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

[New Korongo]

AMAP for life

[United States of PA]

titanium diboride is superior o/ o/ o/

Oooooohhhhhh.......


I have found a new ceramic for the Armor of my CATTB modded M8.

[Rusikstan]

Into the future:

After Penn uses titanium diboride and gets torn every which way people come to accept it.

Then after a year or so tank Armor is now made of aggregated diamond nanorods (b/c is sounds better than nanodiamond, or ultrahard fullerite).

[United States of PA]

I'd be somewhat surprised if that happens.

Besides, Roan mentioned, and it is probably already in the armor of the Mk 8.

[United States of PA]

On another note: I've been reading into TiB2, and since it says it reduces wear and tear some, am now possibly toying with the idea of putting it in the main gun for the M8P ABIIMT.


Question for everyone here, what composites are good for reducing wear and tear on a gun barrel, since Chromium lined no longer works very well with the lol high pressure's seen in NS Tank guns.

[Rusikstan]

Oh I would be suprised too....as it will probably take longer than a year.

I wonder what other things can come to it though....
{searches}
Rhenium diboride?


Also me and roan had this conversation about barrel wear and the like earlier in this thread see if I can dig up some fruits from my independent search as I can't remember anything about it right now.

[Vanum Norendum]

[Wikipedia and Universe]

On another note: I've been reading into TiB2, and since it says it reduces wear and tear some, am now possibly toying with the idea of putting it in the main gun for the M8P ABIIMT.


Question for everyone here, what composites are good for reducing wear and tear on a gun barrel, since Chromium lined no longer works very well with the lol high pressure's seen in NS Tank guns.

I'm thinking of using it in my M1A2 SEP++ tanks. If you want to know WTF an SEP++ is, that is an upgraded Abrams my nation uses (which I don't want to call M1A3 because I don't know what the RL one will look like). It ha improved armor, an internal wedge plate hidden in the slope armor, spacing, composite armor with ceramics, tungsten carbide mesh, etc., a lighter 120mm gun, a General Electric turbodiesel (multifuel) engine (based on various Lyran engines harvested from purchased equipment) which is more efficient than the old Honeywell, hydropneumatic suspension, and improved composite tracks which are composite rubber-based, have reinforcement of composite alloys and "folding" similar to a Rolex, and are purported to be "stretchy".

The idea for the tracks was inspired by me studying the folds in a watch, as well as a hair band that has stretchy lining with beads. You'd be surprised at all the crazy shit I find in my house and one day get inspired to make some weapon based on it.

[L3 Communications]

I heard they tried all rubber tracks for FCS and they tended to get torn up or something?

Also doesn't the Scorpion have all rubber tracks? Or is that just rubber pads?

[United States of PA]

I believe Scorpion is rubber padded with a more conventional track design as the core.

[Wikipedia and Universe]

I believe Scorpion is rubber padded with a more conventional track design as the core.

My "rolex tracks" are like a reverse of that. Rubber composites are used as the core, with composite alloys used as the shell with folds in between to accommodate the "stretchiness". This lessens the breakdowns of the tracks while protecting it from threats such as a Bangalore Blade, which would simply slice rubber tracks like scissors. It's kind of a "rubber band"-ish design which are flexible but can also take a beating.

Here is the M1A2 SEP++ in woodland digital camo (based off of this 3D model that I found and then recolored in Paint).
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/91/m1a2sepwoodland.png

[Minnysota]

I believe Scorpion is rubber padded with a more conventional track design as the core.

My "rolex tracks" are like a reverse of that. Rubber composites are used as the core, with composite alloys used as the shell with folds in between to accommodate the "stretchiness". This lessens the breakdowns of the tracks while protecting it from threats such as a Bangalore Blade, which would simply slice rubber tracks like scissors. It's kind of a "rubber band"-ish design which are flexible but can also take a beating.

Here is the M1A2 SEP++ in woodland digital camo (based off of this 3D model that I found and then recolored in Paint).
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/91/m1a2sepwoodland.png

Dude, take the camo out so we can actually see the tank I thought it was a blob of random colors when I first saw it, because the camo really blocks out the details.

