KFS Refit

[ArmySGT.]

M35A2.pdf

PURPOSE: This vehicle is employed by various units primarily as a cargo and personnel carrier. It is operational on and off the highway.

GENERAL INFORMATION VEHICLE DATA
Nomenclature: TRUCK, CARGO: Type Classification & Date: Std A, 1963
2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, W/Winch, W/E
Replaces: M35A1
Model Number: M35A2
Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Crew/Cab Capacity: 2
Payload: 10,350 lb, Off Road: 7,000 lb
NSN: 2320-00-077-1617
Towed Load Allowance: 6,000 lb
LIN: X40146
Air Transportability: Phase II
SSN: D131030
TM: 9-2320-209-Series

CHARACTERISTICS
Horsepower: 140 bhp @ 2,600 rpm
Transmission: Manual; 5 fwd, 1 rev
Electrical System: 24 Volt
Tires: 9:00 x 20, 8-ply
Brakes: Air over hydraulic
Blackout Lights: Yes

PERFORMANCE DATA
Fording:
W/Kit: 72 in
WO/Kit: 30 in
Approach Angle: 40 Degrees

EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
Kits: Personnel Heater, Winterization,
Fording, Electric or Air
Brake, Troop Seat, Cargo Body
Closure (Arctic)
Winch: Yes

SHIPPING DATA
Weight: 13,700 lb
Cube: 1,260 cu ft
Ground Clearance: 10 15/16 in
Maximum Speed: 58 mph
Range: 350 miles

[ArmySGT.]

M109A3.pdf

PURPOSE: Mobile maintenance facility.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Nomenclature: TRUCK,VAN: 2 1/2 Ton,
6x6, Shop,W/Winch
Model Number: M109A3
Crew/Cab Capacity: 2
NSN: 2320-00-077-1637
LIN: X62477
SSN: D131120
TM: 9-2320-209-Series

CHARACTERISTICS
Horsepower: 140 bhp @ 2,600 rpm
Transmission: Manual; 5 Fwd, 1 Rev
Electrical System: 24 Volt
Tires: 9:00 x 20, 8-ply
Brakes: Air over hydraulic
Blackout Lights: Yes

PERFORMANCE DATA
Fording:
W/Kit: 72 in
WO/Kit: 30 in

VEHICLE DATA
Type Classification & Date: Std A, 1964
Replaces: M109, M109A2, M109A1
Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Payload: 5,000 lb
Towed Load Allowance: 6,000 lb
Air Transportabiiity: Phase iii

EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
Kits: Personnel Heater, Vent Body
Heater, Winterization, Fording,
Electric or Air Brakes
Winch: Yes

SHIPPING DATA
Weight: 15,400 lb
Cube: 2,020 cu ft
Ground Clearance: 1015116 in
Approach Angie: 40 Degrees

[ArmySGT.]

M49A2C.pdf

PURPOSE: This vehicle is employed by various support units where mobile fuel servicing is essential.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Nomenclature: TRUCK, TANK: 2 1/2 Ton
6x6, Fuel Servicing, W/Winch
Model Number: M49A2C
Crew/Cab Capacity: 2
NSN: 2320-00-077-1632
LIN: X57408
SSN: D131090
TM: 9-2320-209-Series

CHARACTERISTICS
Engine: Multifuel
Horsepower: 140 bhp @ 2,600 rpm
Transmission: Manual; 5 Fwd, 1 Rev
Electrical System: 24 Volt
Tires: 9:00 x 20, 8-ply
Brakes: Air over hydraulic
Blackout Lights: Yes

PERFORMANCE DATA
Fording:
W/Kit: 72 in
WO/Kit: 30 in
Approach Angle: 40 Degrees
Maximum Speed: 58 mph
Range: 350 miles

VEHICLE DATA
Type Classification & Date: Std A, 1963
Replaces: M49A1C
Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Payload: 7,200 lb
Towed Load Allowance: 6,000 lb
Air Transportability: Phase II

EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
Kits: Personnel Heater, Winterization,
Fording, Electric or Air Brakes
Winch: Yes

