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[CLOSED] Amphibious Tanks Needed!

Postby Toonga » Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:02 am

Ministry of Defence


Following the Han invasion of Tonga, the Tongan Army would like to buy amphibious tanks. The only requirements are:

  • The tanks must be amphibious (obviously).
  • The maximum price is $3000000 NSD.

The considerable vehicles are:

  • Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle by The Selkie
  • T-90 Main Battle Tank by Lodhs Beard
  • M-90-100 Oscar by Valkiir
  • XRT-121 Leopard by Nachmere
  • M-11AT Wildcat By Lauzanne

Thank you for your cooperation.
Last edited by Toonga on Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:27 pm, edited 4 times in total.
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Postby The Selkie » Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:01 am

To: Ministry of Defense of Toonga, Office for Equipment Procurement (or equivalent).


Return Adress: Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan, Cathéide House, Office 65-C, Traverse, Farpoint Island, Free Lands of the Selkie.
Friday, 11th of March, 2022.


Dear Sirs and/or Ma'ams,
to introduce myself, I am Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan, representative of Gabha Blacksmiths Limited. We have heard of your request for proposals for an amphibious armoured vehicle and while the vehicle we have to offer you is not a tank, it certainly matches many tanks and outperforms them in many others.
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is a combat-proven (speaking of, we really need to update the article) armoured vehicle and tank destroyer, as well as amphibious and airportable. It can be easily transported over wide distance, either driving over roads or being taken by rails or ship, and can handle even the roughest terrains with ease. And, maybe most crucially for you, it can be acquired for 1.5 million NSD per vehicle and quite quickly at that.
You will find the specifics attached below. If you require a demonstration, I am sure, that something can be arranged in the Free Lands.

I eagerly await your reply.
With kind regards,
Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan
Representing Gabha Blacksmiths Ltd.

Technical Data
Type: Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle
Weight: 27.1 tons
Length:
    Hull: 7.2 meters
    Gun Forward: 8.3 meters
Width: 2.9 meters
Height: 2.6 meters (turret roof)
Crew: 3 (Commander, Driver, Gunner)
Main armament: 105 mm rifled gun
Secondary armament:
    1x coaxial machine gun,
    1x remote weapons station,
    8x smoke grenade launchers
Engine:
    10-cyliner water-cooled diesel,
    575 hp
Suspension: 8x8 wheeled
Ground clearance: 40 cm
Operational range:
    1000 km on roads
Speed:
    120 km/h on road,
    50 km/h off-road

Price per unit: 1.5 million NSD
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is a wheeled armoured reconnaissance vehicle and tank destroyer in production by Gabha Blacksmiths Limited and introduced to the SDF-Army. Incorporating the virtues held dear by the SDF, namely firepower, mobility and easy maintenance coupled with generally low operating costs, the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle provides a stable reconnaissance and support platform, usable in multiple configurations.
With a weight of 27.1 tons, the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle can be airlifted, airdropped and easily loaded onto landing craft (or wade ashore by itself), as well as train carts.

Design
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is an eight-wheeled, long range reconnaissance vehicle and tank-destroyer, capable of scouting ahead of a main force, supporting own infantry elements against heavily armoured threads and surviving encounters with said threats as well.
Powered by a 10-cylinder water-cooled Diesel engine, an Inneall I-40B, all axis are driven, giving the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle unparalleled manoeuvrability and agility, while its low profile allows for being undetected for a long time. That, coupled with the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle being manned by three soldiers and an autoloader in the gun's turret, and the fact, that maintenance especially on the engine is easy, the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is a valuable addition to any arsenal.
Due to the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle's nature as an armoured reconnaissance vehicle, the vehicle was designed to work in any climate, from frozen tundras to scorching deserts and was therefore equipped with air conditioning and heaters, which also allow the onboard computers to stay operational in even the harshest climates.

The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is capable of climbing a vertical step of 1 meter, cross a 2 meter wide trench, ford 1.5 meter water without prior preparation, can climb a gradient of 70 degrees and traverse a gradient of 30 degrees.

