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| − | Armies have used armored personnel carriers (APCs) for centuries to transport troops to the front lines, which continues even in the era of [[Battle Armor]]. The '''Heavy Wheeled APC''' is a larger version of its [[Wheeled APC|standard counterpart]] able to carry two full platoons of [[Infantry]].<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 12-13, "Vehicle Profile"<ref> | + | Armies have used armored personnel carriers (APCs) for centuries to transport troops to the front lines, which continues even in the era of [[Battle Armor]]. The '''Heavy Wheeled APC''' is a larger version of its [[Wheeled APC|standard counterpart]] able to carry two full platoons of [[Infantry]].<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 12-13, "Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
With both versions boasting the same top speed, the Heavy version is less common due to reasons of cost, but while the more common 10-ton Wheeled APC is cheaper, it can carry only a single squad of infantry. In order for an entire platoon to be deployed at a target location, a single platoon must be spread across a lance of four APCs, forcing the APCs to stay in tight formation for the insertion. The heavy model is twice as large as standard APCs and is designed to carry two full platoons of foot troopers along with their gear. This improved capacity, in addition to two tons more armor protection, makes heavy APCs the preference of commanders who can obtain them with the majority used by the [[Federated Commonwealth]] [[Regimental Combat Team]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/> | With both versions boasting the same top speed, the Heavy version is less common due to reasons of cost, but while the more common 10-ton Wheeled APC is cheaper, it can carry only a single squad of infantry. In order for an entire platoon to be deployed at a target location, a single platoon must be spread across a lance of four APCs, forcing the APCs to stay in tight formation for the insertion. The heavy model is twice as large as standard APCs and is designed to carry two full platoons of foot troopers along with their gear. This improved capacity, in addition to two tons more armor protection, makes heavy APCs the preference of commanders who can obtain them with the majority used by the [[Federated Commonwealth]] [[Regimental Combat Team]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/> | ||
Revision as of 04:07, 3 May 2011
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| Heavy Wheeled APC | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Mission | Infantry Transport |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Cost | 119,717 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 |
| Armor | Generic Standard Armor |
| Engine | Generic 100 ICE |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Crew | ??? |
| Armament |
2 x Machine Guns |
| BV (1.0) | 70 |
| BV (2.0) | 189[1] |
Description
Armies have used armored personnel carriers (APCs) for centuries to transport troops to the front lines, which continues even in the era of Battle Armor. The Heavy Wheeled APC is a larger version of its standard counterpart able to carry two full platoons of Infantry.[2]
With both versions boasting the same top speed, the Heavy version is less common due to reasons of cost, but while the more common 10-ton Wheeled APC is cheaper, it can carry only a single squad of infantry. In order for an entire platoon to be deployed at a target location, a single platoon must be spread across a lance of four APCs, forcing the APCs to stay in tight formation for the insertion. The heavy model is twice as large as standard APCs and is designed to carry two full platoons of foot troopers along with their gear. This improved capacity, in addition to two tons more armor protection, makes heavy APCs the preference of commanders who can obtain them with the majority used by the Federated Commonwealth Regimental Combat Teams.[2]
Armament
No more fighting vehicles than its "standard" counterpart, the Heavy Wheeled APC carries two front mounted Machine Guns supplied by half a ton of ammunition, carried only for defense against other infantry units. The lack of turrent makes the APC particularly vulnerable to flanking attacks from the rear, but most can successfully unload their troops before an enemy is in poisition to launch such an attack.[2]
Variants
- Heavy Wheeled APC (LRM) - The LRM variant of the APC was introduced in the Star League era and had following changes to accommodate modification. The LRM 5 launcher and its 24 "rounds" of ammunition take up 3 tons vehiche's original 6 ton infantry bay capacities. BV (2.0) = 265[3]
- Heavy Wheeled APC(SRM) - The similar to the LRM variant, the Star League era version retains its front mounted Machine Guns and loses 3 tons of its Infantry Bay capacity. In place a front mounted SRM-4 is fitted with 25 rounds of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 255[4]
- Heavy Wheeled APC (MG) - This a anti-infantry version of the APC, which was introduced during the Star League era. The infantry bay is reduced to 3 ton capacity, while 4 more Machine Guns are added to the vehicle. Single Machine Gun is added to right and left sides, while rear is given 2. The vehicle's ammunition capacity is brought up to 300 rounds. BV (2.0) = 213[5]
- Heavy Wheeled APC (WoB) - The Word of Blake during the Jihad, refitted the original Heavy Wheeled APC for their infantry forces. The design was modest upgrade which included some Advanced Tech enhancement to its offensive capacities. First the vehicle's ICE engine was replaced with a XL Fusion Engine, this increased the vehicle speed to 110 K/ph. While retaining its 6 ton Infantry Bay capacity, the vehicle's front mounted machine guns were replaced with pair of Small VSP Lasers. The XL Engine allowed for additional armor to be add to front, sides faces. BV (2.0) = 330[6]
Related Vehicles
References
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 23
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 12-13, "Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 24 - New PDF Record Sheet only variant with proper BV 2.0 value given.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 26
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 25
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 27 - WoB has its own variant of the Wheeled type Heavy APC.