SHIPPING DATA
Weight: 15,048 lb
Cube: 1,420 cu ft
Ground Clearance: 10 15/16 in

Fuel Servicing truck M49 has a 1200-gallon tank body mounted on the M45 chassis (dual rear wheels). The tank body has 200-, 400-, and 600-gallon internal sections. Side skirts and running board on each side of the tank body are provided with sockets for mounting top bows and a top paulin with end covers for camouflage, when necessary. Tank body sections can be filled or emptied by a delivery pump mounted in the rear compartment. The pump is driven from the power takeoff mounted on the transfer case. The wiring harness for this truck is made in two sections. The chassis section of the chassis wiring harness is insulated against gasoline fumes. The front or cab section of the harness is of normal waterproof construction. No trailer connections or pintle is provided. A 35-foot length of 1 1/2-inch reinforced hose (with a standard 1 1/2-inch, automotive-type nozzle equipped with 100-mesh nozzle screen) is mounted on the roadside of the tank.

Fuel Servicing trucks M49C and M49A1C are similar to the M49 except that a separator and filter are mounted at the side and/or rear of the tank body to filter water and other impurities from aviation fuel. The dispensing pump has been relocated to accomodate the filter and metering equipment. The M49C and M49A1C are the same except for engines (see charts).

The M49A2C is based on the drop-side cargo truck. This difference means that the earlier models have a rectangular wheel well while the M49A2C has a straight base on the rear body (see photos). The exhaust system on M49A2C fuel tanker includes a spark-arrestor-type muffler, which traps exhaust sparks from the engine. M49A2C fuel trucks are equipped with two 600-gallon internal tanks, rather than the three tank system of the earlier models.

With the body changes, the M49A2C overaall height is increased by 4 1/2 inches while ground clearance is reduced by 1 9/16 inches.

The suffix "C" on the model number indicates the installation of an aviation gas filter/seperator kit.

[ArmySGT.]

PURPOSE: To transport and dispense drinking water.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Nomenclature: TRUCK, TANK: 2 1/2 Ton,
6x6, Water, 1000 Gal, W/Winch, W/E
Model Number: M50A2
Crew/Cab Capacity: 2
NSN: 2320-00-077-1634
LIN: X58504
SSN: D131100
TM: 9-2320-209-Series

CHARACTERISTICS
Horsepower: 140 bhp @ 2,600 rpm
Transmission: Manual; 5 Fwd, 1 Rev
Electrical System: 24 Volt
Tires: 9:00 x 20, 8-ply
Brakes: Air over hydraulic
Blackout Lights: Yes

PERFORMANCE DATA
Fording:
W/Kit: 72 in
WO/Kit: 30 in
Approach Angle: 40 Degrees

VEHICLE DATA
Type Classification & Date: Std B, 1970
Replaced By: M50A3
Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Payload: 400 gal
Towed Load Allowance: 6,000 lb
Air Transportability: Phase II

EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
Kits: Fording, Winterization,
Personnel Heater
Winch: Yes

SHIPPING DATA
Weight: 14,600 lb
Cube: 1,420 cu ft
Ground Clearance: 10 15/16 in

[ArmySGT.]

PURPOSE: This vehicle is employed strictly as a towing vehicle wherever semitrailers are required to be moved.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Nomenclature: TRUCK. TRACTOR: 2 1/2
Ton, 6x6, W/Low MTD 5th Wheel,
W/Winch
Model Number: M275A2
Crew/Cab Capacity: 2
NSN: 2320-00-077-1641
LIN: X59189
SSN: D131110
TM: 9-2320-209-Series

CHARACTERISTICS
Engine: Multifuel
Horsepower: 140 bhp @ 2,600 rpm
Transmission: Manual; 5 Fwd, 1 Rev
Electrical System: 24 Volt
Tires: 9:00 x 20, 8-ply
Brakes: Air over hydraulic
Blackout Lights: Yes