Armour
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is protected both by its armour, by its mobility and by its low profile, staying undetected until its too late for the enemy, shaking off the pursuing enemy and defeating his ammunition along the way.
Armouring the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle had been a bit of a challenge as the armour had to be both light and protecting, both against weapon's fire as well as against mines.
The latter was accomplished by armouring the underside of the vehicle extensively with the same thing as the upper armour: Composite armour, similar to the one used on the Cealg Mark I-B Light Tank, but not as thick.
Sandwiched between rolled homogeneous steel faces from Ironcastle Ironworks, the honeycombed ceramic composites offer high protection against shaped charges and kinetic energy penetrators. Layer upon layer of armour stacked onto each other can defeat armour-piercing ammunition. The system can be supplemented with reactive armour bricks and slat amour.

Armament
Technical Data – Weapon's Suite
(SDF-Army Configuration)
1x 105 mm rifled gun - Gabha G-170 L/54 105 mm Main Gun
    Length: 6.05 m
    Barrel length: 54 calibres
    Calibre: 105 mm
    Muzzle velocity:
      760 m/s to 1,600 m/s
      (depending on ammunition)
    Effective firing range:
      2,000 meters with APDS
    Rate of fire: 10 rounds per minute (autoloader)
    Ammunition Storage: 25 rounds
      15 HE-rounds,
      5 APDFS-rounds,
      3 grapeshot-rounds,
      2 phosphorous-rounds
Coaxial machine gun - Machine Gun, Model 1981
    Length: 970 mm
    Barrel length: 400mm
    Cartridge: 5.56x45mm
    Action: Roller-delayed blowback
    Rate of fire: 950 rounds/min
    Muzzle velocity: 875 m/s
    Effective firing range: 300 to 1,000 m sight adjustments
    Maximum firing range: 1,700 m
    Feed system: 200-round belt
Remote Weapon's Station - Machine Gun, Grenade, Model 1990
    Length: 820 mm
    Barrel length: 300mm
    Cartridge: 40x53mm grenade
    Action: Long recoil, open breech
    Muzzle velocity: 240 m/s
    Maximum firing range: 2000 m
    Feed system: 20 round belt
8x smoke grenade launchers
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle's main weapon is the Gabha G-170 L/54 105 mm Main Gun, a gun, which was originally developed for the Cealg Light Tank, but then seen as too weak – however, the engineers of Gabha Blacksmiths Limited saw it as an ideal weapon for the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle, its rifling allowing for high-precision fire over long ranges thanks to the high peak pressure of the gun.
The G-170 L/54 is gyro-stabilized on three axis, equipped with a muzzle breaker for reduced recoil and extensive targeting systems, from laser-rangefinders over infrared cameras to night-fighting capabilities due to night-vision optics.
The turret is turned electrically, taking fourteen seconds for one 360 degree turn, it has a reserve system as well, enabling the crew to manually turn and aim the gun in case of a failure of electronics. The G-170 can fire HE, HEAT, APDS, APFSDS, phosphorous and grapeshot rounds from its main gun. 25 rounds of these ammunitions can be carried in the turret.

The secondary armament consists of two positions, a coaxial machine gun by the main gun, operated by the gunner, and a remote weapons station on the roof, operated by the commander. Said remote weapons station can be armed with a machine gun, an auto-cannon, a grenade machine gun or any other kind of heavy weapon. We suggest testing your mount with us before deciding.
The SDF-Army operates their Creachadóirs with a Machine Gun, Model 1981 in coaxial position and a Machine Gun, Grenade, Model 1990 in the remote weapons station.
Additionally, the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is armed with a system of smoke grenade launchers, eight on either side of the turret, allowing for the Creachadóir to create its own visual cover to escape.

History
Selkie were always horseriding people and as such, their way of waging war developed along different lines, emphasizing both mobility and firepower of any given system. While the tank in its first models was tested, it was deemed too slow and expensive for the SDF's needs and budgets and as such, after a few tests, tanks were not used until the Cealg came along.
The introduction of a light tank was only part of a larger rearmament program to arm the SDF for future threats and conflicts, both at home and overseas. As such, the SDF also requested proposals for a heavy armoured reconnaissance vehicle – many competitors entered the RFP made inside the Free Lands and the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle was chosen to be produced.
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is nowadays part of the main fighting and scouting forces of the SDF-Army, the backbone of the forces concerned with fighting on open terrain.

Gabha Blacksmiths Limited is currently developing turret variations including a SPAAG, a rocket-artillery vehicle, a command vehicle, a mortar vehicle, NBC-reconnaissance, an engineer-vehicle, a SAM-vehicle and a SIGINT-vehicle.
I play PT, MT and a bit FT. I am into character-RPs.
My people are called the Selkie, the nation is usually called the Free Lands in MT-settings. Thanks.

