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[LRP] Glyptodon

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GLYPTODON

The Finettan Army introduced the armoured personnel carrier Glyptodon to provide fast and secure transport for ground forces. The vehicle is deliberately large in order to maximise troop carrying capacity, protection, crew comfort, and overall stability. Its primary design aim is predictable and robust performance rather than technological novelty.

Mobility is provided by a proven eight by eight wheeled drive train that performs reliably across a wide range of terrain. Propulsion comes from a diesel engine closely related to common heavy truck powerplants. This choice reduces acquisition and operating cost, simplifies field repairs, and increases logistical commonality with civilian transport assets. The Glyptodon is amphibious and capable of waterborne transit for river crossings and littoral manoeuvres within its design limits.

The platform is highly modular and easily reconfigured for mission requirements. Typical roles include frontline ambulance, command vehicle, artillery ammunition carrier, rocket launcher carrier, and mobile radar platform. Modularity allows units to adapt fleet composition to task needs while retaining a single parts base and common maintenance procedures.

Production emphasises cost effectiveness and scale. The Glyptodon is inexpensive to build and maintain and therefore procured in substantial numbers for service across all branches and theatres. The procurement philosophy reflects a policy objective to ensure that every service member has access to protected mobility without exception.

From the perspective of soldiers and commanders the Glyptodon is valued for its dependable utility. It transports infantry to combat, shelters them during engagements, and returns them to rear areas after operations. The vehicle is widely regarded as a reliable and familiar platform that contributes materially to unit cohesion and sustainment in the field.


INSPIRATION

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Bulky Japanese APC...

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This is what i think if you say APC to me...

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Basic APC is boring... Thats why pop up headlight is needed!! Cant driftin tho, should i make driftable version?


CONTROL

Pitch + Roll + Brake = Vehicle’s Movement
Throttle + Roll = Water Thrusters Control
Activate1 = Headlight
Activate2 = Hazard Light
Activate8 = Antenna
Machigun Control By Camera


KINGDOM OF FINETTA

Finetta
“Security, dignity and prosperity for all citizens, delivered by disciplined leadership.”


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LANCERRP!!

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s) +42 bonus
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 13.5ft (4.1m)
  • Length 26.9ft (8.2m)
  • Height 9.9ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 11,774lbs (5,340kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,000lbs (7,257kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.21
  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 6222

Parts

  • Number of Parts 86
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 512
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    @Savethesharks Thank you! XD

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    It can climb rough terrain like a bear and swim like a shark! Ultimate class for all terrain and I mean it! Wow!

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    APC moment

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    @RB107 Exactly!

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    @Bigolfishboy ABC!

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    @SPsidearm Ah, but it looks so futuristic!

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    @Myguyrules Yeah sure!

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    @RB107 may the CCS buy 3?

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    @RB107 I believe it should be renamed to The Armored Bluefish Carrier™

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    @Mitterbin For real

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    @pak83 Really? I want to see it! Feel free to customize my builds as long as you keep the auto credit!

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    @Cadvalto Thats not my speciality

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    Peak

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    @RB107 Hmm I have idea with special turret t have made for your IFV :D

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    Shhhh
    Jauhkan dariku, aku tidak suka yang part nya sedikit! Buatlah lebih banyak.

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    @CapitanianMonarch Alright! 140!

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    The Royal Empire of Capitania would like to place an order of 140 of these for now, if you are open.

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