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XMT-20 Dragoon – Main Battle Tank

The XMT-20 Dragoon is a heavy Main Battle Tank (MBT) developed and entering service in 1980, designed for sustained, high-intensity frontline combat. It was conceived in response to the growing lethality of high-velocity anti-tank munitions and the need for a vehicle capable of prolonged operations without excessive logistical burden.

At the heart of the Dragoon is a philosophy favoring durability, firepower, and mobility over minimal size or extreme automation. Unlike lighter designs that rely heavily on speed or profile reduction, the XMT-20 emphasizes frontal survivability and mechanical robustness, reflecting expectations of dense armored engagements across contested terrain.

The tank is armed with the TC. 115 mm smoothbore cannon, selected as a balanced solution between established 105 mm systems and emerging larger-caliber guns. The weapon offers excellent armor penetration against contemporary threats while maintaining manageable recoil forces and ammunition size, allowing the retention of a manual loader and a four-man crew. This decision improves battlefield resilience and simplifies long-term sustainment.

Protection is centered on a heavily armored turret featuring early-generation composite armor, with most of its frontal surfaces being minimally sloped. This results in a thicker but highly resistant armor array optimized to defeat high-velocity 100 mm APFSDS rounds at typical combat ranges. The hull complements this with a sloped composite upper glacis, while the sides and rear retain conventional steel protection consistent with the era.

Mobility is provided by a 1,200 horsepower multi-fuel engine, giving the Dragoon exceptional power-to-weight performance for a tank of its class. This allows it to maneuver aggressively despite its heavy armor, maintain high operational tempo, and redeploy rapidly during extended engagements.

Specifications

Type: Main Battle Tank

Year Introduced: 1980

Crew: 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)

Operational Role: Extensive frontline use

Armament

Main Gun: TC. 115 mm smoothbore cannon

Secondary Armament:

7.62 mm coaxial machine gun

Armor

Turret Front:

Early composite armor (steel–composite–steel)

Mostly unsloped

Optimized against high-velocity 100 mm AT rounds

450–500 mm physical composite

Hull Front:

Sloped composite upper glacis

Hull/Turret Sides & Rear:

Rolled homogeneous steel

~180 mm composite at heavy slope

Protection Philosophy: Strong frontal arc, conventional side and rear protection

Mobility

Engine: 1,200 hp multi-fuel powerplant

Weight: 52.5 tons (~47.3 tonnes)

Cost

Unit Cost: ~$2.5 million USD (1980)

Annual Operational Cost: ~$650,000 USD per vehicle

Controls:

Trim- throttle
Yaw- Steer
Pitch & Roll- Turret
AG2- Lights
Includes an automatically engaging parking brake when fully stopped

This system has been developed entirely by Metallic Defense Systems, any attempt to infringe upon patent will result in legal action, and possible nuclear strike. We jest, of course we wouldn't send you to kingdom come... but we will eviscerate you both legally and financially.