Post by WYATT666 on Nov 14, 2008 12:11:29 GMT
GENERAL DATA
FV432
Country of Origin UK
Role Armored personnel carrier
Date Of Introduction 1962
Crew 2 + 10 passengers
Combat Weight 16.8 tons (15.3 mt)
Ground Pressure 11.2 psi (0.79 kg/cm²)
Length, Overall 17.23 ft (5.251 m)
Width, Overall 9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Height, Overall 7.5 ft (2.286 m)
Height, Hull Top 6.16 ft (1.879 m)
Ground Clearance 15.98 in (0.406 m)
PERFORMANCE
FV432
Engine 240hp (179 kw) 2-stroke, 6-cylinder, multi-fuel Rolls-Royce K60 No. 4
Range diesel: 298 miles (480 km)
gas: 263 miles (424 km)
Fuel Capacity 120 gal (454 l)
Road Speed 32.4 mph (52.2 km/h)
Cross Country Speed ?
Swim Speed ?
Fording Depth 3.5 ft (1.066 m), with no preparation
Amphibious, with preparation
Grade 60%
Trench Crossing 6.7 ft (2.05 m)
Vertical Wall Climb 2 ft (0.609 m)
PROTECTION
FV432
Armor Steel: 0.24 - 0.47 in (6-12 mm)
Applique Armor N/A
Explosive Reactive Armor N/A
Active Protective System N/A
NBC Protection System Yes
Smoke Equipment Two 3-tube smoke grenade launchers on front hull
ARMAMENT
FV432
Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
7.62mm general purpose machine gun Commander's cupola; pintle-mounted; belt feed 1,600
The armament depends upon the roles for which the vehicles are used. There is a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun (GPMG) mounted on the forward part of the commander's cupola. Vehicles used in the command role and other rear roles normally have a 7.62mm Bren light machine gun (LMG). When equipped with the GPMG, the vehicle carries 1,600 rounds of belted 7.62mm ammunition. When carrying the Bren LMG, the vehicle has 1,400 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition (50 magazines, each holding 28 rounds).
FIRE CONTROL
FV432
Fire Control System N/A
Main Gun Stabilization N/A
Rangefinder N/A
Infrared Searchlight N/A