Astra BM-305

Notes: This older semi-tractor was designed primarily to tow tank transporter semi-trailers. It is not actually in use by the Italian Army, but has had sales to Middle Eastern and North African countries, though of late it has been largely replaced or supplemented by newer designs. This model of the BM-305 is basically a military version of the civilian range of BM-305 heavy trucks, which were designed primarily for use in construction work. The military BM-305 has a minimum of modifications to suit it to a military role; this consisted for the most part of taking out most amenities and replacing things like the seats with stronger materials and the civilian radios with military ones. A NATO-type slave receptacle has also been added. The BM-305 uses a forward-control tipper cab which also has several access panels for the engine and transmission for less demanding maintenance and repairs. The cab has space for the driver and two passengers, as well as a space behind the seats for crew equipment. Suspension is 6x6, but is primarily meant for road use. There is a choice of two engines provided to buyers, an Italian FIAT-built engine or a German-made Mercedes-built engine. Both have 352 horsepower and are compatible with the same transmission, but the Mercedes engine has 10 cylinders as opposed to the FIAT engine’s 8, and although the FIAT engine is smaller, it has more torque than the Mercedes engine. For game purposes, the performance with either engine is identical, except when maintenance or finding parts is required.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$9,674

D, A

(Tow) 60 tons; 390 kg

10.4 tons

1+2

3

Headlights

Open

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

244/37

61/9

300

103

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

Astra HD 66.45 TIM

Notes: This semi-tractor is based on the Astra HD series of heavy trucks. The wheelbase has been widened, and thicker rear axles have been fitted, making them stronger for towing operations and allowing the fitting of dual tires on the two rear axles. The suspension is 6x6, but optimized for road use and with limited off-road capability. Two 20-ton winches are mounted behind the cab, but 25-ton-capacity winches are an option. The cab is the forward control type, tipping forward for maintenance, and it is a sleeper cab with two bunks. The cab also has a heater and air conditioner.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$12,382

D, A

(Tow) 100 tons; 440 kg

15.5 tons

1+2

4

Headlights

Open

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

216/43

50/10

800

130

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

IVECO 320-45 WTM

Notes: The 320-45 WTM was designed specifically for the towing of tank transporter trailers, especially carrying the Leopard 1s the Italian Army uses. Known to the Italian Army as the ATC/81, it was introduced in 1978 and remains in service today; a variant is also uses by the United Arab Emirates. The trailer it normally tows is the Bartoletti Mod TCS-50 BO, but other semi-trailers may be towed as well. The 320-45 WTM has a forward-control cab which tips forward. There are two types of cab available: one is of all-steel construction with a hard top and doors, and the other has a canvas top, doors where the tops or the entire door may be removed, and a windshield that may be folded flat against the front of the cab. At the rear of the cab are two winches with capacities of 20 tons each, with 50 meters of cable. The suspension is an off-road 6x6 type, with single tires up front and duals for the two rear axles.

The variant used by the UAE has single tires on all wheels, but the rear two axles are fitted with special sand tires which are significantly larger than those on the front end. The front tires are also larger than those used on Italian versions, and are special sand tires. The wheelbase is slightly longer than the Italian model, but the entire vehicle is lighter in weight than the Italian variant.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Italian Version

