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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The ZM97 family of armored vehicles all follow a basic design of a moderately spacious, welded steel vehicle hull with 8x8 wheeled drive, amphibious capability, and a diesel engine. Within this basic blueprint, variants are divided into categories of those with a turret and those with no turret | The ZM97 family of armored vehicles all follow a basic design of a moderately spacious, welded steel vehicle hull with 8x8 wheeled drive, amphibious capability, and a diesel engine. Within this basic blueprint, variants are divided into categories of those with a turret and those with no turret. Turreted variants are typically based on the ZM-97 IFV model, while turretless variants often use the BTP-03 APC; furthermore, turreted variants normally incorporate a full computerized fire-control system instead of just the comparatively simple RWS computer employed on some turretless variants. | ||
===Overview=== | ===Overview=== | ||
===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
The armament of the ZM-97 infantry fighting vehicle consists of a 30mm [[w:Gun stabilizer|stabilized]] autocannon paired with a PF-96T coaxial 7.62x54mmR machine gun, along with two Z5L Citrine laser-guided [[w:Anti-tank guided missile|anti-tank guided missiles]] mounted on the right side of the turret. Fire control equipment includes a [[w:Laser rangefinder|laser rangefinder]], ballistics computer, and laser designator for ATGMs. The KBM-97 armored reconnaissance vehicle utilizes the same armament and control systems. | |||
Turretless variants not functioning as weapons carriers, such as the BTP-03, possess a remote weapons system. The default weapon installed in this is a KPY-74 14.5x114mm heavy machine gun, with alternatives including the TPT-63 and TPA-15 12.7x108mm heavy machine guns, the PF-96 7.62x54mmR general-purpose machine gun, and the AG-40M 40mm automatic grenade launcher. RWS variants do not possess a significant dedicated fire control computer or sensors beyond their normal outfit. | |||
The PVM-08 self-propelled anti-aircraft system possesses a combination of eight Z28A/2 Jasper short-range, IR-guided surface-to-air missiles and two 30mm twin-barrel autocannons as its armament. Fire control information, such as target range, velocity, and position, is provided by a [[w:Track while scan|track-while-scan]] radar mounted on the turret. | |||
The KMM-03 mortar carrier possesses a 120mm mortar as its primary weapon system, along with an RWS for vehicle self-defense. Fire control of the mortar system is provided by a ballistics computer with integrated weather sensors for accurately calculating fall-of-shot. | |||
===Protection=== | ===Protection=== | ||
The default armor protection on the ZM-97 family consists of welded steel armor with added composite plates around critical areas of the vehicle, offering 360-degree defense against up to 14.5x114mm HMG fire and against up to 30mm armor piercing incendiary rounds fired from greater than 500 meters in the frontal arc. [[w:Vehicle armour#Appliqué|Appliqué armor]] panels and modular armor inserts of composite, [[w:Reactive armour#Explosive_reactive_armour|explosive reactive armor]], and depleted uranium compositions may also be added in order to increase protection at the cost of greater vehicle mass. | |||
ZM97 vehicles may mount a variety of sensors and active protection measures, including smoke grenade launchers, [[w:Laser warning receiver|laser warning receivers]], and an [[w:Active protection system|active protection system]]. Most ZM97 variants mount two banks of four smoke grenade launchers, which are placed on the turret if one is present, as well as laser warning receivers to detect rangefinders and other targeting equipment being directed at the vehicle. An active protection system of the hard-kill type is also being tested for possible addition to later models. | |||
===Mobility=== | ===Mobility=== | ||
Revision as of 09:28, 20 December 2024
| ZM97 Paladin | |
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| Type | Armored fighting vehicle |
| Place of origin |  Pelinai |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1997 — present |
| Used by | Pelinai |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Fuyumako Heavy Engineering |
| Produced | 1995 — present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
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| Length | 7.8 meters (hull) |
| Width | 3.0 meters |
| Height | 2.35 meters (hull roof) |
| Crew | 2-3 |
| Passengers | 7-11 |
| Vehicle armor | Welded steel |
Main armament |
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Secondary armament |
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| Engine | FHM DM-92 V-6 diesel 400 kW |
| Power/mass | 16 kW/tonne |
| Transmission | Semi-automatic |
| Suspension | 8x8 wheeled |
| Ground clearance | 0.45 meters |
| Fuel capacity | 600 liters |
Operational range | 600 km |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h (road maximum) |
The ZM-97 Paladin is a Pelinese family of amphibious 8x8 wheeled armored fighting vehicles manufactured by Fuyumako Heavy Engineering. Variants are in use with all branches of the Pelinese Armed Forces and with the Royal Pelinese Civil Defense Force, with the principal user being the Pelinese White Army. It is one of the most ubiquitous combat vehicle families in Pelinai, with over 35,000 examples in service.
Development
The armored vehicle concept that would later become the ZM97 was first explored by the Pelinese in 1989, when the Pelinese White Army began considering options for a potential future mechanization of its infantry forces. Though previous Pelinese armored personnel carriers like the BPM-59 had performed satisfactorily during the Pelinese Civil War in the usage of both sides, their vulnerability to 14.5x114mm HMG fire and their technological obsolescence in critical areas such as armor, engine, and armament were both growing increasingly apparent.
Design
The ZM97 family of armored vehicles all follow a basic design of a moderately spacious, welded steel vehicle hull with 8x8 wheeled drive, amphibious capability, and a diesel engine. Within this basic blueprint, variants are divided into categories of those with a turret and those with no turret. Turreted variants are typically based on the ZM-97 IFV model, while turretless variants often use the BTP-03 APC; furthermore, turreted variants normally incorporate a full computerized fire-control system instead of just the comparatively simple RWS computer employed on some turretless variants.
