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M8A4 Mastiff MLWT/AGS

52.3k RocCrafter101  4.6 years ago
Auto Credit Based on RocCrafter101's M7A2 Mammoth

Background

The M8A4 Modern Light Weight Tank/Armoured Gun System is a Federation light tank that was intended to support the Wiesel AWCs in the 10th Airborne Division, as well as being expected to replace Artemis equipped AHMWWVs in the 2nd Mechanized Division.

The basic hull of the M8 hull uses modular armour. It is categorized as STANAG 4569 level 4 protection, able to withstand 14.5×114mm AP rounds. The underbelly of the tank uses V-hull, able to withstand AT mines under the tracks and under the center. Due to modularity, the armour can be augmented to level 6 protection to 40mm APFSDS on the frontal arc to centreline: ±30° sides included and 60mm rounds. Urban survival kits can be equipped to allow it to better withstand handheld anti-tank weapons. The Mastiff can achieve speeds of 50mph and weighs 22.5 Tons in common configuration.

The M8A4 is armed with an autoloading 120mm cannon with a 30mm and 7.62mm machine-gun mounted coaxially. The M8A4 has a rate of fire of approximately 12 rounds per minute, with a ready capacity of 20 rounds and 20 more in hull stowage. A 14.5mm heavy machine gun is mounted on the commander's hatch.

-Stats based on M8 AGS and Kaplan MT

Controls

Movement

-Braking is a bit sensitive... pitch backward to slow before using the brakes
-Pitch moves forward and reverse
-Yaw turns

Weapons

-FireWeapons fires 120mm
-FireGuns fires 30mm and 7.62mm
-Trim Elevates guns
-VTOL Rotates turret

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor M7A2 Mammoth
  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 9.3ft (2.8m)
  • Length 28.2ft (8.6m)
  • Height 10.6ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 59,338lbs (26,915kg)
  • Loaded Weight 60,681lbs (27,524kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.444
  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 6408

Parts

  • Number of Parts 442
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 2,662
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    You mind if I add a sights cam at the barrel for precise aiming?

    4.6 years ago
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    @randomusername
    Sorry, I was testing suspension with tracks without using a mod and some things are a bit... off...? Works fine if you drive below 40mph though.

    +1 4.6 years ago