PERFORMANCE DATA
Fording:
W/Kit: 72 in
WO/Kit: 30 in
Approach Angle: 40 Degrees
Maximum Speed: 58 mph
Range: 350 miles

VEHICLE DATA
Type Classification & Date: Std A, 1963
Replaces: M275A1, M275
Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Payload: 12,000 lb, Off Road: 7,000 lb
Towed Load Allowance: 17,000 lb Fifth
wheel 6,000 lb-Pintle
Air Transportability: Phase II

EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
Kits: Personnel Heater, Winterization
Fording, Electric or Air Brakes
Winch: Yes

SHIPPING DATA
Weight: 12,600 lb
Cube: 1,060 cu ft
Ground Clearance: 10 15/16 in
Fifth Wheel Height: 52 1/4 in

[ArmySGT.]

Since the KFS is already building 90mm rounds of various types for the 90mm Cockerill gun on their fleets of V-300s






United States 90-mm Recoilless Rifle M67

SYSTEM
Alternative Designations: INA
Date of Introduction: Late 1940s
Proliferation: At least 11 countries
Description:
Crew: 3 (see Note)
Caliber (mm): 90
Weight (empty) (kg): 16.4
Length (mm): 1.35
Height (ground-mounted) (mm): 432
Mount: Rear bipod and forward monopod
Feed: Manual
Rate of Fire (rd/min):
Maximum: 1 each 6 seconds, not to exceed 5 rounds
Sustained: 1
Fire From Inside Building: No

SIGHTS
Name: M103
Type: Optical, (graduated in 50 m intervals up to 400 m, every
100 m up to 800 m)
Magnification: x3
Field of View (o): 10
Location: Left center
VARIANTS (INA)

AMMUNITION
Name: INA
Type: HE
Range (m):
Effective: 400
Weight (kg): INA


Name: M371E1
Type: HEAT
Range (m):
Aimed: 800
Effective: 420
Penetration:
Armor (mm CE): 350 (E-factor 1539)
Filler: Comp B 1.72 lbs (DPW 1819)
Weight (kg): 4.2
Fuze: Point Detonating
Muzzle Velocity (m/s): 213


Name: XM590E1
Type: APERS Canister (antipersonnel)
Fill: 2,400 eight-grain flechettes
Range (m):
Effective: 200
Weight (kg): 3.08
Muzzle Velocity (m/s): 381


Name: M371 Training practice
Type: Target Practice
Range (m): Ballistically identical to the HEAT M371E1
Weight (kg): 3.08
Muzzle Velocity (m/s): 381

NOTES
The M67 90-mm recoilless rifle is a lightweight, portable, direct-fire only, crew-served antitank weapon. It is designed to be fired primarily from the ground using the bipod and monopod, but it may be fired from the shoulder. It is an air-cooled, breech-loaded, single-shot rifle that fires fixed ammunition. Although intended primarily for use as an antitank weapon, the M67 can be used against secondary targets such as gun emplacements and bunkers. It is also very effective in an anti-personnel role. Although no longer produced in the US, the M67 is still in production by South Korea.

The crew consists of a gunner, assistant gunner, and ammo bearer. The M67 can be operated with a crew of only two; however, the third crew member (ammo bearer) is considered necessary for efficient operations. In the absence of an individual to perform the duties assigned to the ammo bearer, the gunner (crew member 1) lays and fires the 90-mm rifle and is the crew leader. He carries the M67 and a pistol. The loader (crew member 2) is responsible for loading the rifle and acts as the gunner when required. He secures ammunition and checks the clearance of the backblast area prior to firing. He carries a pistol, spare parts, cleaning materiel, and 3 rounds of 90-mm. The ammunition bearer (crew member 3) is responsible for securing ammunition and providing security for the recoilless rifle position. He carries an assault rifle and 4 rounds of 90-mm.

[ArmySGT.]

