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| caption            =  A Templar in northern Shalum, 2015
| caption            =  A Templar in northern Shalum, 2015
| origin            = {{flag|Shalum}}
| origin            = {{flag|Shalum}}
| type              = {{wp|infantry fighting vehicle}}
| type              = {{wp|Infantry fighting vehicle}}
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| service            =  
| service            =  
| used_by            =  [[File:ISA Battleflag.png|border|22px]][[Imperial Shalumite Army]]
| used_by            =  [[File:ISA Battleflag.png|border|22px]] [[Imperial Shalumite Army]]
| wars              =
| wars              =
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| designer          =  [[Askvig Defense Services AG]]
| designer          =  [[Askvig Defense Services AG]]
| design_date        =   
| design_date        =  1975 - 1981
| manufacturer      =  [[Dresden Arsenal Tank Plant]]
| manufacturer      =  [[Concordia Vehicle Assembly Plant]]
| unit_cost          =   
| unit_cost          =   
| production_date    =   
| production_date    =  1981 - 1986
| number            =  
| number            = 4,789
| variants          =
| variants          =
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| weight            =   
| weight            =  34.5 tons
| length            =   
| length            =  6.5 meters (21.3 feet)
| part_length        =
| part_length        =
| width              =   
| width              =  3.3 meters (10.8 feet)
| height            =  
| height            = 1.95 meters (6.4 feet)
| diameter          =  
| diameter          =  
| crew              = (Driver, Gunner, Commander)
| crew              = (Driver, Gunner, Commander)
| passengers        =
| passengers        = Up to 12
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| armour            =  
| armour            = Welded Steel Armor<br>Reactive Block Armor
| primary_armament  =  
| primary_armament  = {{wp|Bofors 40 mm gun|40mm Mk.IV Askvig Autocannon}}<br>{{wp|9M113 Konkurs|Maverick Mk.III VLATGM Launcher}}
| secondary_armament =
| secondary_armament = 1 x 12.7mm HMG
| engine            =  
| engine            = BX570 V10 (13.6l) Diesel<br>750 hp
| engine_power      =
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| pw_ratio          =  
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| transmission      =  
| transmission      = 6-speed Thoroughbred Gearbox
| payload_capacity  =
| payload_capacity  =
| suspension        = {{wp|Torsion bar suspension}}
| suspension        = {{wp|Torsion bar suspension}}
| clearance          =  
| clearance          = 0.425 m
| fuel_capacity      =  
| fuel_capacity      =  
| vehicle_range      =  
| vehicle_range      = 600 km (373 miles)
| speed              =
| speed              = 60 km/h (37 m/ph)
| guidance          =
| guidance          =
| steering          =
| steering          =
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The '''VK104 Templar''' is a Shalumite tracked {{wp|infantry fighting vehicle}} that was designed by Askvig Defense Services AG in the summer of 1981. The platform, based on refurbished and surplus main battle tank hulls, was designed to act as a heavy support unit for infantry forces deployed in urban environments. In an attempt to emphasize crew survivability, the Templar received numerous armor upgrades not featured on the original hulls, a redesigned CBRN system that allowed it to deploy in contaminated environments, as well as upgraded electronics to increase its combat abilities. After a series of intensive trials, it entered limited service with the Imperial military, primarily in high-risk zones along the border and in Maldoria. 
==Overview==
==Design==
===Protection===
===Armament===
The Templar's primary weapon system is an Mk.IV Askvig 40mm autocannon which is operated through the use of a remote weapons station inside the vehicle. The turret was improved to increase its overall elevation and engage targets in multiple-story buildings, an issue that occurred in older prototype models. Standard models are also outfitted with the Mk. III Maverick vehicle launched anti-tank guided missile (VLATGM) box launchers, each of which can carry up to four warheads. The standard secondary weapon is a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, but these can be substituted for other options. Six grenade launchers are also positioned around the hull and are designed to deploy smoke grenades to provide the vehicle and infantry with concealment.
===Mobilitly===
Prototypes of the Templar were originally outfitted with the same V12 water-cooled (38.88L) engines featured in M20 Dobermann main battle tanks. Although powerful, these models were considerably unreliable and difficult to maintain when compared to more modern variants. This led to them instead being retrofitted with a forward mounted Askvig BX570 V10 (13.6l) diesel engine that can provide up to 750 horsepower (HP) while reaching a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour. Additionally, the suspension systems were redesigned to increase offroad performance, reduce crew fatigue, and increase weapon stability for on-the-move engagements.
[[Category:Shalum]]
[[Category:Shalumite Armed Forces]]
[[Category:Imperial Shalumite Army]]

Latest revision as of 06:36, 28 March 2021

VK104 Templar
VK104 Templar.jpeg
A Templar in northern Shalum, 2015
TypeInfantry fighting vehicle
Place of origin Shalum
Service history
Used byISA Battleflag.png Imperial Shalumite Army
Production history
DesignerAskvig Defense Services AG
Designed1975 - 1981
ManufacturerConcordia Vehicle Assembly Plant
Produced1981 - 1986
No. built4,789
Specifications
Weight34.5 tons
Length6.5 meters (21.3 feet)
Width3.3 meters (10.8 feet)
Height1.95 meters (6.4 feet)
Crew(Driver, Gunner, Commander)
PassengersUp to 12

ArmorWelded Steel Armor
Reactive Block Armor
Main
armament
40mm Mk.IV Askvig Autocannon
Maverick Mk.III VLATGM Launcher
Secondary
armament
1 x 12.7mm HMG
EngineBX570 V10 (13.6l) Diesel
750 hp
Transmission6-speed Thoroughbred Gearbox
SuspensionTorsion bar suspension
Ground clearance0.425 m
Operational
range
600 km (373 miles)
Speed60 km/h (37 m/ph)

The VK104 Templar is a Shalumite tracked infantry fighting vehicle that was designed by Askvig Defense Services AG in the summer of 1981. The platform, based on refurbished and surplus main battle tank hulls, was designed to act as a heavy support unit for infantry forces deployed in urban environments. In an attempt to emphasize crew survivability, the Templar received numerous armor upgrades not featured on the original hulls, a redesigned CBRN system that allowed it to deploy in contaminated environments, as well as upgraded electronics to increase its combat abilities. After a series of intensive trials, it entered limited service with the Imperial military, primarily in high-risk zones along the border and in Maldoria.

Overview

Design

Protection

Armament

The Templar's primary weapon system is an Mk.IV Askvig 40mm autocannon which is operated through the use of a remote weapons station inside the vehicle. The turret was improved to increase its overall elevation and engage targets in multiple-story buildings, an issue that occurred in older prototype models. Standard models are also outfitted with the Mk. III Maverick vehicle launched anti-tank guided missile (VLATGM) box launchers, each of which can carry up to four warheads. The standard secondary weapon is a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, but these can be substituted for other options. Six grenade launchers are also positioned around the hull and are designed to deploy smoke grenades to provide the vehicle and infantry with concealment.

Mobilitly

Prototypes of the Templar were originally outfitted with the same V12 water-cooled (38.88L) engines featured in M20 Dobermann main battle tanks. Although powerful, these models were considerably unreliable and difficult to maintain when compared to more modern variants. This led to them instead being retrofitted with a forward mounted Askvig BX570 V10 (13.6l) diesel engine that can provide up to 750 horsepower (HP) while reaching a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour. Additionally, the suspension systems were redesigned to increase offroad performance, reduce crew fatigue, and increase weapon stability for on-the-move engagements.