Strider CV Combat Vehicle

Strider CV Combat Vehicle
A Strider CV-90 during a winter exercise in Meckelnburgh
Type	Combat vehicle, others
Place of origin	Meckelnburgh
Service history
In service	1724 AN–present
Used by	Meckelnburgh National Guard Scuta Aemilia
Engagements	None
Production history
Designer(s)	MARPA Systems
Designed	mid-1710s AN
Manufacturer(s)	MARPA Systems Victoria, Meckelnburgh
Produced	1724 AN–present
No. built (as of 1743 AN)	T/b/a (Strider CV-120) 482 (Strider CV-90)

The Strider CV Combat Vehicle is a series of tracked, armored combat platforms modifiable for a range of uses produced in Meckelnburgh.

History

The original CV-90 platform was designed by the Meckelnburgh Advanced Research Production Agency (MARPA Systems) as part of "Project Strider" in the mid-1710s AN. The project sought to fill a procurement gap in the equipment of the Meckelnburgh National Guard (army) where various roles of armored vehicles, such as armored forward command vehicles, were unavailable on the international market. The Strider CV-90 platform was designed to fill this gap, and included native configurations for nine roles, including: armored personnel carrier, mortars and vehicle recovery.

MARPA first produced trial models of the Strider CV-90 in 1721 AN. After successful testing and adjustments, in 1723 AN, the Strider CV-90 combat platform began accepting orders, with first expected fulfillment scheduled in 1724 AN. The first orders came from the Meckelnburgh National Guard, as the sponsoring agency.

Starting in the 1730s AN, MARPA Systems began designing a simplified combat platform for a variety of environments. The annexation of Branniboria in 1728 AN and interest for exporting the design outside of the arctic region necessitated a more well-rounded design. The new Strider CV-120 exchanged speed and ranged for a lighter aluminum chassis and amphibious capabilities as well as added central air conditioning. It integrated many of the prior roles into a single combat vehicle and added a light tank configuration. The first order was fulfilled in 1740 AN.

In VI.1744 the Scuta Aemilia announced that it would procure the Strider CV. It would order 80 Strider CV-120 AIF infantry fighting vehicles, 50 Strider CV-120 OP combat vehicles, and 16 Strider CV-120 AMV armoured mortar vehicles.

Products

Strider CV-120 family

Name	Role	Main armament	Other details	Produced
Armored
Strider CV-120 OP	Combat vehicle	1 × 40 mm gyrostabilized autocannon	Integrated sensors for reconnaissance and command roles	1740 AN–present
Strider CV-120 ALT	Light tank	1 × 120 mm lightweight tank gun	—	1744 AN–present
Strider CV-120 AIF	Infantry fighting vehicle	1 × 30 mm gyrostabilized autocannon, 2 × 14 kg anti-tank missiles	—	1741 AN–present
Artillery
Strider CV-120 AMV	Armored mortar vehicle	2 × 120 mm mortars	—	1744 AN–present

Specifications

Specifications
Mass	26–31 tonnes
Length	6.9 m
Width	3.4 m
Height	2.6 m
Crew	3 (commander, 2 crew) 9 troops
Operational range	550 km (on-road) 280 km (off-road)
Maximum speed	70 km/h
Armor	Front: against 30 mm anti- armor shells Around: against 14.5 mm anti-armor shells
Main armament	Various
Secondary armament	7.62 mm machine gun 14 kg anti-tank missile

Strider CV-90 family

Name	Role	Main armament	Other details	Produced
Armored
Strider CV-90 OG	Combat vehicle	1 × 40 mm gyrostabilized autocannon	—	1724 AN–1741 AN
Strider CV-90 LAC	Armored personnel carrier	1 × 35 mm gyrostabilized autocannon	Carries +9 troops	1725 AN–present
Strider CV-90 LFC	Forward command and control	1 × 40 mm gyrostabilized autocannon	—	1724 AN–1742 AN
Strider CV-90 LFR	Forward reconnaissance	1 × 40 mm gyrostabilized autocannon	IR sensors	1724 AN–present
Strider CV-90 LEW	Electronic warfare vehicle	1 × 30 mm missile launcher, 1 × 40 mm auto grenade launcher	Retractable spy mast	Canceled
Artillery
Strider CV-91 AAG	Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun	1 × 40 mm high-elevation autocannon	AEW radar	1731 AN–present
Strider CV-90 AAG			—	1725 AN–1731 AN
Strider CV-90 AMV	Armored mortar vehicle	2 × 120 mm mortars	—	1725 AN–1745 AN
Engineering
Strider CV-90 EMV	Military engineering vehicle	Mine plow or mine roller	Robotic arm	1727 AN–present
Strider CV-90 EAR	Armored recovery vehicle	2 × 9-tonne winches, 4 × pullies	72-tonne capacity	1726 AN–present

Specifications

Specifications
Mass	22–36 tonnes
Length	6.8 m
Width	3.3 m
Height	2.9 m
Crew	3 (commander, 2 crew) 7–8 troops
Operational range	900 km (on-road) 320 km (off-road)
Maximum speed	75 km/h
Armor	Front: against 30 mm anti- armor shells Around: against 14.5 mm anti-armor shells
Main armament	Various
Secondary armament	7.62 mm machine gun 6 × 76 mm grenade launcher

Operators

 Meckelnburgh: Meckelnburgh National Guard

• Strider CV-90 LAC (148)
• Strider CV-90 and 91 AAG (97)
• Strider CV-90 OG (74)
• Strider CV-90 EMV (62)
• Strider CV-90 LFR (33)
• Strider CV-90 AMV (29)
• Strider CV-90 LFC (26)
• Strider CV-90 EAR (13)

 Aemilia: Scuta Aemilia

• CV-120 AIF (80)
• CV-120 OP (50)
• CV-120 AMV (16)