$12,382

D, A

(Tow) 93.42 tons; 450 kg

15.4 tons

1+3

4

Headlights

Open

UAE Version

$12,418

D, A

(Tow) 93.42 tons; 450 kg

14.7 tons

1+3

4

Headlights

Open

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

Italian Version

216/54

50/13

500

162

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

UAE Version

224/56

50/13

500

162

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

IVECO EuroTrakker

Notes: These trucks – the MP 720E54 W and the MP 1100E80 W (and their variants) – are the semi-tractor components of the IVECO Euro range of civilian trucks, suitably militarized. The cabs and transmissions are common to the civilian versions, but the engines, gearboxes, transfer boxes, and cooling systems are greatly upgraded. Several engines are available for each truck, and they may have manual, automatic, or selectable manual/automatic transmissions. The MP720E54 W is 6x6 and the smaller of the two; it has an off-road suspension, typically fitted with single front tires and dual rear tires, though single sand/snow tires on all wheels is an option. Differential locks are standard, but antilock brakes and a central tire inflation system are optional. The cab is all-steel and is a forward-control sleeper cab; options for the cab include a rear bench seat replacing the bunk, or two bunks instead of one. Other options for the cab are additional armor protection, mine protection, air conditioning, and a roof hatch with a weapons mount. Behind the cab are a pair of 15-ton-capacity winches.

The MP 1100E80 W is similar, but is an 8x8 vehicle with greater towing capacity and generally higher engine horsepower.

Twilight 2000 Notes: These trucks are not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

MP 720E37 W

$12,144

D, A

(Tow) 85 tons; 370 kg

14.23 tons

1+2

4

Headlights

Open

MP 720E44 W

$12,544

D, A

(Tow) 85 tons; 440 kg

14.33 tons

1+2

4

Headlights

Open

MP 720E45 W

$12,944

D, A

(Tow) 85 tons; 450 kg

14.39 tons

1+2

4

Headlights

Open

MP 720E48 W

$12,944

D, A

(Tow) 85 tons; 480 kg

14.41 tons

1+2

4

Headlights

Open

MP 720E52 W

$13,344

D, A

(Tow) 85 tons; 520 kg

14.49 tons

1+2

4

Headlights

Open

MP 720E54 W

$13,344

D, A

(Tow) 85 tons; 540 kg

14.5 tons

1+2

4

Headlights

Open

MP 1100E52 W

$16,854

D, A

(Tow) 110 tons; 520 kg

16.59 tons

1+2

5

Headlights

Open

MP 1100E54 W

$16,854

D, A

(Tow) 110 tons; 540 kg

16.6 tons

1+2

5

Headlights

Open

MP 1100E60 W

$17,254

D, A

(Tow) 110 tons; 600 kg

16.7 tons

1+2

5

Headlights

Open

MP 1100E80 W

$18,454

D, A

(Tow) 110 tons; 800 kg

17 tons

1+2

5

Headlights

Open

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

MP 720E37 W

204/51

45/13

600

136

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

MP 720E44 W

228/58

55/13

600

162

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

MP 720E45 W

232/58

55/13

600

166

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

MP 720E48 W

242/60

55/13

600

177

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

MP 720E52 W

256/64

60/16

600

192

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

MP 720E54 W

262/65

60/16

600

200

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

MP 1100E52 W

232/58

55/13

1000

192

Stnd

W(4)

HF1 HS1 HR1

MP 1100E54 W

238/59

55/13

1000

200

Stnd

W(4)

HF1 HS1 HR1

MP 1100E60 W

254/65

60/16

1000

221

Stnd

W(4)

HF1 HS1 HR1

MP 1100E80 W

314/79

75/19

1000

296

Stnd

W(4)

HF1 HS1 HR1

IVECO M 1100.50 WTM

Notes: This semi-tractor is part of the IVECO Heavy Range of military trucks, and is basically the 320.42 WM modified into the semi-tractor role. The cab is made of glass-fiber resin composite, can take add-on armor panels. It is of cabover tipper design. The chassis is made from high-grade steel. There are tow pintles on the front and rear for recovery purposes. Behind the cab are twin winches with a capacity of 25 tons each. The suspension is a heavy-duty 8x8 design with differential locks and twin tires on the rear two axles. The truck has power steering, antilock brakes, and an optional governor. Standard towing capacity is 105 tons, but by reducing speed to half, 130 tons may be towed.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$15,746

D, A

(Tow) 105 tons; 500 kg

19 tons

1+3

5

Headlights

Open

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

206/51

50/13

600

185

Stnd

W(4)

HF1 HS1 HR1