[Licana]

My "rolex tracks" are like a reverse of that. Rubber composites are used as the core, with composite alloys used as the shell with folds in between to accommodate the "stretchiness". This lessens the breakdowns of the tracks while protecting it from threats such as a Bangalore Blade, which would simply slice rubber tracks like scissors. It's kind of a "rubber band"-ish design which are flexible but can also take a beating.

Here is the M1A2 SEP++ in woodland digital camo (based off of this 3D model that I found and then recolored in Paint).
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/91/m1a2sepwoodland.png

Dude, take the camo out so we can actually see the tank I thought it was a blob of random colors when I first saw it, because the camo really blocks out the details.

You know your camo works when you can't see the tank against a white background...

[Interstellar America]

Dude, take the camo out so we can actually see the tank I thought it was a blob of random colors when I first saw it, because the camo really blocks out the details.

You know your camo works when you can't see the tank against a white background...

Yeaaaaaaaaah.

[Wikipedia and Universe]

Dude, take the camo out so we can actually see the tank I thought it was a blob of random colors when I first saw it, because the camo really blocks out the details.

You know your camo works when you can't see the tank against a white background...

Here is the desert.

[Tyrannus Moria]

Currently it is the Gladiator MBT MK III




Gladiator I's were produced 1979-85 and first entered Military service in 1980. It was armed with the 120mm RC7 rifled cannon. An improved models have been released and the version available here is the Mark III. Improvements include ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour), improved gun sights, a more fuel efficient engine and a coaxial machine gun.

The Gladiator is armed with a 120mm (4.7 Inch) RC7 rifled cannon. The gun is made from high strength Electro Slag Remelting (ESR) steel with a chromium alloy lining and, it is insulated by a thermal sleeve. It is fitted with a muzzle reference system and fume extractor, and is controlled by an all-electric control and stabilization system. The turret has a rotation time of 9 seconds through 360 degrees. Along with the main gun the Gladiator mounts a coaxial machine gun and a second weapon mounted on top of the turret. It can also be equipped with smoke or grenade dispensers on each side of the turret.

In the department of Fire Control the commander has a panoramic gyrostabilised sight with laser rangefinder. Elevation range is +35° to -35°. The commander's station is equipped with eight periscopes for 360° vision. The Thermal Observation and Gunnery Sight II (TOGS II) provides night vision. The thermal image is displayed on both the gunner's and commander's sights and monitors. The gunner has a stabilised primary sight using a laser rangefinder with a range of 200 m to 10 km. The driver's position is equipped with an Optronics image-intensifying Passive Driving Periscope (PDP) for night driving.

The armour used by the Gladiator has an outer and inner layer. The outer is made from a titanium alloy, including include boron carbide, silicon carbide, aluminium oxide (sapphire or "alumina"), aluminium nitride, titanium boride and Syndie. This mixture creates a reasonably light but very strong ceramic armour. This is to defend against shaped charges and guided missiles. The inner layer maintains a Depleted Uranium alloy and has a backing plate of steel. The inner layer is designed to protect against Armour Piecing rounds. Tests have shown this armour is nearly twice as strong as Steel. Overall the armour on this tank is 1200mm thick (Frontal) and 950mm (Sides, rear and top).
Specifics
Length: 27.8 feet
Width: 10.9 feet
Height: 8 feet
Range: 300 miles
Crew: 4 (Gunner, Commander, Loader, Driver)
Engine: 12 cylinder diesel
Suspension: Hydropnumatic
Top Speed: 40 MPH (Road)
Varies (Off Road)
Weight: 66.4 Tons


we bought them and we will now use these in the rocky and plain areas with in our entire planetary area until we make our own.

[The American Guilds]

(Image)

Where do you do that?

Currently it is the Gladiator MBT MK III


(Image)

Gladiator I's were produced 1979-85 and first entered Military service in 1980. It was armed with the 120mm RC7 rifled cannon. An improved models have been released and the version available here is the Mark III. Improvements include ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour), improved gun sights, a more fuel efficient engine and a coaxial machine gun.

The Gladiator is armed with a 120mm (4.7 Inch) RC7 rifled cannon. The gun is made from high strength Electro Slag Remelting (ESR) steel with a chromium alloy lining and, it is insulated by a thermal sleeve. It is fitted with a muzzle reference system and fume extractor, and is controlled by an all-electric control and stabilization system. The turret has a rotation time of 9 seconds through 360 degrees. Along with the main gun the Gladiator mounts a coaxial machine gun and a second weapon mounted on top of the turret. It can also be equipped with smoke or grenade dispensers on each side of the turret.

