You know you’re a tank nerd when you instantly recognize the combo, though I can’t tell if you went for the jadgtiger or Panther F tbh. Nice build! Paladin is a class SPH.
@AviationLover12345 ALL INFO TOTALLY ACCURATE : WIKI : XM803
XM803 at the U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection. Note the two return rollers, versus three on the MBT-70.
Work began on converting the existing MBT-70 design into a low-cost "austere" alternative that would use only American-made components, resulting in the visually similar XM803 prototype. Congress hoped to drive down the per-unit cost to $500,000–$600,000, saving $200,000 per tank versus the MBT-70.[30]
The largest cost savings came from a switch to a less expensive steel armor plating. An American-made engine also reduced costs. The design was slightly heavier and slower.[33] General Motors received a $16.5 million contract to develop the tank in July 1971.[34] Systems were simplified or eliminated altogether to save costs.[35] The XM150E5 gun-launcher was replaced with an XM150E6, which included a closed breech scavenging system.[36] A 24-round General Motors autoloader was installed. Ammunition capacity was increased to 50 rounds.[37] The commander's 20 mm cannon was replaced by a .50 caliber M85 machine gun.[38] The driver's escape hatch was deleted and his television, as well as those of all the other crew, were eliminated.[39] The Continental AVCR-1100-3B engine was derated to 1,250 horsepower (930 kW) at 2600 rpm and paired to a General Motors XHM-1500-2B transmission.[40] A simplified National Water Lift hydropneumatic suspension was installed. Side skirts were installed, which allowed some armor to be removed from the hull.[41] Meanwhile, the U.S. Army studied installing a gas-turbine AGT-1500 generating 1,500 horsepower (1,100 kW) (this was the engine that would come to power the M1 Abrams).[42]
Only one of the two pilot vehicles authorized for construction was completed.[43] In addition, a surrogate vehicle based on the components of MBT-70 pilot #4,[failed verification] the M60 and the M88 armored recovery vehicle, was constructed.[44]
These changes were ultimately insufficient to allay concerns about the tank's cost.[43] In September 1971, an amendment by Senator Thomas Eagleton was defeated that would cut $35.3 million in funding for XM803 prototype production.[45][46] but in December 1971, Congress canceled the tank in the defense appropriation bill.[47] The bill appropriated $20 million for cancelation costs and $20 million for the development of a new tank program.[48] This became the XM1 design project, which led to the production-model M1 Abrams tank.
@PlaneFlightX But do the starters need to be on for the engine to be running in your message? Kind of like having the engines activation group be “Starters & BATTERY>"?"”, because irl the starters only drain power at the startup, as they are only used then. it would realistically be like “Battery>"?" & "StartersHaveRan"” Maybe I’m just missing something ☠️
@XM803ENJOYER46 here’s the Battery level variable "clamp(sum((apu)+(engine)-(system*1.4)),0,800" where the battery level is clamped at 800, and "engine" is the throttle times 70 but only when engines are on, and system is all things electronic that would drain battery. Hope I’m not wasting your time man, thanks.
@PlaneFlightX I have a APU system that allows what you mentioned, that was the biggest challenge lol. What I’m really stuck on is having the starters drain power whilst starting the engines and then not draining power once the engines are started. As of now, the starters are essential for the engines to be running as I use the method stated in your variables video (stuff like "Switch7*Switch9 & Battery>300 ect." How could I make it to where they only need to be running and draining battery when the engines are starting. -hope this makes sense lol I’m pretty new to FT
@PlaneFlightX hey man, I really wanna thank you for your variables video and this SWL-10, as it has expanded my knowledge of Funk immensely. Any tips for creating realistic startups? I am attempting a realistic APU on my SU-52 Hammer but do not know how to make the starters not be necessary to have the engines running. Nice build too bro my mobile device is gonna explode…
I’m making an APU system for a realistic startup, I’ve clamped the battery level at 0 to 800, here is the variable: "clamp((sum(Throttle * fr))+(Switch2 * rf)+(OP),0,800"
rf and fr are already set, don’t worry ab them. The Idea is that the engines ( throttle ) charge the battery and the battery will drain from whatever value OP is (it’s plus OP rn but can be changed). How do I make OP drain the APU at a realistic rate? Oh and switch2 is the APU’s on/off.
