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

[Rusikstan]

I will wait anxiously for the M1A3 to come out.

-nods-

Leclerc 2015

[Interstellar America]

The Primary MBT of the United States of America is the M-1A2 Abrams [Which is as I understand it insanely overused on this site, but all the same there it is.] (In MT)



The Primary MBT of the United States of America is the M-5A2 Predator (PMT - Hard FT) [Disregard two things: The quadruped track system and the lack of a machine gun.]

[Senestrum]

Does anyone know of any concrete conceptions of the apparently-uber-classified developing M1A3? I've heard some minor speculation, but no solid plans or even in-depth speculation. I can't even find concept art. Any speculation or maybe even solid knowledge? Sumer? Senestrum? Anyone?

I read a GD press brief on the program a month ago. Which I believe makes me most qualified and most informed on the actual program here.

Anyway, all it said was incremental improvements for the current threat environment. Which I figure means M1A2TUSK +1, new build instead of refit. So it's not going to be anything super.

You mean they aren't resurrecting the CATTB?

;_;

[The Soviet Technocracy]

I read a GD press brief on the program a month ago. Which I believe makes me most qualified and most informed on the actual program here.

Anyway, all it said was incremental improvements for the current threat environment. Which I figure means M1A2TUSK +1, new build instead of refit. So it's not going to be anything super.

You mean they aren't resurrecting the CATTB?

;_;

I mirror this statement.

):

Sometimes I wish people would use CATTB + Falcon turret + XM360 in NS.

[Wikipedia and Universe]

I always wondered what an M1A2 would look like with a frontal counterslope/spacing. Not bolt-on ala Leo2, but built-in. Without altering the top-down shape of the turret hull, basically leave the sloped frontal armor headed down but then halfway down chop it to make a wedge. What would this even look like?

[Minnysota]

I will wait anxiously for the M1A3 to come out.

-nods-

Leclerc 2015

The ironic thing is, while I was doing an RP with France I made a Leclerc II with the Spanish player that had automatic target tracking/identification, a UAV launcher, and improved weaponry (we did not use RAM). The thing is, that sounds freaking expensive.

[The Soviet Technocracy]

Leclerc 2015

The ironic thing is, while I was doing an RP with France I made a Leclerc II with the Spanish player that had automatic target tracking/identification, a UAV launcher, and improved weaponry (we did not use RAM). The thing is, that sounds freaking expensive.

fuckin glorious o/

[St George of England]

I will wait anxiously for the M1A3 to come out.

-nods-

Leclerc 2015

Challenger Lethality Improvement Programme

[Baroneaux]

(Image)

fuckin glorious o/

*drools*

[Rusikstan]

Leclerc 2015

Challenger Lethality Improvement Programme

Compared to Leclerc 2015, clip does nothing. All it does, to my knowledge, is finally bring those challengers into regulation. They will finally be able to use HEAT and tungsten LRP (< more effectivlely) by finally getting a smoothbore. So now they can piggy-back off of Allied/NATO ammo stores and not have to make more on their own. Unless they've changed the program since I last read of it, which admittedly was awhile ago.

[St George of England]

Challenger Lethality Improvement Programme

Compared to Leclerc 2015, clip does nothing. All it does, to my knowledge, is finally bring those challengers into regulation. They will finally be able to use HEAT and tungsten LRP (< more effectivlely) by finally getting a smoothbore. So now they can piggy-back off of Allied/NATO ammo stores and not have to make more on their own. Unless they've changed the program since I last read of it, which admittedly was awhile ago.

Wiki page says that, as of 2008, the project was 'under review' or some such shit, due to budget stuff.

[Maxedon]

The ironic thing is, while I was doing an RP with France I made a Leclerc II with the Spanish player that had automatic target tracking/identification, a UAV launcher, and improved weaponry (we did not use RAM). The thing is, that sounds freaking expensive.

fuckin glorious o/

Except for the fact that it looks like a T-90 and a M1A2 had a baby with an extra arm. With 2 fingers.

[Vetok]

Compared to Leclerc 2015, clip does nothing. All it does, to my knowledge, is finally bring those challengers into regulation. They will finally be able to use HEAT and tungsten LRP (< more effectivlely) by finally getting a smoothbore. So now they can piggy-back off of Allied/NATO ammo stores and not have to make more on their own. Unless they've changed the program since I last read of it, which admittedly was awhile ago.

Wiki page says that, as of 2008, the project was 'under review' or some such shit, due to budget stuff.

I doubt it's going to be as extensive as some would like. They're selling some off from what I hear, and at most chances are they'll only replace the gun given that they stopped making ammunition for the current gun years ago. (There's actually a story about conserving shells circulating somewhere)

[Dostanuot Loj]

I read a GD press brief on the program a month ago. Which I believe makes me most qualified and most informed on the actual program here.

