Vith rank premium vehicle for italy page 2 general. For operators of the infantry fighting vehicle derivative, see freccia ifv. Centauro 2 ii mgs 120 mm 105mm antitank 8x8 armored vehicle. Sep 27, 2012 today im hosting an interview with robison wells, author of variant and the forthcoming sequel, feedback. Centauro 2 ii mgs 120 mm 105mm antitank 8x8 armored. The turret can be fitted with 105 mm or 120 mm main weapons which can fire all existing standard nato kinetic or chemical energy ammunition. Greenberg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It has a revised 8x8 chassis, and is armed with a more powerful 120mm gun. The book gives nice short writeups on each of the books and this inspired me to read them all. Motaro is the only known member of the centaur race.
Acvamv armored mortar vehicle the 81 mm mortar carrier version, with an open top to bear the mortar. The centaurians are a race very similar to the centaur legend which their bodies, agility, behaviors and even their ferocity is based on. Even if others blindo carried heavy weaponry before, it was the first ad actually is still the best one at using an h. Centauro wheeled armoured fighting vehicle army technology. Spaaml variant, with two banks of four launchers and a coaxial machine gun. Centauro 1 b1 105mm 8x8 wheeled antitank armored vehicle technical data sheet specifications pictures video intelligence italy italian iveco defence vehicles. I dont know if italian centauro is supposed to have the same amount of additional armor as spanish, but i have never seen such photos, so i think vrc105 should be unique. The centauro 120 mm is equipped with a low recoil 12045 cannon and receive a new turret, with better front hull protection against 40 mm apfsds rounds. I dont know of this variant is to modern, but it would be nice addition to top tier italy and would be nice in a lineup with c1 ariete as both these vehicles would pack a nice punch, as they are both equipped with a 120mm gun. Developed by italy, this tank destroyer serves as a firepower upgrade to the b1 centauro.
New mowag piranhas in action page 4 irish military online. The centauro with a 120 mm is a further development of the original centauro b1 tank destroyer, used by italian army. Has no protection so even a car with an m2 can destroy it but packs a severe punch that when properly administered can destroy or dissable any vehicle in the sim. Im not sure how popular this is in publishing im guessing very rare, so im gonna call us super special agentpublishereditor siblings. Leonardo the new 12045 gun from the centauro ii offers a weight saving of 500kg over the older 12044 gun due to a redesigned light alloy cradle, as well as performance improvements. The definitive visual history of armoured vehicles. The centaur classics were a 1960s hardcover reprint series seemingly mean to compete with series such as the modern library and everymans library. Centauro ii mgs 120105 wheeled tank destroyer this fire support vehicle is armed with a more powerful 120 mm highpressure gun. The centauro fighting vehicle that combines the strength and firepower of a tank with the speed and mobility of a wheeled vehicle. Army sniper charged with murder on the battlefield in new book, saving. The centauro ii mgs main gun system 120 mm105 mm is a modernized version of the centauro 1 8x8 antitank wheeled armoured vehicle. Apr 05, 2020 secondary cannon were nearly a thing, the already lengthy piece doesnt mention the 120mm smoothbore variant of mbt70 with its 20mm, then theres the french amx30 and 40.
Rome italys new tank, the centauro ii, was shown off at a military test range wednesday, as the countrys parliament continued to decide whether to fund the vehicle. The second variant of centauro introduced in 2009, known as centauro 8x8 vbc or centauro vbm, features addon armor for increased protection, larger troops compartment and a turretmounted 25mm cannon to serve as an infantry fighting vehicle ifv. The major change implemented for the b1 centauro 120 is the addition of a 120mm l45 cannon, which is mounted on an improved turret, giving it a tactical edge in combat. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. First, richard rider must snuff out the fiery menace of the firefly. With a 120mm cannon, digital communications and a 720 horsepower engine, the new centauro ii is bigger, more powerful and better wired. If we dont get it as a premium, i think there wont be a problem to get it in the regular tree. Blue beetle 1986 dc 1st series canadian price variant comic. Dec 02, 2019 the centauro 2 prototype left next to a current centauro with 105 mm gun there was a time in which the ajax family was expected to be similar, with a medium armour variant with the 120mm in support of the base ajax and of the few, still mysterious ground based surveillance variant which, assuming it is still planned at all, should carry. Founded in italy, centauro is a leading name in the production of woodworking machinery.
