hull design focuses on distributing the irregularly large weight across the vehicle in order to lower its ground pressure as well as reducing pressure dealt by the vehicle's overall weight; this smart distribution mechanism can be automatic or manually used, letting crew apply pressure to areas of the vehicle to achieve better performance in certain situations. To further improve the Wolverine's mobility, the Wolverine uses a V-6 workhorse engine, mostly rubber tracks with steel parts, and wider tracks for better performance. Designers decided to incorporate a longer and higher hull, thereby allowing Wolverine vehicles to carry more cargo or personnel; lengthwise the Wolverine is over two meters longer then the Feurig 2A1 and also an entire meter taller then the Schildkrote. This size complicates traversing through more narrow pathways making tight fits difficult maneuvering situations (including tight turns and fewer areas it can easily access); however, Wolverine is not intended for most of these harder to fit traverse areas, like tight city streets or narrow small pathways. Rather, Wolverines would travel though larger streets or more open areas. For crew access, crews can enter the vehicle through two Gullwing doors that open to a safe distance, revealing steps into the vehicle. Additional entryways may include the rear ramp or top hatches located in the front and rear of the vehicle. The rear ramp is a condensed ramp design of more common rear-ramp doors such as on the one used on the Schildkrote; it is hinged higher up then it normally would be (usually close to ground level where the pivot would be leveled) and uses multiple sliding portions upon deploying to extend to full length, thereby reducing the overall size without causing leveling issues. On the rear face of the ramp are a set of two hand/step positions allowing crew to climb onto the rear hull with ease - experienced crews can climb from other points on the vehicle.
Interior wise the Wolverine focuses on extension of room, flexible modularity, and comfortability for crew/personnel. The front cabin, located frontward past the Gullwing doors, seats seven passengers including the driver and is the center of operation for the vehicle in most cases; often this space is used by a driver and accompanying passengers, combat computers/interfaces in combat models, and for additional room; this extra room can hold the additional personnel for a full sized marine platoon being transported to hostile shores. Designers intended this cabin to be nicer and accommodate the crew by providing a better level of comfort since they may be serving with the vehicle for days on end in long deployments. This level of environment is achieved by using the NBC system to keep a comfortable air temperature and air pressure, as well as heated/cooled seats that can adjust, and various other assortments of modern conveniences that are explained under 'Crew Amenities'. The crew has access to the Eisen-Schloss Combat Networking system through the use of multiple interfaces around the cabin, including radios, touch interfaces, and other similar interaction based equipment; this gives crew the ability to easily establish communication and achieve direction assistance through the network's navigation systems. Shifting focus to the rear cabin - the rear cabin is host to a modular bed/hull space used for delivery, personnel transportation, and for modular modifications to be done within timely fashion; among many possible variant configurations are manned or unmanned vehicle turrets, its plain flat bed, and various non-combat support variants. The rear cabin is constructed with a much longer length compared to the crew cabin so that larger hauls/personnel numbers can fit comfortably inside. Crew utilize multiple tie-down lock positions and uniform construction attachment points to attach modular equipment to the floor, walls, and roof - this includes benches or folding seats, mission set equipment, supplies that need tying down, and basic crew/passenger needs like NBC systems and modern interfaces. This modularity gives a user the ability to build their Wolverine's load out to their mission's specific needs, giving individualization to crew and user nation's Wolverine vehicles. The rear cabin is tall enough for comfortable standing (similar but taller to the front cabin), can be accessed via the rear ramp easily or the Gullwing doors near the front of the vehicle, or by sliding doors connecting both cabins at the Gullwing door intersection; both cabins are separated by two hallways (the center is a divider with a thick wall holding equipment for the vehicle's operation) with sliding doors leading into both cabins on either side that can be kept open or closed. A typical Commoner transport variant features folding side benches and a center positioned dual-sided bench system for maximum personnel seating and modular sliding roof doors for firing positions; other common equipment includes NBC equipment, possible roof doors, and touch-based monitors for passenger information (such as positioning and time, video conferences, and television).