Overview
Armament
The armament of the ZM-97 infantry fighting vehicle consists of a 30mm stabilized autocannon paired with a PF-96T coaxial 7.62x54mmR machine gun, along with two Z5L Citrine laser-guided anti-tank guided missiles mounted on the right side of the turret. Fire control equipment includes a laser rangefinder, ballistics computer, and laser designator for ATGMs. The KBM-97 armored reconnaissance vehicle utilizes the same armament and control systems.
Turretless variants not functioning as weapons carriers, such as the BTP-03, possess a remote weapons system. The default weapon installed in this is a KPY-74 14.5x114mm heavy machine gun, with alternatives including the TPT-63 and TPA-15 12.7x108mm heavy machine guns, the PF-96 7.62x54mmR general-purpose machine gun, and the AG-40M 40mm automatic grenade launcher. RWS variants do not possess a significant dedicated fire control computer or sensors beyond their normal outfit.
The PVM-08 self-propelled anti-aircraft system possesses a combination of eight Z28A/2 Jasper short-range, IR-guided surface-to-air missiles and two 30mm twin-barrel autocannons as its armament. Fire control information, such as target range, velocity, and position, is provided by a track-while-scan radar mounted on the turret.
The KMM-03 mortar carrier possesses a 120mm mortar as its primary weapon system, along with an RWS for vehicle self-defense. Fire control of the mortar system is provided by a ballistics computer with integrated weather sensors for accurately calculating fall-of-shot.
Protection
The default armor protection on the ZM-97 family consists of welded steel armor with added composite plates around critical areas of the vehicle, offering 360-degree defense against up to 14.5x114mm HMG fire and against up to 30mm armor piercing incendiary rounds fired from greater than 500 meters in the frontal arc. Appliqué armor panels and modular armor inserts of composite, explosive reactive armor, and depleted uranium compositions may also be added in order to increase protection at the cost of greater vehicle mass.
ZM97 vehicles may mount a variety of sensors and active protection measures, including smoke grenade launchers, laser warning receivers, and an active protection system. Most ZM97 variants mount two banks of four smoke grenade launchers, which are placed on the turret if one is present, as well as laser warning receivers to detect rangefinders and other targeting equipment being directed at the vehicle. An active protection system of the hard-kill type is also being tested for possible addition to later models.
Mobility
Variants and upgrades
The ZM97 Paladin is designed as an adaptable, modular vehicle capable of supporting a wide variety of variants, and many specialized variants are in service across the branches of the Pelinese Armed Forces. The ZM-97 IFV is the type configuration of the entire vehicle family.
- ZM-97 Infantry Fighting Vehicle: The standard IFV model of the ZM97, seating 7 motor rifle infantrymen and mounting a 30mm autocannon, 7.62x54mmR general purpose machine gun, and two Z5L Citrine anti-tank guided missiles in a weapons turret. Used heavily by motor rifle units of the Pelinese White Army as well as select heavy response teams of the Royal Pelinese Homeland Guard and the Royal Pelinese Aerospace Forces Security Forces.
- BTP-03 Armored Personnel Carrier: Armored personnel carrier variant seating 11 troops maximum or reduced with heavy equipment such as MANPADS or crew-served weapons. Possesses a remote weapon system capable of mounting a 7.62x54mmR general-purpose machine gun, a 12.7x108mm or 14.5x114mm heavy machine gun, or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher for self-defense of the vehicle.
- KBM-97 Armored Recon Vehicle: An armored reconnaissance vehicle similar to the ZM-97, with reduced passenger seating, more sensors, increased stowage for ammunition, and a launching rail for a Ra-112 ISTAR drone.
- SMA-99 Self-Propelled Howitzer: A self-propelled howitzer vehicle carrying a 155mm howitzer system.
- PVM-08 Anti-Aircraft Vehicle: Self-propelled anti-aircraft system mounting 2 30mm autocannons and 8 Z28A/2 Jasper short-range surface-to-air missiles, as well as a target detection and fire control radar.
- ZM-97K/BTP-03K: Armored command vehicle variants of the ZM-97 and BTP-03, respectively; both models replace dismount seating with command, communications, and information processing systems for field commanders and staff commanding formations up to brigade size.
- BMM-03: Modified BTP-03 for use as an armored ambulance.
- KShM-13: Armored assault bridge for crossing rivers, trenches, and other obstacles. Used primarily by engineer units of the Pelinese White Army and the Royal Pelinese Civil Defense Force.
- KhRBM-97: CBRN defense and reconnaissance vehicle fitted with radiological dosimeter, decontamination equipment, chemical/biological agent detection equipment, and dispensers for warning markers; used by CBRN defense troops of the Pelinese Armed Forces and the Royal Pelinese Civil Defense Force. A modified variant with the RWS removed, designated KhRBM-97B (bezoruzhnaya), is also manufactured.
Operators
Current operators
Pelinese White Army: ~32,000 vehicles of all variants.
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Royal Pelinese Air Force/Space Force: several hundred BTP-03 armored personnel carriers in service with the Royal Pelinese Aerospace Forces Security Forces.- Royal Pelinese Civil Defense Force: BTP-03, KhRBM-97, BMM-03, KShM-13, and other variants in use by civil defense engineers, CBRN response, and others.