Thran class 8x8 Prime Mover

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The military units of Thran (world) use the locally built Thran class 8x8 Amphibious Wheeled Truck/Prime Mover (TECH LEVEL 6)

They can be used to move infantry in motorized rifle battalions and to tow artillery pieces for the artillery batteries. They can be converted into a host of other functions from carrying field kitchens, ambulance, workshop, supply haulers and others.

The vehicle has a crew of 2 (driver, gunner/commander) and can carry 12 passengers. It carries an unstabilized HMG pintel mounted on the chassis deck.
Vehicle Dimensions: Height: 2m. Width: 4 m. Length: 10 m.
Total usable volume: 70 m3
Total mass loaded: 47.1849 metric tons.
Production Cost: Cr. 63,852.45
Movement: Road, 147kph/122.5 cm; Cross Country, 44.1kph/36.75 cm, H2O 14.7kph/12.25cm.
Movement effect on fire: -4 FFP, no EFP if move less than 1/2 speed, move more than half, no fire
Armor: Chassis front 2, sides, rear, belly and deck 1.
Target Size DMs: +3 low and no high hits.
Equipment: Sealed environment with over pressure vs. CBR/NBC threats, 4 smoke dischargers, passive IR for the driver, and a 200km range radio.
Power: 4.125 megawatt improved ICE power plant consumes 2,062.5 liters of fuel/ hour; fuel capacity 5,864.8 liters, enough for 2.8 hours. Power to Weight 87, Ground Pressure 4.8 tons/m2.
Weapons:
The pintel mounted heavy machine gun can engage 4 targets in direct fire. Direct fire characteristics are:
Effective Range Long Range Extreme Range
500 m (6)+3 1,000 m (5)+2 1,500 m (3)+1
Carries 800 Rounds of ammo included in price, enough for 20 fire phases, +2 signature.
Maintenance:
Vehicle: 5
Electronics: 2
Weapons: 0
Suspension: 0