"The A3 is definitely a step up from the old A1, especially with the gun stabilizer. The A1's stabilizer was only good enough for the coaxial MG on second gear, but helped somewhat with shoot-and-scoot. But the A3's stabilizer was a world of difference. With it, you have a good chance of hitting something on the move with the main gun."
-Cpl. Charles Watanabe, 15th Armored Division, Paternian Army

(1) activates turret. (2) activates TC's position. (3) activates loader's position. (4) activates rooftop AA machine gun. (7) fires 105mm M68 cannon. VTOL and Trim control left and right tracks. Pitch and roll control aiming. LandingGear controls hatches.

The M6A3 Ardent is a Paternian main battle tank designed by Paternian Defense Industries. Introduced in 1952, it is an upgraded M6A1 Ardent main battle tank, featuring active infrared night vision, 2-axis gun stabilization, and a 105mm M68 cannon.

Statistics:
Power plant:
900hp Continental AVS-900 V-12 Diesel engine

Weight: 55 tons

Power/weight: 16.36 hp/ton

Main Armament:
105mm M68 (58rds)

Secondary Armament:
1x 7.62mm M1919A7 coaxial (3,000rds)
1x 7.62mm M1919A7 flexible (1,000rds)
2x 12.7mm M2 flexible (1,000rds)

Armor:
Beak: 203mm
Upper glacis: 152mm
Turret front: 177mm (rounded, cast)
Gun Mantlet: 152mm
Hull sides: 76mm
Turret side: 127mm
Hull rear: 38mm
Turret rear: 102mm
Turret roof: 44mm
Hull roof: 38mm
Belly armor: 25mm

Operational Range:
300 miles (road)
175 miles (off-road)

Speed:
Road: 40mph
Off-road: 25mph