Ishtar (Combat Vehicle)
Ishtar Heavy Fire Support Tank | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Various |
Mission | Fire Support |
Type | Wheeled |
Cost | 2,961,817 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 65 |
Armor | Compound E91 Ferro-Fibrous |
Engine | Fusion 110 |
Speed | 54 km/h |
Crew | 5 |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 1,128[1] |
BV (2.0) | 1,404[2] |
Description
The Ishtar Heavy Fire Support Tank is less popular than smaller, more maneuverable combat vehicles, but its heavy firepower has made it a staple of heavy garrison units. Though the original design was faster, over the years the tank has become slower and better armored. It is only capable of moving up to 54 km/h, but it can rely on seven and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor to keep it safe. The armor does little to protect the wheels from shrapnel, however, so it can quickly become immobilized. Something of an oddity on a vehicle, a "Goalkeeper" Anti-Missile System shoots down missiles before they can threaten, though it is only effective against incoming missiles from in front of the tank.Cite error: Closing </ref>
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- Gauss - This is a Jihad era variant of the Ishtar, which concentrates is modification in replacement base-model's autocannons. The original's LB-X & Ultra autocannons are replaced by a Gauss Rifle and a Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle in the turret. Both weapons have been given 16 rounds each. The vehicle's AMS is also removed. BV (2.0) = 1,616[3]