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FAF Tanks, IFVs, APCs (MT, PMT)(Items Available for Export)

Perforation values are against an infinite target composed of Rolled Homogeneous Armor and will not directly translate to performance against armor of different composition, especially composites.


M44 Chacal MBT/Char de Combat (Restricted Export)

"The extra pair of eyes from the now absent loader were sometimes missed, especially if the RWS broke down, but when all the optics were up, the improved firepower and armor were enough to change the minds of all but the most stubborn luddites."
- Alexander Massey, Chars de la Guerre Continentale

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~60-68 tonnes (1)
Length over Gun: ~10 meters
Hull Length: ~7.75 meters
Width: ~3.7 meters
Height: ~2.45 meters
Armor: (2)

    High Hardness RHA, Integral NERA Arrays, Slat Armor
    Baseline effectiveness along frontal arc estimated at 800mm KE, 1500mm CE.
    Baseline effectiveness on sides and rear w/ standard composite screens estimated at 100mm KE, 700mm CE.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ heavy ERA package estimated at 1200mm KE, 3000mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ heavy ERA package estimated at 300mm KE, 1400mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 1000mm KE, 1800mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 200mm KE, 900mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk231 P/APS

Main Gun: Mk18 L/55 120mm smoothbore cannon, 40 rounds(3)
Ammunition Types:
    APFSDS-T(912-978mm RHAe @ 1km, 890-954mm RHAe @ 2km)
    MPHE-T (5.64m wounding blast radius, 1198 m/s fragment velocity)
    LIRTA (4)

Additional Armament:
    x1 Mk2 MOD 3 heavy machine gun/Mitrailleuse de 15.5mm (commander RWS), 1000 rounds
    x1 M38 6.5x51mm machine gun (coax), 6000 rounds

Engine: 1500hp turbine
Top Speed: 72 km/h
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) ERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) Turret bustle autoloader/ammo stowage w/ blowout panels
    (4) Laser/Infrared Top-Attack

M22 Infantry Fighting Vehicle/Véhicule de Combat d'Infanterie (Tracked) (Restricted Export)

"Allegedly, we weren't supposed to be able to hold the line against a 'proper Tank Army' by ourselves. We must not have gotten the memo. Especially not the dismounts, crazy bastards."
- SGT James Dumont, 33e Brigade d'Infanterie

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~30-36 tonnes (1)
Length : ~7 meters
Width: ~3.6 meters
Height: ~2.7 meters
Armor: (2)

    High Hardness RHA, Composite Laminate, Slat Armor
    Rated vs 15.5x106mm AP all-round.
    Rated vs Mk5 40mm CT APFSDS along the frontal arc.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ heavy ERA package estimated at 500mm KE, 1000mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ heavy ERA package estimated at 200mm KE, 800mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 300mm KE, 800mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 150mm KE, 800mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk210 P/APS

Main Gun: Mk5 L/64 40mm CT automatic cannon, 800 rounds, dual feed
Ammunition Types:
    APFSDS-T(177-190mm RHAe @ 1km, 152-163mm RHAe @ 2km)
    HEF-PF (1.84m wounding blast radius, 1109 m/s fragment velocity)

Missile Armament: (3)
    x2 Mk82 Pyre SACLOS anti-tank missile (Tandem flyover-top-attack EFP, 400mm RHAe behind ERA)
    OR
    x2 Mk102 Estoc KKM SACLOS anti-tank missile (896mm RHAe, Hit to Kill)
    OR
    x2 Mk148B Infrared Homing Missiles Antichars (600mm RHAe behind ERA, top-attack, fire and forget, infrared television/man-in-the-loop)

Additional Armament:
    x2 M38 6.5x51mm machine gun (coax, commander RWS), 4000 rounds

Engine: 800hp turbo-diesel
Top Speed: 72 km/h
Max Troop Capacity: 6 + mission equipment
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) ERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) two missiles carried in an armored launcher on the side of the turret with three full reloads stored in the vehicle. Tandem HEAT warhead with enhanced behind armor effects or kinetic kill.

