Dragoon AMC (Armored Mortar Carrier)
Notes: This is a version of the Dragoon basic APC, with the passenger compartment taken up by a turntable-mounted 81mm mortar and associated equipment and ammunition. The pintle-mounted machinegun is retained and a bipod and baseplate is carried to allow the mortar to be fired away from the vehicle. The sliding roof hatch is replaced with two larger hatches opening right and left.
|
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$68,617 |
D, A |
1 ton |
9.2 tons |
5 |
4 |
Passive IR |
Enclosed |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
241/145 |
50/30/5 |
350 |
111 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF5 HS3 HR2 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
None |
None |
81mm mortar, M-2HB |
60x81mm, 600x.50 |
LAV-150 Mortar Carrier
Notes: The LAV-150 Mortar Carrier is a very basic sort of mortar carrier; little space is available for more than the crew, ammunition, and mortar equipment. It is, however, very inexpensive.
|
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$65,753 |
D, A |
200 kg |
8.2 tons |
4 |
4 |
Passive IR |
Enclosed |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
220/132 |
45/25/5 |
303 |
96 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF5 HS3 HR3 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
None |
None |
81mm mortar, MAG (C) |
49x81mm, 4800x7.62mm |
LAV-300 Mortar Carrier
Notes: This is similar to the LAV-150 mortar carrier above, but uses the larger LAV-300 chassis. Like the LAV-150 mortar carrier, it is very basic, but inexpensive for a mortar vehicle.
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Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$67,182 |
D, A |
400 kg |
13.1 tons |
4 |
4 |
Passive IR |
Enclosed |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
167/100 |
35/20/4 |
435 |
101 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF8 HS5 HR4 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
None |
None |
81mm or 82mm mortar, MAG (C) |
59x81mm or 82mm, 4800x7.62mm |
M-113-Based Mortar Carriers
Notes: The M-106A2 was the US Army’s primary heavy mortar vehicle until the adoption of the M-1064A3, and still equips many regular Army divisions and most Reserve and National Guard units. The M-106A2 is an M-113A1 or A2 with the rear passenger area heavily modified to carry an M-30 4.2" mortar and the associated equipment. On the hull on the left side is the large baseplate and bridge for use when the mortar is dismounted from the vehicle. Inside are racks for ammunition and charges. It is a fairly cramped interior, but the space is well-used.
The M-125A2 is an M-113A2 modified to carry an 81mm mortar, with turntable and associated equipment. Some of these vehicles could still be found in National Guard units.
The M-1064A3 is an M-113A3 modified to carry a 120mm Soltam mortar, and fitted with a new power pack. This is the new US Army standard heavy mortar vehicle, but has not replaced all the M-106A2s yet, especially in Reserve and National Guard formations.
Twilight 2000 Notes: Most M-125A2s had been modified to the M-1064A3 standard by the time of the Twilight War, but they still existed in decent numbers in National Guard formations.
Merc 2000 Notes: Most M-125A2s have been sold or given to Third World proxy states.
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Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
M-106A2 |
$79,670 |
D, A |
300 kg |
12.09 tons |
5 |
6 |
Passive IR (Driver Only) |
Shielded |
|
M-125A2 |
$70,325 |
D, A |
400 kg |
12.07 tons |
5 |
6 |
Passive IR (Driver Only) |
Shielded |
|
M-1064A3 |
$84,832 |
D, A |
300 kg |
12.1 tons |
5 |
6 |
Passive IR (Driver Only) |
Shielded |
|
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
M-106A2 |
106/74 |
25/15/2 |
360 |
105 |
Stnd |
T2 |
HF6 HS4 HR4 |
|
M-125A2 |
108/76 |
25/15/2 |
360 |
108 |
Stnd |
T2 |
HF6 HS4 HR4 |
|
M-1064A3 |
104/73 |
20/15/2 |
360 |
104 |
Stnd |
T2 |
HF6 HF4 HR4 |
|
Vehicle |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
M-106A2 |
None |
None |
M-30 4.2" mortar, M-2HB (C) |
88x4.2", 2000x.50 |
|
M-125A2 |
None |
None |
81mm Mortar, M-2HB (C) |
114x81mm, 2000x.50 |
|
M-1064A3 |
None |
None |
120mm Mortar, M-2JB (C) |
69x120mm, 2000x.50 |