VBL ATM (Advanced Turret Modular ) - the Rattiest VBL

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VBL HOT ATM

The VBL HOT ATM is another versatile addition to the possibilities of the Panhard M11 /VBL chassis, allowing for both good sensors AND misisles to be mounted at the same time while not compromising the operator as much as traditional missile mounts.

The Panhard M11 also known as the VBL is a 4.3t scout car equipped with a Steyr M14 190hp engine and an automatic ZF 4F 1R gearbox and a CTIS to help its mobility. The Sarajevo taxi has Stanag 4569 armour standard 1, meaning anything bigger than a 7,62 will go through. This means that during its taxi mission, a 14,5 sniper rifle could have gone though, but no one wants an LGB dropped on their building.

The crew is 3 men, 1 driver with the commander on his side and an operator crammed in behind alongside spare missiles.

The Advanced Turret Modular is a prototype turret made by euromissile with a i quote “state of the art Windows OS”. This prototype turret allows the mounting of multiple weapons such as a 20M621 20mm gun, an RMK30, 12,7mm Browning MG, (all with AP ammo) as well as the option for HOT missiles being able to equip any aforementioned weapon on one of the two side mounts. TRIGAT-MR was laso part of the planned capabilities but it is unknown if the turret could mount it. The central optic is a french Thomson-TTD Optronic pod assembly with Thermal camera (10 um) together with a laser rangefinder and equipment for missile guidance for quick engagement. The slaving of the guidance optic allows for firing on the move as well as target tracking

Both commander and Gunner can use their own station independently.

Camo net and bushes come separately from the vehicle. At least ingame.

Overall the VBL is a

4,5t
190 hp

STANAG 1 protection

Known weapon options:

20mm M621/30mm RMK
HOT missile
Thermal
Stabilizer

Sources :

Spoiler

Jane’s Armour and Artilley 2001-2002 - Webedition
https://i.imgur.com/ewQu6X8.png

COMHART (A history commitee of French Def Min)
https://i.imgur.com/GpZR85b.png
https://i.imgur.com/TLA2J8j.jpg

Euromissile ATM in Miltech July 2000
https://i.imgur.com/io6riT2.jpg

VBL specs - Panhard
https://i.imgur.com/AQu595N.png
https://i.imgur.com/Kp0GXmH.png

VBL HOT ATM in Jane’s A&A 2000-2001
https://i.imgur.com/pfP3wAN.jpeg
Specs as given in the Wissel page
https://i.imgur.com/14uu30b.png

HOT ATM turret on Army Technology
https://www.army-technology.com/projects/hot/?cf-view

HOT ATM on Army Guide
Army Guide

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I definitely want this.

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Sounds intresting me a swed main approve!

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“What operating system does it use?”
“Windows Vista.”
“We’re going to die!”

I’m sure it’ll be fine though.

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+1

But damn, these images are so grainy I could uses it as a sandpaper.

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I’d love this with the option to have each weapon customizable. +1

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Are you sure it can have the RMK 30 ? because if it can, it’s gonna do the funny on the battlefield.

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it is in the turret specs

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UPDATE with

  • new picture !!! higher res picture was found goodbye to minecraft resolution
  • more on the specs
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The suggestion post does not mention the missiles carried, I would like to add this.

The Advanced Turret Modular (ATM) developed by Euromissile has also been tested on the German Wiesel 1 and the Austrian Pandur 6x6. All variants of the ATM weapon system are equipped with a retractable mast-mounted stabilized sensor pod, that features a Mascot day TV camera, a Castor thermal imager, a laser rangefinder and a 1μm EOB infrared localiser.

ATM details




It should be noted that the VBL with HOT/ATM does not have a 20mm or 30mm cannon, only the Wiesel 1 and Pandur have it, which will prevent the other side of turret from carrying another missile.


↑ VBL (identified as VB2L) with HOT/ATM


↑ Wiesel with HOT/ATM

Although the ATM remote-controlled turret limits the turret’s azimuth to between ±200°, the high mobility of the VBL can make up for this.

more ATM details


There is no doubt that the ATM weapon system is capable of firing the new HOT-3 ATGM, which Euromissile has already carried out integration and trials. The HOT-3 already exists on the EC-665 Tiger helicopter in the game, and it is capable of penetrating 1250mm RHA behind ERA. The VBL with HOT/ATM combines the lethality with high mobility, which will definitely strengthen the French ground top lineup.

HOT-3 in ATM






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