note: previous post got problems with the wheels. Everything should be fine now)

Imperial Syllixian Empire

When history repeats itself

She was awoken from her long lasting slumber

But not as an old scrap metal this time

But a metal empress of both salvation and terror

The SPT-06A9M1 Megumin Mark.V is the fifth generation Main Battle Tank developed to both complement the SPV-06A9M3 Archon Mark.II Squad Mobility Vehicle, and to replace the aging Mark.IV Megumin Main Battle Tank.

The vehicle is intended as the spearhead during offensive strikes, and to provide, and relay tactical information from the battlefield into the vast array of network of other Syllixian units, to better develop a battle plan, which further increases it's mission success rate. This particular model has it's additional modular plated installed on either side of the hull

Development

Megumin Mark.V near the Pyramids



Deveoped alongside the SPV-06A9M1 in 2036 under the New Hope Program, the Syllixian Army needed a newer equipments to transition into the 21st Century, by further improving the C4I Systems already incorporated on the Mark.IV Megumin. Although both models received it's fair share of protracted develpment, this particular variant got delayed more because of the doubt of most ministers over requiring another model of tanks, when the Syllixian Army has a surplus of older models, which could be "upgraded" into current technology. After prolonged debate, it is decided for the Army to receive 150 of it's new tanks by December.

Design

Megumin Mark.V during road tests



The SPT-06A9M1 incorporates several new technology, and refined design principles which the Syllixian Institute of technical Research has been using for past decades, which includes the "Wings" welded on either side of the turret, which not only provides additional protections, also can be deployed as a barrier for the infantry to take cover behind it. It's turret is brand redesigned from ground up, and a 25mm coaxial autocannon with 150 rounds of ammunitions are included to deal with lightly armored threats. The tank still retains it's commander's cupola like it's predecessor in order to give the tank commander a better situational awareness, but can use the newer 360 degree rotating camera with IR function to enable the hunter-killer capability. The suspension is greatly improved on current model, which gives better stability during cross country operation, and it's widened tracks gives the tank a better handling through sandy areas, where the tank will mainly operate from. A new cooler system was installed on the either side of the engines bay to provide better cooling for the engine, thus reducing it's heat signature. On top of that, a newly designed, detachable ammoracks are developed specifically for the tank, although it might see it's appearance on other models, provides a shorter turnaround time, as well as further isolating the dangerous ammunitions from the fighting compartment in case of shell setting off. On the top of the ammorack, an addition of two blow-off panels are also installed, newer laser designation systems, new fire control systems, active protection systems, and a new autoloader system is installed with better reliability than it's predecessor.

Megumin Mark.V during road test, displays it's IPM modules



Ban on exports

Due to several circumstances, such as the vehicle's highly advanced fire control systems, and the CUMS system developed by Paternia, and the agreements between the participating countries (MAE #56709n4) outlining the prohibition of the export of military equipments and arnaments to those who are not aligned with us and poses a threat to participating nation's sovereignity. As such, the export of military vehicles and arnament is limited to countries such as Paternia, Greater Hellenic Republic, Royal State of Emmeria, Royal State of Aleutzia, and Republic of Awwam, with the exception to few countries, such as Imperial Eternistan.

Specifications

Length : 7.8 Meters (Hull), 12 Meters (including gun barrel)

Width : 4 Meters, 4.7 Meters (including additional side modules)

Height : 3 Meters, 3.4 Meters (Including additional equipments)

Weight : 59 Tons (Standard), 64 Tons (Full)

Powerplant : TE-10A1 Multifuel Gas Turbine Engine

Transmission : Continuously Variable Transmission

Speed : 80Kmh forward, 80Kmh reverse

operational range : 710Km

Suspension : active hydropneumatic suspension on each arm

Arnaments : 130mm/L40 smoothbore with autoloading system

12.7mm coaxial MG

25mm coaxial autocannon

12.7mm RCWS system

12.7mm HMG mounted on mounting points on either side of IPM module

Protection systems : x4 'Swift' hard-kill systems

x4 electronically-scanned array radars

Controls

Pitch : Accelerate

Yaw : Steering

AG1 : Activates 12.7mm coaxial MG

AG2+Trim : Raise\lower suspension

AG3 : Activates 25mm autocannon

AG3+Trim : Lean forward\backward

AG4 : Activates side 12.7mm MG

AG4+VTOL+Trim : Side 12.7mm MG traverse and gun elevation

AG4+Landing Gear : Deploy IPM module (turret traverse will be limited to around 80 degrees

AG5 : Activates 12.7mm RCWS

AG5+Trim=VTOL : 25mm RCWS traverse and gun elevation

AG5+LandingGear : Open turret hatches

AG6 : None

AG7 : None

AG8+LandingGear : Open gunsight cover

Cockpit View : Gunsight

Camera 1 : Gunner's perspective

Camera 2 : Tank Commander's perspective

Camera 3 : Driver's perspective