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{{infobox weapon
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| name              = IBV-05 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
| name              = IBV-05 Fighting Vehicle
| image              = [[File:IBV-12 Elatia next gen ifv.png|300px]]
| image              = [[File:IBV-12 Elatia next gen ifv.png|300px]]
| caption            = IBV-05
| caption            = IBV-05  
| origin            = {{flag|Elatia}}
| origin            = {{flag|Elatia}}
| type              =  
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| service            = 2006-present
| service            = 2005-present
| used_by            = [[Elatian Army]], [[Elatian Naval Infantry]], [[Ecclesia Forces]]
| used_by            = [[Elatian Army]]
| wars              =  
| wars              =  
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| designer          =  
| designer          =  
| design_date        = 2007-2011
| design_date        = 1996-2002
| manufacturer      =  
| manufacturer      =  
| unit_cost          =  
| unit_cost          =  
| production_date    = 2012-present
| production_date    = 2004-present
| number            =  
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| variants          =  
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| weight            = Around 30 tonnes (depending on armour module)
| weight            = 28 tonnes
| length            = 7.3m   
| length            = 7.3m   
| part_length        =  
| part_length        =  
| width              = 3.25m
| width              = 3.25 m
| height            = 2.3 m
| height            = 2.5 m
| diameter          =  
| diameter          =  
| crew              = 3  
| crew              = 3  
| passengers        = 8  
| passengers        = 7-8
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| armour              =  Modular welded steel and composite
| armour              =  Welded steel
| primary_armament    = 100mm rifledgun/launcher
| primary_armament    = 2A72 30mm autocannon
| secondary_armament  = 30x165mm co-axial autocannon, 7.65x53mm co-axial machine gun
| secondary_armament  = 7.65x53mm co-axial machine gun, Kornet anti-tank missiles
| engine            = Diesel, 6 cylinders
| engine            = 6-cylinder diesel
| engine_power      = 780 bhp
| engine_power      = 780 bhp
| pw_ratio          =  
| pw_ratio          =  
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| transmission      = Torsion bars with hydraulic shock absorbers
| payload_capacity  =  
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The [[IBV-05]] is the newest of the light armoured vehicles in [[Elatian Army]] service. It was intended to replace the [[IBV-75 & IBV-81 Infantry Fighting Vehicle]]s.


The [[IBV-05]] is the newest of the light armoured vehicles in [[Elatian Army]] service. It was intended to replace the [[IBV-75]] infantry fighting vehicle serving in Elatian Heavy Brigades.
Previous Elatian infantry carriers were notorious for their inadequate protection, whether against direct fire, mines or IED's, an issue which was brought into sharp relief during the desultory fighting which occurred in the wake of the [[Great Freeze]] of 1984 and subsequent chaos. However, it was only relatively recently that the Elatian military was in a position to procure their replacement in the form of the IBV-05.


Previous Elatian tracked infantry fighting vehicles were notorious for their inadequate protection, whether against direct fire, mines or IED's, an issue which was brought into sharp relief during the desultory fighting which occurred in the wake of the [[Great Freeze]] of 1984 and subsequent chaos. However, it was only relatively recently that the Elatian military was in a position to procure their replacement in the form of the IBV-05.
The vehicle is designed to be compatible with a snorkel kit and may wade through deep rivers. However, unlike the previous Elatian infantry carriers, it is not amphibious and is not equipped with water jets.


==Armament==
==Armament==


The IBV-05 is notable for its heavy armament, featuring a 100mm rifled gun, 30mm autocannon and 7.65mm machine gun all mounted co-axially on its welded turret. The 100mm weapon is not only effective against soft targets with HE-frag rounds, but also main battle tanks and low-flying helicopters using the laser-guided {{wp|9M117 Bastion|Arkan}} gun-launched anti-tank missile. The vehicle features a computerised fire control system, linked with a laser range-finder as well as thermal imaging devices for both the gunner and commander. The commander's sight is panoramic and can be used to designate targets for the gunner.
The IBV-05's primary armament a licensed version of the 2A72 30mm autocannon. This is an interim weapon, it had been planned from the outset for the vehicle to be up-gunned with either a 37mm (which may be accomodated in the existing turret) or 57mm autocannon (which would require a new turret which fits into the existing turret ring) if and when these new weapons become available. The vehicle is also equipped with a 7.65x53mm co-axial machine gun, as well as four externally-mounted Kornet missiles.


