TYPE: Anti Tank Guided Missile Carrier
ARMAMENT
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- 1x NM142 with 2x 149mm TOW2 Launchers
-BGM-71C I-TOW - 640 mm, HEAT warhead
-BGM-71D TOW-2 - 900 mm, HEAT warhead
-BGM-71E TOW-2A - 900 mm + ERA, Tandem HEAT warhead
-BGM-71F TOW-2B - Top-down, HEAT warhead
-Ammunition stowage: Carries 8x missiles
TECHNICAL DATA
Curb Weight: 9740.44 Kg
Combat Weight: 11155.65kg
Height over MG: 249.6cm
Length: 486.4cm
Width over track shrouds: 268.61cm
Tread: 216cm
Ground clearance: 40.9cm
Top Speed: 59.6 Km/h
Eigne: Chrysler 75M; 8 cylinder, 4 cycle, vee gasoline
Power: 215hp@4,000rpm
Torque 332 ft-lb@2,800rpm
HP/Ton: 17.2
Acceleration (0-20 mph) sec: 10.5 sec
Braking Distance: 12.1 Meter
Turning Radius: 426.7 Meter
Ground Pressure (psi): 7.8
Cruising Range: 482.80 kilometer
KEY DIFFERENCES
-Production variant is based on M113A2, this is an M113A1
-No smoke grenades, No hatch mounted mg
-Missing side skirts and 1 inch less ground clearance than M113A2
-Different/Early design of the NM142 tower (overall looks)
-Noticeable performance difference from M113A1 & M113A2
-Olive drab-ish base color
HISTORY
As a result of the previous good experiences with the Norwegian modified wagons NM116 and NM135, it was decided to also make a new PV wagon based on the M113A2. The wagon was again inspired by an American wagon, but this was judged not to be suitable for Norwegian conditions. The background for the modification was a need for more PV weapons and a recognition that sooner or later the NM116 would have to be replaced. A new tower was therefore developed by Kvaerner-Eureka which contained 2x. TOW 2 anti-tank missiles. This anti-tank missile had been in use in the defense since the 1970s, but then as ground-mounted. The solution was very successful and was put into series production, the first wagons entered service in the Panzerveskadronen in 1986 and initially ran parallel to the NM116.
After it was decided to phase out the NM116 as a result of the CFE agreement, the NM142 became the only vehicle type in the PV squadrons before 2 squadrons received the Leopard 1. In the first years, the vehicles were also used by the infantry. Some of the wagons were upgraded in the late 1990s with, among other things, a new heater, a new charging system, a new cold start system on the engine as well as a number of small modifications. The modified wagons are designated NM142F1.
This specific vehicle is the 2nd prototype made of the NM142 Rakettpanserjager, it is still on the M113A1 hull. This is very similar to the production variant, however it has some differences, such as noticeable performance change (M113A1 performs a little worse than M113A2), it lacks smoke grenades on the rear of the Tower, it does also not have any Machinegun on the hatch.
There were two prototypes that i know of that was made of the NM142, these were both variants built on the M113A1 hull. This specific vehicle, wich should be the Prototype No.1, wich is the earliest variant of this series. Not only does it lack a couple features such as smoke grenades and has a lot of differences to the newer production variant, but the tower cant be turned all the way around due to runner ring transfer, but likely between 140-189 degrees to the sides.
IN GAME
This could be a very good vehicle to folder in with the “pre F1” modified M113A2 based production vehicle. A unique and powerful vehicle, that should be a great addition to an suitable techtree.
ALBUM
SOURCES
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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
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M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier
APC M113
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