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The [[EPDF-6 Oscar class Tracked Field Kitchen]] is a later industrial era [[TL-6]] [[Armored Fighting Vehicle]].  
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The [[EPDF-8 Michael class Tracked Cargo Transport]] is a later industrial era [[TL-6]] [[Armored Fighting Vehicle]].  
  
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
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''EPDF-6 Oscar class Tracked Field Kitchen, [[TL-6]]:'' The vehicle's is very lightly armored with an improved internal combustion power plant and transmission are linked to a tracked suspension.  They are slow, but have low ground pressure, therefore they never get stuck off road, they are amphibious and can float, using their tracks to propel them through the water.  They carry a modular field kitchen which when staffed by two cooks can feed 100 personnel hot meals to maintain morale in the field.  They are typically paired with a Cargo Track to carry provisions.  They are sealed with over pressure to combat NBC/CBR threats.  They are armed with a HMG cupola, positioned forward and to the right over the commander's position, the driver sits to his left.  They carry a battery of four large, wire guided anti-tank missiles on the rear of the chassis deck.  A single mechanic with access to the right tools and a workshop can service, repair and maintain these vehicles.  
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''EPDF-8 Michael class Tracked Cargo Transport, [[TL-6]]:'' The vehicle's is very lightly armored with an improved internal combustion power plant and transmission are linked to a tracked suspension.  They are slow, but have low ground pressure, therefore they never get stuck off road, they are too heavy when fully loaded to be amphibious and can't float unless all the cargo is off loaded first.  When empty they can use their tracks to propel them through the water.  They can carry 20m3 and 20 tons of cargo, ammunition and supplies.  They are typically paired with a Tankers to carry extra fuel to extend their limited range.  They are sealed with over pressure to combat NBC/CBR threats.  They are armed with a HMG cupola, positioned forward and to the right over the commander's position, the driver sits to his left.  They carry a battery of four large, wire guided anti-tank missiles on the rear of the chassis deck.  A single mechanic with access to the right tools and a workshop can service, repair and maintain these vehicles.  
  
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The vehicle has a crew of two, the driver/electronics technician and the gunner/commander.  They can carry two culinary specialists as passengers.
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The vehicle has a crew of two, the driver/mechanic and the gunner/commander.   
  
 
=== Chassis: ===
 
=== Chassis: ===

Revision as of 03:02, 28 July 2024

EPDF-8 Michael class Tracked Cargo Transport
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Utility Cargo Transport
Tech Level TL–6
Mass ~2.57 dton
Cost Cr54,731
Mode Ground (Tracked)
Type Armored Fighting Vehicle
Speed Road 45kph
Cross Country 22.5kph
Cargo 20m³
Crew 2 Driver/Technician, Gunner/Commander
Passengers 0
Armament HMG
(4) TAC missiles
Zouave Light Infantry Regiment

The EPDF-8 Michael class Tracked Cargo Transport is a later industrial era TL-6 Armored Fighting Vehicle.

Description (Specifications)

EPDF-8 Michael class Tracked Cargo Transport, TL-6: The vehicle's is very lightly armored with an improved internal combustion power plant and transmission are linked to a tracked suspension. They are slow, but have low ground pressure, therefore they never get stuck off road, they are too heavy when fully loaded to be amphibious and can't float unless all the cargo is off loaded first. When empty they can use their tracks to propel them through the water. They can carry 20m3 and 20 tons of cargo, ammunition and supplies. They are typically paired with a Tankers to carry extra fuel to extend their limited range. They are sealed with over pressure to combat NBC/CBR threats. They are armed with a HMG cupola, positioned forward and to the right over the commander's position, the driver sits to his left. They carry a battery of four large, wire guided anti-tank missiles on the rear of the chassis deck. A single mechanic with access to the right tools and a workshop can service, repair and maintain these vehicles.

The vehicle has a crew of two, the driver/mechanic and the gunner/commander.

Chassis:

Height: 2m; Width: 3m; Length: 6m.
Total usable volume: 36m³
Total mass loaded: 28.6529 metric tons (Floats)
Hull Material: Hard Steel
Armor: Chassis front 16, chassis sides 8, chassis rear, belly and deck 4.
Target Size DMs: +2 low, no high hits
Production Cost: Cr57,331

Movement:

The power to weight ratio 17, and the ground pressure is ~4.57 tons/m2.

Speed:
Road, 55kph/45cm; Cross Country, 33kph/27cm; Water, 2.75kph/2cm.

Weapons:

Cupola Mounted Heavy Machine Gun

Mounted over the commander's station, the belt-fed HMG has 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
500m (6)+3 1,000km (5)+2 1,500m (3)+1

Ariete TAC Missile System

There are four 100kg capacity launch rails mounted on the back of the chassis deck. These missiles use a very heavy 24kg 30cm HEAP 53 warhead which can breach starship hull metal. The vehicle carries a wire guidance command package. It takes both crew members to manually reload these missiles if additional rounds are available. These weapons are operator guided and are not subject to ECM jamming. Four missiles are included in the vehicle purchase price.

Characteristics: Available Missiles
Type Range Price
Operator Guided with Wire Guided Command Link HEAP 53 4km +1DM to hit Cr259

Power / Equipment:

Power: a 0.5 megawatt improved internal combustion power plant
consumes 250 liters of fuel/hour; fuel capacity 7,000 liters, enough for 28 hours.
  • Modular Field Kitchen
  • 200 Power Radio
  • Active IR
  • Passive IR

Maintenance

  • Vehicle 8
  • Electronics 3
  • Weapons 12
  • Suspension 0

History & Background (Dossier)

Designed and manufactured at TL–6, these amphibious tracked vehicles are built on the same APC chassis and are license built for the Zouave Light Infantry Regiment at Erenim/Natar (Far Home 0412) B786775-6, along the Distant Fringe. These serve in the Zouave regimental service company.

References & Contributors (Sources)

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
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