M22A1 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Vehicle/Véhicule Antiaérien Automoteur (Tracked) (Restricted Export)

"About the height of a house, with approximately the same effect as hitting one, for any unfortunate aircraft trying to avoid the prowling fighters overhead."
-1LT Céleste Lapointe, 3e Brigade Blindée

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~32-38 tonnes (1)
Length : ~7 meters
Width: ~3.6 meters
Height: ~3.25 meters
Armor: (2)

    High Hardness RHA, Composite Laminate, Slat Armor
    Rated vs 15.5x106mm AP all-round.
    Rated vs Mk5 40mm CT APFSDS along the frontal arc.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ heavy ERA package estimated at 500mm KE, 1000mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ heavy ERA package estimated at 200mm KE, 800mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 300mm KE, 800mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 150mm KE, 800mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk210 P/APS

Main Gun: x 2 Mk5 L/64 40mm CT automatic cannon (3), 2400 rounds, dual feed
Ammunition Types:
    APFSDS-T(177-190mm RHAe @ 1km, 152-163mm RHAe @ 2km)
    HEF-PF (1.84m wounding blast radius, 1109 m/s fragment velocity)

Missile Armament: (4)
    x4 Mk21G Harrier surface to air missiles

Engine: 800hp turbo-diesel
Top Speed: 72 km/h
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) ERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) ~4 km AA range
    (4) four missiles carried in two armored launchers on either side of turret with two full reloads stored inside the vehicle, ~25 km AA range, infrared and datalink guidance

M42 Mechanized Reconnaissance Vehicle/Véhicule de Reconnaissance Mécanisé (Tracked) (Restricted Export)

"We spent about two days parked under the remains of a burnt-out gas station, watching enemy tanks roll by at top speed. I was absolutely itching to open up on them, but the TC was insistent we were to stick to calling them in. In hindsight he was absolutely right, but lord if that wasn't the sight any cav scout dreams about."
- CPL Alphonse Cloutier, 1e Brigade d'Intervention Rapide: Cheval Noir

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~20-25 tonnes (1)
Length: ~5.5 meters
Width: ~3.5 meters
Height: ~2.45 meters
Armor: (2)

    High Hardness RHA, Composite Laminate, Slat Armor
    Rated vs 15.5x106mm AP all-round.
    Rated vs Mk5 40mm CT APFSDS along the frontal arc.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ heavy ERA package estimated at 500mm KE, 1000mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ heavy ERA package estimated at 200mm KE, 800mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 300mm KE, 800mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 150mm KE, 800mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk210 P/APS

Main Gun: Mk5 L/64 40mm CT automatic cannon, 1600 rounds, dual feed
Ammunition Types:
    APFSDS-T(177-190mm RHAe @ 1km, 152-163mm RHAe @ 2km)
    HEF-PF (1.84m wounding blast radius, 1109 m/s fragment velocity)

Missile Armament: (3)
    x2 Mk82 Pyre SACLOS anti-tank missile (Tandem flyover-top-attack EFP, 400mm RHAe behind ERA)
    OR
    x2 Mk102 Estoc KKM SACLOS anti-tank missile (896mm RHAe, Hit to Kill)
    OR
    x2 Mk148B Infrared Homing Missiles Antichars (600mm RHAe behind ERA, top-attack, fire and forget, infrared television/man-in-the-loop)

Additional Armament:
    x2 M38 6.5x51mm machine gun (coax, commander RWS), 4000 rounds

Engine: 800hp diesel-electric
Top Speed: 72 km/h
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) ERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) two missiles carried in an armored launcher on the side of the turret with three full reloads stored in the vehicle. Tandem HEAT warhead with enhanced behind armor effects or kinetic kill.

M9 Caracal Main Battle Tank/Char de Combat (Export Only, Not in Service)

"Allegedly meant only for export, the Caracal was finding its way into units being stood up for service in the months leading up to the Armistice."
- Alexander Massey, Chars de la Guerre Continentale

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~50-57 tonnes (1)
Length: ~7 meters
Width: ~3.6 meters
Height: ~2.45 meters
Armor: (2)

    High Hardness RHA, Integral NERA Arrays, Slat Armor
    Baseline effectiveness along frontal arc estimated at 600mm KE, 1200mm CE.
    Baseline effectiveness on sides and rear w/ standard composite screens estimated at 100mm KE, 500mm CE.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ heavy ERA package estimated at 1200mm KE, 2400mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ heavy ERA package estimated at 300mm KE, 1000mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 750mm KE, 1450mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 200mm KE, 700mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk330 P/APS

Main Gun: Mk16E L/44 120mm smoothbore cannon, 36 rounds (3)
Ammunition Types:
    APFSDS-T(754-809mm RHAe @ 1km, 733-786mm RHAe @ 2km)
    MPHE-T (5.64m wounding blast radius, 1198 m/s fragment velocity)

Additional Armament:
    x1 HMG or light autocannon (commander RWS), 800 rounds
    x1 GPMG or MMG (coax), 4000 rounds

Engine: 1200hp turbo-diesel
Top Speed: 72km/h
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) ERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) Turret bustle autoloader/ammo stowage w/ blowout panels

