CRT-7
| CRT-7 | |
|---|---|
| Type | 4x4 Scout & Utility Vehicle |
| Place of origin | Huvakia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1990 - Present |
| Used by | Huvakian Armed Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rottimotor Company |
| Designed | 1989 - 1994 |
| Manufacturer | Rottimotor Company |
| Produced | 1995 |
| No. built | 10,000+ |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 7,200 kg (15,900 lb) |
| Length | 5.7 m (19 ft) |
| Width | 2.4 m (7.9 ft) |
| Height | 2.4 m (7.9 ft) |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 9 |
| Armor | SPM-2: 7 mm (0.28 in) |
Main armament | 7.62mm Hellion Machine Gun 12.7mm Machine gun 30mm Reaper autocannon |
Secondary armament | 7.62mm Hellion Machine Gun 12.7mm Machine Gun 40mm AGM |
| Engine | Rotti 5.9 L (360 cu in) B-214 TD 6cyl, 215 hp (160 kW) |
| Transmission | RMC JSC 5-speed manual |
| Fuel capacity | 25gal |
Operational range | 1,000 km (620 mi) |
| Speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) on road 80 km/h (50 mph) off-road |
Steering system | Powered |
The CRT-7 is a 4X4 light combat vehlice manufactured by Rottimotors in Gaeges. Commonly referred to by it's nickname the "Block" the CRT-7 is in service with virtually every branch of the Huvakian military and some units of the Imperial Police, it is the single most widely used military vehicle in the country. It is also used by various non-state actors and smaller regional governments in Abos.
History
The CRT-7 was first shown at the IMEX exhibition in 1992. Pilot production started in 1994 with 96 vehicles. The Huvakian Army officially adopted the Block into service at the end of 1998. The vehicle was then officially manufactured in 1999.
Design
The vehicle was designed to transport troops and various equipment quickly on road and off-road. It has a chassis frame construction, with a traditional layout of front engine, middle crew compartment, and rear cargo area. Standard features include: power steering, independent all-wheel torsion suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers and stabilizer bars, a transfer case with a locking center differential, limited slip differentials, two-speed transfer case, automatic tire inflation, engine block heater, and electric winch.
The CRT-7 has optional air conditioning, stereo, electric windows, and an anti-lock braking system.
Armored versions of the Block feature 5 mm (0.20 in) (7 mm (0.28 in) for the SPM-2) heat-treated and stress-relieved armor plates. The Block can carry a half ton of cargo.
The available engines are a Rotti 5.9 L (360 cu in) B180 turbodiesel with 180 hp (130 kW); a Rotti 5.9 L (360 cu in) B205 turbodiesel producing 180 hp (130 kW); a Rotti 5.9 L (360 cu in) B-214 turbodiesel making 215 hp (160 kW); or a Rotti 3.2 L (200 cu in) turbodiesel with 197 hp (147 kW).
Designed for performance in mountain, arctic, and desert environments, the CRt-7 is capable of operating at ambient temperatures ranging from −14–50 °C (7–122 °F). Moreover, the vehicle has approach and departure angles of 52 degrees and a wading depth of 1.2 m (3.9 ft).