Type: Infantry fighting vehicle
ARMAMENT
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Remote Turret: 1x Kongsberg Remote Turret 40
-Weight: 2450 Kilogram
-Rotation and elevation: 360, -10 + 45 degrees
-Stabilization: 4 axis fully stabilized
-Armor: According to STANAG 45-69 Level 1-3
-Day camera
-Thermal Imager
-LaserRange Finder (LRF)
-Laser warning system
-Integrated Combat Solution (ICS)-
Integrated main weapon: 1x 30x173mm Bushmaster Mk.44 cannon
-First round select
-Ammunition: 150 ready rounds
-Weight: Starting at 1250 kg
-Ammunition: All NATO ammunition
-Ammunition Handling: Linkless ammunition feeding 2x75 ready rounds
-Cameras/Sensors: Day camera, Thermal Imager and Laser Range Finder (LRF) -
Integrated coaxial weapon: 1x 7.62x51mm FN MAG coaxial machinegun
-Ammunition stowage: 400 ready rounds
-Placement: on a plate on top of the main cannon
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TECHNICAL DATA
Eigne: Scania 14L DS 12 turbo diesel, 610 Hp
Top speed: 70 km/h
Length: 6.54 Meter
Width: 3.18 meter
Weight: 26 Metric Tons
Crew: 3+8 men
ARMOR
Most noticeable is the additional MEXAS on the front of the hull
Ballistic armour plating
HISTORY
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is a leading Norwegian technology company wich is a part of Kongsberg Gruppen and is a direct continuation of Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk which was funded in 1814. When this company went through a composition and restructuring in 1987 due to it’s financial problems (including those related to the Toshiba case), the defense division was continued in a new company, Norsk Forsvarsteknologi (NFT), which then changed its name to Kongsberg Gruppen in 1995. Kongsberg Defence has since the 1990’s been developing remote weapon stations which has been sold to many different nations and been adopted on a number of vehicles trough the years. These weapon stations has been in continuous development, with new models being released every now and then and has underwent major changes.
In 2009 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace began working on developing a new series of product, remote turrets. These were called MCT-30 and featured a stabilized 30mm Bushmaster Mk.44 cannon, with the option for an coaxial machinegun of buyers choice, usually M240 in 5.56mm or the 7.62x51mm FN MAG. it features much of the same systems/optics and features as the older weapon stations, and is installed on the right side of the turret.
The first prototypes of the MCT-30 were built on a the hull of the Norwegian modified CV9030N Mk.I hull, the specific vehicle has license plate number 89436 and was the base for all the prototypes. This specific one is about the earliest one from around 2009. This prototype has the turret mounted very low and close to the hull, giving it quite a low profile but sacrificing gun depression, as can be seen in the image, if it’s depressed enough the barrel will hit the driver’s hatch, and if depressed all the way down it can hit it’s own hull, this is something that has been improved on the later prototypes. I have been able to identify at least 3 different prototypes that Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has made in the early development of this turret in Norway.
The image above show’s the first prototype’s turret from behind during live fire testing. There is also a camera in front of it, so somewhere there is videos of the vehicle and turret in action! We can also see that the turret has one integrated coaxial FN MAG chambered in 7.62mm.
IN GAME
This could be an unique addition to the game under Norway, either as a part of the Norwegian subtree under the Swedish techtree, or potentially in a future Norwegian/Danish independent techtree. The vehicle would be a capable light tank around 9.0 to 10.0, with increased survivability as the turret is crewless, in addition to a larger variety of ammunition, much of which consists of Norwegian developed ammunition like NM222, MK258 Mod 1 and so on (Se ammunition folders). It faces issues like gun depression, which aren’t much, probably around 5 degrees more or less, but the very low profile of the vehicle makes up for this.