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Postby Toonga » Fri Mar 11, 2022 4:00 pm

The Selkie wrote:
To: Ministry of Defense of Toonga, Office for Equipment Procurement (or equivalent).


Return Adress: Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan, Cathéide House, Office 65-C, Traverse, Farpoint Island, Free Lands of the Selkie.
Friday, 11th of March, 2022.


Dear Sirs and/or Ma'ams,
to introduce myself, I am Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan, representative of Gabha Blacksmiths Limited. We have heard of your request for proposals for an amphibious armoured vehicle and while the vehicle we have to offer you is not a tank, it certainly matches many tanks and outperforms them in many others.
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is a combat-proven (speaking of, we really need to update the article) armoured vehicle and tank destroyer, as well as amphibious and airportable. It can be easily transported over wide distance, either driving over roads or being taken by rails or ship, and can handle even the roughest terrains with ease. And, maybe most crucially for you, it can be acquired for 1.5 million NSD per vehicle and quite quickly at that.
You will find the specifics attached below. If you require a demonstration, I am sure, that something can be arranged in the Free Lands.

I eagerly await your reply.
With kind regards,
Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan
Representing Gabha Blacksmiths Ltd.

Technical Data
Type: Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle
Weight: 27.1 tons
Length:
    Hull: 7.2 meters
    Gun Forward: 8.3 meters
Width: 2.9 meters
Height: 2.6 meters (turret roof)
Crew: 3 (Commander, Driver, Gunner)
Main armament: 105 mm rifled gun
Secondary armament:
    1x coaxial machine gun,
    1x remote weapons station,
    8x smoke grenade launchers
Engine:
    10-cyliner water-cooled diesel,
    575 hp
Suspension: 8x8 wheeled
Ground clearance: 40 cm
Operational range:
    1000 km on roads
Speed:
    120 km/h on road,
    50 km/h off-road

Price per unit: 1.5 million NSD
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is a wheeled armoured reconnaissance vehicle and tank destroyer in production by Gabha Blacksmiths Limited and introduced to the SDF-Army. Incorporating the virtues held dear by the SDF, namely firepower, mobility and easy maintenance coupled with generally low operating costs, the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle provides a stable reconnaissance and support platform, usable in multiple configurations.
With a weight of 27.1 tons, the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle can be airlifted, airdropped and easily loaded onto landing craft (or wade ashore by itself), as well as train carts.

Design
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is an eight-wheeled, long range reconnaissance vehicle and tank-destroyer, capable of scouting ahead of a main force, supporting own infantry elements against heavily armoured threads and surviving encounters with said threats as well.
Powered by a 10-cylinder water-cooled Diesel engine, an Inneall I-40B, all axis are driven, giving the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle unparalleled manoeuvrability and agility, while its low profile allows for being undetected for a long time. That, coupled with the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle being manned by three soldiers and an autoloader in the gun's turret, and the fact, that maintenance especially on the engine is easy, the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is a valuable addition to any arsenal.
Due to the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle's nature as an armoured reconnaissance vehicle, the vehicle was designed to work in any climate, from frozen tundras to scorching deserts and was therefore equipped with air conditioning and heaters, which also allow the onboard computers to stay operational in even the harshest climates.

The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is capable of climbing a vertical step of 1 meter, cross a 2 meter wide trench, ford 1.5 meter water without prior preparation, can climb a gradient of 70 degrees and traverse a gradient of 30 degrees.

Armour
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is protected both by its armour, by its mobility and by its low profile, staying undetected until its too late for the enemy, shaking off the pursuing enemy and defeating his ammunition along the way.
Armouring the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle had been a bit of a challenge as the armour had to be both light and protecting, both against weapon's fire as well as against mines.
The latter was accomplished by armouring the underside of the vehicle extensively with the same thing as the upper armour: Composite armour, similar to the one used on the Cealg Mark I-B Light Tank, but not as thick.
Sandwiched between rolled homogeneous steel faces from Ironcastle Ironworks, the honeycombed ceramic composites offer high protection against shaped charges and kinetic energy penetrators. Layer upon layer of armour stacked onto each other can defeat armour-piercing ammunition. The system can be supplemented with reactive armour bricks and slat amour.