The choice of this armament set was controversial. The upgraded IBV-75 features a new one-man turret equipped with not only a 30mm autocannon, but also four laser-guided Kornet missiles. The IBV-05 thus represents a relative reduction in anti-armour capability. Proponents of the new vehicle counter that the role of the infantry fighting vehicle is to accompany and complement main battle tanks. It is the latter whose main task it was to destroy enemy armour. The IBV-05's combination of 100mm gun-launcher and 30mm autocannon provides adequate anti-tank capability, whilst significantly enhancing by orders of magnitude an armoured infantry unit's firepower against soft targets. This makes it overall more capable in its primary function.  
The vehicle features a computerised fire control system, linked with a laser range-finder as well as thermal imaging devices for both the gunner and commander. The commander's sight is panoramic and can be used to designate targets for the gunner.


==Survivability==
==Survivability==


Defensively, the IBV-05 features greater survivability compared to previous Elatian light armoured vehicles. Its passive armour is modular. In its native form, it is resistant to 14.5mm HMG rounds. With the installation of applique armour modules, the vehicle can be protected against 30mm autocannon rounds from the front, as well as certain types of RPG's, although these armour modules also prevents the vehicle from utilising its amphibious capability.  
Defensively, the IBV-05 features greater survivability compared to previous Elatian light armoured vehicles. Its passive armour is modular, and is capable of resisting 30mm fire from the frontal aspect and 14.5mm armour piercing rounds from the flanks. Its wheels and floor are designed to mitigate the effects of IED's or anti-tank mines of up to 10kg of TNT. Active defences include not only smoke grenades, but also optionally an {{Wp|Shtora-1|electro-optical jammer}} and possibly a {{wp|Arena (countermeasure)|hard-kill system}}, which may be installed depending on the readiness level of a given unit. The vehicle possesses an over-pressure NBC protection system.
 
The vehicle's wheels and floor are designed to mitigate the effects of IED's or anti-tank mines of up to 10kg of TNT. In terms of active defences, aside from smoke grenades, vehicles are also fitted 'fot but not with' an {{Wp|Shtora-1|electro-optical jammer}} and possibly a {{wp|Arena (countermeasure)|hard-kill system}}. The vehicle possesses an over-pressure NBC protection system. Punctured tires can be reinflated using a centralised re-inflation system.
 
The IBV-12 is currently in service with the Elatian military, starting with the Prophet's Guard and Tank Armies and percolating its way to other units of the standing army. It is also in service with the Ecclesia Forces.


==Variants==
==Variants==
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The IBV-05 chassis was used to create numerous variants. These include the following:
The IBV-05 chassis was used to create numerous variants. These include the following:


* IBV-05F: A version with increased open-water capability. Intended for service with the Elatian Naval Infantry.
* IBV-05C: HQ vehicle with raised roof, large LCD displays and enlarged communications suite.
* IBV-05C: HQ vehicle with raised roof, large LCD displays and enlarged communications suite.
* IBV-05R: Reconnaissnace vehicle with a compartment in the turret for a retractable ground-surveillance radar. Armament is reduced to a 30mm autocannon, a co-axial medium machine gun and a pair of box-mounted ATGM.
* IBV-05R: Reconnaissnace vehicle with a compartment in the turret for a retractable ground-surveillance radar and enhanced communications suite. It is capable of carrying a dismountable scout squad of 4 personnel.
* IBV-05G: Fire support version with 125mm smoothbore gun. Used exclusively by the Naval Infantry.  
* IBV-05M: 120mm turret mortar carrier, fitted with a {{wp|2S9 Nona|Nona}} turret.
* IBV-05M: Mortar carrier equipped with a {{wp|2S9 Nona|Nona}} or {{wp|2S31 Vena|Vena}} 120mm mortar turret
* IBV-05T: A tank destroyer variant with launch rails for two heavy beam-riding missiles, plus a magazine with twelve reloads.
* IBV-05T: A line-of-sight tank destroyer variant with launch rails for two {{wp|9M133M Kornet-M|Kornet-M}} missiles, plus a magazine with twelve reloads.
* IBV-05L: A non-line of sight tank destroyer, equipped with two quadruple pods for the [[Jhengtsang|Jheng]] {{wp|HJ-10|AFT-10}} missiles.
* IBV-05E: Engineer variant with a dozer blade.
* IBV-05E: Engineer variant with a dozer blade.
* IBV-05EW: Electronic intelligence/warfare vehicle
* IBV-05EW: Electronic intelligence/warfare vehicle
* IBV-05ME: Medical vehicle
* IBV-05ME: Medical vehicle
* IBV-05N: CRBN reconnaissance vehicle
* IBV-05N: CRBN reconnaissance vehicle
* IBV-05O: Armoured recovery vehicle


