OVERVIEW
Alongside the W-Chassis, the T-Chassis was constructed to be used by LDF Heavy Mechanized Battalions and larger brigade elements. Lauzanne had experience with both the BVP M-80 and BMP-2 IFV's, and although Lauzanne liked the M-80, the collapse of the Yugoslav state killed any chance of indigenous production or ordering from the war-torn country. Thus, the option was taken to carry out the contract internally. Requirements listed that a Brigade size element could reliably use the same chassis, same engine and as many similar components as possible. Torun Machine Plant won the contract in 2011, and production has continued to this day.
Unlike the W-Chassis, the T-Chassis uses a single common chassis, all variants have five evenly spaced roadwheels and the same LTD6-16 16L inline-6 engine. However, they do both share a common set of features, with only minor differences between some (the reconnaissance vehicle mounting an additional LRS-2 "Bat" radar system, as an example). Otherwise, they share armaments, turrets and even roof hatches. Commonality of engines apart from displacement allows for a common head, turbocharger and other systems to be utilised, streamlining logistics even further, and the compact form-factor of the engines ensures excellent internal space.
Equipped for medical units to be able to extract injured soldiers in high risk areas, the Samaritan Armoured Ambulance is built off of an armoured chassis designed to withstand up to 30mm cannons. Built with flexibility in mind, it can transport up to 4 sitting passengers on either row of seats, or 2 stretcher passengers. Space is set aside for medical supplies as well as two medics in the front section beside the vehicle commander.SPECS
Name: T-Chassis Tracked Combat Vehicle
Mass: 30 tons
Length: 6.9m
Width: 3.1m
Height: 2.52m
Crew: 4 (Driver, Commander, 2 Medics) + up to 4-8 passengers
Engine: LTD6-16 16L inline-6 multifuel turbo diesel, 750hp
Power/Weight: 24~ hp/ton
Top Speed: 70 km/h
40 km/h (off road)
12 km/h (swimming)
Transmission: Orel HD40-7A 7 speed automatic transmission
Range: 650 km
Protection: Protection against 30mm APFSDS @ 500m, side protection against 30mm APFSDS @ 1000m, rear protection against 14.5 API @ 500m.
Cost Per Unit: $800,000 NSD
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