Cargo transport is Wolverine's intended primary role, other roles affiliated are armored transport and modular platforming. As a cargo transport, Wolverine has the capability to transport large quantities of items or heavy items long distances or transport items to and from shore from amphibious transport ships - Wolverine can also tow almost any vehicle or tow-able chassis. Among the many uses for the cargo hold/rear cabin is for refrigeration since the NCB system can keep the cabin to a bellow forty degree (Fahrenheit) marker or even colder for frozen items; other unique options include a liquid storage tank for certain variants of the vehicle, kitchen servicing equipment for a mobile kitchen, and multiple cargo transport utilities. Chief among these useful utilities are lightweight conveyor belt systems used by crew to quickly load and unload the vehicle. There are three total belt systems on board, two smaller systems in the hallway sections (stored into a folding space that locks into the divider) and a larger system for the rear bed and ramp. The door systems are light folding telescopic loading & unloading conveyor belt systems that use electric motors to power a groove laden belt to take cargo supplies up or down the vehicle with waiting crew members to receive and hand them off. Similar, the ramp system is a longer folding variant that is used for heavier cargo like crates; it is folded and stored in the center of the rear cabin where a center bench would normally meet the wall (the conveyor can remain deployed and tied down onto position along with the items on top of it, it would normally slide until locked into position so that it does not block room). These conveyor belts are useful to crew by speeding up the process of loading and unloading cargo where it would normally take longer to hand off equipment or require a light cargo lift vehicle to actually board the ramp to lift heavy cargo out of the vehicle; removing more much of the labor and need for lift vehicles inside the Wolverine speeds up operation time and increases crew safety. The Wolverine's rear bed is capable of holding fifty thousand kilograms in weight or forty passengers give-or-take, and tow upwards to thirty thousand kilograms of weight.
Exterior wise the Wolverine is designed to glide through water and traverse uncertain terrain with no issue. Among the prominent appearances to the exterior hull of the Wolverine are shared features from earlier developed Commoner vehicles, and, the series of common tie-down rails running along the skirt of the vehicle and on top of the hull. Using technology from the recently developed Schildkrote AAV and earlier produced Feurig 2 main battle tank, Wolverines posses a wide variety of borrowed or inspired traits that it mashed together to create a unique transport vehicle. Starting from the tracks on up, Wolverine shares its track system largely with the Feurig 2 system along with an improved modified version of its suspension; this suspension is responsible for the Wolverine's largely decreased ground pressure, and possesses improved sets of absorption and leveling equipment. As noted before it is also able to shift the weight of the Wolverine to certain areas of the tracks, offering better weight control under certain conditions. The lower hull design is attributed mostly to the Schildkrote with the Feurig 2A1's chassis as a starting point, which is where the general shape, armor, and amphibious capabilities originate from; this includes the front hull design, which is shaped to glide through water with ease. Topside are the two cabin spaces for both the crew and cargo/personnel; both are accessed with either the rear ramp or side Gullwing doors that intersect both cabins. While the front cabin is designed for comfortable crew use, comfortable seating (three front seats and four rear seats) and multiple modern transport conveniences, this space can also be converted into a small work station for use in certain variants of the Wolverine. The rear cabin is a modular design that is intended to carry cargo, transport troops, and act as a platform for multiple variant types and modifications. Exterior wise the top hull features a monocoque design with layers of protection from both the elements and enemy threats. More unique to the Wolverine are the various rail systems located along the side and top of the vehicle; these sets of rails extends the amount of cargo room the Wolverine possess, allowing operators to tie down additional gear where possible. The side rails are approximately forty centimeters apart from the hull on top of a flat surface's edge; these rails can easily be removed by operators but can fold flat on the surface and deploy in a locked position for standard use - some users may choose to remove these rails in place for more comfortable exterior sitting for tactical theater operations. The roof railing system (similar in design to the side based system) is easily accessed either by roof doors (there is at least one door but many more can be added; for example, in TECT use, a rolling armored shutter door system is used - this eliminates large doors, can be slide to close or open easy without obstruction, and adds another layer of protection for the vehicle's sides when the doors are opened) or by the built in step system on the rear deploying ramp; experienced operators, however, can climb to the top using the side flat surfaces, especially from the front of the vehicle. This additional space for cargo and soldiers allows Wolverine vehicles to transport more goods with less trips, pushing its capabilities to the max; roughly speaking, a Wolverine vehicle can carry an additional amount of cargo so long it does not exceed maximum weight values, and, can carry an additional thirty to forty soldiers with their gear (though be aware this is a rough estimate and a lot of equipment from soldiers inside already may be tied down onto the exterior). It is not suggested to ride on the sides or top of the vehicle when deploying from sea or crossing large bodies of water - cargo may get drenched, be under water, or fall over if not secured properly.
