SimbaCo CIVS
| Consolidated Interservice Vehicle System | |
|---|---|
| File:CIVS Lineup.png From Top to Bottom: ULSV Cargo, LSV Patrol, MSV Cargo, HSV Cargo, and EHSV Commando (TM) Loader | |
| Type | Logistic Vehicle Family |
| Place of origin |  Estradia, others |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004-present |
| Used by | see Users |
| Wars | see Wars |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Produced | 2004-present |
| Specifications | |
| Armor | Up to STANAG 4569 Level 2 for all variants except ULSV |
The SimbaCo Consolidated Interservice Vehicle System is a family of logistics and support - as well as tactical - vehicles designed for both military and civilian industrial use. While it covers a vast range of vehicles, ranging from the 500kg Ultralight variant, which is light enough to be entirely carried by a team, to the Extremely Heavy variant clocking in at over 25 tonnes, all vehicles in the family share many minor or major components, as well as - more importantly - having a unified control system, so as to minimize time required for cross-training from one platform to the next.
History
Lots of R&D and then a bit of testing before adoption and wanton modification to suit needs
Wars
Various
ULSV
| M30 Ultra Light Support Vehicle (ULSV) | |
|---|---|
| File:ULSV.png ULSV Variants, as labelled | |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Curb: 500kg Loaded: 850kg |
| Length | 3.91m |
| Height | 1.36m |
| Crew | 1 (Driver) |
| Passengers | 0-2 |
| Armor | Hardened Steel on all major components |
Main armament | TOW-2 (4 rounds) or M2A1 BMG (600 rounds) or Others |
| Engine | 1.0L I4 Diesel 80kW |
| Power/weight | 160 kW/t Empty 75 kW/t Loaded |
| Payload capacity | 350kg (within specs) |
| Transmission | 4-N-1 Automatic Preselector |
| Speed | 25 km/h (Safely) |
Steering system | Reversible column, non-power geared. |
The ULSV
was designed 2001
To suit the needs of Estradian Army
ULSV Variants
There are 4 primary variants of the ULSV, although most users modify them extensively to suit their needs.
- Cargo - Baseline variant with an open back intended for transportation of up to 350kg of gear;
- Gun Carrier, HMG - A support variant with mounting brackets for a heavy machine gun to be fixed and, in emergencies, fired;
- Gun Carrier, TOW - A support variant with mounting brackets for a TOW missile to be fixed and fired, plus racks for 4 missiles;
- Radio carrier - A support variant with a beefed-up alternator and additional batteries and mountings for 4 Apollo-series radios, and racks for two antenna masts (although racks are usually doubled up for 4 masts).
Additional variants have been explored.
- Gun Carrier, MTR - A support variant with a rack for a mortar tube, as well as a bin for rounds;
- Electrical Variant - An experimental chassis revamp, designed with the goal of replacing the entire power train with electric motors, expected to reach prototype stage by early 2021.
LSV
| M31 Light Support Vehicle (LSV) | |
|---|---|
| File:CIVS LSV.png From Top to Bottom: ULSV Cargo, LSV Patrol, MSV Cargo, HSV Cargo, and EHSV Commando (TM) Loader | |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Curb: 2,100kg Loaded: 3,350kg |
| Length | 5.09m |
| Height | 2.18m |
| Crew | 1 (Driver) |
| Passengers | Up to 4 |
| Armor | Up to STANAG 4569 Level 2 for all variants |
Main armament | See Variants |
| Engine | 5.2L V6 Diesel 165kW |
| Power/weight | 78 kW/t Empty 49 kW/t Loaded |
| Payload capacity | 1250kg (within specs) |
| Transmission | 5(3H,2L)-N-1 Automatic Preselector |
Steering system | Front Wheel Electric Power Assist |
The LSV
Was designed in 2004
To suit the needs of the Estradian Army,
Built on knowledge gained from the Zhenian Army,
who ultimately never elected to adopt it.
LSV Variants
There are currently five main variants of the LSV, although like the rest of the CIVS series, many vehicles see extensive modification by their end user.
- Cargo - Standard variant with a box bed with optional ribs and tarp, plus full cab;
- Ambulance - A support variant with an integrated box which includes numerous internal bins and mountings for 4 internal stretchers to be securely mounted, with 3 additional emergency mounting points, all accessible from internal without leaving the vehicle;
- Patrol Vehicle - A direct-action or escort variant fitted with mountings for a heavy machine gun equivalent on a crew-cab body;
- Radio Van - A support variant with a separated body and 5kW generator, and internal racks for 8 Apollo-series masts and radios;
- Mobile Repair Team (MRT) - A support variant similar to the Radio Van, except with numerous external drawers and no additional radios or antenna mounts from the standard Full Cab, but with mounts for various chemicals, POL, and welding equipment.
Many experimental or limited variants have been considered or are under development.
MSV
| M32 Medium Support Vehicle (MSV) | |
|---|---|
| File:CIVS MSV.png MSV Variants, as labelled | |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Curb: 2,100kg Loaded: 3,350kg |
| Length | 5.09m |
| Height | 2.18m |
| Crew | 1 (Driver) |
| Passengers | Up to 4 |
| Armor | Up to STANAG 4569 Level 2 for all variants |
Main armament | See Variants |
| Engine | 5.2L V6 Diesel 165kW |
| Power/weight | 78 kW/t Empty 49 kW/t Loaded |
| Payload capacity | 1250kg (within specs) |
| Transmission | 5(3H,2L)-N-1 Automatic Preselector |
Steering system | Front Wheel Electric Power Assist |
The MSV was
Designed in 2003
and produced in 2004
to fulfill the needs of Zhenian and Estradi armies
Consolidating many vehicles in the process
MSV Variants
There are currently seven primary variants of the MSV - six military and one civilian.
