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|primary_armament = Up to 120 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret | |primary_armament = Up to 120 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret | ||
|secondary_armament = | |secondary_armament = | ||
|engine = DI 12 | |engine = DI 12 MILCAR Diesel or DC 12 MILCAR Diesel | ||
|engine_power = {{convert|405|kW|hp|abbr=on}} or {{convert|360|kW|hp|abbr=on}} | |engine_power = {{convert|405|kW|hp|abbr=on}} or {{convert|360|kW|hp|abbr=on}} | ||
|suspension = 8×8 wheeled<br/>independent hydropneumatic suspension | |suspension = 8×8 wheeled<br/>independent hydropneumatic suspension | ||
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* VMP CV: Command Vehicle variant. | * VMP CV: Command Vehicle variant. | ||
* VMP MED: Medevac variant designed to transport soldiers from the battlefield. The vehicle is fitted out with first aid medical equipment for treating wounds and maintaining basic life functions. | * VMP MED: Medevac variant designed to transport soldiers from the battlefield. The vehicle is fitted out with first aid medical equipment for treating wounds and maintaining basic life functions. | ||
===VMP PLUS=== | |||
[[File:VMP PLUS.jpg|thumb|VMP PLUS baseline platform]] | |||
[[File:SND Lagarto Arco.png|thumb|The Pelaxian candidate vehicle for the Next-Generation Infantry Mobility Vehicle (Medium), the SND Lagarto, undergoes trials at the Dalfearn Garrison.]] | |||
[[File:VMP YON PLUS JPG.jpeg|thumb|VMP YON showcased at a military exposition]] | |||
The SND VMP PLUS is a newer, improved and more capable experimental version of the MVP, which is currently one of the best armored personnel carriers in the world. The "PLUS" stands for Plus Payload, Protection and Performance. This armored vehicle was first publicly revealed in 2025. The PLUS has a maximum combat weigh of 30 t. It is heavier than the standard Lagarto, which is already one of the heaviest and most protected armored personnel carrier in the world. The PLUS has a payload capacity of 13 t. It can be configured to carry even heavier armor packages, weapons and other mission kits than the original Lagarto. | |||
With maximum level of protection the front arc of the PLUS withstands 30 mm armor-piercing rounds. All-round protection is against 14.5 mm armor-piercing rounds. Vehicle also has a top-class mine protection. It withstands blasts equivalent to 10 kg of TNT under any wheel or anywhere under the hull. Uparmored PLUS can survive hits of rocket propelled greandes. An NBC protection system is fitted as standard. | |||
The PLUS can be fitted with various weapon systems, either remotely controlled or turret-mounted weapons. A baseline armored personnel carrier is proposed with a remotely-controlled weapon station, armed with a 12.7 mm machine gun. This specificaction was tested and trialed by the Arcer military. Considering its protection levels, a well-armed the PLUS can be seen as a wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, rather than a wheeled armored personnel carrier. It weights more, is better protected and packs heavier punch than most armored personnel carriers. In many respects it even outperforms many current APCs and IFVs, such as the Yonderrían Kossaque, the Alstinian M7 Archer, the Burgundian VBCI and the Caphirian Detero CR33. This armored personnel carrier is operated by a crew of 3, including commander, gunner and driver. It accommodates 8 dismounts. Troops enter and leave the vehicle via a rear power-operated ramp with integral doors. There are roof hatches for firing or emergency exit. | |||
The vehicle originated for a need of a more survivable platform for future hight intensity combats within Sarpedon and overseas. The Pelaxian Armed Forces have yet to require this upgraded platform in any of its possible variants. | |||
Meanwhile, the MVP PLUS was selected by Arcerion and Yonderre. A prototype of the PLUS was delivered to Yonderre in 2027. Yonderrian military announced an order for XX of these armored vehicles for delivery until 2024. Yonderrian armored vehicles will have some modifications in order to suit local requirements, and be designated as VMP YON, nicknamed ''"Lézard"''. | |||
Among the Yonderrian requirments: | |||
* The vehicle will increase its level of protetion and its weight up to 25 tons, while retaining amphibious capabilities | |||
* Operate a turret armed with the 35mm autocannon from the Yonderrian Dragoon IFV | |||
* With the capacity to incorporate two MAS-12 ATGMs fitters to the side of the turret | |||
==Operators== | ==Operators== | ||
* {{flag|Pelaxia}} | * {{flag|Pelaxia}} | ||
* {{flag|Yonderre}} | |||
*{{flag|Burgundie}} | *{{flag|Burgundie}} | ||
** 163 VMP IFVs with the {{wpl|Hitfist OWS}} chambered in 25mm | ** 163 VMP IFVs with the {{wpl|Hitfist OWS}} chambered in 25mm | ||