Sigma AU Infantry Vehicles: GHI Mantis-35 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier

 General Overview:

  • Name: Mantis-35 8x8 APC
  • Manufacturer: German Heavy Industries
  • Role: Rapid Response APC/LAPV for both urban and off-road operations
  • Crew Capacity: 3 (Driver, Gunner, Commander)
  • Passenger Capacity: 10 fully-equipped soldiers

Dimensions & Weight:

  • Length: 12 meters
  • Width: 3.5 meters
  • Height: 3.2 meters (excluding turret)
  • Weight: 35.5 tons (combat-loaded)

Powertrain:

  • Engine: Hybrid Multi-Fuel Engine (H-MFE), with a 1000 HP equivalent electric powertrain paired with a diesel turbine generator
  • Transmission: Advanced 8-speed automatic with torque vectoring
  • Drive Configuration: 8x8 All-Wheel Drive with independent suspension and real-time terrain adaptation
  • Top Speed: 120 km/h (74.5 mph) on-road, 90 km/h (56 mph) off-road
  • Range: 1000 km (621 miles) on hybrid mode; 1500 km (932 miles) with auxiliary fuel tanks

Armament:

  • Primary Weapon:

    • Turret-Mounted XM-150 "Thunderbolt" 105mm Cannon
      • Ammunition Types: HEAT, APFSDS, Thermobaric, and Programmable Airburst
      • Effective Range: 5,000 meters (5 km)
      • Firing Rate: 16 rounds per minute
      • Stabilization: Fully stabilized for firing on the move

  • Secondary Weapon:

    • Coaxial XM-313 30mm Chain Gun
      • Ammunition Types: AP, HEI, Airburst
      • Effective Range: 2,500 meters
      • Firing Rate: 200 rounds per minute
      • Autoloader Capacity: 300 rounds

  • Auxiliary Weapon:

    • Remote Weapon Station (RWS) with Multi-Mission Integration
      • Primary Weapon: .50 BMG (12.7mm) Heavy Machine Gun
      • Secondary Payload: Javelin ATGM (Anti-Tank Guided Missile) launcher with 2 ready-to-fire missiles
      • Additional Systems: 40mm automatic grenade launcher (optional)
      • 360° Coverage: Fully rotational with advanced target acquisition

Armor & Protection:

  • Armor Composition: Composite Chobham armor with modular reactive armor panels
  • Protection Levels:
    • Ballistic: Resistant to 30mm APFSDS rounds across frontal arc, 14.5mm all-around
    • Explosive: Capable of withstanding 10 kg TNT-equivalent blasts under wheels, 15 kg under the hull
  • Active Protection System: "Iron Fist" APS with hard-kill and soft-kill interceptors against RPGs, ATGMs, and IEDs
  • Smoke Grenade Launchers: Multi-spectral smoke capable of obscuring against IR, EO, and radar

Technology & Electronics:

  • Command & Control:
    • Integrated Battle Management System (BMS) with real-time data sharing and target acquisition
    • Advanced AI-assisted threat detection and response system
  • Sensors & Optics:
    • Multi-band infrared, thermal imaging, and low-light cameras for 360° situational awareness
    • LIDAR and Radar for enhanced target tracking and obstacle detection
    • Laser warning receivers with automatic smoke deployment
  • Communication Suite:
    • Encrypted, multi-channel communication system with SATCOM capabilities
    • Real-time UAV integration for battlefield surveillance
  • Navigation:
    • GPS/INS hybrid system with terrain-following and path prediction capabilities
    • Autonomous driving mode for convoy operations or extraction missions

Mobility Enhancements:

  • Tires: Run-flat tires with central tire inflation system (CTIS)
  • Suspension: Adaptive hydropneumatic suspension with ride-height adjustment
  • Amphibious Capability: Optional, with water-jet propulsion system enabling 10 km/h (6.2 mph) in water
  • Winch: Front-mounted, 10-ton capacity with 50m (164 ft) synthetic rope

Additional Features:

  • NBC Protection: Full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) filtration system
  • Climate Control: Advanced HVAC system with customizable zones
  • Interior Configuration: Modular seating and storage to accommodate various mission types (medevac, command center, troop transport)
  • Self-Repair System: Nanomaterial coating for automatic minor hull damage repairs

Deployment & Operational Use:

The Mantis-35 is designed for rapid deployment in diverse environments, from dense urban centers to rugged off-road terrains. Its high-speed capabilities, advanced protection systems, and powerful armament make it suitable for leading assaults, patrolling contested areas, and supporting infantry operations in high-threat environments.

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