Propulsion/Mobility
As both an amphibious vehicle and all terrain vehicle, the versatility of the Wolverine is its mobility. Its ability to drive into deep sea water and traverse the open sea to shore is a unique trait for a vehicle of this size; Wolverine's ability to cross almost any uncertain terrain is also a praised asset. Utilizing its CVE Type 247 liquid-cooled V-6 Twin-turbo diesel engine (640 HP, 156 KW), the Wolverine can reach a top speed of fifty-two kilometers and hour; on water, the Schildkröte can reach just over thirteen kilometers an hour using water jets on its rear hull and its mostly rubber track system. Wolverine can survive in a Sea State of 5. Wolverine's only traversing issue lies in its size, which limits it to more open areas and away from narrow pathways - this includes places like dense city streets, tall mountains where paths are too narrow or impossible for any vehicle, and dense forests where most vehicles cannot pass through without trouble. With that small an obstacle, however, the Wolverine can access just about any terrain on the planet with little issue - snow, mud, dirt, sand, and of course water.
Rear hooks on the rear end allow the Wolverine to tow additional cargo, or vehicles, giving them additional transportation power. Wolverines can tow any item/vehicle up to about thirty thousand kilograms - this includes a rear tow unit that can hold twenty personnel, mount equipment on, or carry an additional twenty thousand kilograms (said tow unit resembles the rear cabin in construction and appearance).
Networking/Electronics
As with all TECT designed vehicles, the Wolverine is designed to integrate seamlessly and easily into the most sophisticated of military forces. The vehicle is fitted with a highly extensive sensor suite so as to enable the transmission of as much information as possible into any extant battlenet, while possessing internal computational facilities so as to handle required downloads from it.
While designed to slot into any existing battlespace architecture, the Eisen-Schloss Combat Networking is the primary combat networking suit for TECT designed vehicles. Eisen-Schloss is an integrated and adaptive battlespace network that maximizes combat lethality, performance, and output and enables command and control on an unprecedented scale in any vehicle, unit, and device that uses. Information is sourced not only from multiple sources on the individual platform, but from every Eisen-Schloss equipped friendly vehicle within the battlespace, which provides constant informational updates across a broad spectrum of sources, both known to the operators, and operating below their awareness. At the most basic level, the Eisen-Schloss Combat System aims to accelerate engagement cycles and increase operational tempo at all levels of the battlefield and warfare. This acceleration is achieved by providing a mechanism to rapidly gather and distribute targeting information, and rapidly issue directives. Eisen-Schloss' ultra-high speed networking permits error-free, high integrity transmission in a bare fraction of the time required for voice-based transmission, and permits transfer of a wide range of data formats, from a multitude of compatible sources.
Interfaces include driver assistance with dashboard based displays and a HUD system directly above it for improved focus, passenger based interfaces for both front cabin and rear cabin users, and both touch/visual displays and hand operated systems (such as knobs, buttons, and switches).
Armoring & Protection
The Wolverine utilizes both non-active and active protection systems in its defenses. It is built with a of special variant to the 'Eisen Wand' 4th Generation Composite Armor - a variant design incorporating a nano-crystal steel alloy by the name of "ARMOX ADVANCE" instead of the usual titanium alloy used in other Commoner vehicles. 'Eisen Wand' is named after shield used by the Commoner god of war, which is used for both protection and as a weapon.
