Moltke Main Battle Tank

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M1 Moltke Main Battle Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Brooks Incorporated
Mission Garrison Defense
Frontline Combatant
Fire Support
Type Tracked
Cost 12,677,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 75 tons
Armor Star Slab/7 Heavy Ferro Fibrous
Engine Vlar 300 XL Fusion
Speed 64 kph km/h
Crew 5
Armament

ER Large Laser
2 x Light Gauss Rifles

BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) 1,355


Description

The M1 Moltke Main Battle Tank was created for the Duchy of Andurien. The Duchy commissioned Brooks Inc. to create the Tank to enable the Duchy's military to fill its military gaps, without relying on outside sources for equipment and parts.

The tank is based on the Age of War Augustus A-3 Tank, Brooks toook the ancient design and updated it for the needs of the Duchy. The Tank begain production in 3076, and has since been disbursed among the League forces on station in the Duchy. Outside parties have inquired to Brooks for purchasing the tank for their forces. Brook Inc's has forwarded these requests to the government offices for approval.

Armament

The Tank is equipted with a Extended Range Large Laser and two Gauss Rifles mounted in its turret. The Rifles have been given three tons of ammunition for sustain fire against long distant targets.

Variants

  • M2 Moltke - Entering service in 3077, the M2 is designed to complement the M1's long range fire. The Extended Range Large Laser is exchanged for a Snubnose PPC in the turret. In place of the Light Gauss Rifles the tank has been given 5 Seven Tube Multi-Missile Launchers mounted in front of the tank with six tons of ammunition for them. BV (2.0) = 1,363[1]

Related Tanks

  • Augustus A-3 Tank - Ancient Age of War design which Moltke was based on. The ancient tank powered by Diesel ICE, it equipt with pair of light autocannons and medium autocannon as it backup weapon. The tank had crew of ten people due to size of its engine.[2]

References

  1. Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 124 - "M2 Moltke Main Battle Tank Record Sheet" - includes battle value.
  2. Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 111 - "Rule Annex" - Moltke Main Battle Tank - A3 Augustus description.

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