Your Nation's Main Battle Tank (No Mechs) [Part 1]

[The shee species]

The only tanks in albia are inside museams of history. We use mecha in the armed forces like any self-respecting FT nation.

[Oryctolagus cuniculus]

Currently the flagship of the OA Armored Services is the:
Black Jack MBT

The Black Jack Main Battle Tank is the first Orycto homegrown tank, built and manufactured in the city of Othus for both equipping of the national army, and that of export. With valuable lessons learned from The Decade War, and research time spent studying new designs both from the homelands, as well as those of allies. The Black Jack-02 is set to be the new main battle tank of the homelands, surpassing the Hoplite MBT as it's mainstay.

The main upgrade is a defense system that includes a laser warning receiver (LWR - the dome-shaped device on the turret roof behind the commander's position), that warns the crew that their tank is being illuminated by an enemy range-finding or weapon-guidance laser. The turret of the tank can then be traversed to face the direction of the enemy threat, and the laser self-defense weapon (LSDW - the box-shaped device on the turret roof behind the gunner's position), can be employed against the source of the enemy laser. This system has not yet been put to other vehicles in service or for sale by OAS Inc. It is regulated to the Black Jack MBT and it alone.

Price Per Vehicle: $5.8 Million
Bulk Sale(100): $440 Million

Specifications
Crew: 3 with auto-loader.

Length: 11.0 m
Width: 3.4 m
Width with track shield: 3.5m
Full Weight: 51 Tons
Turret root Height: 2.4 m

Propulsion
Power: 1600 hp
Engine: Water-cooled turbocharged diesel
Transmission: Epicyclic train gearbox with four forward and 2 reverse gears
Power-weight ratio: 28 hp / ton
Suspension: Hydro-pneumatic suspension
Operational Range: 600 km
Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
Fording depth: 1.2 m on the move/5 m with OPVT (snorkel)
Trench width: 2.8 m
Vertical obstacle: 0.85 m
Maximum gradient: 30°
Maximum tilt: 30°

Armament
Main Armament: Dual-axis fully-stabilised 125 mm/50-calibre O-Type 2 smoothbore gun
Ammunition Types: APFSDS, HEAT, HE-FRAG, ATGM, DU (When applicable and if customer nation has access)
Ammunition: 32 rounds consisting of APFSDS, HEAT, HE-FRAG, ATGM, AECM(Anti-Electrical Cluster Munitions)
Secondary Armament: Co-Axel Orycto AIMG 12.7x108 mm
Ammunition: 500 rounds
Armor: Al2O3 Composite, ERA

Fire Control and Observation
Fire accuracy is attained by the laser rangefinder, wind sensor, ballistic computer, and thermal barrel sleeve, while essential muzzle reference system is invisible in released photographs. Dual axis stabilization ensures effective firing on the move. The commander has six periscopes and a stabilized panoramic sight. Both the commander and gunner have roof-mounted stabilized sights fitted with day/thermal channels, a laser rangefinder and an auto tracker facility. The commander has a display showing the gunner's thermal sight, enabling the commander to fire the main gun. The Thermal Imaging System (TIS) with cooled detector using processing in the element (LEPUS) technology has narrow field of view magnification of ×11.4 and ×5 in wide field of view.

The Black Jack-02 is also fitted with a computerized onboard information processing system, which can collect information from vehicle navigation (Inertia/GPS), observation systems and sensors, process it in the computer and display it on the commander's display, giving the ability of real-time command and beyond-vision-range target engaging.

Counter-Measures & Communications
The communication system on Black Jack-02 has electronic countermeasures, electro-magnetic compatibility and multiple workstation capability. Mounted behind the commander's hatch is a laser communication and IFF system. It is a compact and multifunctional system used for IFF, sending digital command signal, voiced communication and laser detection. its receiver could function as a laser warning system on the wavelength of 0.9–1.06 µm. it has a working range of >3,600m. up and down angle of +45 degree to -10 degree (same as the commander's sight), 360 degree at horizontal level, target detection time is <0.6sec, 60 encrypted IFF code is stored in the system.

Further back on top of the turret is the Type-602 GPS navigation and position signal receiving antenna, its a two channel C/A code receiver and provide 3D military grade coordinates under all weather condition, data on tank's moving direction and speed along with those of the target can be established to provide suitable navigation route.

On the back of the gunner's hatch is an active laser suppression system, it's designed to directly attack the various guidance systems on the opponent's weapon system. it can be operated by either the commander or the gunner, the laser ray could interfere or permanently damage IR sensor's components (laser ranger; night-vision equipment; TV camera head; telescopic sight; etc.) and has obvious effect against naked eyes. the system is consist of micro-computer control box; target tracking sub-system; laser suppressor and thermal image jammer. the system can be rotated 360 degree, +90 degree to -12 degree, horizontal tracking speed 45 degree/sec, vertical tracking speed 40 degree/sec, laser energy output is 1.000 MHz, laser pulse's working repetition rate is 10ps, maximum working range is 4,000m, continues working time is 30min, laser beamer has a lifespan of 1.2 million. In addition, the Black Jack-02 driver is equipped with anti-laser glass for protection from similar system fielded on the opponent's platform

