L15 tracked armoured vehicle series

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The L15 tracked armoured vehicle series was designed by Isselmere Motor Works for the Isselmere-Nielander Army (INA) in accordance with the Land Service's policy of maintaining a layered Corps of Infantry. The L15 series serves the mechanised heavy infantry, commonly known as the Dragoons in INA service.

Construction

The L15 hull is constructed of high grade steel alloys. Ballistic ceramics and composites provide additional protection, whilst plates and moulded pieces of titanium alloys (titanium-aluminium-vanadium alloys, to be precise) cover the underside and other key areas such as the ammunition, crew compartments, and passenger spaces. On INA models, the driver is seated to the right and the powerplant to the left, but export versions are often built with left-hand-drive (lhd) instead. There is an anti-spall layer of ballistic polymer fabrics to protect the crew compartments.

The commander's and crew machine guns may be operated by remote-control from within the vehicle aimed by a multi-function optronic weapon aiming system (OWAS). The OWAS, with its laser rangefinder/aiming system, imaging infra-red sensor, and 1-4× day and low-light scopes, allows the operator to safely engage targets in many battlefield conditions.

Both driver and commander possess day/night (low light level camera), night vision goggle-compatible periscope blocks with 1-4× magnification (1-6.5× for commanders in combat arms models). The gunner, if the vehicle is so equipped, has a wide choice of sights to choose from depending upon the vehicle. Imaging infra-red, laser designator/rangefinders, optical sights.

Situational awareness has not been neglected. Information regarding present positioning and that of other vehicles, navigation points, or targets is presented to the crew by ruggedised liquid crystal displays. The information on those LCD may be continually updated by secure datalink and is presented to give drivers, gunners, and commanders various options for carrying out the mission at hand. Secure position locator beacons equip the L15 series as well, minimising the risk of friendly fire incidents.

Countermeasures

The L15 series is provided with an effective ground vehicle identification-friend-or-foe system to reduce friendly fire kills both from fellow ground units as well as close support aircraft. The vehicles possess an effective laser warning receiver and direction finder system to enable the vehicle to defend against attacks by laser guided weapons by dispensing countermeasures. A signature self-detection system is linked to these other warning systems and collated by a dedicated ruggedised computer, otherwise known as the Stoat threat management system (TMS).

Electromagnetic pulse-resistant electronics, an over-pressure air conditioning system, emergency medical oxygen supply units for the crew and passengers, and an NBC monitoring system allow the L15 series to operate within hazardous environments.

Fire suppression and damage assessment systems as well as systems diagnostics analysis monitors will allow vehicle crews and passengers to weather some of the other hazards of the modern battlefield.

Communications and Situational Awareness

Communication within the vehicle is through short-range wireless headsets. This system may be linked with the passengers communications network based around personal role radios. In the infantry fighting vehicle, the armoured recovery vehicle, the combat engineers vehicle, and the forward observation vehicle to name a few, the passengers are provided with an LCD display – the Battlefield Situational Awareness Monitor (BSAM) – relaying the a collated interpretation of the battlefield, indicating threats, objectives, etc., to keep section leaders and platoon commanders aware of the changing situation outside the vehicle.

Command and forward observation vehicles are equipped with encrypted – as opposed to secured – communications equipment to facilitate communication with upper echelons and fire or air support. All vehicles may be equipped with datalink equipment to support fighting within a information technology-based battlefield command environment.

Transports

Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)

Crew: 3 + 7 soldiers
Model designation: L15PC Badger
Cost: $3.8 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44T multi-fuel engine
Protection (RHA vs. KE, without appliqué armour or explosive reactive armour (ERA)):
Hull: Front: 320; sides: 160; top; 110; rear: 120
Turret: Front/glacis: 360; sides/rear; 175; top: 120
Dimensions: length: 6.8m; width: 3.2m; height: 2.74m (with VLE.200)
Weight: 27,240 kg
Weapons: 2 × 1-cell GWLS.78V Roc anti-tank missile launcher (2 loaded, 4 manual reloads); 35mm autocannon (160 ready rounds in a selectable hopper, 240 rounds stored); 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (800 ready cartridges, 2,400 stored resupply); 7.62mm remote-capable commander’s machine gun (250 ready, 1,000 stored resupply)
Countermeasures: 2 × 4-cell (turret) and 2 × 8-cell (hull) VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector, 4-cell VLE.200 anti-projectile grenade launcher (atop turret); slat and appliqué armour may be fitted
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

General Purpose Armoured Vehicle (GPAV)

Crew: 2 (driver, commander)
Model designation: L15GP Hedgehog
Cost: $3.25 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44T multi-fuel engine
Weapons: 12.7mm remote-capable commander’s machine gun (250 ready rounds, 1,000 stored)
Countermeasures: 4 × 8-cell VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector, 4-cell VLE.200 anti-missile grenade ejector
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

Command and Control Vehicles

Tactical Command Post (TCP)

