BTR 188 class Surgical Van 6x6 Wheeled Truck

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BTR 188 class Surgical Van 6x6 Wheeled Truck
Tech Level TL–7
Mass ~2.6 dton
Cost Cr121,519.45
Mode Ground (Wheeled)
Type Medical Vehicle
Speed Road 115

kph
Cross Country 34.5kph

Cargo 0
Crew 2 Driver, Gunner/Commander
Passengers 9 passengers or 4 stretchers
Armament HMG

BTR 188 class Surgical Van 6x6 Wheeled Truck (TECH LEVEL 7)[edit]

Based on the chassis of the BTR 188 class Surgical Van 6x6 Wheeled Truck, TL-7: This is a family of amphibious Wheeled Vehicles, the prime version was a commercial heavy cargo hauler built on Wiggins (world) with commonly available off the shelf technology. They are used in the Wiggins Regency Motor Rifle Regiments. They are sealed for amphibious operations but do not provide counter measures for NBC/CBR environments. These vehicles are lighter and suffer few suspension troubles. They are fast and manage good cross country mobility. They use an air breathing power plant and as a result can not maneuver in the absence of an atmosphere. They carry two crew a driver, and a gunner/commander. They can carry 9 passengers which usually medics, surgeons/doctors and trauma nurses. These are swapped out for wounded personnel.

Vehicle Dimensions:[edit]

  • Height: 2m. Width: 3 m. Length: 6 m.
  • Total usable volume: 36 m3
  • Total mass loaded: 16.2839 metric tons (floats).
  • Production Cost: Cr. 121,519.45
  • Movement: Road 95kph/79cm; Cross Country 28.5kph/23cm; Water 4.75kph/3cm.
  • Movement effect on fire: Not stabilized. Move 1/2 or less -4 FFP, no fire EFP; Move more than 1/2 no fire.

Armor:[edit]

  • Chassis all faces 2 Composite Laminate.
  • Target Size DMs: +2 low and no high hits.

Equipment:[edit]

  • Passive IR
  • Sealed with auxiliary water propulsion
  • Spotlight
  • 200 Power Radio
  • Modular 5m3 3ton Battalion Aid Station which must be unpacked, staffed and set up to function.

Power:[edit]

  • 0.4 megawatt gas turbine power plant consumes 200 liters of fuel/ hour
  • Fuel capacity 2,517.8 liters, enough for 12.589 hours.
  • Power to weight ratio is 24.
  • Ground pressure fully loaded is 5.4279 tons/m2

Weapons:[edit]

There is storage for 800 rounds, enough for 20 fire phases. The weapon has +2 signature when it fires and can engage 4 targets.

Direct Fire Characteristics: HMG
Effective Range Long Range Extreme Range
0.5km (6)+3 1km (5)+2 1.5km (3)+1

Maintenance:[edit]

  • Vehicle: 5
  • Electronics: 3
  • Weapons: 0
  • Suspension: 1

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