Post
Sun Oct 01, 2017 1:10 pm
#152
by Triggerhappy
I am very wiggly on the tech available as of now.
Well after a looo-oooong discussion with Outlender we came up with a tank with:
A primary 152mm cannon, mainly for firing nuclear shells
A railgun bound to the primary
A smaller turret weapon, likely a machinegun and electrolaser in one turret on top of the main turret, for anti-infantry and close-range defense.
A Gau-8-like G-to-A and G-to-G weapon on the side of the turret
A maser or microwave projector to the other side of the barrel, for clearing minefields and such, as well as un-armored infantry.
Two gauss-launchers on the side/top of the body, for firing grenades and mine clearers.
A turret-point on the front/top of the body, for forward firepower support, likely armed with a gauss launcher using the same ammo as the other two, as well as an electrolaser and/or a normal machinegun.
A missile system inside the tank body, with an choice of missiles, including a UR-77 style system for breaching a corridor in the enemy line or clearing mines.
Either singular or paired track, havn't decided yet, with full controlled suspension for making the tank sit.
I also want four rotary thrusters, two on each side of the tank, for short-range 'leaps' as well as breaking during orbital drops.
Of course the basic armor would be superior to what we have now, layered with ERA-style active armor, as well as more traditional anti-missile pods.
This thing would have 2 crew with seats that can perform the same tasks, but with one responsible for target choice, while the other handles the driving, with the rest of the tasks distributed between the two, as well as an AI for targeting and other tasks that are better performed by a computer.
For more ranged defense against missiles and low-flying aircraft, I want a dome with a high-power pulse laser and a directional EM emitter, for throwing railgun slugs slightly off-path for near-hits.
This tank would be massive, but built in a low shape to allow it to better handle nuclear and kinetic shockwaves.
The assumption is that an efficient power storage unit is available, something greatly superior to fossil fuels and currently available batteries, capable of keeping this tank running for many hours, more if the weapons are not used.
The body would be modular, with the option to turn it to other uses, such as Rescue and Repair units, troop transport and support, or dedicated artillery/AA/missile platforms. The same body would be used to house a mobile armored reactor, for on-field unit recharge.
Of course, this vehicle would be built to function off-Earth, so the crew would have a full life-support system in their armored capsule.
Not sure if I forgot anything, will correct with time.