@SILVERPANZER so you really went around and found all the coords… crazy, seems time consuming! I am aware of the variable text like {latitude}. Sorry to bother you 👍🏻
@SILVERPANZER interesting, I never would have thought about that. Still though, how did you find the Lat/Lon of the terrain?(assuming you didn’t manually find it by driving some sort of vehicle with a text displaying your Pos. on every single terrain change. That would be strenuous…)
Hey man, can I use your variables that express the position of certain landmarks? I’m trying to figure it out by my self but am struggling. How did you figure out how to do that correctly and find the coordinates of each airport. Thanks!
@SILVERPANZER I really hope you don’t believe what you said about yourself in your bio. Dude, if you wouldn’t have posted anything, you would never get to have the interactions with others on this site. One’s builds do NOT reflect your personality in a good or bad way no matter the popularity. I literally have no idea who you are but you seem very social, bold, and smart. Please don’t think about yourself like that, it will never help you in life. 🙏
@SILVERPANZER thanks bro. Any suggestions on what I should create next? I’m really into FT texts and inputs but still an amateur. Tanks are my favorite but I fear I will totally ruin the build lol.
@Graingy Soory soory! Pardón moi
@Boeing727200F that was the quickest response ever lol.
@Graingy YOUR FLAG IS A LEAF 🇨🇦
Autistic Goober
+1You know you’re a tank nerd when you instantly recognize the combo, though I can’t tell if you went for the jadgtiger or Panther F tbh. Nice build! Paladin is a class SPH.
@BOSKnight 😭😭😭😭😭😭
@AviationLover12345 ALL INFO TOTALLY ACCURATE : WIKI : XM803
XM803 at the U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection. Note the two return rollers, versus three on the MBT-70.
Work began on converting the existing MBT-70 design into a low-cost "austere" alternative that would use only American-made components, resulting in the visually similar XM803 prototype. Congress hoped to drive down the per-unit cost to $500,000–$600,000, saving $200,000 per tank versus the MBT-70.[30]
The largest cost savings came from a switch to a less expensive steel armor plating. An American-made engine also reduced costs. The design was slightly heavier and slower.[33] General Motors received a $16.5 million contract to develop the tank in July 1971.[34] Systems were simplified or eliminated altogether to save costs.[35] The XM150E5 gun-launcher was replaced with an XM150E6, which included a closed breech scavenging system.[36] A 24-round General Motors autoloader was installed. Ammunition capacity was increased to 50 rounds.[37] The commander's 20 mm cannon was replaced by a .50 caliber M85 machine gun.[38] The driver's escape hatch was deleted and his television, as well as those of all the other crew, were eliminated.[39] The Continental AVCR-1100-3B engine was derated to 1,250 horsepower (930 kW) at 2600 rpm and paired to a General Motors XHM-1500-2B transmission.[40] A simplified National Water Lift hydropneumatic suspension was installed. Side skirts were installed, which allowed some armor to be removed from the hull.[41] Meanwhile, the U.S. Army studied installing a gas-turbine AGT-1500 generating 1,500 horsepower (1,100 kW) (this was the engine that would come to power the M1 Abrams).[42]
Only one of the two pilot vehicles authorized for construction was completed.[43] In addition, a surrogate vehicle based on the components of MBT-70 pilot #4,[failed verification] the M60 and the M88 armored recovery vehicle, was constructed.[44]
These changes were ultimately insufficient to allay concerns about the tank's cost.[43] In September 1971, an amendment by Senator Thomas Eagleton was defeated that would cut $35.3 million in funding for XM803 prototype production.[45][46] but in December 1971, Congress canceled the tank in the defense appropriation bill.[47] The bill appropriated $20 million for cancelation costs and $20 million for the development of a new tank program.[48] This became the XM1 design project, which led to the production-model M1 Abrams tank.
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+1Man this is gonna be awesome, definitely gonna get it on steam instead of waiting for the mobile release!
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Pure grammar skillz
Oh, cool. Thanks bro. T
@BOSKnight hey man I’m new to the whole posting thing, what exactly does tagging do?
@Kerbango I’m aware. He rarely plays and I really don’t care if he posts… it’s not like I’m famous lol
+1@BOSKnight METEOR… MORE LIKE METER… MORE LIKE WHAT THE F* IS A KILOMETER!!
