The Best That Never Was 2 (Prototypes)

[StainlessSteelCynic]

Hmm I though that was developed in the late 80s; the XM800T was developed in the mid-1970s. Did we have that capability then

Uncle Ted

In regards to Precision Guidance, The knowledge itself is quite old, both the Germans and USA were using precision guided weapons in the later years of WW2 and although these were radio-controlled, the technology advanced quite quickly with the US developing an infra-red homing missile for anti-ship use in 1945.
Laser guided weapons were developed in the 1960s with the US making use of them and other PGMs from 1972 (specifically during the Vietnam War).

[Rockwolf66]

Not much to be found unfortunatly.

Crew: 3 (Commander, Driver, Gunner)

Armor: unknown, Possibly similar to an Early M2 Bradley,

Weapons Systems:
Main Turret
Hispano Suiza 20mm with Unknown amount of ammo
M60D with Unknown amount of ammo

Alternate Turret
twin TOW launchers.

Mobility level was similar to the M113.


Video of third surviving prototype

I've just found that the 20mm had 500 rounds of ammunition and the M60 had 2,000 rounds of ammunition for it.

[nuke11]

Details of the XM800T ARSV

You have to dig around in your library of Jane's Armored Fighting Vehicle Guides from around 1976 to get the details of this.

The XM242 25 mm Chaingun was being developed to be fitted to the winner of the ARSV competition either the tracked or the wheeled. The test vehicles mounted the M139 20 mm autocannon.

Crew: 3
Weight Loaded: 8618 kg
Weight Empty: 7980 kg
Length: 4.673 m
Width: 3.438 m
Height Turret: 2.399 m
Height Hull: 1.663 m
Ground Clearance: 40.6 cm
Track Width: 0.482 m
Length of Track on Ground: 2.743 m
Ground Pressure: 0.32 kg/cm2
Maximum Road Speed: 88.5 km/h
Maximum Cross Country Speed: 25 km/h
Maximum Water Speed: 7.2 km/h
Acceleration 0-48 km/h: 10 seconds
Range: 725 km
Fuel: 397 liters
Amphibious: Yes
Gradient: 60%
Side Slope: 40%
Vertical Obstacle: 0.762 m
Trench: 1.828 m
Engine: GM 6V53 AT Diesel
Armament: M139 20 mm Cannon, M60D LMG
Ammunition: 500 rds 20 mm, 2000 rds 7.62 mm

[Draq]

I hope Paul is taking notes. He is the one who inspired this thread.

[nuke11]

I don't really know... From the appearance I can only guess......

Appears to me to be either a thermal imager or a low light tv system.

That is the day/night sight. It was developed by Delco Electronics Division of General Motors. It has high and low power day channels and high and low power night channels.

[unkated]

I found most of the data from a Blog describing the XM800T's development...

The M-139 was a licensed copy of the French HS.820 20mm autocannon, used in aircraft and AAA. When Oerlikon bought Hispano-Suiza, they replaced their current 20mm design with it. The US used it only for a/c, where it was equipped with 2x 75-rd magazines. (This weapon, while excellent, saw little US use, as we developed the rotary M61 cannon and put that on aircraft.)

Anyway, see the attached...

[Draq]

Xm-734. One of the developmental evolutions of the m113 leading to the Bradley. I find it fascinating.

[Draq]

Also m113s were tested with lav-25 turrets.

[Draq]

And as far as small arms, I have certain marine and special forces units equipped with Robinson m-96 rifles (greatly improved stoner-63s). More reliable, less sensitive, simple 7.62x39 conversion, and all the classic features that made the SEALS fall in love with it.

[Draq]

https://youtu.be/j8ZP0z0Vccc

[rcaf_777]

Air Defense Anti-Tank System (ADATS)

You could also put the Air Defense Anti-Tank System (ADATS) although is was adopted by the Canadian Army, it was originally to be a US Weapon System. This system would morph into Multi-Mission Effects Vehicle (MMEV) which was canceled in 2007

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Defense_Anti-Tank_System

[rcaf_777]

Thunderblast MBT

I give you the Thunderblast MBT


http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Bulletproof_(1988)

I want one of these in my next game

[unkated]

You could also put the Air Defense Anti-Tank System (ADATS) although is was adopted by the Canadian Army, it was originally to be a US Weapon System. This system would morph into Multi-Mission Effects Vehicle (MMEV) which was canceled in 2007

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_De...ti-Tank_System

I believe you will find the M917 ADATS in US Armored Vehicles sourcebook.

Uncle Ted

[chico20854]

Here's one for you... the Midgetman missile system, with one of the coolest looking vehicles!

see attached or https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1i...iewusp=sharing

[unkated]

Here's one for you... the Midgetman missile system, with one of the coolest looking vehicles!

... in 2014, (16 years post TDM), the last known HML was driven through the Utah deserts by a woman only known as Furiosa....

Uncle Ted