Armament
Technical Data – Weapon's Suite
(SDF-Army Configuration)
1x 105 mm rifled gun - Gabha G-170 L/54 105 mm Main Gun
    Length: 6.05 m
    Barrel length: 54 calibres
    Calibre: 105 mm
    Muzzle velocity:
      760 m/s to 1,600 m/s
      (depending on ammunition)
    Effective firing range:
      2,000 meters with APDS
    Rate of fire: 10 rounds per minute (autoloader)
    Ammunition Storage: 25 rounds
      15 HE-rounds,
      5 APDFS-rounds,
      3 grapeshot-rounds,
      2 phosphorous-rounds
Coaxial machine gun - Machine Gun, Model 1981
    Length: 970 mm
    Barrel length: 400mm
    Cartridge: 5.56x45mm
    Action: Roller-delayed blowback
    Rate of fire: 950 rounds/min
    Muzzle velocity: 875 m/s
    Effective firing range: 300 to 1,000 m sight adjustments
    Maximum firing range: 1,700 m
    Feed system: 200-round belt
Remote Weapon's Station - Machine Gun, Grenade, Model 1990
    Length: 820 mm
    Barrel length: 300mm
    Cartridge: 40x53mm grenade
    Action: Long recoil, open breech
    Muzzle velocity: 240 m/s
    Maximum firing range: 2000 m
    Feed system: 20 round belt
8x smoke grenade launchers
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle's main weapon is the Gabha G-170 L/54 105 mm Main Gun, a gun, which was originally developed for the Cealg Light Tank, but then seen as too weak – however, the engineers of Gabha Blacksmiths Limited saw it as an ideal weapon for the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle, its rifling allowing for high-precision fire over long ranges thanks to the high peak pressure of the gun.
The G-170 L/54 is gyro-stabilized on three axis, equipped with a muzzle breaker for reduced recoil and extensive targeting systems, from laser-rangefinders over infrared cameras to night-fighting capabilities due to night-vision optics.
The turret is turned electrically, taking fourteen seconds for one 360 degree turn, it has a reserve system as well, enabling the crew to manually turn and aim the gun in case of a failure of electronics. The G-170 can fire HE, HEAT, APDS, APFSDS, phosphorous and grapeshot rounds from its main gun. 25 rounds of these ammunitions can be carried in the turret.

The secondary armament consists of two positions, a coaxial machine gun by the main gun, operated by the gunner, and a remote weapons station on the roof, operated by the commander. Said remote weapons station can be armed with a machine gun, an auto-cannon, a grenade machine gun or any other kind of heavy weapon. We suggest testing your mount with us before deciding.
The SDF-Army operates their Creachadóirs with a Machine Gun, Model 1981 in coaxial position and a Machine Gun, Grenade, Model 1990 in the remote weapons station.
Additionally, the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is armed with a system of smoke grenade launchers, eight on either side of the turret, allowing for the Creachadóir to create its own visual cover to escape.

History
Selkie were always horseriding people and as such, their way of waging war developed along different lines, emphasizing both mobility and firepower of any given system. While the tank in its first models was tested, it was deemed too slow and expensive for the SDF's needs and budgets and as such, after a few tests, tanks were not used until the Cealg came along.
The introduction of a light tank was only part of a larger rearmament program to arm the SDF for future threats and conflicts, both at home and overseas. As such, the SDF also requested proposals for a heavy armoured reconnaissance vehicle – many competitors entered the RFP made inside the Free Lands and the Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle was chosen to be produced.
The Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is nowadays part of the main fighting and scouting forces of the SDF-Army, the backbone of the forces concerned with fighting on open terrain.

Gabha Blacksmiths Limited is currently developing turret variations including a SPAAG, a rocket-artillery vehicle, a command vehicle, a mortar vehicle, NBC-reconnaissance, an engineer-vehicle, a SAM-vehicle and a SIGINT-vehicle.


Ministry of Defence


Could you please provide a picture? Thank you.

In other news, we have raised the maximum price to $3000000 NSD!
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Postby The Selkie » Sat Mar 12, 2022 5:19 am

Toonga wrote:
Ministry of Defence


Could you please provide a picture? Thank you.

In other news, we have raised the maximum price to $3000000 NSD!


To: Ministry of Defense of Toonga, Office for Equipment Procurement (or equivalent).


Return Adress: Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan, Cathéide House, Office 65-C, Traverse, Farpoint Island, Free Lands of the Selkie.
Saturday, 12th of March, 2022.


Dear Sirs and/or Ma'ams,
your request for an image was an unusual one, but you can find one here.

With kind regards,
Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan
Representing Gabha Blacksmiths Ltd.