M27 Fennec Light Tank/Char Léger (Available for Export)

"More than fast enough to get into trouble, without anywhere near the armor to cash out. It took a deft hand to keep Fennecs from biting off more than they could chew."
- Alexander Massey, Chars de la Guerre Continentale

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~19-25 tonnes (1)
Length over Gun: ~9 meters
Length: ~6 meters
Width: ~3.5 meters
Height: ~2.45 meters
Armor: (2)

    Aluminium Alloy, Composite Laminate, Slat Armor
    Rated vs 6.5x51mm CT AP all-round.
    Rated vs 15.5x106mm AP along the frontal arc.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ ERA package estimated at 1000mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ ERA package estimated at 800mm CE. Single impact per block.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 150mm KE, 700mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 100mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk330 P/APS

Main Gun: Mk7E2 L/55 105mm smoothbore low-recoil gun (3), 45 rounds
Ammunition Types:
    APFSDS-T(646-693mm RHAe @ 1km, 626-672mm RHAe @ 2km)
    MPHE-T (3.96m wounding blast radius, 875 m/s fragment velocity)

Additional Armament:
    x1 Mk2 15.5x106mm heavy machine gun (commander RWS), 300 rounds
    x1 M38 6.5x51mm machine gun (coax), 4000 rounds

Engine: 800hp diesel-electric
Top Speed: 72km/h
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) ERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) "Half-moon" carousel autoloader, 21 rounds ready, 22 rounds stowed w/ blowout panels

M30 Renard Infantry Carrier/Véhicule Porteur d'Infanterie (Wheeled) (Available for Export)

"One of a dime a dozen wheeled APCs to see service. Or at least it would have been if not for the late term decision to replace the planned machine gun RWS with an autocannon and ATGMs. Renards which managed to break into the rear intact were oft truly in the henhouse."
- Alexander Massey, Chars de la Guerre Continentale

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~17-23 tonnes (1)
Length: ~7 meters
Width: ~2.9 meters
Height: ~2.2 meters (hull top)
Armor: (2)

    High-Hardness RHA, Composite Laminate, Slat Armor
    Rated vs 6.5x51mm CT AP all-round.
    Rated vs 15.5x106mm AP along the frontal arc.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 150mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 100mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk330 P/APS

Main Gun: Mk23 L/50 30mm in unmanned nonpenetrating turret, 600 rounds
Ammunition Types:
    HEDP-PF (51mm RHAe, 1.1m wounding blast radius, 699 m/s fragment velocity)

Missile Armament:(3)

    x2 Mk148B Infrared Homing Missiles Antichars (600mm RHAe behind ERA, top-attack, fire and forget, infrared television/man-in-the-loop)

Additional Armament:

    x1 M38 6.5x51mm machine gun (coax), 1600 rounds
    option for x1 Mk44 81mm mortar in place of ATGMs

Engine: 400hp diesel-electric
Top Speed: 96km/h
Max Troop Capacity: 8 + mission equipment
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) NERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) two missiles carried in an armored launcher on top of the turret with three full reloads stored in the vehicle

M30A1 Renard Infantry Fighting Vehicle/Véhicule de Combat d'Infanterie(Wheeled) (Available for Export)

"We dragged the enemy tanks into the city with us and showed them what city driving really meant... Driving on the APU and electrics only couldn't take us very far, but it was enough to sneak into places we had no right being. Bit of a shame about that cake shop display though."
- 1SG Edgard Roche, 2e Brigade d'Intervention Rapide: Percée

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~19-25 tonnes (1)
Length: ~7 meters
Width: ~2.9 meters
Height: ~2.5 meters
Armor: (2)

    High-Hardness RHA, Composite Laminate, Slat Armor
    Rated vs 6.5x51mm CT AP all-round.
    Rated vs 15.5x106mm AP along the frontal arc.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 150mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 100mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk330 P/APS

Main Gun: Mk5 L/64 40mm CT automatic cannon, 600 rounds, dual feed
Ammunition Types:
    APFSDS-T(177-190mm RHAe @ 1km, 152-163mm RHAe @ 2km)
    HEF-PF (1.84m wounding blast radius, 1109 m/s fragment velocity)

Missile Armament: (3)
    x2 Mk148B Infrared Homing Missiles Antichars (600mm RHAe behind ERA, top-attack, fire and forget, infrared television/man-in-the-loop)

Additional Armament:

    x2 M38 6.5x51mm machine gun (coax, commander RWS), 4000 rounds

Engine: 400hp diesel-electric
Top Speed: 96km/h
Max Troop Capacity: 6 + mission equipment
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) NERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) two missiles carried in an armored launcher on the side of turret with three full reloads stored in the vehicle.

