Armored Personnel Carrier

[Jak Sandrow]

Intent: To make a well-protecting vehicle for Omega Pyre's infantry
Development Thread: If needed
Hero Unit: No.
Manufacturer: pre-Clockwork Fondor
Model: APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier)
Affiliation: Omega Pyre
Modularity: Weapons can be removed for other weapon choices. The whole interior can be redesigned for cargo capacity only. Can be waterproofed for amphibious transport
Production: Mass-produced
Material: 1.5" pressed durasteel under 1" composite armor
Description: The APC is a mass-troop carrier made for added protection for infantry. The side weapons ports can be shut for airtight capabilities. It will protect infantry through the most extreme conditions, ejecting them from the vehicle if need be. The infantry exit through the front.
Pros:

• The APC is well-armored
• There is a lot of cargo capacity if empty
• Versatility makes the APC invaluable

Cons:

• The APC's armor limits its possible speed
• Juicy target for air units
• Troops coming out front are potential target for assault rifles (i.e. Saving Private Ryan)

Role: Troop transport
Height: 2.5 m
Length: 10 m
Width: 4 m
Crew: 1 pilot, 1 gunner
Weight: 25 tonnes, 30 fully loaded
Propulsion: Wheels, or turbojets (amphibious)
Top Speed: 120 km/h (paved) 80 km/h (off-road) 45 km/h (water)
Armaments: 4 firing ports, 2 side-mounted crewable adapted Z-6 rotary blaster cannons, 1 heavy plasma turret (remotely operated) <-- shown, possible mounted rocket launcher, AA turret, extra firing ports, grenade launchers
Passenger Capacity: 9 (all infantry)
Cargo Capacity: 10 heavy weapons, 10 survival packs, or if completely cargo, 22.5 cu. metres
Misc. Equipment: Front lights, smokescreen

 

[Sirella Valkner]

Put the WIP Tag on it.

 

[Jak Sandrow]

Done editing.

 

[Ayden Cater]

Stepping in for Sirella.

First off, I want to say that your submission right here is solid. Really, really good work. You listed variant speeds for different conditions, good details with a very focused design. My only present critique is that it's a little short right now (2 meters only translates to around 6' 6") and that it's a little too light for its weight. A modern APC weighs in around 30-35 tons fully loaded, 25~ tons unloaded. Fix those minor details and I'll accept it.

 

[Jak Sandrow]

Done.

 

[Ayden Cater]

Excellent work. Approved.