[ArmySGT.]

http://www.inert-ord.net/ger03a/gerhgr/stck/

http://www.saunalahti.fi/~junkyard/grenades.html

[.45cultist]

First the KFS army flaws were to give exploitable weaknesses, but their equipment is what was at hand post war. The only cannon arsenal in the U.S. is Watervliet in New York, so I think the proposed Real World 105MM MGS would be a better fit. They would be using left overs for decades until they built an arsenal.(BTW, even mortar barrels are from the same plant. The M249 would be more common than the CETME, as would Glock 9MM pistols. The KFS tanks are less capable versions in armor and the M1 is just an M60 with sloped armor due to lesser facilities and shared components.

[ArmySGT.]

First the KFS army flaws were to give exploitable weaknesses, but their equipment is what was at hand post war. The only cannon arsenal in the U.S. is Watervliet in New York, so I think the proposed Real World 105MM MGS would be a better fit. They would be using left overs for decades until they built an arsenal.(BTW, even mortar barrels are from the same plant. The M249 would be more common than the CETME, as would Glock 9MM pistols. The KFS tanks are less capable versions in armor and the M1 is just an M60 with sloped armor due to lesser facilities and shared components.

The KFS is the Rich Five, a group that went into cryosleep with a portion of their merchant empire. This is manufacturing, refining, even 2000 employees and emerged after the war with a tech level A society in all regards.

Considering they are the technical equals of the Morrow Project to include fusion power.

They went into Cryosleep with the small arms and the capability to repair them or manufacture new. Now they are supposed to have acquired the heavy armor and artillery during the chaos following the War. They had V-300s going in and the capability to make more. So I believe, given these clues and the statements that they have manufactured new replacement M1s and M2s that low rate manufacturing is possible for them to include the massive mandrels and hammer forge to make new barrels.

Low rate manufacture can mean anything to the PD running the campaign from 1 to 1000 per month. I would say the smaller and complex the item the higher rate. More Mini 14s, if they ran the factory at full speed they probably could put out a few hundred per month. A new M1 tank, maybe four with all the small parts and the electronic, turbine, radios, etc.

[ArmySGT.]

First the KFS army flaws were to give exploitable weaknesses, but their equipment is what was at hand post war.

I think they are more to give 4-6 players a chance to survive first contact versus every really being able to overthrow the KFS government.

Partly to highlight the Romanesque feudal government that is meant to consolidate power at the top. Also, just to make them bad people and a motivation to fight them.

The only cannon arsenal in the U.S. is Watervliet in New York, so I think the proposed Real World 105MM MGS would be a better fit. They would be using left overs for decades until they built an arsenal.(BTW, even mortar barrels are from the same plant.

That just means the KFS needs a forge large enough and a multi-ton hydraulic hammer plus mandrels to forge barrels over.

The M249 would be more common than the CETME, as would Glock 9MM pistols.

The CETMEs were stored preWar, and the M59 for whatever reason, probably because they were not on the market when the module was written or the author was biased against plastic guns.

The KFS tanks are less capable versions in armor and the M1 is just an M60 with sloped armor due to lesser facilities and shared components.

Agreed. Though I take it as the KFS just doesn't bother to expend the resources on state of the art M1 tanks when no one else even has a tank. The 90mm gun on the V-300 suffices in 99.9% of encounters.

The Army of the KFS is just lazy, corrupt, poorly led, and poorly trained. However, there are no threats to its exist to be found on any border. Maxwell's militia is to small, Krell to technologically inferior, and the Lonestar Republic is far away. The real threat to the KFS is internal strife or insurrection.

[.45cultist]

Also, most writers have preferences of firearms or too little knowledge of the subject.

[ArmySGT.]