M30A2 Renard Gun Carrier/Véhicule Porte-Canon (Wheeled) (Available for Export)

"I swear I lost a centimeter or two from smacking my head into the roof each time we fired."
- SPC Léonne Comtois, 1e Brigade d'Intervention Rapide: Cheval Noir

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~20-26 tonnes (1)
Length: ~7 meters
Width: ~2.9 meters
Height: ~2.7 meters
Armor: (2)

    High-Hardness RHA, Composite Laminate, Slat Armor
    Rated vs 6.5x51mm CT AP all-round.
    Rated vs 15.5x106mm AP along the frontal arc.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 150mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 100mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk330 P/APS

Main Gun: Mk7E2 L/55 105mm smoothbore low-recoil gun (3), 20 rounds
Ammunition Types:
    APFSDS-T (646-693mm RHAe @ 1km, 626-672mm RHAe @ 2km)
    MPHE-T (3.96m wounding blast radius, 875 m/s fragment velocity)

Additional Armament:
    x1 Mk2 MOD 3 heavy machine gun/Mitrailleuse de 15.5mm (commander RWS), 600 rounds
    x1 M38 6.5x51mm machine gun (coax), 1600 rounds

Engine: 400hp diesel-electric
Top Speed: 96km/h
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) NERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) Mounted in unmanned low profile turret, autoloading

M30A5 Renard Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Vehicle/Véhicule Antiaérien Automoteur (Wheeled) (Available for Export)

"We only rolled over twice in exchange for shooting down six helos and three planes. I think we came off better, even if the recovery teams were giving us funny looks."
- 2LT Auberon Duguay, 3e Brigade d'Intervention Rapide: Chevaliers de Brezen

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~20-26 tonnes (1)
Length: ~7 meters
Width: ~2.9 meters
Height: ~2.75 meters
Armor: (2)

    High-Hardness RHA, Composite Laminate, Slat Armor
    Rated vs 6.5x51mm CT AP all-round.
    Rated vs 15.5x106mm AP along the frontal arc.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 150mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 100mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk330 P/APS

Main Gun: x 2 Mk5 L/64 40mm CT automatic cannon (3), 2000 rounds, dual feed
Ammunition Types:
    APFSDS-T(177-190mm RHAe @ 1km, 152-163mm RHAe @ 2km)
    HEF-PF (1.84m wounding blast radius, 1109 m/s fragment velocity)

Missile Armament: (4)
    x4 Mk21G Harrier surface to air missiles

Additional Armament:

    x1 M38 6.5x51mm machine gun (commander RWS), 1200 rounds

Engine: 400hp diesel-electric
Top Speed: 96km/h
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) NERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) ~4 km AA range
    (4) four missiles carried in two armored launchers on either side of turret with two full reloads stored inside the vehicle, ~25 km AA range, infrared and datalink guidance

M30E Renard Amphibious Infantry Carrier/Véhicule Porteur d'Infanterie Amphibie (Wheeled) (Export Model)

"Much to the relief of the commanders of the armed forces, the planned implementation of M30E equipped units in place of the normal M30 never came to pass. The bridging units of the armed forces on the other hand, would have appreciated the slightest lightening of their load."
- Alexander Massey, Chars de la Guerre Continentale

Crew: Commander, Gunner, Driver
Weight: ~17-23 tonnes (1)
Length: ~7 meters
Width: ~2.9 meters
Height: ~2.2 meters (hull top)
Armor: (2)

    High-Hardness RHA, Composite Laminate, Slat Armor
    Rated vs 6.5x51mm CT AP all-round.
    Rated vs 15.5x106mm AP along the frontal arc.
    Effectiveness along frontal arc w/ external NERA package estimated at 150mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Effectiveness along sides w/ external NERA package estimated at 100mm KE, 500mm CE. Multi-impact resistant.
    Mk330 P/APS

Main Gun: HMG or light autocannon on Remote Weapon System, 600 rounds
Missile Armament: (3) option for x1 ATGM
Additional Armament:
    x1 GPMG, 1600 rounds (on RWS w/ main gun)
    option for x1 medium mortar (e.g. 81mm) in place of ATGMs

Engine: 400hp diesel-electric
Top Speed: 96km/h land, 10 km/h water
Max Troop Capacity: 8 + mission equipment
Notes:

    (1) Weight varies depending upon armor package
    (2) NERA and other various armor improvement packages can be mounted to increase survivability under varying conditions.
    (3) one missile carried in a launcher on RWS with 6 additional missiles stored in the vehicle.

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