The link will take you to my Wikia, where I use an original painting of Samazuka Mashiro as a representation fo the Creachadóir. Yes, it is an anime-style image, but I like it a lot. If there are any more questions you have in OOC, you can drop a TG.
I play PT, MT and a bit FT. I am into character-RPs.
My people are called the Selkie, the nation is usually called the Free Lands in MT-settings. Thanks.

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Postby Toonga » Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:27 pm

The Selkie wrote:
Toonga wrote:
Ministry of Defence


Could you please provide a picture? Thank you.

In other news, we have raised the maximum price to $3000000 NSD!


To: Ministry of Defense of Toonga, Office for Equipment Procurement (or equivalent).


Return Adress: Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan, Cathéide House, Office 65-C, Traverse, Farpoint Island, Free Lands of the Selkie.
Saturday, 12th of March, 2022.


Dear Sirs and/or Ma'ams,
your request for an image was an unusual one, but you can find one here.

With kind regards,
Fiona Banphrionsa of the Tribe of Cavan
Representing Gabha Blacksmiths Ltd.


The link will take you to my Wikia, where I use an original painting of Samazuka Mashiro as a representation fo the Creachadóir. Yes, it is an anime-style image, but I like it a lot. If there are any more questions you have in OOC, you can drop a TG.


Ministry of Defence


Your vehicle will be considered. We will soon decide which vehicle to purchase.
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Postby Lodhs beard » Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:54 pm

The Loddhist Army has available a large number of excess T-90 MBTs, a capable and versatile weapons system which has significant submersion capabilities, allowing them to be almost fully submerged in rivers which are several metres deep.

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(a submerged T-90)

Image
(full profile)

Unit cost of the T-90: 2.5 million NSD
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Postby Toonga » Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:23 pm

Lodhs beard wrote:The Loddhist Army has available a large number of excess T-90 MBTs, a capable and versatile weapons system which has significant submersion capabilities, allowing them to be almost fully submerged in rivers which are several metres deep.

(Image)
(a submerged T-90)

(Image)
(full profile)

Unit cost of the T-90: 2.5 million NSD


Ministry of Defence


It will be considered.
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Postby Valkiir » Sun Mar 13, 2022 6:09 am

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M-90-100 "Oscar"
Weight: 15 tons
Crew:3 (driver, Gunner, Vehice Commander)
passengers: 6-8
Engine: Multi fuel Diesel 8x8, dual front steering axles.
Speed:100 Kph Highway, 60 Kph secondary Roads, 35Kph rough Terrain, 8kph water
Armor: Proof to small arms, Heavy machine guns, light auto cannons from front
Turret front 40 mm (sloped)
Turret sides 25 mm
Hull front 20 mm (sloped)
Hull sides 15 mm
Spaced armor On sides and front of vehicle raise protection to resist 20-25mm autocannons. Cage armor ( 75,000 NSD) and Explosive reactive armor are available for protection from RPGs, and light anti-tank missiles ( ERA +250,000Nsd)
Cost 1.5 NSD


Weapons: 100mm low-velocity auto-loading gun, 7.62mm Machine gun coaxial, smoke grenade dischargers, and 2x smoke mortar
Optics 0x to 3x magnification Day/ Night vision for all crew, with thermal sight on the main gun, and on commanders' independent sight.
Electronics: laser rangefinder, fire control computer, GPS navigation, and voice/Data Capable radios.


Heavy Armored vehicle for infantry support, and light antivehicle/anti-APC duties. fitted with interior spall liners, NBC seals, and Heaters and airconditioning ( on request) Twin water jets powered by power take-off drives, inside protective shrouds. Standard Heavy Troop transport for valkiir Military for transport of Infantry and infantry heavy weapons teams. The main gun can free High explosive, high explosive Squash Head, high explosive high fragmentation airburst/delayed detonation/timed detonation, HEAT, smoke, chemical, and "beehive" canister, or airburst canister rounds.

