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[Taricus]

The first one is only around seven tons unarmoured, whilst the second is more equivalent to a humvee than a truck in regards to it's load capacity. Rather, what I was aiming for was something like this.

[~Neri]

Flaws are fatal. Fix them.

Murphy's law applies in war.

[Parsely]

The first one is only around seven tons unarmoured, whilst the second is more equivalent to a humvee than a truck in regards to it's load capacity. Rather, what I was aiming for was something like this.

The second is 6.5 tons and can withstand a blast from an 8kg AT mine.

I don't think we need MRAPs, those things are meant to withstand ambushes with RPGs and 600 kilogram IEDs and things like that. Why are we so worried about mines anyways? We're supposed to be defending! I suppose the enemy could use them for area denial but they'd have to be retreating in order to do that since you'd only mine a place you didn't plan on moving back through.

[Taricus]

I'm not concerned about defending, I'm concerned about attacking. Defending doesn't get us any more resources. And again, the second one can't hold a full squad (Fireteam, sure.)

[Parsely]

And again, the second one can't hold a full squad (Fireteam, sure.)

My design carries 10. :v

[Taricus]

It won't be 7 tons then

Really, that's pretty much my only complaint about the design. If you set the weight target to something more reasonable I would actually support it.

[Parsely]

Edited.

[Taricus]

...One extra ton isn't enough :v

[Parsely]

Um, how do we know exactly how much weight is enough..? I don't see how 8 isn't sufficient to build something like the Volk. Look, it gets designed, if it's over then no big deal. It's just something for the engineers to aim for. I really don't care as long as it's below nine, though I could live with ten.

E: IMO if the vehicle is over 10 tons armored, plus the enclosed turret, then something's wrong.

[Happerry]

Have my Votes.

Spoiler: Votes (click to show/hide)

1. Rechargeable Battery ()
2. Smaller Railgun ()
3. Redesigned Badger (Taricus, akkudakku, Happerry)
4. Fix Light Armour Flaws (Taricus, akkudakku, Happerry)
5. Armoured Truck Design (Taricus)
    - 5.1 7-ton mine-protected infantry mobility vehicle, 10 occupants, wraparound turret (GUNINANRUNIN)
6. Develop a DE-based active protection system ()
7. Sniper rifle ()
8. Universal machine gun (akkudakku)
9. Eliminate MPOD flaws (akkudakku, GUNINANRUNIN, Happerry)
10. Turboprop trainer (akkudakku, GUNINANRUNIN)
11. Jet trainer/light fighter (akkudakku, GUNINANRUNIN, Happerry)

A. MANPAD Distribution ()
B. Shoreline Railguns (akkudakku)
C. Small-arms Factory: (Taricus, akkudakku)
D. Start production of the rifle and pistol. (akkudakku)

[~Neri]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

1. Rechargeable Battery (Kevak)
2. Smaller Railgun ()
3. Redesigned Badger (Taricus, akkudakku, Happerry, Kevak)
4. Fix Light Armour Flaws (Taricus, akkudakku, Happerry, Kevak)
5. Armoured Truck Design (Taricus, Kevak)
    - 5.1 7-ton mine-protected infantry mobility vehicle, 10 occupants, wraparound turret (GUNINANRUNIN)
6. Develop a DE-based active protection system ()
7. Sniper rifle (Kevak)
8. Universal machine gun (akkudakku, Kevak)
9. Eliminate MPOD flaws (akkudakku, GUNINANRUNIN, Happerry, Kevak)
10. Turboprop trainer (akkudakku, GUNINANRUNIN, Kevak)
11. Jet trainer/light fighter (akkudakku, GUNINANRUNIN, Happerry, Kevak)

A. MANPAD Distribution ()
B. Shoreline Railguns (akkudakku)
C. Small-arms Factory: (Taricus, akkudakku, Kevak)
D. Start production of the rifle and pistol. (akkudakku, Kevak)

[Aseaheru]

E: IMO if the vehicle is over 10 tons armored, plus the enclosed turret, then something's wrong.

The British and the Germans (not to mention the Russians) disagree.
See: WW2

Also, WW1. Hell, tanks started off as IFVs. Almost all had internal troop compartments.

[Parsely]

I'm not talking about IFVs, it's just an armored troop car with a very light mounted machine gun. :v I'm seeking a wheeled and highly mobile vehicle, it doesn't need enough armor to withstand a direct hit from an artillery shell. I just want it to move fast and far and be safe from bullets and smallish mines.

[Aseaheru]

Unless someone goofed, a number of scoutcars from WW2 and a few modern ones are over 10 tons, but I agree, most seem to be between 4 and 8 tons.

[Taricus]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

1. Rechargeable Battery (Kevak)
2. Smaller Railgun ()
3. Redesigned Badger (Taricus, akkudakku, Happerry, Kevak)
4. Fix Light Armour Flaws (Taricus, akkudakku, Happerry, Kevak)
5. Armoured Truck Design (Taricus, Kevak)
    - 5.1 7-ton mine-protected infantry mobility vehicle, 10 occupants, wraparound turret (GUNINANRUNIN)
6. Develop a DE-based active protection system (Taricus)
7. Sniper rifle (Kevak)
8. Universal machine gun (akkudakku, Kevak)
9. Eliminate MPOD flaws (akkudakku, GUNINANRUNIN, Happerry, Kevak)
10. Turboprop trainer (akkudakku, GUNINANRUNIN, Kevak)
11. Jet trainer/light fighter (akkudakku, GUNINANRUNIN, Happerry, Kevak)

A. MANPAD Distribution ()
B. Shoreline Railguns (akkudakku)
C. Small-arms Factory: (Taricus, akkudakku, Kevak)
D. Start production of the rifle and pistol. (akkudakku, Kevak, Taricus)