M46 Saiga Forward Observation Vehicle

The is a specialist vehicle used by UNSC observers in all branches for target designation of enemy targets. Based on the Pangolin JPV, it replaces the mounted remote weapon station with a larger and more complex turret that has both armament and target designation system. This is on a raised tower, with the tower featuring protected viewing ports for the observer. The turret features a combined laser designator and laser range finder, that allows the observer to make pinpoint designations against distant targets. This also has a co-axial M247H2 Heavy Machine Gun for close-in defence against enemy infantry. Connected to this designator is a GPS, satellite communication systems, targetting computers, and radios with digital uplinks to the Battle Net, allowing the designator to inform every asset connected to the same network of their target, allowing accurate and precise fire from artillery assets, air assets, and even orbital strikes. In addition, it can interlink with other observation assets to create a more precise image, using other observation assets, as well as drones and satellite imagery, to improve the precision of it's targetting. 
In addition, the Saiga carries two further observers, and the necessary equipment for them to perform dismounted observations, allowing them to operate away from the vehicle for the purpose of concealment. 
Category:UNSC Vehicles