PURPOSE: To carry ambulatory and litter patients.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Nomenclature: TRUCK, AMBULANCE:
Front Line, 1/4-Ton, 4x4, W/E
Model Number: M718
Crew Personnel: 5 Total -2 Man Crew, 3-Litter Patients
NSN: 2310-00-782-6056
LIN: X38639
SSN: D151010
TM: 9-2310-218-Series

CHARACTERISTICS
Horsepower: Pre-emission -71 bhp @
4,000 rpm; Emission -65 bhp @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission: Manual; 4 Fwd, 1 Rev
Electrical System: 24 Volt
Tires: 7:00 x 16, 4-ply (6 ply rating)
Brakes: Hydraulic
Blackout Lights: Yes

PERFORMANCE DATA
Fording:
W/Kit: 60 in
WO/Kit: 21 in
Approach Angle: 67 Degrees

VEHICLE DATA
Type Classification & Date: Std B, 1971
Replaced By: M718A1
Life Expectancy: 12 Years
Payload: 900 lb (Including Crew)
Towed Load Allowance: None Authorized (Pintle Hook for Retrieving Vehicle Only)
Air Transportability: Phase 1

EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
Kits: 100 Amp Alternator, Deep Water
Fording
Winch: No

SHIPPING DATA
Curb Weight, Fully Equipped Less Payload and Crew
Front Axle -1,370 lb
Rear Axle -1,380 lb
Total -2,750 lb
Gross Weight, Fully Equipped With Payload and Crew:
Front Axle -1,820 lb
Rear Axle -1,830 lb
Total -3,650 lb
Cube: 455 cu ft (Reduceable to 285 cu ft)
Minimum Ground Clearance: Rear Axle
10.9 in*, Under Chassis 9.0 in* *
*At Combat Loaded Weight

M-718 1/4 Ton Ambulance

The Truck, Ambulance, Frontline, 1/4 ton, 4x4 M718 and M718A1 is the ambulance variant of the M-151 jeep. Produced starting in 1966 for the U.S. military by AM General in models M718 (NSN 2310-00-782-6056) and M718A1 (NSN 2310-00-177-9256). The M718 is based on the M-151 or M-151A1 while the M718A1 is based on the M151A2.


To accommodate patients seated or in litters, the M718 and M718A1 jeeps are longer and higher than the base M151: 143 inches long vs 133 inches long and 76 1/4 inches high vs 71 inches high. The M718 family are also wider due to the side mounted spare tire and gasoline container.

The M-718 1/4 Ton Ambulance was superseded in the mid-1980s by the HMMWV ambulance.

[dragoon500ly]

I think you will be rather surprised by how primitive the electronics in an M1 actually are. These are EMP hardened solid state electronics rooted in the 1970s. The DoD fully expected a nuclear battlefield and prepared the equipment for it. These will ride out a near miss and start right up. The newer digital electronic such as the Blue Force tracker and the SINCGARS radio could be affected if the antennas are not dismounted. If these are then their protected as the hull of the M1 and M2 act as a big faraday cage and conduct the EMP pulse to the earth.

Speaking as a retired DAT, we always trained for if the electronics cut out, the Gunner's Auxiliary Sight allowed a gunner to adjust without the computer, so the KFS using the M1 is doable. The issue becomes can they build the gas turbine, or will they modify the engine pack and use something they can build AND maintain, your mileage may vary.

Doubtful they can produce the special armor plate, but all they need is armor proof against 90mm rounds, just keeping the other units reliable!

[ArmySGT.]

Speaking as a retired DAT, we always trained for if the electronics cut out, the Gunner's Auxiliary Sight allowed a gunner to adjust without the computer, so the KFS using the M1 is doable. The issue becomes can they build the gas turbine, or will they modify the engine pack and use something they can build AND maintain, your mileage may vary.

Doubtful they can produce the special armor plate, but all they need is armor proof against 90mm rounds, just keeping the other units reliable!

Depends on if the KFS has access to prototypes or blueprints of cancelled DoD, DARPA, or defense contractor projects. The Crusader Howitzer was supposed to have a common powerpack with the M1A2, and that a V-12 diesel would be an optional. Now there is talk of the M1A3 and an optional V-12 powerpack for that. Afghanistan and Iraq taught us that there is a need for the turbine in the rapid offensive operations but, in low intensity, COIN, and even in some pure defensive postures the more conservative piston diesel is the better choice.

I was certain there was an auxiliary sight for the M1 gunner but, I wasn't sure of the type, training, or how used. Thanks.