KAP Armoured Fighting Vehicle

This Wiki Includes Future Variants For Worldbuilding Purposes. These Do Not Exist IRP.

The KAP Armoured Fighting Vehicle is a series of tracked infantry fighting vehicles and armoured personnel carriers designed, developed, and produced by Serujji. KAP stands for "Karry Armoured Personnel", named by its designer Kapast Kaenan, the name is first referenced in a series of pre-development drawings made in 1956. The KAP was the first production armoured fighting vehicle produced in large numbers by the nation of Serujji. The first variant was released in 1959 and production has continued since 1959 to the present day. The KAP was designed around the requirement of a vehicle platform that could be mass produced and could be modified to fulfil both an armoured troop transport role, and to provide fire support to infantry units. When the vehicle was first produced Serujji did not possess any tanks of any kind, and therefore the KAP was the heaviest ground based vehicle in the Serujjan arsenal. The earlier variants of the vehicle are fully amphibious, however this capability was lost by the latest production models, as this capability was seen as less important, and therefore older vehicles were designated to naval infantry units.

First Generation
A1 - The KAP-59 - The first production model of the KAP armoured fighting vehicle. This variant is armed with a 15mm heavy machine gun, and features 16mm front armour, 14mm side armour and 10mm rear armour., as well as 8mm top armour Its armour is made of welded steel and is resistant to small arms fire and artillery fragments, however larger calibre machine guns may penetrate, especially through the side armour. The vehicle being made out of steel, and it's uniquely shaped hull make the vehicle both water type and fully amphibious, with the vehicle being suitable for transport over water. The vehicle features multiple hatches, including two top hatches, a rear hatch, and a smaller emergency top cabin hatch for cases of serious emergency. The vehicle also features multiple firing ports on both sides, to allow for the infantry inside the vehicle to remain a fighting force. The vehicle can in total seat 18 infantrymen, and usually fields 2 crew members. The vehicle has an on road speed of around 46 kmp/h, it's engine is a 240hp, water cooled diesel engine running at 2,000 rpm. The total fuel capacity is 400 litres, giving it a rough operational range of 380km. The vehicle is tracked, giving it more ability to traverse the thick and muddy jungles of Serujji, as well as other muddy locations across Mytas.

A2 - The KAP-59K - This is an almost identical variant of the KAP-59, but designated as a command variant. The command variant possesses an improved communications system, and a larger and more powerful radio communication system for coordinative efforts. These are typically manned by a command squad, or used by communicative support companies, and are typically placed at the back of a mechanised formation to prevent the loss of these vehicles.

A3 - The KAP-60 - The first infantry fighting vehicle variant of the KAP armoured fighting vehicle. This variant is armed with a 40mm auto cannon, but otherwise remains functionally identical to the original KAP-59. However, due to the turret being placed on top of the vehicle, the KAP-60 only featured 1 top hatch, a rear hatch, and the emergency top cabin hatch for cases of serious emergency, although this hatch cannot be used whilst the gun is in motion. This limits the ability to exist this variant of the vehicle. The turret variant also features a 4x power periscope optic, designed to allow the gunner to fire the vehicle from inside the turret, whilst maintaining accuracy.

A4 - The KAP-60K - An almost identical variant of the KAP-60, but designated as a command variant. The command variant possesses an improved communications system, and a larger and more powerful radio communication system for coordinative efforts. These are typically manned by a command squad, or used by communicative support companies, and are typically placed at the back of a mechanised formation to prevent the loss of these vehicles.

A5 - The KAP-59MO - A mortar carrier variant of the KAP-59 armoured fighting vehicle, as well as the existing armament this vehicle features an 82mm mortar, which can be fired whilst moving, although accuracy in such circumstances is almost no existent. This variant allows for the operators to fire a series of mortar shots, and then rapidly reposition before counter battery is available. This variant however due to its specific and limited utility was only produced in small numbers. The vehicle is also heavier than the standard configuration and thus leading to slightly reduced speeds.

A6 - The KAP-AMB - An ambulance variant of the KAP-59 armoured fighting vehicle, this variant features no weaponry or armament, as an attempt to prevent the vehicle being a military target, however the vehicle does remain armoured, for use in combat scenarios where in deliberate or accidental fire may come into contact with the vehicle. The vehicle is primarily used to evacuate combat casualties from incredibly high intensity zones. It features a white and red Theodaric T to symbolise its exclusively medical role.

A7 - The KAP-59KC - This is a variant of the KAP-59K with an enlarged rear to allow for expanded command and communication aspects. This is typically used by higher level commanders for mobile command operations, and features a smaller 7.92x56mm machine gun. This machine gun is for extreme emergencies only, as this vehicle is not intended to be used in areas of high intensity, or as a combat vehicle, but rather as a behind the frontlines specialised command vehicle.

A8 - The KAP-59KCA - This is a variant of the KAP-59KC, without the 7.92x56mm machine gun, this vehicle is typically used by the highest level of commanders, but typically remains a substantial distance from the fighting, the vehicle therefore has no ability to protect itself, however this reduces the overall weight and profile of the vehicle and reduces the need for a gunner during operations. This variant is significantly rarer than the KAP-59KC that it is designed from.

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