Crew: 3 (driver, commander, gunner) + 3 (staff)
Model designation: L15CP Badger
Cost: $4.5 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44 multi-fuel engine
Weapons: 2 ×1-cell GWLS.78V Roc (2 loaded, 4 manual reloads); 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (800 ready rounds, 2,400 stored); 7.62mm remote-capable commander’s machine gun (250 ready rounds, 1,000 stored); 35mm autocannon (160 ready rounds on selectable hopper, 240 stored)
Countermeasures: 4 × 8-cell VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector, 4-cell VLE.200 anti-missile grenade ejector
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

Command and Control Vehicle (CCV)

Crew: 2 (driver, commander) + 4 (staff)
Model designation: L15CV Badger
Cost: $4.75 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44T multi-fuel engine
Weapons: 12.7mm remote-capable commander’s machine gun (250 ready rounds, 1,000 stored)
Countermeasures: 4 × 8-cell VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector, 4-cell VLE.200 anti-missile grenade ejector
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

Forward Observation Vehicle (FOV)

Crew: 3 (driver, commander, gunner) + 2 forward observers
Model designation: L15FO Badger
Cost: $4.45 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44T multi-fuel engine
Weapons: 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (800 ready rounds, 2,400 stored); 7.62mm remote-capable commander’s machine gun (250 ready rounds, 1,000 stored); 35mm autocannon (160 ready rounds, 240 stored)
Countermeasures: 4 × 8-cell VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector, 4-cell VLE.200 anti-missile grenade ejector
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

Anti-air, Anti-armour and Fire Support Variants

Air Defence Vehicle (ADV)

Crew: 3
Model designation: L15AD Badger
Cost: $4.45 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44T multi-fuel engine
Weapons: 2 x 4-cell GWLS.66V2 Lark surface-to-air missile launcher (GWS.66F very short range air defence missile, 8 reloads); 35mm autocannon (180 ready rounds in selectable hopper, 360 stored); 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (800 ready rounds, 2,400 stored)
Countermeasures: 2 × 4-cell (turret) and 2 × 8-cell (hull) VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector; slat and appliqué armour may be fitted
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible, K-L band air search and tracking radar

Anti-Tank Missile Vehicle (ATMV)

Crew: 4 (driver, commander, gunner, loader)
Model designation: L15AT Badger
Cost: $4.25 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44T multi-fuel engine
Weapons: 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (800 ready rounds, 2,400 stored); 4-cell GWLS.78V Roc ATGM launcher (8 reloads)
Countermeasures: 4 × 8-cell VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

Direct Fire Vehicle (DFV)

Crew: 3 (driver, commander, gunner)
Model designation: L15DF Wolverine
Cost: $4.25 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44T multi-fuel engine
Weapons: 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (800 ready rounds, 2,400 stored); 105mm/50 autoloading smoothbore gun (32 rounds)
Countermeasures: 4 × 8-cell VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector, 4-cell VLE.200 anti-missile grenade ejector
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

Light Tank

Crew: 4 (driver, commander, gunner, loader)
Model designation: L15LT Wolverine
Cost: $4.65 million
Powerplant: 700 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-45T multi-fuel engine
Weapons: 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (800 ready rounds, 2,400 stored); 120mm/46 smoothbore gun (24 rounds)
Countermeasures: 4 × 8-cell VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

Self-Propelled Mortar (SPM)

Crew: 2 (driver, commander) + 2 (mortar bombardiers)
Model designation: L15MC Badger
Cost: $3.75 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44 multi-fuel engine
Weapons: 7.62mm remote-controlled coaxial machine gun (800 ready rounds, 2,400 stored); 2 x 120mm mortar (AMOS; 60 mortar bombs)
Countermeasures: 4 × 8-cell VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

Support Vehicles

Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV)

Crew: 4
Model designation: L15AR Badger
Cost: $3.5 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44T multi-fuel engine
Equipment: Winch able to tow 76 tonnes; crane able to lift 15 tonnes.
Weapons: 7.62mm remote-capable crew machine gun (250 ready rounds, 1,250 stored); 7.62mm remote-capable commander’s machine gun (250 ready rounds, 1,250 stored)
Countermeasures: 4 × 8-cell VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector, 4-cell VLE.200 anti-missile grenade ejector; slat and appliqué armour may be fitted
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

Combat Engineers Vehicle (CEV)

Crew: 4 (driver, commander, 2 sappers)
Model designation: L15CE Armadillo
Cost: $3.75 million
Powerplant: 650 hp Isselmere Motor Works (IMW) LMM-44T multi-fuel engine
Equipment: Equipped with dozer blade and drilling equipment; may be fitted with mine clearance gear.
Weapons: 7.62mm remote-capable crew machine gun (250 ready rounds, 1,250 stored); 12.7mm remote-capable commander’s machine gun (250 ready rounds, 1,250 stored)
Countermeasures: 4 × 8-cell VLE.141 countermeasure grenade ejector, 4-cell VLE.200 anti-missile grenade ejector
Electronics: IFF, laser designator-RF, IIR, LLTV, NVG-compatible

Other information

Domestic production rights for the complete series: $4,250 million


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