[New Garzah]

The MB-1 is our main tank, boasting only a 250mm cannon, though MGs and such can be mounted at the crew's desire. It is rathe slow, reaching speeds of only 37 MPH, but is heavily armored. Its turret rotates quickly, and all crew members can see well from their positions, making this a truly fearsome machine.
(I apologize for not having a picture, but I haven't quite figured out how yet)

[Satirius]

olololololol 250mm

That's naval size

also, 37mph is p. fast

[New Lusitaniagrad]

Celtic Cheifton Mk 4


Challenger 2 MBT

[Sol-Kar]

the Canderous class heavy Assault tank

[New Colombialand]

The New Colombian army uses the m1a2 with tusk.

[Franca-Liria]

For a battle tank, the Franca-Lirian Popular Social Republic uses the Leclerc:


however, the main striking arm of our land-based military is not the battle tank, which can easily be taken out by air power, land mines, long-range batteries, etc. We prefer to strike first with this:


then we deploy land forces with these:


Battle tanks are usually only used in support of infantry advances, not as independent striking forces.

[Saurisia]

Our MAIN Battle Tank is the M34 Styracosaurus...



...and the M56 Pachyrhinosaurus Heavy Tank:



And the M30 Kentrosaurus Super Heavy Tank:

[Zambezhia]

For security purposes in the capital city, we have a handful of T-55 tanks.

[Walmington on Sea]

Battletank, eh? D'you want the Marching Tanks, or the Cavalry Cruiser?

Marching Tank Mk I, Light, "Turtle"
Crew: 3
Engine: 90hp petrol
Combat Weight: 12.7 tonnes
Maximum Speed: 9mph
Range: 91 miles
Height: 1.9m
Width: 2.32m
Length: 4.95m
Armour: cast and welded steel 12mm to 68mm
Armament: 1x .5" machinegun


Marching Tank Mk III, Heavy, "Tortoise"
Crew: 5
Engine: 500hp Stockley diesel
Combat Weight: 40tons
Maximum Speed: 17.5mph
Range: 100 miles
Height: 2.4m
Width: 3.4m
Length: 6.9m
Armour: 28mm to 117mm
Armament: 2" (51mm) anti-tank gun, 3x .25" machine-guns (1x co-axial, 1x bow mounted, 1x anti-aircraft)


Cavalry Cruiser Mk III "Lancer"
Crew: 4
Engine: 345hp
Combat Weight: 19tons
Top Speed: 32mph
Range: 92miles
Height: 2.25m
Width: 2.7m
Length: 5.85m
Armour: 9-48mm steel
Armament: 1x 2" (51mm) anti-tank gun, 1x.25" co-axial machine-gun, often 1x.25" anti-aircraft machine-gun
Service Notes: The most common Walmingtonian tank
Additional Information: In the late stages of the Desert War, some crews removed regulator caps and pushed their Lancers well beyond the design speed (at the risk of breakdown) in order to run rings around lumbering Fascist and Catholic armour. A fairly elegant-looking war machine, the last of the cruisers is regarded as a greyhound next to the tank army's working-dog marching tanks. Popular with an army that was loath to give-up its cavalry and seen as a way to hang on to some of the associated traditions, Lancer tank-commanders being the RWA's new generation of dashing cavalry officers


-General Sir Jack Jones, MoD

[Walmington on Sea]

Healthy snip

"Oh, I don't know about that! I rather think that our bully-beef stands up very well against your Spam!"

-General Sir Jack Jones, MoD

[Walmington on Sea]

Your tastebuds can't repel flavour of that magnitude!
On topic, that was my "MBT". We don't use tanks, we use IFVs.

I was trying subtly to suggest that you not quote whole posts when they contain multiple images, while also conveying Walmingtonian contempt for your posturing =P

[Albrante]

Healthy snip

"Oh, I don't know about that! I rather think that our bully-beef stands up very well against your Spam!"

-General Sir Jack Jones, MoD

Your tastebuds can't repel flavour of that magnitude!
On topic, that was my "MBT". We don't use tanks, we use IFVs.

Lol I'm tempted invade you now

[Belrussia]

The Belrussian Inquisition makes use of the Burning Inquisition Medium Tank, notorious for the pilots ability to control it's speed and stealth in accordance to current need.
http://www.google.co.il/images?um=1&hl=iw&rlz=1R2SKPB_enIL372&tbs=isch:1&q=Hover+Tank&sa=N&start=18&ndsp=18

[Machina Haruspex]

Of current, there are two main battle tanks that are in service. Both are fairly popular with the Haruspex Armored Legionary Services.

*MCA-7H a foreign produced vehicle of Nineveh International Land Systems
*S-95A HIA

[Renor Xukuth]

We currently use the S-94 MBT that we purchased from Haruspex International Armaments


The S-94 MBT is fitted with a "three-tiered" protection systems: the first tier is the composite armour in the turret; consisting of basic armour shell with an insert of alternating layers of aluminum and plastics and a controlled deformation section.

