[GOC]: The Amphibious Project

[Nathan]

Department of National Defence Procurement Department​ The Department of National Defence is looking for the following equipment as part of the Royal Canadian Navy defence review and expansion. An initial force of 5,000 marines will be trained under the new Marine Commando Brigade. Alongside the planned reactivation of the Canadian Airborne Regiment these forces will form the main expeditionary force of the Canadian forces if needed in the future. The following equipment is needed; Amphibious Assault Ships (4-6) Landing ships/troop transport (2) Amphibious armoured personnel carriers/Infantry Fighting Vehicles Bidding is now open for this contract and further contact can be established with the Minister of National Defence for further information. Furthermore, offers can be made for other equipment which could benefit the Marine Commando Brigade.

 

[Vaka]

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To: The Canadian Department of National Defence Nathan

DCI Défense Conseil International would like to offer the VAB, Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé for consideration for its Amphibious armoured personnel carriers/Infantry Fighting Vehicles program.

Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

VAB means "Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé", literally "Vanguard Armoured Vehicle" which does not explain that it is an armored personnel carrier and the most prolific of the French Army by far. The VAB is one of the most versatile armored personnel carriers on the market with over 35 different variants suitable to any situation or military task. The standard variant VAB was designed for a perfect pairing of protections and speed.

Mass: 13.8 tonnes (13.8 tonnes loaded)
Length: 5.98 m (19 ft 7 in)
Width: 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in)
Height: 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Crew: 2
Passengers: 10
Armour: Steel armour providing protection against 7.62 mm bullets
Main armament: 1 × AA52 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine: Renault MIDR 062045 235 kW (320 hp)
Power/weight: 17 W/kg (23 hp/t)
Suspension: Wheeled
Ground clearance: 0.4 m (1 ft 4 in)
Fuel capacity: 310 litres[5]
Operational range: 1,200 km (750 mi)
Maximum speed :110 km/h (68 mph); 2.2 m/s in water


PROTECTION

The hull is entirely made of rolled homogenous steel, with a standard compartmentation for such vehicle: Left-side driver and right gunner at the front, left-side engine, right-side reserved for storage and passageway to the rear compartment large enough for eight infantry seated on inward-facing, foldable benches, with an exit through rear armoured doors with bulletproof windows. The crew enters the vehicle through two lateral hatches above the front axle, while exit is facilitated by two additional hatches in the roof. Vision comprised the two front windows and two of smaller sides in the hatches, all heated and bulletproof, and given folding armored panels with a vision slit. The rear compartment also has windows protected by folding panels. The armor was about 6-8mm thick and sloped with a central spine to protect against small arms fire and shrapnel at all angles.

MOBILITY

The VAB's 13 tonnes allows the vehicle to be airlifted, a crucial tactical advantage, completed by its amphibious capabilities. In that area, the trim vane is erected, bilge pumps activated. Depending if the option is present the wheels are used to provide this mobility, or two water-jets fitted with a deflector for steering and reverse thrust, hydraulically controlled by a joystick mounted on the dashboard. The engine is the Renault Truck MIDR 062045 235 kW (320 hp) water-cooled turbocharged 6-cylinder turbodiesel which gives a 17 W/kg (23 hp/t) power to weight ratio. Top speed is about 90 kph to 110 kph on flat, 8 kph in water for a top operational range of about 1000 km to 1200 km thanks to 310 liters capacity. As shown by trials the VAB could negotiate up to 60% slopes, 30% side grades. Optional equipment comprised water-jets, an air conditioning system, NBC protection system, passive night vision, front winch (7,000 kg cap.) and 60m steel cable, armored grenade thrower hood, gun/observation port, gas dispenser, or a public address system (for crowd control).

ARMAMENT

The basic VAB, which constitutes the bulk of the models in service is armed with the standard French AA-52 7.62mm light machine-gun. The gunner is protected by an open turret (large frontal shield, side and rear armour up to the shoulders) and the two halves of the hatch doors when raised. Depending on the variants, the VAB could also be equipped with a 20mm F2 cannon in a Capre turret, Milan ATGM, 84mm portable rocket launcher, ERYX ATGM system, HOT Mephisto system, one-man T.20 turret, 81mm mortar, twin 20mm TA 20 turret, or UTM800 HOT turret.

We can offer these at the rate of $664,000.00 per unit for the base model Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure.

Other models of VAB, along with pricing can be found here.

[link] https://modernnations.com/threads/dci-défense-conseil-international.22908/[/link]

Bonne journée!

Chappell Cousteau
Head of Customer Service
DCI Défense Conseil International

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[Alex]

Ministry of Defense
Canadian Procurement
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	Ivan Rogov-class Type: Amphibious Assault Ship Weight: 11,580 tons (standard load) 14,060 tons (full load) Length: 515ft Beam: 78ft Draught: 22 Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 gas turbines, 2 x 18,000 hp (13,000 kW) Speed: 19knt (35km/h) Range: 13,890km at 14 knots Capacity: 2,500 tons of cargo; or 520 marines and 25 tanks; or 53 tanks; or 80 armored personnel carriers. Complement: 239 Armament: x1 Twin Osa-M Missile System (20 Missiles) x1 Twin AK-726 Multi-Purpose Gun (1,000 rounds) x4 AK-630 CIWS (16,000 rounds) x1 Grad-M 122mm Rocket Launcher (320 rockets) Aircraft Carried: Up to 4 Kamov Ka-27/29 or helicopters of similar size Price /unit: 360,000,000.00$​
	Alligator-class Type: Landing Ship Weight: 3,400 tons (standard load) 4,700 tons (full load) Length: 371ft Beam: 51ft Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW) Speed: 18knt (33km/h) Range: 8,900 km Capacity: 1,000 tons of cargo; or 425 marines and 25 tanks; 425 marines and 40 armored personnel carriers tanks. Complement: 55 Armament: x3 SA-N-5 SAM Positions x1 Twin 57mm Naval Gun x2 Twin 25mm Anti-Air Gun x1 Grad 122mm Rocket Launcher (320 rockets) Price /unit: 300,000,000.00$ ​
	BTR-80 (GAZ-5903) Type: Armored Personnel Carrier Weight: 13.6 tonnes (15.0 tons) Length: 7.7m (25.3ft) Width: 2.9m (9.5ft) Height: 2.41m (7.9ft) Engine: KamAZ-7403 Diesel Engine Power: 260hp Maximum Road Speed: 85km/h Speed in Water: 10km/h Range: 600km Gradient: 60% Side Slope: 40% Vertical Step: 0.5m Trench: 2m Fording: Amphibious Crew: 3 Passengers: 7 Main Armament: x1 14.5mm Cannon (500 rounds) x1 7.62mm Machine Gun (2,000 rounds) Price /unit: 800,000.00$ ​
	MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MB3) Type: Infantry Fighting Vehicle Weight: 11.9t Length: 6.45m Width: 2.88m Height: 1.86m Engine: YaMZ-238V diesel Engine Power: 240hp Maximum Road Speed: 61km/h Speed in Water: 4-5km/h Range: 500km Gradient: 60% Side Slope: 30% Vertical Step: 0.6m Trench: 2.4m Fording: Amphibious Crew: 2 Passengers: 11 Main Armament: x1 23mm GSh-23V cannon x1 "Kord" 12.7mm machine gun x1 AGS-30 30mm grenade launcher Price /unit: 226,000.00$ ​

Nathan