The MT-A3(B2) MBT -2021

2 years in the making

First off, thank you again to MrVaultech for the help with all the pictures and such in the teasers, it was a big help since my iPad has given up on trying to run this build. Also if you find anything malfunctioning please tell me, I can only test it so far on 10 FPS. I also apologize for the lack of good pictures this time since I’m still dealing with the same issue.

Background:

Based off of the original MT-A3, the B2 variant was a very heavily armored upgrade package that included add-on NERA to the front of the turret as well as the front and sides of the hull. The package also included the Phalanx 2 active hard kill countermeasure system, an upgraded firing system/new APFSDS, and gen 3 thermals for both the gunner and commander. This tank is meant to be the heaviest of Forwiths MBTs, an unstoppable mobile fortress that can break through any potential threat. With the continual rise of larger APFSDS shells rendering even the most modern MBTs paper, this was Forwiths stopgap measure to try and hold on to the impenetrability factor as the MT-A3 was made for armor, not speed. But with this comes many problems such as speed and ability to navigate terrain. It’s very wide tracks and powerful engine do some to fix that but the problem can’t be fully ignored. It is decently mobile for its hefty 70 tons, reaching a top speed of 28 mph. It’s precise smooth bore 130mm SS-130-3M cannon can act as both a long range tool to pick off enemies from afar or a rapid firing beast that’s able to swiftly knock out close quarters targets.

Specs:

Ergonomics:

Top Speed: 30 MPH
Reverse Speed: 24 MPH
Weight: 70 tons
Turret Rotation: 9 Seconds
Full Rotation: 8 Seconds
Engine: SuperSix Griffon EPS- 1540HP
Suspension: C6H Full Torsion
Cruising Range: 380 Miles
Fuel tank: 400 Gallons
Crew: 4
Radio: Numfield X-2- 560 Miles

Armament:

Gun:SS-130-3M 130mm (T-185/2.5 APFSDS)(M-232 HE-FRAG)(H-12 HEAT)
Penetration: 582mm-40mm-394mm
Ammo Capacity: 55 Rounds
Reload Time: 6.1 Seconds
Gun elevation: 25 Degrees
Gun depression: 3.75 Degrees
Gun Range: 5.6 Miles
Secondary Armaments: x1 Metzer 2(T) .50 coaxial x1 Metzer systems AMGS .50

Armor:

Straffe U3 Composite
Front: Hull: 300mm spaced composite(Rubber, Ceramic, Steel alloy), 150mm NERA tile Turret: 450mm spaced composite (same comp as hull), 100mm NERA flaps
Side: Body: 120mm spaced composite, 150mm w/ NERA slabs and sideskirts Turret: 175mm spaced composite
Back: Body: 70mm Turret: 100mm spaced

Optics:

Sight: HAV systems M10
Visor: MT-AW
Special visors: Arbiter Gen 3 thermal/night vision

Countermeasures:

Electronic Jammer D3 Soft Kill Countermeasure
Phalanx 2 Hard Kill Countermeasure
Doppler Radar

Controls:

1: Turret (VTOL for elevation yaw for traverse)
2: Unmanned MG (VTOL for traverse trim for elevation)
3: Visor (VTOL to raise trim for traverse)
4: Lights
5: Hardkill countermeasure
6: Smokescreen
8: No touch
Roll: Turn
Throttle: Pitch
Reverse: Pitch

Cool Features:

Gyro stabilized gun and MG
Cameras for sight and visor
Realistic damage
Realistic armor
Torsion suspension
Too many parts (once again)

Pictures:

Cutaway of spaced armor in the turret

Cutaway of spaced armor in the hull

Inside the turret

MT-A3 firing it’s main gun, caught mid volley