The second tier is third generation ERA explosive reactive armor which significantly degrade the penetrating power of kinetic-energy APFSDS ammunition and also these ERA blocks give the turret its distinctive angled "clam shell" appearance. ERA bricks are also located on the turret roof and provide protection from top-attack weapons. The turret's forward armour package in addition to the ERA and steel plating contains a composite filler sandwiched of composite armour between upper and lower steel plates, the composite armour results in a lower weight and improved protection when compared with steel-only armour.

The third tier is the Able-01 countermeasures suite. This system includes two infrared jammers on the front of the turret, four laser warning receivers, two 3D6 aerosol grenade discharging systems and a computerized control system. The Able-01 warns the tank's crew when the tank has been 'painted' by a weapon-guidance laser and allows the crew to slew the turret to face the threat. The infrared jammer, the Archon-2, jams the semiautomatic command to line of sight (SACLOS) guidance system of some anti-tank guided missiles. The aerosol grenades can be used to mask the tank from laser rangefinders and designators as well as the optics of other weapons systems.

Also in addition to the passive and active protection systems the S-94 is also fitted with nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection equipment, KMT mine sweeps and an automatic fire fighting system.

Specifications
Dimensions (mm): L9,530/6,860 x W3,780 x H2,226 x 492 clearance
Weight 46.5: metric tons
Armored volume: 11.04 cub.m

Crew 3

Engine: 1,000 hp V-92S2 diesel
Max Road Speed: 85 km/h
Max X-country Speed: 55 km/h
Power/Weight: 18-20.0 hp/tn
Ground Pressure: 0.91 kg/sq.cm
Range: 650 km

Fording depth: 1.2 m on the move/5 m with OPVT (snorkel)
Trench width: 2.8 m
Vertical obstacle: 0.85 m
Maximum gradient: 30°
Maximum tilt: 30°

Main Weapon: 148mm 2A46M-5 Hyper Velocity Smoothbore
Stabilization: 2E42-4 Zhasmin two-plane electro-mechanical
Rate of fire: 8 rounds/min
Ammunition: 53 rounds (24 in carousel)
Ammunition types: APFSDS, HEAT, HEF, Chemical, Biological,
ATGM through 148mm, 9M119M Refleks-M (AT-11 Sniper-B)

Machine Guns:
Coaxial PKT 7.62mm (2000 rounds)
Remotely-controlled AAMG mount: HIA 12.7mm (300 rounds)
Smoke Screens: SPZ with 12 82mm mortars using 3D17 smoke grenades/
engine smoke generator

Onboard sights, observation and accuracy aids
Fire Control: 1A45T Irtysh computerized system
Night Vision: ESSA (Thales Optronique Catherine-FC TI)
Gunner: 1A43 rangefinder/sight with 1G46 day sight
9S517 missile guidance
DVE-BS wind gauge
1V528-1 ballistic computer
Commander: PNK-4S complex/includes TKN-4S Agat-S day/night sight (target id range 800 m (day)/700 (night))
Driver: TVN-5 IR night viewer
Radio: R-163-50U/R-163-50U + R-163-50K (T-90K)
Navigation: TNA "Gamma" GPS/GLONASS
Jamming: Shtora-1 EOCMDAS
Dazzle painting "Nakidka" thermal/radar/optical shroud

Other equipment:
NBC overpressure system
GO-27 NBC recon system
3ETs13 Inej fire-fighting equipment
Self-dig-in blade
OPVT deep fording equipment
KMT-8 mine sweeps
Air conditioner

[Volrickk]

We in the border lands are lucky in that many of the raider and corperate forces have armored vehicles including tank units. As for the core army we relay on the MTU-38 Buriket, which is a simple forty-eight ton tank produced in mass numbers, but with out a doubt the pride of the Borderlands is our squadron (five tanks) of the 186ton Monolith assault tanks.

[Xerezvia]

Xerezvia's military includes a MASSIVE battle tank, the Landkruezer P. 1500 Monster:

[Xerezvia]

3A Shadow Sword

It's a toy!

[Herminia]

Our standard Panzers are the Leopard 2:



And the Panzer Mark X:

[Satirius]

Xerezvia's military includes a MASSIVE battle tank, the Landkruezer P. 1500 Monster:

Lul bombsight calibrator

[New Garzah]

Our standard Panzers are the Leopard 2:



And the Panzer Mark X:

Um, the second one is a regular Tiger, which is the Panzer V or VI, depending on the version.

[South Aropa]

Our standard Panzers are the Leopard 2:



And the Panzer Mark X:

Um, the second one is a regular Tiger, which is the Panzer V or VI, depending on the version.

Double "Um", It's actualy a Panzer V, the Tiger is a completely different tank.

[New Garzah]

Our standard Panzers are the Leopard 2:



And the Panzer Mark X:

Um, the second one is a regular Tiger, which is the Panzer V or VI, depending on the version.

Double "Um", It's actualy a Panzer V, the Tiger is a completely different tank.

No, the King Tiger, as I understand it, is the Pzkw VI.