The books are bound in blue cloth with gold typography. All variants of the vehicle provide top speeds in excess of 100km h. Proposition of ground force tech tree from rank 1 to 7. Centauro ii is a new design and the hull has a higher level of ballistic and mine protection.
On 19 october 2016, italian defense officials and industry representatives gathered at a military base on the outskirts of rome to view a demonstration of romes newest. Italian b1 centauro tank destroyer early version 2nd series w. The royal guard of oman has taken delivery of nine centauros with a 120mm gun. Total production was 400 were, with the remaining 141, all from the older versions, exported to jordan. In combat it was surely effective, as show in the fighting at nassyria at a level not any wheeled vehicle i. Armored warfare introduces the tier 7 tank destroyer centauro 120, available in the new 247 early access test. The centauro is a family of italian military vehicles originating from a wheeled tank destroyer for. The centauro is in my humble oppinion the sexiest and most interesting vehicle in the whole sb. On an interesting side note, the patria amv as used by the polish, called the rosomak wolverine has a variant with the nemo system installed. Maybe we could do a deal for some their centauros with some upgrades. Long ago, they served the emperor shao kahn as one of his extermination squads, and they have been in his favor above their most hated foes, the shokans, ever since. Interview with robison wells, author of variant and feedback. Cio centauro 8x8 wheeled tank destroyer td military factory. The b1 centauro is a light tank that is specialized against ground units.
The b1 120mm is a brand new vehicle the only one wheeled with a 120mm cannon even if the base is a b1. Please fill out the following form to report a missing variant issue from the database. Italys new centauro ii tank shown off in rome defense news. Rooikat 105 armoured fighting vehicle army technology. New mowag piranhas in action page 7 irish military online. The information in round brackets indicates the number of afvs produced and the period of use. The freccia is uparmoured and revised variant of the wheeled centauro tank destroyer fitted with the hitfist plus turret an evolution of that used on the dardo, which is armed with an oerlikon kba 25mm automatic cannon and carries 200 rounds of 25mm ammunition. Exclusive to the sultanate of oman, the vehicle entered service in 2009. The modular design claims to be able to field variety of different models including an apc model, assault gun, an engineering model, a 122 mm self propelled howitzer model, a 155 mm self propelled howitzer model, an air defense model, a selfpropelled mortar. The italians have the centauro mgs of which they still have around 260 in service. In august 2008, oman placed an order for six centauro vehicles which were delivered by mid2009. The centauro is the only 8x8 i capable of firing both 105 and 120mm main weapons fully stabilised on the move and even at 90 degrees to the hull centerline and at depressed elevations. The fin stabilised stuff should be interchangeable between the ruag and the nemo. The comic book shop that initially got it wouldve had to buy 100 of the regular book in order to get 1 of the variant.
Please only report variant missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. I drew centaur variants based on my old version awhile back and this version is more about the male centaurs. Cast, artemis fowl by eoin colfer, the blacksmith queen by g. Centauro 2 is the first such wheeled armored vehicles carrying a highvelocity 120mm gun. Centauro 2 can also be armed with a 105mm 10552 gun. Its weak armor makes it vulnerable to other, stronger field tanks.
The cylon war is long over, yet we must not forget the reasons why so many sacrificed so much in the cause of freedom. The centauro 2 fire support vehicle is a nextgeneration version of the original centauro. About 400 vehicles were delivered so far for the italian army. Thank you centauro for helping people in this time of crisis where i personally am losing a portion of my salary and my sister has lost her job. If this is a regular missing issue, please use the missing submission on the title in question. The 12045 gun can fire all standard nato armor piercing ammo. The b1 centauro tank hunter in basic configuration is equipped with the 105 mm gun and optional applique armor. The new centauro armoured vehicle represents a new stage in the evolution of the storied centauro 105 and 120mm armoured vehicle, the first 8x8 wheeled antitank vehicle in the world with a highpressure gun.