The first layers of Eisen Wand is made up of 'hard defenses'. This includes the right and left panel insert section along the vehicle's sides; these large plate sections in question are attachments that, in Commoner use, are made from the same ARMOX ADVANCE composite material. They are referred to as "Aqua Armor" because they are intended to both protect the vehicle from enemy fire and give the Wolverine additional agility at sea; they feature groves to protect the vehicle and enhance traverse through water, while at the same time they cover the vehicle's sides with additional protection. ERA and/or NERA (or even NxRA) plates can also be placed above the aforementioned areas once on land to combat shaped charge attacks that the vehicle may encounter, or as additional armoring against various threats. The front section of the front cabin features high-angle armor and a compact wide windshield constructed of ballistic glass, plastic, chemical treatment, and a large center layer of Polycarbonate; this design gives Wolverine's windshields resistance to fire/heat and NBC threats along with high powered enemy projectiles. The next layer is the vehicle's metal mesh outer layer that makes the surface grainy and hard (although it has been smoothed out for this specific vehicle as to not slow it down on water); under that matrix are tiles of the earlier mentioned ARMOX ADVANCE armor. The thick armoring plates are connected and act as the vehicle's primary armor and protection against hostile action. Its monocoque hull is then constructed with the same material. The final layers are a mixture of SiC ceramic armor, rubber, and fiberglass lining in order to protect from certain threats (shaped charges and spall spreading like weapons and to air/water proof the interior) and add additional comfort to crews. This armor design is very similar to other Commoner vehicle designs. An anti-shaped charge cage around the body can also be fitted if requested once on land. An NBC system protects the crew from nuclear and biological threats outside the comfort of the thick armor; axillary systems and countermeasures are also in place in the instance the main NBC system malfunctions or fails. Fire protection is also important for crews inside; that is why the Wolverine uses Pentafluoroethane in both compartments to combat fire threats and have present fire extinguishing capabilities on board to counteract fires - crew stored fire extinguishers for combating chemical and other dangerously fueled fires are also present in easy to access places in both cabins.
The primary means of signature reduction is focused on the engine and drive systems of the vehicle. While already alluded to above in the analysis of the platform's propulsion and mobility, relevant points will be reiterated here for ease of reference. The electric drive differs from conventional AFV drive system arrangements by utilizing a hybrid powerplant. This essentially means that the engine generates electric power which in turn powers the batteries which propel the vehicle. The electric drive has, importantly, implemented a suite of features designed to mitigate its detectability, both acoustically and thermally. Moreover, the presence of dual APUs and the primary and secondary battery banks allow the vehicle to be driven for several hours with the main engines off, which pushes the sound generated to below that of a conventional civilian motor vehicle. As with a number of earlier marks of AFV, the Wolverine's decoupled suspension is separated from the hull, and similarly separated from the final section which turns the drive wheels, a factor which considerably lowers audibility in itself. By utilizing the Eisen-Schloss Combat System to actively monitor the engine and propulsion systems, the crew are able to remain constantly aware of the amount of noise being generated, and also the amount of heat being radiated. Furthermore, as indicated in the propulsion and mobility section, the Wolverine, as with some larger military armored vehicles, utilizes active cooling of its own exhaust - a further means of suppressing thermal and infrared signature to enemy forces. This is achieved by water cooling the long system of pipes and angling them outward on both sides to reduce the vehicle's signature as much as possible.
The Wolverine uses the 'Shield' Active Protection system to protect the vehicle from active ground, aircraft, and other threats, utilizing its twenty-four multipurpose launchers to maximum use, as well as 'shotgun' like dispensers, which essentially launch small pellets in a last ditch effort to strike and destroy incoming ordinances (on non-turreted variants these would be in front of the top railing systems near the center of the vehicle - they are otherwise placed on turrets in turreted variants of the Wolverine). Serious threats like anti-tank shells, and, more notably anti-tank missiles, incoming AT rockets, and other various ground threats are the primary targets of this system. The newer full system for tanks and other armored vehicles uses a Missile Countermeasure Device (MCD) that emits a massive, condensed infrared signal to confuse the seeker of an anti-tank guided missile. A semi-active control line-of-sight (SACLOS) system acts as countermeasures for wire and radio guided anti-tank missiles, and thermally and infrared guided missiles are also combated. An impressive suite of active ECM as a means of defeating incoming radar guided missiles, and the suite is usually activated if detection equipment determines that multiple radar signatures are illuminating the vehicle in question. The 'Shield' Active Protection system utilizes its radar sensor to quickly detect incoming threats from a 360 degree point of view. Its quick speed allows for immediate action in identifying and track the threat; this system uses either a munitions launcher to launch munitions to explode before hitting the vehicle or a short range shotgun like dispenser that eliminates incoming projectiles like rocket propelled grenades, rockets, and missiles. A newer addition to countermeasures, Anti-Projectile Armor, resembles ERA tiles with many technological advances made onto the idea; this includes directional explosions that counter incoming enemy projectiles, such as tank shells and RPGs, that would otherwise harm the vehicle if not destroy it. The system is primarily set up to protect against guided anti-tank missiles and shaped charge attacks, which are usually used by infantry or other ground units to attack vehicles; this system, when successful, either destroys, knocks the projectile off target, or lessens the affect of the weapon's damage. This system also works against incoming SSM and ASM missiles with both its multilaunchers and MCD. This system has also shown good results in countering incoming tank shells and artillery rounds; aircraft borne munitions are included as a primary target for this system. The Wolverine's APS essentially mounts an invisible shield around the vehicle against incoming threats.