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Postby Toonga » Sun Mar 13, 2022 7:15 am

Valkiir wrote:(Image)
M-90-100 "Oscar"
Weight: 15 tons
Crew:3 (driver, Gunner, Vehice Commander)
passengers: 6-8
Engine: Multi fuel Diesel 8x8, dual front steering axles.
Speed:100 Kph Highway, 60 Kph secondary Roads, 35Kph rough Terrain, 8kph water
Armor: Proof to small arms, Heavy machine guns, light auto cannons from front
Turret front 40 mm (sloped)
Turret sides 25 mm
Hull front 20 mm (sloped)
Hull sides 15 mm
Spaced armor On sides and front of vehicle raise protection to resist 20-25mm autocannons. Cage armor ( 75,000 NSD) and Explosive reactive armor are available for protection from RPGs, and light anti-tank missiles ( ERA +250,000Nsd)
Cost 1.5 NSD


Weapons: 100mm low-velocity auto-loading gun, 7.62mm Machine gun coaxial, smoke grenade dischargers, and 2x smoke mortar
Optics 0x to 3x magnification Day/ Night vision for all crew, with thermal sight on the main gun, and on commanders' independent sight.
Electronics: laser rangefinder, fire control computer, GPS navigation, and voice/Data Capable radios.


Heavy Armored vehicle for infantry support, and light antivehicle/anti-APC duties. fitted with interior spall liners, NBC seals, and Heaters and airconditioning ( on request) Twin water jets powered by power take-off drives, inside protective shrouds. Standard Heavy Troop transport for valkiir Military for transport of Infantry and infantry heavy weapons teams. The main gun can free High explosive, high explosive Squash Head, high explosive high fragmentation airburst/delayed detonation/timed detonation, HEAT, smoke, chemical, and "beehive" canister, or airburst canister rounds.


Ministry of Defence


Despite peace being made with Han, a nation could just swoop in and destroy us. For that reason, it will be considered.
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Nachmere
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Postby Nachmere » Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:32 pm

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Dear friends,

Schwerpunkt is the leading arms maker in Nachmere, with decades of experience in small arms and heavy arms production. We supply arms to many dozens of national armed forces and law enforcement agencies across the world. We have been developing a vehicle, based on our in production WUAP 8X8 family, that may meet your needs.


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To learn more about this tank please click here. We believe the Leopard would make an outstanding tank for both recon and direct engagement missions. It combines features proven on vehicles sold to and used in combat by many military organizations around the globe.

We hope to be able to equip your forces, and are happy to answer any questions.
Schwerpunkt.
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Toonga
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Postby Toonga » Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:28 pm

Nachmere wrote:


Dear friends,

Schwerpunkt is the leading arms maker in Nachmere, with decades of experience in small arms and heavy arms production. We supply arms to many dozens of national armed forces and law enforcement agencies across the world. We have been developing a vehicle, based on our in production WUAP 8X8 family, that may meet your needs.


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To learn more about this tank please click here. We believe the Leopard would make an outstanding tank for both recon and direct engagement missions. It combines features proven on vehicles sold to and used in combat by many military organizations around the globe.

We hope to be able to equip your forces, and are happy to answer any questions.
Schwerpunkt.


Ministry of Defence


It will be considered.
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Postby Laka Strolistandiler » Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:37 pm

(There will be a post here ranging from 3 to 12 hours please wait)
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I am not a Russian but a Cameroonian born in this POS.
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I reserve the right to /stillme any one-liners if my post is at least two lines long

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Postby Toonga » Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:32 pm

Laka Strolistandiler wrote:(There will be a post here ranging from 3 to 12 hours please wait)


Once you're finished with your post, the elimination process will begin.
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Postby Lauzanne » Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:43 am

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LAUZANEXPORT CDT OFFICE OF SALES & EXPORTS




TO: TOONGA MOD
FROM: HEAD OF SALES & EXPORT, LAUZANEXPORT CIVIL & DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT: SALE OF AMPHIBIOUS TANK




Greetings,

On hearing of your request for a light tank with amphibious capability, Torun Machine Plant has approved a pre-public sale of the M-11AT "Wildcat" Light tank.

Attached is a file going over the vehicle.

B. KRYUGER
HEAD OF SALES & EXPORT, LAUZANEXPORT CIVIL & DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
RASELAN, LAUZANNE


FILE: WILDCAT.TRF LOADED

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OVERVIEW



The Wildcat Light Tank is an airmobile vehicle intended for combat, reconnaissance and fire support duties. It possesses a conventional layout, with the driver at the front, fighting compartment in the middle, and engine to the rear. The Wildcat can be transported within relatively small cargo planes and can even be dropped via special parachute pallet should the need arise. The Wildcat is fully amphibious, and also possesses a telescoping commander's mast through the Saab PLSS system, allowing for greater situational awareness.

