CQRW
| CQRW | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Urban tactical insertion |
| In service | 2049-present |
| Wars | General peacekeeping |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8,660 lb (3,928 kg) |
| Length | 16.5 ft (5.03 m) |
| Width | 7.84 ft (2.39 m) |
| Height | 9.81 ft (2.99 m) |
| Crew | 2+6 |
| Main Armament | .50 cal/40mm launcher remote turret |
| Secondary Armament | None |
| Engine | 4x electric motors
800 hp |
| Operational Range | 330 mi (531 km) |
| Maximum Speed | 95 mph (152.9 kph) |
The CQRW (Close Quarters Response Vehicle) is a tactical insertion vehicle, primarily for urban military operations. It is also used by some law enforcement agencies, notably the Grand Rapids Police Department, as a part of SWAT teams for breaching and squad deployment.
Official Press Release at PX 2052
"The Agropelter Close Quarters Response Vehicle (CQRW), colloquially known as the Crow, is the best solution to urban combat insertion. With the CQRW's rear ramp and breaching spikes, it is able to quickly and securely deliver operators into any battlefield.
Powered by 4 electric motors delivering nearly 800 horsepower, the CQRW is suited for swift operations not only in modern, open cities, but developing or war torn cities as well. Over 14 inches of suspension travel allow the CQRW to reach the objective as quickly and as reliably as possible.
Currently trusted by over 300 militaries, law enforcement agencies, and task forces, the CQRW has proven to be the best choice for urban infiltration and exfiltration."
Design
Developed from the NUGPV (New Urban General Purpose Vehicle) chassis, the CQRW is powered by a quad-motor all wheel drive electric powertrain. A 310 kWH battery sits below the cabin, delivering power to all systems, including the drivetrain, cabin amenities, remote weapon station (RWS), exterior lights, and communications. The CQRW is armored to protect against small arms, and features a V shaped hull to minimize injury from roadside IEDs.
The CQRW features a vertically opening door on the rear of the vehicle for quick exit during active combat. Large breaching plates with blunt spikes were placed on the rear of the vehicle to enable the breaching of some wall types like residential home exteriors or drywall. These breaching plates were removed in later versions, as they added weight and were rarely used, with crews preferring slower entry to contested sites. Six fully equipped troops or LEOs can transported and deployed, not including the driver and alternate driver, who will deploy with the rest of the crew in some use cases.
Armament
A single top mounted RWS can be equipped with a .50 caliber M2 Browning derivative machine gun, for anti materiel, anti personnel, and for combat against unarmored or poorly armored targets, such as technicals or SVBIEDs. The RWS is controlled from a station in the front passenger seat, and the vehicle is stocked with 500-900 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition. A 100 or 200 round box magazine can be attached to the turret's ammo belt from inside the vehicle, completely protecting occupants when reloading during an engagement.
A 40mm grenade launcher can also be equipped on the RWS. This can be used as alternative weaponry in combat operations when loaded with high explosive rounds. For riots, barricaded suspects, or similar threats encountered in police operations, the 40mm launcher can be loaded with rubber bullets or tear gas canisters as a less than lethal option.