Crew Amenities
It has been a well-known fact in most militaries that well-rested and alert soldiers with a high morale and a high degree of confidence in themselves and their equipment will perform faster, more effectively and with fewer avoidable errors than those who fall short in any of the above categories. This is why TECT designed vehicles have always put a strong emphasis on designing and manufacturing hardware that can effectively cater for the comfort needs of personnel that fight from that hardware.
To assist its passengers and crew in the field during transport, the Wolverine can carry its passengers' equipment while in combat or in transit to combat; bags, sacks, weapon systems, and other luggage carried by modern troops can be tied down with ease on the vehicle's many rail systems. The Wolverine's front cabin also hosts a number of services for crew and passenger alike. An integral high-speed wireless (satellite) broadband internet connection system is positioned inside to start with, allowing the crew and occupants to surf the internet, check their emails, or correspond with family, or any other free web based interactions. A commonplace hot and cold beverage/water system is positioned under the crew cabin with pipes and dispensers linked to both cabins and an exterior mounting point; the large tank features insulation as protection from the elements and holds four large storage tanks separated by pre-built insulated dividers. Each tank has a heating and cooling system that can be used to chill or keep toasty beverages in their opportune temperatures; besides cold and hot water, crew have a choice between two beverages of their choice. A simply device, the exterior mounting device is connected to a central point near the bottom rear of the vehicle; this sealed position connects all four pipes with strong tubes that feed into a basic dispenser that's locked onto the chassis along with some electrical plugins - the dispenser comes with additional features for holding disposable cups, small ring openings to easily fit into canteens for easy refiles, and a larger hose system just in case. As well as being morale boosting, hot water in particular can be of direct military value, with it being used to brew beverages, and most importantly, it is used for dehydrated ration packs common to many armies and armed services.
The NBC system follows Commoner standards, and features quite adequately as a climate control system, making for working temperatures easily adjustable to every national or personal need (operating temperature range -40C to 55C). The NBC system on the Wolverine, however, can be removed and/or replaced with alternate systems, should the operating entity so desire. Seat warmers/coolers are also fitted in the front cabin, to ensure greater comfort and optimize combat endurance and dependability of both crew and personnel being transported. The seats can also be adjusted, manually or electronically, to ensure optimum comfort and control access for any shape or size. These comforts are used to energize and comfort passengers as well as keep the crew in top shape to be able to operate longer and more efficiently.
Variants
Wolverine ATT: This is the standard variant of the Wolverine Vehicle. It is used for cargo and troop transport in rough terrains but can also do it just as effectively on normal terrain. Its amphibious capabilities allow it to transport supplies or a platoon of soldiers onto shore at better rates then similar amphibious vehicles. ATT can be up-armored, or modified with additional protection and armaments if so desired by slapping on more armor plates and weapon systems - a bare bed version (BB) is also available. The rest of its details is explained above.
Wolverine HMEV: The Wolverine Heavy Medical Evacuation Vehicle is the medical vehicle variant of the Wolverine. It is primarily used to make a hasty retreat to bring critically wounded personnel out of the battle; however, HMEV are also capable of being used as field hospitals, treating injuries and caring for wounded. This variant can mount over twenty-four stretchers and can have up to six medics on board. A more unique use of this variant is as a medical station in combat zones or on bases for mobile use; medical labs, equipment, and supplies can be stored inside the cargo bay to allow for a fully functional limited field hospital. HMEV's large cargo space and extra storage on rail systems let it carry more medical supplies and have a much more important tactical and strategic value over smaller medical vehicles, allowing users to deploy mobile medical stations on the battlefield.