AMMUNITION 30x173mm
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HEI/HEI-T
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-High Explosive/Incendiary rounds suitable for anti-materiel/anti-personnel
-Projectile weight: Approx. 378 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,100 m/s
-Max. dispersion Typical H&V deviation: < 0.5 mils
-Penetration: N/A
-Tracer: > 4 p
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C -
HEI/SD & HEI-T/SD
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-High Explosive/Incendiaryrounds suitable for anti-matériel/anti-personnel
-Projectile weight: Approx. 363 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,100 m/s
-Max. dispersion Typical H&V deviation: < 0.5 mils
-Penetration: N/A
-Tracer/self-destruction: > 4 s/Between 4 s and 9 s
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C -
SAPHEI/SD & SAPHEI-T/SD
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-Armor Piercing/High Explosive/Incendiaryrounds with steel cartridge case for useagainst a variety of targets (light armorand matériel)
-Projectile weight: Approx. 363 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,100 m/s
-Max. dispersion Typical H&V deviation: < 0.5 mils
-Penetration
30 mm NATO plate at 30° at 200 m
20 mm NATO plate at 60° at 200 m
-Tracer/self-destruction: > 3 s/Between 4 s and 9 s
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C -
NM 222 MP-T/SD
-(NM) Meaning: Norwegian Model
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-MP-T SD - Multi purpose tracer self destruction
-Projectile weight: 363 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,070 m/s
-Max. dispersion: < 0.4 mils at 1,000 m
-Penetration
10 mm RHA 60° NATO at 1,000 m
Tracer/self-destruction: + 3,000 m
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C -
NM225 APFSDS-T
-(NM) Meaning: Norwegian Model
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-Armor Penetrating Fin Stabilised Discarding Sabot Tracer round
-Projectile weight: 230 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,430 m/s
-Max. dispersion: < 0.3 mils at 1,000 m
-Penetration
100 mm RHA at 1,000 m
-Tracer/self-destruction: N/A
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C -
NM219 TP-T
-(NM) Meaning: Norwegian Model
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
Projectile weight: 363 g
Muzzle velocity: 1,070 m/s
Max. dispersion: < 0.4 mils at 1,000 m
Penetration: N/A
Tracer/self-destruction: N/A
Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C -
NM245 TPDS-T/APDS-T
-(NM) Meaning: Norwegian Model
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-Projectile weight: 190 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,480 m/s
-Max. dispersion: < 0.4 mils at 1,000 m
-Penetration:
70 mm RHA at 1,000 m
-Tracer/self-destruction: N/A
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C -
MK258 APFSDS-T This is a naval round, but it can be fired in this cannon
-Projectile weight: 230 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,430 m/s
-Max. dispersion: < 0.4 mils at 1,000 m
-Penetration:
100 mm RHA at 1,000 m
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C -
MK264 MPLD-T
-Mature multipurpose technology in 30mm envelope
provides both armor piercing and high explosive
incendiary effects
-Available with or without self-destruct -
MK258 APFSDS-T
-Latest long rod tungsten penetrator design provides
unmatched armor penetration
-Already in service in NATO and fully interoperable with
MK44 Bushmaster cannon
-Swimmer version also available -
MK310 HEAB-T
-Airburst mode programmable in single shot, full auto,
or “String of Pearls” firing sequence
-Gunner selectable p
AMMUNTION 7.62x51mm
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7.62 mm x 51 NATO BALL
Projectile weight 9.45 g (146 grain)
Muzzle velocity 810 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 200 mm at 550 m
Penetration 3.5 mm NATO plate at 550 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
NM258 7.62 mm x 51 BALL 11 LONG RANGE
-NM258: Norwegian Model 258
Projectile weight 10.9 g (168 grain)
Muzzle velocity 780 m/s
Maximum dispersion ≤ 1 MOA
Penetration 3.5 mm NATO plate at 550 m
Powder Temperature stable
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
7.62 mm x 51AP 10
Projectile weight 9.85 g (152 grain)
Muzzle velocity 845 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 200 mm at 550 m
Penetration 7 mm RHA at 300 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
7.62 mm x 51 BALL NON TOXIC 9 HP
Projectile weight 9 g (139 grain)
Muzzle velocity 860 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 150 mm at 550 m
Penetration 3.5 mm NATO plate at 900 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
7.62 mm x 51 NATO TRACER
Projectile weight 9 g (139 grain)
Muzzle velocity 820 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 300 mm at 550 m
Penetration 140 m – ≥ 775 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
7.62 mm x 51 TRACER NON TOXIC 9
Projectile weight 8.7 g (134 grain)
Muzzle velocity 850 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 250 mm at 550 m
Tracer 140 m – ≥ 775 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C -
7.62 mm x 51 DIM TRACER (IR) 9
Projectile weight 9 g (139 grain)
Muzzle velocity 840 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 300 mm at 550 m
Tracer 13–775 m (typically visible to 1 250 m)
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
SOURCES
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Army Guide
Book: Motoriserte Militærkjøretøy i Norge
Copyright 2005 by Forsvarsmuseet/HMK All rights reserved
Billedbehandling/Grafisk produksjon: Mikro Marketing, Asker
Press: Gan Grafisk, Oslo
Motoriserte Militærkjøretøy i Norge Bind 1
ISBN 82-91218-43-9
The book is printed in 3,000 copies, 100 of which are leatherbound
front cover/back cover: The wheel rider squadron at Trandum 1953
Defense publications No. 3 Oslo 2005
https://www.edrmagazine.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Kongsberg-RT40-data.jpg
Ammunition data and specs
https://www.nammo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nammo-handbook-2023.pdf
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