- Cargo - The standard variant, with a box bed with optional ribs/tarp and standard cab;
- Gun Truck - An uparmoured escort variant, fitted with 15mm or heavier steel armour around the bed, and fittings for up to 6 heavy machine guns or a mortar;
- Headquarters (HQ) - A support variant intended for accompanying the LSV Radio Van, the MSV HQ combines a Full Crew Cab with an office rear suitable to host up to 10 officers, with integrated EMSEC and Apollo Command/Control Systems;
- Field Hospital (Hosp) - A support variant fitted with a Half Crew Cab and a fold-out hospital platform suitable for the care of four simultaneous surgeries, or in-care eight patients;
- WFE Tanker - A tanker variant, with integrated 2kW generator/pump assembly and 2000L tank for water, fuel, or any POL you might need;
- Transport - A support and patrol variant with a full-body cab seating 12 personnel in comfort (or 16 with the bus layout) and under armour, and sporting a heavy machine gun mount in the roof, aligned centrally, also functional as an APC/IFV trainer;
- Cross-Country Bus - A variant designed specifically for connecting Estradia's rural communities, designed off of the Transport variant but seating up to 28 in somewhat cramped condition, with additional storage replacing the roof-mounted gun.
HSV
| M33 Heavy Support Vehicle (HSV) | |
|---|---|
| File:CIVS HSV.png HSV Variants, as labelled | |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Curb: 2,100kg Loaded: 3,350kg |
| Length | 5.09m |
| Height | 2.18m |
| Crew | 1 (Driver) |
| Passengers | Up to 4 |
| Armor | Up to STANAG 4569 Level 2 for all variants |
Main armament | See Variants |
| Engine | 5.2L V6 Diesel 165kW |
| Power/weight | 78 kW/t Empty 49 kW/t Loaded |
| Payload capacity | 1250kg (within specs) |
| Transmission | 5(3H,2L)-N-1 Automatic Preselector |
Steering system | Front Wheel Electric Power Assist |
The M33 HSV was
designed in 2001 and
became the first official
member of the CIVS
family in 2002, the
basis for the rest of the series
HSV Variants
There are currently eight official variants of the HSV.
- Cargo - The standard variant with a box bed and optional ribs and tarp;
- Forward Area Refueler (FAR) - A support variant with a 5,000L tank and built in 2kw generator/pump assembly for fuel/water/POL transportation, and additional fire suppression equipment;
- Recovery - A support variant with a TrueHitch axle drag, 3 tonne crane, and 6 tonne winch, also used to support TEL teams;
- Self Propelled Gun (SPG) - A support variant with a split cab, extra crew space in the middle, and a medium gun or howitzer mounted to the rear;
- Load Handling System (LHS/PLS) - A support variant outfitted with a hydraulic hauling system for standard SeaCans or compatible pallets;
- SAM Launcher - A variant with integral 5kW generator and guidance RADAR, should be used as part of the XXXXXXXX Air Defense Suite;
- Transporter/Erector/Launcher-Light (TELL) - A support variant with a cradle suitable for carrying, erecting, and launching missiles up to 2 tonnes in transport weight.
EHSV
| M34 Extremely Heavy Support Vehicle (EHSV) | |
|---|---|
| File:CIVS EHSV.png EHSV Variants, as labelled | |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Curb: 2,100kg Loaded: 3,350kg |
| Length | 5.09m |
| Height | 2.18m |
| Crew | 1 (Driver) |
| Passengers | Up to 4 |
| Armor | Up to STANAG 4569 Level 2 for all variants |
Main armament | See Variants |
| Engine | 5.2L V6 Diesel 165kW |
| Power/weight | 78 kW/t Empty 49 kW/t Loaded |
| Payload capacity | 1250kg (within specs) |
| Transmission | 5(3H,2L)-N-1 Automatic Preselector |
Steering system | Front Wheel Electric Power Assist |
The EHSV is
the heaviest, and also last member of the
CIVS family, weighing a stunning 25 tonnes
and adopted in 2005, the CIVS EHSV
is an advanced five-axle vehicle
EHSV Variants
There are currently four primary variations of the EHSV.
- Commando Bridge Hauler - A support variant, with brackets for mounting and expanding a single 25m Commando Bridge;
- Commando Bridge Launcher - A support variant with a 10 tonne crane for lifting and placing Commando Bridges, also used for other TEL systems;
- Self-Propelled Gun (SPG) - A fire support variant with an additional crew space in the mid, along with a heavy gun/howitzer cradle, and additional space for round stowage;
- Heavy Erector/Lading/Launcher (HELL) - A support variant with a cradle and electronics suite for hauling, raising, and firing a missile up to 17 tonnes;
Due to it's high cargo capacity, the EHSV has several experimental and limited-production variants.
- Artic Exploration Vehicle - A limited production vehicle, the AEV is designed for use in the high arctic on survey, exploration, and research missions.;
- Mobile Reactor Platform (MRP) - An experimental Zhenian platform consisting of two vehicles, which combined function as a Molten Salt Nuclear Reactor which is expected to reach production by 2025;
- High-Impulse Laser, Tactical (HILT) - A system closely related to the MRP project, the HILT utilizes a large battery of capacitors to fire a limited number of extremely powerful laser bursts, although little else is known about the system;
- Gauss Gun - Another system tied to the MRP, the Gauss Gun utilizes similar capacitors to the HILT to fire 2kg projectiles at extremely high velocities.