The Wildcat is made from a special high-strength aluminium alloy, the frontal arc having an additional welded steel plate to protect from small-calibre autocannon fire. The sides are proof to heavy machine guns, and the turret has additional protection that can be removed at the operator's discretion. This use of aluminium alloys keeps the weight down and also assists with a high power to weight ratio.

Firepower for the Wildcat is provided by the advanced KT100-X case-telescoped 100mm machine cannon. Built under license and derived from the Ares Incorporated XM274 75mm autocannon, the KT100-X utilises a unique style of round where the case is telescoped over the projectile. This allows the relatively compact vehicle like the Wildcat to carry more ammunition compared to a larger 120 or 125mm gun, while retaining similar performance. The gun itself has 60RPM, and can fire two types of ammunition: An APFSDS projectile for countering tanks and other heavily armoured vehicles, with a multi-purpose projectile for engaging infantry, low flying aircraft, soft-skinned vehicles and medium AFV's.

Mobility is considered excellent, utilising the LTD-10 inline-6 turbo-diesel engine producing 600hp. With the typical weight being around 20 tons, the Wildcat possesses 30hp/ton, allowing it to outpace almost every other tracked AFV around.

Crew consists of three: Driver, Commander and Gunner, in the traditional Soviet-style layout. The crew is protected from NBC threats, along with protection from ammunition cook-off by means of blowout panels. A small climate control module is installed for their use, and they enjoy the latest in thermal and image intensifiers for driving and combat in any conditions.


SPECS



Name: A-Chassis Airborne Combat Vehicle
Mass: 20 tons
Length: 8.74m (gun forward)
Width: 3.1m
Height: 2.4m


Engine: LTD-10 10L Inline-6 multifuel turbo diesel, 600hp
Power/Weight: 30hp/ton
Top Speed: 75 km/h
55 km/h (off road)
12 km/h (swimming)
Transmission: Orel HD3-8A 8 speed automatic transmission
Range: 580 km


Protection: Full protection against 25mm at 500m, protection against 12.7 from the sides.
Armament: 100mm KT100-X 100mm Autocannon (42 rounds)
Coaxial GPMG (1,500 rounds)
RCWS to mount GPMG or HMG
Cost Per Unit: $2,300,000 NSD
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Postby Toonga » Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:26 pm

Laka Strolistandiler wrote:(There will be a post here ranging from 3 to 12 hours please wait)


You took way too long, the deadline has either passed or is about to pass. Starting elimination process without you.

Lauzanne wrote:

LAUZANEXPORT CDT OFFICE OF SALES & EXPORTS




TO: TOONGA MOD
FROM: HEAD OF SALES & EXPORT, LAUZANEXPORT CIVIL & DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT: SALE OF AMPHIBIOUS TANK




Greetings,

On hearing of your request for a light tank with amphibious capability, Torun Machine Plant has approved a pre-public sale of the M-11AT "Wildcat" Light tank.

Attached is a file going over the vehicle.

B. KRYUGER
HEAD OF SALES & EXPORT, LAUZANEXPORT CIVIL & DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
RASELAN, LAUZANNE


FILE: WILDCAT.TRF LOADED


OVERVIEW



The Wildcat Light Tank is an airmobile vehicle intended for combat, reconnaissance and fire support duties. It possesses a conventional layout, with the driver at the front, fighting compartment in the middle, and engine to the rear. The Wildcat can be transported within relatively small cargo planes and can even be dropped via special parachute pallet should the need arise. The Wildcat is fully amphibious, and also possesses a telescoping commander's mast through the Saab PLSS system, allowing for greater situational awareness.

The Wildcat is made from a special high-strength aluminium alloy, the frontal arc having an additional welded steel plate to protect from small-calibre autocannon fire. The sides are proof to heavy machine guns, and the turret has additional protection that can be removed at the operator's discretion. This use of aluminium alloys keeps the weight down and also assists with a high power to weight ratio.

Firepower for the Wildcat is provided by the advanced KT100-X case-telescoped 100mm machine cannon. Built under license and derived from the Ares Incorporated XM274 75mm autocannon, the KT100-X utilises a unique style of round where the case is telescoped over the projectile. This allows the relatively compact vehicle like the Wildcat to carry more ammunition compared to a larger 120 or 125mm gun, while retaining similar performance. The gun itself has 60RPM, and can fire two types of ammunition: An APFSDS projectile for countering tanks and other heavily armoured vehicles, with a multi-purpose projectile for engaging infantry, low flying aircraft, soft-skinned vehicles and medium AFV's.

