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PDI M6A4 Ardent UPS TUCK

148k Pilotmario  8.5 years ago
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(1) activates engines. (2) activates turret. (3) actiavtes commander's position. (4) fires the main gun. (5) activates smoke pots. VTOL controls direction, yaw steers, pitch controls gun elevation, roll controls turret traverse, Throttle controls hatches. The M6A4 Ardent UPS is the primary main battle tank of the Paternian Army. At 50 tons, its frontal armor is comparable to the Victoria M5A5 with an effectiveness of 18m RHAe, although it is weaker than the M5A6 and the side and rear armor is much weaker than any variant of the Victoria. It is fitted with a 120mm ETC M5A5, capable of penetrating 17.5m of RHAe at 1,000m. Although not as powerful as 150mm+ weapons, it is a faster-firing and highly-accuracte system. This particular machine is fitted with the TUCK applique armor system, comprising of two layers of ERA backed by a 10mm layer of armor steel. This is designed to protect against HEAT or HESH ammunition, as well as improving the side armor against smaller-caliber weapons. It is fitted with an upgraded variant of the Tank Universal Powerplant.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 20.1ft (6.1m)
  • Length 39.6ft (12.1m)
  • Height 15.1ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 74,305lbs (33,704kg)
  • Loaded Weight 80,775lbs (36,639kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 763.7lbs/ft2 (3,728.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 105.8ft2 (9.8m2)
  • Drag Points 11023

Parts

  • Number of Parts 472
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,521

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    148k Pilotmario

    P$2.1M each. @TheBroadside

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    67.8k PINK

    @Supermini555 Don't search for only one perfect chassis, find 3-5 0ones that can preform allocated roles . . .

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    29.0k Supermini555

    That's why it's hard to find that perfect chassis @Pilotmario

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    148k Pilotmario

    @Supermini555 I see.

    I don't, simply to make my builds more mobile-friendly. Although because of mods and the high part count from the use of the side skirts, such is not possible with this machine.

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    29.0k Supermini555

    This then open up the mirror menu @Pilotmario

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    148k Pilotmario

    @Supermini555 Link?

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    29.0k Supermini555

    Take the FlareBlitz and open the mirror menu, you'll understand @Pilotmario

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    148k Pilotmario

    @Supermini555 Elaborate.

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    29.0k Supermini555

    But then, we have hollow spaces in our tanks so we can show the armour profile of the tanks itself @Pilotmario

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    148k Pilotmario

    @Supermini555 There's this.

    Just say you captured a few of these and liked them so much that you decided to use it as a chassis base. The Lanzarrian XV-15 Leveler tank's hull was based off the M6A4 Ardent (the UPS variant was not yet in service at the time).

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    29.0k Supermini555

    I just need a chassis that has a good armour profile and excellent armour durability, and is modular @Pilotmario

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    148k Pilotmario

    I just figured to just go with one chassis. It may not be perfect, but it would certainly be good enough, and the logistical benefits would outweigh the less than perfect performance.

    Of course, we do have several standard chassis. We have been using the M17 Stallion series since our introduction, and the failed M7 Sentinel light tank has transformed into the successful M19 APC. The M3 Avenger, while obsolete as a tank, is still a perfectly good chassis for other purposes. @Supermini555

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    7,019 Makcoink

    @Pilotmario Yes a that is lot better

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    67.8k PINK

    My army fields five major chassis; IEWM01! (Ratel/APC-5), IETM09! (MBT-2), IETM12! (MBT-9), IEWM08! (TAL-1), IEWT/M06! (IVA-8/IVA-3). @Pilotmario @Supermini555

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    29.0k Supermini555

    They are all powered by EM Batteries with the same motors, 2000hp, 1500ftlbs torque

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    29.0k Supermini555

    Well, I can't seem to find the perfect chassis for all my vehicles, as I drew them from scratch on paper, then I built them from it. Thing is, they all have the same principle, to ricochet most bullets off its armour, the Al-Dabb may be the solution to this chassis design crisis @Pilotmario

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    148k Pilotmario

    I would think so. Our Ardent is a main battle tank, which means it is what we use as our general-purpose tank. It's good against virtually any ground threat, although more specialized vehicles may be needed for certain tasks such as combat engineering and air defense, which can be built off said tank.

    Which brings up something which we think should be considered a major flaw; the huge variety of unique equipment for uses that can be done by a single vehicle.

    You see, our tanks are designed for combat at all ranges. The Victoria design serves as a force multiplier for armored, mechanized, and infantry units.

    You see, while we do have assault guns such as the M3A1 Terminator, they are usually based on existing vehicles, such as the M3 Skysweeper SPAAG, which was built on the hull of an M6A2, A3, and A4 Ardent. In addition, the new M3 Longbow is built off a modified chassis.

    And don't forget the numerous variants of the M3 Avenger, including a CEV (Combat Engineering Vehicle), ABLV (armored bridge laying vehicle), APC, IFV, SPG, SPAAG, and ARV.

    This means that many of our tracked vehicles share many parts with each other, simplifying logistics significantly. In addition, all are powered with the Tank Universal Powerplant, something for anything in our army that uses tracks. @Supermini555

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    29.0k Supermini555

    The Decimator is actually used in ranged combat, the FlareBlitz in mid-close range, the Al-Asad for Close Range, the DERP An-Namr As-Saghir for anti-infantry, the Hetzers for long ranges, the Al-Khalid for close range, an upcoming tank call Al-Dabb (Bear) will have the most armour and is based on the T-34 MBT, Gaia for Anti-Bunkers and the MkIII Al-Asad for other uses @Pilotmario

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    148k Pilotmario

    It was designed to fight Awwami tanks and their OP armor.

    Actual penetration at 1000m is 7.5m of RHAe. @Makcoink

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    7,019 Makcoink

    @Pilotmario Do you think this is a little OP
    I mean 17.5m of RHAe at 1,000m is more armor than pretty much any tank in the RP.
    my super tank "titan" that does not have enough armor to stop this thing.

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    148k Pilotmario

    @TheBroadside So basically a HEAT-APERS round?

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    148k Pilotmario

    @TheBroadside Sounds good!

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    148k Pilotmario

    I see.

    Of note, the Ardent is quite modular, with the hull made of various interlocking, prefabricated plates. Therefore, it was easy to convert standard A4 hulls into A4 UPS hulls easily.

    Of course, the turret can be lifted out of the tank if need be. Much of our M6 fleet began as M6A3 vehicles, and later were upgraded. Remember, the Ardent was originally designed as a private export venture, to be made by poorer countries who cannot afford more powerful weaponry but want something that can stand a chance on a modern battlefield, and has large upgrade potential in order to extend service life.

    I would think the Decimator would be easier to maintain simply because it doesn't have a proper turret. However, we don't really like turret less vehicles because we want our tanks to be able to engage and destroy targets that are not in front of the hull. @Supermini555

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    29.0k Supermini555

    70th

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    29.0k Supermini555

    Nope, it's not all made from one plate alone, remember why I said that the Decimator is easy to assemble, disassemble and reassemble? I was referring that the tank uses plates of armour instead of a single piece, therefore, fixing the tank is much easier @Pilotmario

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