Wolverine CV: The Wolverine Command Vehicle is a Wolverine variant that possess command equipment, communications for radio control, and essentially acts as a mobile command center. Among the various command equipment included are work stations with interfaces that handle radio communications, combat networking management systems, tactical command interfaces, and even shared radar information consoles (wireless transfer of information). CV Wolverines play more larger roles then many mobile armored command vehicles - their larger capacity for personnel and equipment allow staff to control larger theaters then in similarly smaller vehicles. Extra cargo space allow CVs to carry other important command equipment to set up sophisticated command posts as well. A total of thirty personnel, excluding the driver, can operate from the CV Wolverine; this also includes additional control equipment in the front cabin for higher capacity work.
Wolverine MRV: The Wolverine Mobile Radar Vehicle is a lightweight 2D mobile radar vehicle. It's rear cabin utilizes a modified roof that mounts a twin dish radar tower and a cabin consisting of control consoles and multiple interfaces. Identical to the system used on the Ente version, the MRV is designed with two open frame elliptical parabolic antenna that accomplish both transmission and reception, each antenna being fed by a single antenna feed in a similar fashion. This dual ability means MRVs and similar vehicles can deliver radar data to an armed force's combat network, aircraft within its range, and ground systems like command vehicles and anti-air systems. This specific radar system is a 2D UHF radar, has nine-hundred kilowatts of power, full three-sixty degree Azimuth, and a range of two-hundred and sixty kilometers. MRVs house up to twenty personnel with up to several interfaces.
Wolverine HRV: The Wolverine Heavy Radar Vehicle is a heavier 3D mobile radar vehicle comparable to the MRV. It's rear cabin utilizes a modified roof that mounts a large 3D array system and a cabin consisting of control consoles and multiple interfaces. Identical to the system used on the MRV, HRV is designed with a multifunctional phased array radar that accomplish both transmission and reception - the array is positioned in a 67.5° angle relative to the horizontal plane. HRV arrays consist of six thousand elements that "flash" the radar's beam many times per second; additionally, the array contains an IFF interrogator subsystem, a TVM array, and dual "sidelobe cancellers" (SLC), which is are small arrays designed to decrease interference that might affect the radar. This specific radar system is similar to MRV but improves on its concept of "detection-to-kill" system, meaning that a single unit performs all search, identification, tracking, and engagement functions. HRV's array also performs very low to very high altitude surveillance on a full three-sixty degree Azimuth, target detection, target classification, target identification, target track, missile track, missile guidance, and ECCM functions. The array is a 3D UHF radar that has a range of three hundred kilometers, can control up to ten missiles, and target one hundred systems. HRVs house up to twenty personnel with up to several interfaces.
Wolverine HFV: The Wolverine Heavy Fueling Vehicle is a liquid transportation and dispensing vehicle. It is equipped with a large liquid storage unit on its bed that holds up to fifty thousand liters (2,920,900,000 US Gallons) of liquid; to dispense this liquid, there is are two large nozzles located on each side that are hooked into place. HFVs are mostly used to transport and dispense fuel to vehicles on the battlefield in hard to reach places, or to deliver larger quantities of fuel in general; on air bases HFV can provide fuel to more aircraft with no interruptions. An MRV can issue about two-thousand six hundred liters of fuel per minute, that figure is doubled if you add both nozzles. Both nozzles are connected to a hatch on the roof of the vehicle, they proceed to curve around the tank for efficient length and storage. Sensors inside the vehicle can track the amount of liquid stored on-board by calculating the weight of the tank; the same sensors and interfaces can track the rate of transfer, connect to other vehicles to compare data for mutual knowledge on the process, and connect to mobile interfaces for easier access. This data is also presented to the operators and maintained to ensure total understanding of how much fuel is left, how much the system is pumping, and indication if there are issues in the tank/pump system.
