BU Goblin IFV: A LEGO® creation by Brickviller

BU Goblin IFV

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The D-50 ‘Goblin’ IFV is the Unions latest and only IFV to date. The vehicle was also based on the Development series to standarize parts and such. Unlike most Union vehicles it is not very high, nor does its accomodations are of a very high standard. It uses the classic Union setup, with drivers in the front, the turret in the middle and the engine exhaust on the back. It’s not fully classic tough, since it has the engine in the front part of the vehicle, instead of at the rear.

About this creation

Development history:

With a large land force the Union mostly specialized in tanks, however the demand for an Infantry Fighting Vehicle grow bigger over time. The Chairman wanted to have a meduim/heavy IFV which would be able to transport at least 6 troops to the battlefield. The vehicle would be based on a cancelled pre-production run of new D-50 tanks, which would not enter service for the time to come.

Armament:

The Goblin uses several weapons to defend or attack. As the main weapon it uses a 35MM rapid firing gun which can penetrate light vehicles. As secondary it uses 2 anti-tank rocket tubes on the side of the turret to damage larger targets. The Goblin operates very good in urban regions, as long as it’s flanked by infantry.

Engine

The Goblin uses a standarized engine that can propel the vehicle to, under some conditions up to 65KM/h (in open terrain faster). Thanks to the older type suspension the engine doesn’t need to be very strong to achieve high speeds.
Protection
As protection the tank mostly uses it’s armour. Even though no match for MBT’s it still can stand it’s ground against other IFV’s.

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Another shot showing the vehicle

The back, since the vehicle is amphibious it was need to have the exhausts on top of the vehicle's roof.

Side view, note the rocket tube launchers

Close up of the turret. Unlike most current IFV's it does not has a top hatch, so the crew can only exit and enter the vehicle via the troop bay,

Cannon elevated

The troop door open, as an extra I included a small tv screen, that gives them updates of the battlefield while they drive towards it.

Roof taken of, here we can see half of the troops that can be transported, unlike the much bigger prototype it can transport 8 fully equiped national guards.

Another view, the driver and gunner have a standarized operator seat, which is more comfortable than most other seats used in Union vehicles.

Also, it uses the old style suspension type.

Front view

Side view

Back view

And ofcourse some propaganda to inspire people to join the army.

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Tyro Cook

July 9, 2012

Hey Brickviller, as you may or may not know, my domain is currently aircraft. But I've been trying to build some more land vehicles, would you mind checking out my LAV-25 and giving me some advice? Any would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Nemesis º

November 22, 2011

This looks pretty awesome. Wouldnt be as fast as a whelled version, but would get the job done.

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Matthew Sylvan

November 21, 2011

You put a lot of working elements in. It has a very good playability. Good work and I quite like your new style. I have an IFV too, I will post it on this week.