Anyway, all it said was incremental improvements for the current threat environment. Which I figure means M1A2TUSK +1, new build instead of refit. So it's not going to be anything super.

You mean they aren't resurrecting the CATTB?

;_;

Pretty much.

I always wondered what an M1A2 would look like with a frontal counterslope/spacing. Not bolt-on ala Leo2, but built-in. Without altering the top-down shape of the turret hull, basically leave the sloped frontal armor headed down but then halfway down chop it to make a wedge. What would this even look like?

One of the XM-1 prototypes, Chrystler I believe.

[Rusikstan]

I always wondered what an M1A2 would look like with a frontal counterslope/spacing. Not bolt-on ala Leo2, but built-in. Without altering the top-down shape of the turret hull, basically leave the sloped frontal armor headed down but then halfway down chop it to make a wedge. What would this even look like?

One of the XM-1 prototypes, Chrystler I believe.

Check:

[Dinosaurana]

One of the XM-1 prototypes, Chrystler I believe.

Check:

Too bad someone can't base their MBT off that design, that'd be both sweet and original.

[Green Port]

we have different tanks for different roles

Tanks

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Mauler Main Battle Tank - GPMBT-4

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Green Port possesses:
120
Weight:
62 tonnes
Length:
10.6 m (with gun)
9.2 m (just tank)
Width:
4 m
Height:
3.4 m (with gun)
2.9 m (just tank)
Crew:
3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
Armor:
Composite armor with
ceramic vehicle armor
RH Steeland
DU armor.
Reactive Armor on most of the vehicle.
Primary weapon:
120 mm Smoothbore cannon
42 rounds
Secondary weapon:
.50 Machine gun (GP127)
700 rounds
.50 coaxial MG (GP127-S)
500 rounds
Optional 8x60mm GPR MG
500 rounds
Speed:
70 km/h road
45 km/h off road
20 Km/h wading (underwater)

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Invader Tank Destroyer - GPTD-1

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Green Port possesses:
160
Weight:
45 tonnes
Length:
8.3 m (with gun)
7.3 m (just tank)
Width:
3.1 m
Height:
3.1 m (with gun)
2.5 m (just tank)
Crew:
3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
Armor:
Composite armor with
ceramic vehicle armor
RH Steel and
Tungsten armor.
Reactive Armor.
Primary weapon:
80 mm Rifled cannon
100 rounds
Secondary weapon:
.50 Machine gun (GP127)
1000 rounds
.50 coaxial MG (GP127-S)
500 rounds
Optional 8x60mm GPR MG
750 rounds
Speed:
82 km/h road
60 km/h off road

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Cobra Urban Fighting Vehicle - GPUFV-1

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Green Port possesses:
80
Weight:
36 tonnes
Length:
5.8 m
Width:
2.8 m
Height:
2.9 m (with gun)
2.5 m (just tank)
Crew:
3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
3 + 2 (GPSFV-1)
Armor:
Ceramic and DU Composite armor
Side Reactive Armor
Slat armor
TAGS
Primary weapon:
60 mm Rifled Autocannon
200 rounds
Secondary weapon:
.50 Remote Machine gun (GP127)
1000 rounds
.50 coaxial MG (GP127-S)
500 rounds
Optional 8x60mm GPR Remote MG
500 rounds
Speed:
90 km/h road
60 km/h off road

[Slayteria]

AM-12 "Prometheus" Amphibious Light Tank

AM-6 "Zeus" MBT with electromagnetic rail gun

AM-7 "Crocodile" Amphibious Personell Carrier (APC)

[St George of England]

AM-6 "Zeus" MBT with electromagnetic rail gun

(Image)

Looks... vulnerable, imo.

[Rusikstan]

Check:

(Image)

Too bad someone can't base their MBT off that design, that'd be both sweet and original.

I know. There are tons of untouched protoypes that can bring a refreshing sight compared to well known tanks like the abrams and T-90.

[Dinosaurana]

Too bad someone can't base their MBT off that design, that'd be both sweet and original.

I know. There are tons of untouched protoypes that can bring a refreshing sight compared to well known tanks like the abrams and T-90.

I know! :/

[Green Port]

AM-6 "Zeus" MBT with electromagnetic rail gun

(Image)

You do know that coil guns are the electromagnetic ones right? rail guns are just electric

[Slayteria]

AM-6 "Zeus" MBT with electromagnetic rail gun

(Image)

You do know that coil guns are the electromagnetic ones right? rail guns are just electric

oops sorry i get them mixed up i meant coil gun

[Licana]

AM-6 "Zeus" MBT with electromagnetic rail gun

(Image)

You do know that coil guns are the electromagnetic ones right? rail guns are just electric

...no.

[Green Port]

You do know that coil guns are the electromagnetic ones right? rail guns are just electric

...no.

hey licana, you are good at criticizing me, what do you think: viewtopic.php?ns=1&f=23&t=91276#p4466009