In the department of Fire Control the commander has a panoramic gyrostabilised sight with laser rangefinder. Elevation range is +35° to -35°. The commander's station is equipped with eight periscopes for 360° vision. The Thermal Observation and Gunnery Sight II (TOGS II) provides night vision. The thermal image is displayed on both the gunner's and commander's sights and monitors. The gunner has a stabilised primary sight using a laser rangefinder with a range of 200 m to 10 km. The driver's position is equipped with an Optronics image-intensifying Passive Driving Periscope (PDP) for night driving.

The armour used by the Gladiator has an outer and inner layer. The outer is made from a titanium alloy, including include boron carbide, silicon carbide, aluminium oxide (sapphire or "alumina"), aluminium nitride, titanium boride and Syndie. This mixture creates a reasonably light but very strong ceramic armour. This is to defend against shaped charges and guided missiles. The inner layer maintains a Depleted Uranium alloy and has a backing plate of steel. The inner layer is designed to protect against Armour Piecing rounds. Tests have shown this armour is nearly twice as strong as Steel. Overall the armour on this tank is 1200mm thick (Frontal) and 950mm (Sides, rear and top).
Specifics
Length: 27.8 feet
Width: 10.9 feet
Height: 8 feet
Range: 300 miles
Crew: 4 (Gunner, Commander, Loader, Driver)
Engine: 12 cylinder diesel
Suspension: Hydropnumatic
Top Speed: 40 MPH (Road)
Varies (Off Road)
Weight: 66.4 Tons

we bought them and we will now use these in the rocky and plain areas with in our entire planetary area until we make our own.

I like the tank....

[The Corparation]

My "rolex tracks" are like a reverse of that. Rubber composites are used as the core, with composite alloys used as the shell with folds in between to accommodate the "stretchiness". This lessens the breakdowns of the tracks while protecting it from threats such as a Bangalore Blade, which would simply slice rubber tracks like scissors. It's kind of a "rubber band"-ish design which are flexible but can also take a beating.

Here is the M1A2 SEP++ in woodland digital camo (based off of this 3D model that I found and then recolored in Paint).
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/91/m1a2sepwoodland.png

Dude, take the camo out so we can actually see the tank I thought it was a blob of random colors when I first saw it, because the camo really blocks out the details.

That's part of what what camo is for to break up the outline blur details and make it harder to see and identify.

[Strykla]

(Image)

That looks like a Chally/Abrams cross

[Rusikstan]

(Image)

That looks like a Chally/Abrams cross

I don't see a chally in the abrams lil brother...

[The Corparation]

That looks like a Chally/Abrams cross

I don't see a chally in the abrams lil brother...

You guys are bros?

[Rusikstan]

I don't see a chally in the abrams lil brother...

You guys are bros?

No. I guess I have a misplaced modifier or something. I refer to the K1(perhaps the A1 at least 88) tank as the lil brother to the Abrams. As clearly the two share external similarites, though if you get close (as in actually look at the specs) there are also clear differences.

[Western Weyard]

And now for something completely different...
The Western Weyard MBT is the M8A1 Tiamat, here together with our IFV, the M16A1 Megära. Link.
It is armed with a 140mm L44 smoothbore gun and two M2 machine guns (one coax, one remote-controlled), the engine is a 1650hp diesel. (Still working on the model and the stats.)

[Anemos Major]

And now for something completely different...
The Western Weyard MBT is the M8A1 Tiamat, here together with our IFV, the M16A1 Megära. Link.
It is armed with a 140mm L44 smoothbore gun and two M2 machine guns (one coax, one remote-controlled), the engine is a 1650hp diesel. (Still working on the model and the stats.)

Another Golden Sun fan...?

Interesting designs; you might want to slope the tank turret while you're at it.

[Western Weyard]

Another Golden Sun fan...?

Exactly.

Interesting designs; you might want to slope the tank turret while you're at it.

Like this? (Turret front and sides are now sloped at 12 degrees)