Centauroid creatures, also known as centaurlike or centauric creatures, appear frequently in mythology and works of fiction. Like the centaur of greek myth, such creatures typically possess the body of a fourlegged animal with a human or humanlike torso where the head should be, giving them. See who you know at centauro sa, leverage your professional network, and get hired. List of armoured fighting vehicles by country project.
Centauro is capable of firing while stationary or on the move, against moving or stationary targets by day or night. The firos6 was a lightwieght 48 rod rocket launcher of 51 mm that could be installed on the hull of the fiat 6614, the prototype was presented to the italian army on top of a land rover, although no purchase order was made from italy. It uses the same 8x8 chassis, but has a more powerful 120mm gun, is better protected and has many improvements. The b1 centauro with the 120mm is equipped with the 120mm 45 caliber. The rooikat 76 armoured fighting vehicle, with a 76mm gun, was developed by reemit for the south african national defence force sandf and has been in operational use with the sandf since 1980. It originated from a wheeled tank destroyer and is for light to medium defense and recon. Long and white was his hair, like the mountains of the north, with a towering beard that had aged with time. The b1 centauro tank hunter in basic configuration is. Centauro 2 tank destroyer eurosatory 2016 army vehicles. He was born into a tribe of similar creatures, which lived far away, in the frozen north. It was the first production fire support vehicle with comparable fire power to modern tanks. The first variant, the centauro cavalry fighting vehicle, entered service in 1991. Acv15 spm 120mm the heavy selfpropelled mortar version.
Shrouded was his cloak, and of yew was his staff, and atop his. As regards mobility in particular, the powertoweight ratio, increased to 24 hptonne, provides unequalled performance in. Centauro 2 120mm fire support vehicle pakistan defence. Apr 24, 2019 the variant im suggesting to get added is one with the firos6 rocket launcher mounted on top of the hull. In addition, the company also has a foundry division which produces a range of iron castings. Resembling its previous incarnation, the centauro, the latest centauro armored vehicle represents a new stage in the evolution of the storied centauro 105 and 120mm armored vehicle, the first 8. The centauro 120 mm is equipped with a low recoil 12045 cannon and.
When he was very young, an earthquake wiped out all the. The marvel masterworks book series by multiple authors includes books marvel masterworks. This section is about operators of the b1 centauro tank destroyer and its engineering and recovery variants. Leonardos 120mm l45 smoothbore cannon as fitted to the m60a3 tank upgrade package. The digital tyre pressure control ctis, allied with runflat systems, the new suspension and the low nominal ground pressure allow the new centauro armoured vehicle to extricate itself from any type of terrain. Oct 23, 2011 i think it means the variant covers printing ratio. Zbl08 is the designation for infantry fighting variant in the type 08 vehicle family. Centaur editions the 100 greatest novels of all time. Upgraded centauro with a low recoil 120 mm l45 cannon unrelated to the rheinmetall l44 120mm in a newly designed turret and with new composite armour that can resist up to 40mm apfsds rounds on the front and 14. With its generous load capacity and width, this equipment is ideal for mediumlarge farms and for demanding contractors. The vrc105 centauro incorporates all of the improvements and some things which are only characteristic of the spanish army. In 1999 the spanish army signed a contract to buy 22 of the most recent version of the centauro, with another 62 of the vehicles ordered in 2002. Centauro ii mgs 120105 wheeled tank destroyer militaryleak.
Plannin a tt is a simple and complex task a t the same time, priority to the variants of the same vehicle is a smart move but it can be redundant for players that want a brand new one every time. Since the early 1940s, centauro has enjoyed a reputation as a manufacturer of quality industrial machinery. Arv armoured recovery vehicle with an articulated arm, crane, jib and winch. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. And 120mm centaurowith additional armor as researchable modification or as separated. Centauro 1 b1 105mm 8x8 wheeled antitank armored vehicle data. The first volume was published in october 1916, the second in november and the last one in december. The vehicles are the latest version with an upgraded chassis and have a 120mm. Having visited their website they appear to be offering hire from reus airport but i cannot find any information as to. See the complete marvel masterworks series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. List of armoured fighting vehicles by country this is a list of armoured fighting vehicles, sorted by country of origin.
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