PnZcR V

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PnZcr-V Auf-F2 Main Battle Tank
General characteristics
Crew 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Secondary Gunner)
Length 8.94 m (Omit Barrel Length)

13.12 m (Include Barrel Length)

Width 4.2 m
Height 3.25 m
Ground clearance 71cm
Track 8.5 m x 80 cm;
Weight 92.3 tonnes
Mobility
Power plant 2100 hp 4-stroke V-12
Auxiliary Power Unit
Transmission Diesel-electric 5-gear transmission
Suspension Suspension: Dual torsion bar at 1, 3 & 6 road wheel positions
Road speed 73km/h
Cross-country speed 52 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 26 km/h in 4 Seconds
Power/weight 28.26 hp/h
Mileage 0.30 L per km
Fuel capacity 1,100 L in main fuel tank; 1,760 L with aux 380 L drums
Range 430/762 km
Fording depth 1.8 m unprepared/5.3 m with OPVT (Snorkel)
Trench width 3.4 m
Vertical obstacle 1.14 m
Maximum gradient 66°
Maximum tilt 42°
Armour and Armament
Main armament 140mm L/52 2A57A-2 ETC Smoothbore
Elevation -8/+29°
Elevation rate 43° per second
Rate of fire 10 rounds/min
Sustained 60 rounds/hour
Barrel life 140 rounds
Ammunition 60 rounds (20 in carousel)
Ammunition types APFSDS
HEAT
HE-FRAG
FS
Secondary armament 1 Ts-22 9mm Coaxial MG
6 60mm rear-mounted mortar
Smoke screens 2x6 turret-mounted smoke-discharging grenade launchers
Equipment
Infared Sheona Systems
Fire Control Model 3DX Battlefield Awareness Unit
Onboard sights and accuracy aids Commander:
Sheona&Wolke-4S complex
o includes TKN-4S Agat-S day/night sight (target id range 2800 m (day)/2700 m (night))

Gunner:
1V531-1 ballistic computer
o 1A45 laser rangefinder/sight
o 1G49 laying device
Radio R-163-50U
R-163-50U + R-163-50K
Navigation TNA-4-3
Jammers Shtora-1 EOCMDAS
Other CBR air conditioning/NBC protection system
3ETs16 auto-fire-fighting equipment
self-dig-in blade
OPVT deep fording equipment
mine clearing equipment
Apollo active protection system
10J3-B anti-EMP system
10M6 Tomsk battlefield simulator
Panscrier V APS System

The Shakal Panscier V is among the best tanks of its kind. The Panscrier line has always been reknowned for its durability and reliablility. The V adds speed and firpower into the mix for a tank thats only major downside is the money it costs to build.


Production History

The Panscrier V was first developed in 2001 as the Panscrier IV Aug-F. It proved that the larger 155mm gun proved to heavy to maintain good accuracy as the tank moved. The Aug-F's 155mm gun was scrapped in favor of the smaller and more reliable 140mm L52 gun. In March of '02 the Aug-G made an appearance with the smalelr gun. The only problem was that the tank now lacked the heavy armor that protected the secret tanks the other nations of the world were costructing.

The entire program recieved an overhaul in 2003 when Mannstein demanded more from the tank. The project was renamed the Panscrier M-2 "Rattlesnake". The project proved very sucessful, but in light of the breakthrough provided by Wolke the Imperial Arms Corperation fell out of favor of the W-IV.

The project continued to develop utilizing the armor breakthroughs of the W-IV. Its RHAE armor rating began to reach limits unheard of by the Shakal people. Certain areas of the tank hit 1800mm protection. The tank began to regain momentum. In early 2004 the tank was called for by the army.

The real defining moment in the history of the tank is when Mannstein and the Emperor called for an updated version to be built. The tank was renamed the Panscrier V Auf-A. It demonstarted fire accurate to within 2m from 1200m while moving. The tank had 10 ordered for testing purposes.

In 2005 100 were produced and sent into Zaire. They proved massivly sucessful often taking out T-72's at 5 to 1 odds. The major flaw came in trench crossing. Its range was a mere 2.1m, not enough to cross deep fortifications built by the Zaire guerrilas. In 2006 the Panscrier V Auf-B was introduced. It was so sucessful and durable that it was overused and a major flaw was found in the guns autoloader. To rectify this in 2007 a new version was launched, the Panscrier V Auf-D.

The first true frontline version is the Panscrier V Auf-F2. It has strong enough armor protection to defend against most arms and can stand on par with the Nakil in teted combat situtations.


Armor

The Panscrier V utilizes awsome advances in armor. The ERA armor is copuled with advanced ceramic components to provide maximum protection. It utilizeds a ceramic/steel/space/ceramic/steel/heavy metal/ceramic/steel/titanium/alumnium/kevlar armored setup.


Armor Protection Ratings

  • Armor Ratings [KE]
  • Glacis: 2,400mm
  • Front 1/3 Side Hull: 900mm
  • Front Side Turret/ Side Turret: 1,480mm
  • Upper Front Turret: 1,375mm
  • Rear Turret: 1,225mm
  • Rear Hull: 1,124mm
  • Side Hull: 1,675mm
  • Mantlet: 3,200mm
  • Weakened Zone: 3,815mm
  • Front Turret Corners: 3,830mm
  • Side Turret: 1,200mm
  • Roof: 460mm
  • Lower Hull: 1,400mm


  • Armor Ratings [CE-HEAT]
  • Glacis: 2,200mm
  • Front 1/3 Side Hull: 700mm
  • Front Side Turret/ Side Turret: 1,280mm
  • Upper Front Turret: 1,175mm
  • Rear Turret: 1,025mm
  • Rear Hull: 990 mm
  • Side Hull: 1,275mm
  • Mantlet: 2,700mm
  • Weakened Zone: 3,115mm
  • Front Turret Corners: 3,230mm
  • Side Turret: 900mm
  • Roof: 410mm
  • Lower Hull: 1,200mm