Big Bang Ricochet 001: Argentinas VCTP IFV (d20)
Big Bang Ricochet is a new element of the Big Bang product line. This new series takes a critical and in-depth look at military vehicles and weapons for all over the world¸ just as Big Bang: The Mostly Illustrated RPG Guide to Modern Weapons and Big Bang: Mini Bang focus on small arms. Each issue will focus on a single family of military vehicles¸ plus many of the weapons commonly mounted on them. For the inaugural issue of Big Bang Ricochet¸ we have chosen a relatively unknown armored vehicle that would have long ago been deemed a huge success if not for the interference of some G7 nations. This is the Argentinian Vehiculo de Combate¸ a chassis that has been developed as both a light tank and an infantry fighting vehicle. In this issue¸ we take a long look at the IFV version¸ known as the VCTP¸ or Vehiculo de Combate¸ Transporte de Personal. This chassis has formed the basis not only an IFV¸ but also a mortar carrier¸ several types of command posts¸ bridgelayers¸ artillery rocket launchers¸ self-propelled artillery guns¸ and air defense vehicles. While on the light side¸ its heaviest incarnations all weighing under 35 tons¸ it is perfectly suited for South America and other third world locales¸ since it isn't the bridge buster a heavier vehicle would be. Also covered are detailed reviews of the Swiss Oerlikon KAD-B18 20mm autocannon¸ the French TAD 120mm MO 120 TR mortar¸ the Israeli LAR-160 Artillery rocket system¸ the Italian OTO Breda 155mm Howitzer and the ubiquitous 66mm smoke grenade dischargers. Additionally¸ the series presents factsheets about nations around the world when appropriate. These factsheets present the status of the nations military¸ plus a national map and broad adventure possibilities based on both the country's history and current situation. This volume presents details on Argentina. 19 pages of content.