Mobility is considered excellent, utilising the LTD-10 inline-6 turbo-diesel engine producing 600hp. With the typical weight being around 20 tons, the Wildcat possesses 30hp/ton, allowing it to outpace almost every other tracked AFV around.

Crew consists of three: Driver, Commander and Gunner, in the traditional Soviet-style layout. The crew is protected from NBC threats, along with protection from ammunition cook-off by means of blowout panels. A small climate control module is installed for their use, and they enjoy the latest in thermal and image intensifiers for driving and combat in any conditions.


SPECS



Name: A-Chassis Airborne Combat Vehicle
Mass: 20 tons
Length: 8.74m (gun forward)
Width: 3.1m
Height: 2.4m


Engine: LTD-10 10L Inline-6 multifuel turbo diesel, 600hp
Power/Weight: 30hp/ton
Top Speed: 75 km/h
55 km/h (off road)
12 km/h (swimming)
Transmission: Orel HD3-8A 8 speed automatic transmission
Range: 580 km


Protection: Full protection against 25mm at 500m, protection against 12.7 from the sides.
Armament: 100mm KT100-X 100mm Autocannon (42 rounds)
Coaxial GPMG (1,500 rounds)
RCWS to mount GPMG or HMG
Cost Per Unit: $2,300,000 NSD


Ministry of Defence


You (probably, hate time) missed the deadline, but due to Laka's absence, your product will be considered.
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Postby Toonga » Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:28 pm

Bids are closed, now eliminating what I deem fit.
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Toonga
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Postby Toonga » Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:53 pm

Ministry of Defence


Round one, where two out of five vehicles are eliminated, will begin. All of the vehicles are so good, but in accordance with the usual tradition, 2/3rds of the vehicles have to be eliminated

The eliminated vehicles are:

  • Creachadóir Heavy Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle by The Selkie
  • T-90 Main Battle Tank by Lodhs Beard
  • M-90-100 Oscar by Valkiir
  • XRT-121 Leopard by Nachmere

The Creachadoir has strong firepower and is fast, but what if its tires are shot or popped, and what if it encounters a road bump or something similar in a hit-and-run? For the T-90, we asked for an amphibious tank, not a submarine tank. Besides, we could get it from Russia right now for much cheaper, with its upgrades. The M-90-100 is huge. It has high defense but has to be slow, making it deadly to things like missiles and maybe rockets.

The XRT-121 is a good tank. The only problem is that we can't fully rely on Nachmere for our arms. We may purchase a WUAP in the near future due to it being amphibious and good for infantry transport. We just have to let the contract be given to another arms manufacturer.

With that being said, the Wildcat can be described as a modernized PT-76. Therefore, we hereby award the M-11AT Wildcat the honor of being the future amphibious tank for the Tongan Army! We would like to order 5.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Toonga
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Postby Toonga » Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:56 pm

Ministry of Defence


Note that, if you lost or didn't apply, don't worry! You can apply for a future bid when we are looking for aircraft or ships.
Alternate-history Tonga where the king slipped on a banana peel and was thought to be dead, so Tonga became a republic, and the prime minister of Tonga took power and became president, but the king was soon discovered to be alive, but the prime minister refused to give back the king his position, and the king could do nothing about it. Member of no alliance, currently. Based on real-life Tonga.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
Aquaria and Muqadassian Tongas declare war on each other, TLF offers to assist Muqadassians but rejected. "Tonga may become major front of war," says UN secretary-general and many national leaders. State of emergency declared as president Loki goes missing. TLF considering new strategy for independence, prioritizing naval units over land.

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Lauzanne
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Founded: Nov 08, 2019
Left-Leaning College State

Postby Lauzanne » Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:57 pm

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LAUZANEXPORT CDT OFFICE OF SALES & EXPORTS




TO: TOONGA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
FROM: HEAD OF SALES & EXPORT, LAUZANEXPORT CIVIL & DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT: SALE OF VEHICLES




Greetings,

The people at Torun Machine Plant are excited to fulfil your order, and it shall be fulfilled in due haste. Ammunition and spares are also being prepared for this order, to be shipped at the earliest opportunity.

We thank you for choosing Lauzanexport.

B. KRYUGER
HEAD OF SALES & EXPORT, LAUZANEXPORT CIVIL & DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
RASELAN, LAUZANNE
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