+1@Zero0Two2 Hehe, I’m not a German tank guy so idk
@PlaneFlightX But do the starters need to be on for the engine to be running in your message? Kind of like having the engines activation group be “Starters & BATTERY>"?"”, because irl the starters only drain power at the startup, as they are only used then. it would realistically be like “Battery>"?" & "StartersHaveRan"” Maybe I’m just missing something ☠️
@XM803ENJOYER46 here’s the Battery level variable "clamp(sum((apu)+(engine)-(system*1.4)),0,800" where the battery level is clamped at 800, and "engine" is the throttle times 70 but only when engines are on, and system is all things electronic that would drain battery. Hope I’m not wasting your time man, thanks.
@PlaneFlightX I have a APU system that allows what you mentioned, that was the biggest challenge lol. What I’m really stuck on is having the starters drain power whilst starting the engines and then not draining power once the engines are started. As of now, the starters are essential for the engines to be running as I use the method stated in your variables video (stuff like "Switch7*Switch9 & Battery>300 ect." How could I make it to where they only need to be running and draining battery when the engines are starting. -hope this makes sense lol I’m pretty new to FT
@BSKPlays2009 golden. "Oh, and don’t forget to snap our name on every loading screen or picture in our games!"
@PlaneFlightX hey man, I really wanna thank you for your variables video and this SWL-10, as it has expanded my knowledge of Funk immensely. Any tips for creating realistic startups? I am attempting a realistic APU on my SU-52 Hammer but do not know how to make the starters not be necessary to have the engines running. Nice build too bro my mobile device is gonna explode…
Thanks for upvoting my posts bro, really appreciate it!
+1That’s awesome bro, I’m just hoping for 500 rn lol! Congrats
+2Yeah finding WW2 tank photos, especially prototypes, is very challenging, nice build.
Kinda goofy but I like it.
+1@THEOKPILOT Ultra doohickey
+2Pin of shame for holy missile hehe
+1I’m making an APU system for a realistic startup, I’ve clamped the battery level at 0 to 800, here is the variable: "clamp((sum(Throttle * fr))+(Switch2 * rf)+(OP),0,800"
rf and fr are already set, don’t worry ab them. The Idea is that the engines ( throttle ) charge the battery and the battery will drain from whatever value OP is (it’s plus OP rn but can be changed). How do I make OP drain the APU at a realistic rate? Oh and switch2 is the APU’s on/off.
@SILVERPANZER well dang, that would be slightly useful, sorry to waste your time lol! Did not realize that
@Gagagugu dude, you alright…….?
@sleevefifties50 thanks!
@SILVERPANZER so you really went around and found all the coords… crazy, seems time consuming! I am aware of the variable text like {latitude}. Sorry to bother you 👍🏻
@SimpleStudent She wanna hop on a ‘rari (Kanye/Ye)
(I’m not a 1930/40’s German fan btw)
@SILVERPANZER interesting, I never would have thought about that. Still though, how did you find the Lat/Lon of the terrain?(assuming you didn’t manually find it by driving some sort of vehicle with a text displaying your Pos. on every single terrain change. That would be strenuous…)
The description is very erratic lol @Markizma228088
My brother did this sorry lol
Little rat; very cool, very annoying! Nice.
Hey man, can I use your variables that express the position of certain landmarks? I’m trying to figure it out by my self but am struggling. How did you figure out how to do that correctly and find the coordinates of each airport. Thanks!
@FomahaultCoredemshau r/hadastroke
And by the way I am on iPad
It does not download I tried it several times!
Is this even good?
Hi
🤩 🤩 🤩 wow
High tech af bro nice 🤜🏼🤛🏼
@SILVERPANZER I really hope you don’t believe what you said about yourself in your bio. Dude, if you wouldn’t have posted anything, you would never get to have the interactions with others on this site. One’s builds do NOT reflect your personality in a good or bad way no matter the popularity. I literally have no idea who you are but you seem very social, bold, and smart. Please don’t think about yourself like that, it will never help you in life. 🙏
@SILVERPANZER thanks bro. Any suggestions on what I should create next? I’m really into FT texts and inputs but still an amateur. Tanks are my favorite but I fear I will totally ruin the build lol.
Good luck!
+1Any tips on how to increase in popularity? I’m just starting the whole “uploading” thing but have been playing for 5 years.
Your builds are awesome bro. They are the BESH (only seasoned tankers will understand)
Are you ok