Wolverine HFFV: The Wolverine Heavy Fire Fighting Vehicle is a liquid storage vehicle modified with fire fighting capabilities - it is therefore very similar in statistics as is performance. The Heavy Fueling Vehicle saw heavy modifying to encompass vital fire fighting capabilities; these were things like storage units for important tools, hoses, and ladders. Emergency lights and a large top ladder system are the first noticeable differences to the vehicle - although some variations of this vehicle have a single water dispenser located on the roof rather then a ladder system. The turntable ladder system is a telescoping ladder that can reach five stories in the air; it has a hose system for high angle dispensing and when not in use it stays latched above the front cabin. Its two dual nozzles are replaced with basic replenishment nozzles - they can be attached to water storage units like hydrants for extra water on longer missions - or can attach to high-powered hoses for mobile use. Each vehicle carries six fire hoses to be used to eliminate fires of varying scale; they can be attached to the vehicle's storage nozzles or separate storage devices like hydrants. The fifty thousand liter storage unit can be filled with a varying degree of firefighting material such as foam or other variable liquid material. The vast array of storage containers allows crews to store a variety of firefighting tools and emergency supplies. HFFVs are primarily used in areas where more common fire fighting vehicles cannot access, or, by military forces for heavy duty fire fighting missions. In TECT, States often possess these vehicles to combat wild fires with better results.
Wolverine TMV: The Wolverine Turreted Mortar Vehicle is a turreted heavy mortar vehicle. Unique to the series for having a rear placed turret, the TMV utilizes a modified Boar turret centered in the rear cabin; included in this modification is an automatic loading system based on the Boar's, a variable mortar tube insert for mortar systems ranging from one-hundred and twenty to one-hundred and fifty-five millimeters. Manual loading is also possible with ammunition storage in the form of the automatic loading system's wheel mechanism and secure wracks along one or both sides. TMVs can carry up to one-hundred and thirty mortar munitions total and only needs a crew of four to operate - although fifteen personnel can comfortably fit inside the vehicle. Manually operated, the TMV can fire six to ten mortar munitions a minute - automatically operated, however, the TMV can fire around ten to twelve mortar munitions a minute. The Armbrust System is also integrated into the vehicle rather then the Boar's Crossbow HFCS (essentially the Armbrust's version of this guidance).
Wolverine THV: The Wolverine Turreted Howitzer Vehicle is a self-propelled turreted Mk. 125/B 'Crossbow' Lightweight Howitzer vehicle. THVs utilize the Boar's basic systems including its turret, the Crossbow HFCS, and automatic reloading system. The primary difference between the Boar and the THV is essentially its firing platform. Its increased storage contains over a hundred artillery shells ready for firing, which can be done at about four rounds per minute. THVs can be operated by four or more operators, although the vehicle can hold up to fifteen personnel. In a limited role, the THV can also act as a tank destroyer, employing its gun for direct fire missions rather then artillery missions.
Wolverine HSPAAG: The Wolverine Heavy Self-Propelled Anti-Air Gun vehicle is a mobile SPAAG system based on the Panther SPAAG. HSPAAG essentially mounts the Panther's turret system, adds radar control consoles, and employs them on the Wolverine chassis. A crew of four can operate the vehicle but there is room present for about seven. HSPAAGs are armed with thirty-five millimeter automatic cannons that have a range of five and a half kilometers, of which fire variable ammunition types that defeat aircraft and armored targets on the ground. Multiple fixed launch points allow HSPAAG to mount MANPAD surface-to-air missiles or similarly capable missile systems used. The HSPAAG can store over one thousand and two-hundred rounds of ammunition and twelve missile reloads or more.
Wolverine HMRLS: The Wolverine Heavy Multiple Rocket Launch System is a rocket/missile artillery variant of the Wolverine. Based off the Heiliger Blitz system, HMRLS offers a larger payload and better all-terrain mobility. The rear cabin is entirely replaced with a cradle system, of which there are four types that can be mounted; this includes the base system used on the Heiliger Blitz, a doubled in size version that offers doubled the amount of rocket tubes (room for forty rockets now means you can mount sixty total for example), a maximum sized variant that offers sextuple increase in rocket tubes (an increase from forty tubes to one hundred tubes in this case) for heavy payload operations, and a cradle variant intended for use with long range based systems like the Lanze system or Maximus-1 ICBM. Rear seating in the crew cabin has been converted into the control area where tracking, command, and firing consoles have been installed.
Export
The Wolverine is available for purchase on the Wolf Armaments main storefront page; DPR licenses are available. Prices are listed as the following:
ATT (Standard), BB, HMEV, HFV, HFFV
Cost: $320,000 NSD.
DPR: $50 Billion NSD.
HCV, MRV
Cost: $520,000 NSD.
DPR: $70 Billion NSD.
THV, TMV, HRV, HSPAAGS, HMRLS
Cost: $730,000 NSD.
DPR: $100 Billion NSD.