[[Category: Elatia]]
[[Category: Elatia]]
[[Category: Elatian Army]]
[[Category: Elatian Army]]
[[Category: Ajax]]
[[Category: Ajax]]

Latest revision as of 20:34, 16 October 2023

IBV-05 Fighting Vehicle
IBV-12 Elatia next gen ifv.png
IBV-05
Place of origin Elatia
Service history
In service2005-present
Used byElatian Army
Production history
Designed1996-2002
Produced2004-present
Specifications
Weight28 tonnes
Length7.3m
Width3.25 m
Height2.5 m
Crew3
Passengers7-8

ArmorWelded steel
Main
armament
2A72 30mm autocannon
Secondary
armament
7.65x53mm co-axial machine gun, Kornet anti-tank missiles
Engine6-cylinder diesel
780 bhp
TransmissionTorsion bars with hydraulic shock absorbers
Operational
range
500km on roads
Speed70 kph on roads

The IBV-05 is the newest of the light armoured vehicles in Elatian Army service. It was intended to replace the IBV-75 & IBV-81 Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

Previous Elatian infantry carriers were notorious for their inadequate protection, whether against direct fire, mines or IED's, an issue which was brought into sharp relief during the desultory fighting which occurred in the wake of the Great Freeze of 1984 and subsequent chaos. However, it was only relatively recently that the Elatian military was in a position to procure their replacement in the form of the IBV-05.

The vehicle is designed to be compatible with a snorkel kit and may wade through deep rivers. However, unlike the previous Elatian infantry carriers, it is not amphibious and is not equipped with water jets.

Armament

The IBV-05's primary armament a licensed version of the 2A72 30mm autocannon. This is an interim weapon, it had been planned from the outset for the vehicle to be up-gunned with either a 37mm (which may be accomodated in the existing turret) or 57mm autocannon (which would require a new turret which fits into the existing turret ring) if and when these new weapons become available. The vehicle is also equipped with a 7.65x53mm co-axial machine gun, as well as four externally-mounted Kornet missiles.

The vehicle features a computerised fire control system, linked with a laser range-finder as well as thermal imaging devices for both the gunner and commander. The commander's sight is panoramic and can be used to designate targets for the gunner.

Survivability

Defensively, the IBV-05 features greater survivability compared to previous Elatian light armoured vehicles. Its passive armour is modular, and is capable of resisting 30mm fire from the frontal aspect and 14.5mm armour piercing rounds from the flanks. Its wheels and floor are designed to mitigate the effects of IED's or anti-tank mines of up to 10kg of TNT. Active defences include not only smoke grenades, but also optionally an electro-optical jammer and possibly a hard-kill system, which may be installed depending on the readiness level of a given unit. The vehicle possesses an over-pressure NBC protection system.

Variants

The IBV-05 chassis was used to create numerous variants. These include the following:

  • IBV-05C: HQ vehicle with raised roof, large LCD displays and enlarged communications suite.
  • IBV-05R: Reconnaissnace vehicle with a compartment in the turret for a retractable ground-surveillance radar and enhanced communications suite. It is capable of carrying a dismountable scout squad of 4 personnel.
  • IBV-05M: 120mm turret mortar carrier, fitted with a Nona turret.
  • IBV-05T: A tank destroyer variant with launch rails for two heavy beam-riding missiles, plus a magazine with twelve reloads.
  • IBV-05E: Engineer variant with a dozer blade.
  • IBV-05EW: Electronic intelligence/warfare vehicle
  • IBV-05ME: Medical vehicle
  • IBV-05N: CRBN reconnaissance vehicle