BMS Cossack HMMAV

Cossack HMMAV
Cossack HMMAV
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Type	Armored Utility Vehicle
Place of origin	Belfras and Template:Country data Estovakiva
Service history
In service	2012 - present
Used by	Belfrasian Armed Forces; Template:Country data Estovakiva Imperial Federation Armed Forces; See others
Production history
Designer	Belfrasian Military Systems
Designed	2009
Produced	2012 - present
Variants	See Variants
Specifications
Weight	Curb weight; 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) (4x4 variant bed); 13,500 kg (29,762 lb) (6x6 variant bed)
Length	5.52 m (18 feet 1 inch) (4x4 variant bed); 6.86 m (22 feet 6 inch) (6x6 variant bed)
Width	2.4 m (7 feet 10 inches)
Height	2.38 m (7 feet 9 inch)
Engine	ASL102 Diesel 8 liter turbo-charged
Transmission	6+1-speed automatic with manumatic shifting.
Suspension	Double wishbone TK-4x4 (TK-6x6) system
Fuel capacity	160 L
Operational; range	550 mi (885 km)
Speed	80 mph (130 km/h)

The Cossack HMMAV (High Mobility Multipurpose Armored Vehicle) is a wheeled armored vehicle family designed and produced by Belfrasian Military Systems, a government-owned subsidiary for the armed forces. The Cossack family is built upon two basic frames: A 5.52 meter 4x4 bed and a 6.86 meter 6x6 bed. The Cossack family is operated on a universal body system that is extended for the 6x6 family, with the basic versions capable of holding the modular bed systems. As of 2015 the Cossack replaced the Misch Reliant Tactical Vehicle Family as the Armed Forces' primary cargo vehicle in war zones.

The vehicle family has quickly become a popular item in the Belfrasian military, security, and private sectors with security firms such as Rook Security utilizing the vehicle for armoured protection and private investors utilizing the vehicle for various purposes, such as a 6x6 tipper or the versatile cargo truck utilized by the International Relief Agency. Despite it's growing popularity and use overseas, the versatile HOUND functional module family has remained restricted for Belfrasian use only.

Development

The Belfrasian Army initiated the Reliant Replacement Program in order to offer a combat-ready replacement for the Misch Reliant Tactical Vehicle Family, which would in turn serve as an auxiliary vehicle in it's unarmoured capacity. The Cossack itself was designed using the rejected Argon MPAV (Multi-Purpose Armoured Vehicle) chassis and electronics. The vehicle was then built up using pre-existing systems and filtration devices in order to provide a cost effective, reliable platform. The competition was won in 2009 by the Cossack which then underwent a three-year redesign and testing program that improved it's versatility, survivability and allowing time for the proof-testing of the HOUND functional module family, a system of quick-changing modules that was inspired from the TRISTAN Ship-board Module Family.

The HOUND modules were designed to become compatible with specially rigged variants of the Cossack, allowing that particular vehicle to be refitted for a specific mission role inside of three hours. Tests during it's initial development found that whilst it was possible to refit other variants for the modules, it was both impractical, ineffective, and costly.

Operational History

The Belfrasian Army first deployed the Cossack in late 2013 into Talibastain as part of the overarching peace-keeping forces in the region. The vehicle quickly proved itself among the community and was adopted by the Belfrasian Marines in several modified formats.

Design

The Cossack utilizes the same chassis as the failed Argon candidate of the Reliant Replacement Program, with the additions of a double wishbone suspension system and a redesigned armored hull. The new, V-shaped hull offers protection both from IED attacks and gunfire whilst the centrally inflated run-flat tires allow the vehicle to travel at least 40 miles at 30 mph (50 km/h) with all tires deflated. The engine of the vehicle has been designed to automatically divert flows and conduct damage control if anything up to a 7.62 mm round penetrates oil/coolant/hydraulic system through the use of redundancies.

A fire suppression system previously seen on the Argon has been inbuilt on the Cossack, allowing for fire suppression primarily in the engine block, but with separate, smaller, systems installed in the crew cabin and at the fuel tank. The suspension system is coil sprung, supported by a dual wishbone system, and is fully independent whilst being able to offer a significant degree of movement to increase the terrain maneuverability of the Argon.

The Cossack, by default on both beds, offers a modular turret system capable of mounting a significantly large array of weaponry. The Army has been able to mount light and heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, and anti-tank guided missile launchers to date. A control console can be safely installed at either of the rear passengers seats to operate weapons from safety.

The vehicle comes with modern safety systems like traction control, anti-lock brakes, and a climate control system to allow usage in extreme conditions. Seating is also padded to a comfortable extent and is rated to survive up to 1,000 hours of constant use along with a reasonable amount of wear and tear. The vehicle can be secured against chemical and biological attacks with minimal preparation or forewarning with an in-built oxygen filtration system that is also rated to protect the engine from water should the roof-level intake be submerged by closing off entirely. One of the more predominant themes in the design of the vehicle family was that it's systems be already tried and tested, with many already in mass production. This has allowed the manufacturers to be able to cut costs dramatically during it's early years and has allowed for a large surplus of spare parts for repairs or maintenance on existing models.

With the introduction of the HOUND functional module family, both beds of the Cossack feature a variant designed with the easy installation of these modules in mind. This has allowed the capabilities of the vehicle to be dramatically increased whilst maintaining pre-set variants' sturdiness as required. It was decided early on in the development of the HOUND system that large set-ups like an artillery weapon would be both impractical and dangerous should the module become unseated from the recoil. While it's still possible to reconfigure variants of both beds that aren't pre-constructed for it, the process was timed at taking nearly two days compared to the MOD variant's two to three hours.

Variants

Cossack 4x4 LOG-1A1 Personnel/Cargo Vehicle

The LOG-1A1 is the basic personnel and cargo transport vehicle in the 4x4 family. It features a five-door layout allowing for more space in the trunk for either emergency sitting for two extra personnel or for larger quantities of goods.

Cossack 4x4 APC-1A2 Armored Personnel Carrier

This variant of the Cossack is designed for to carry eight personnel in the rear compartment which itself is armoured to withstand enemy gunfire.

Cossack 4x4 MOD-1A2 Modular Vehicle

The MOD-1A2 variant of the 4x4 bed is designed for the installation of the Dachshund variant's of the HOUND system. This integral design allows for the module to be bolted into place with reinforced sections and shock absorbers to prevent the module from becoming unseated in rough conditions or during an attack.

Cossack 4x4 LET-1A1 Light Equipment Transporter

The LET-1A1 Light Equipment Transporter is a flat-bed layout of the 4x4 bed, allowing for the vehicle to carry a large quantities of goods or four standard (1 meter by 1.2 meter) pallets placed side-ways.