M2120A3 Main Battle Tank
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The M2120A3 Heavy Main Battle Tank represents the pinnacle of Scion Defence's tank engineering. Introduced after the M2120A1 and M2120A2, the A3 model incorporates advanced technologies and improvements based on extensive combat experience and testing. It is the most formidable ground vehicle produced by Scion Defence, setting new standards in armor, firepower, and electronic systems.
Unit Price: 11 million NSD for complete vehicle, 1.4-5 million NSD to upgrade from previous versions of the M2120
Armament
- The A3's main armament is the devastating TG-9 140mm smooth bore mounted on an unmanned turret. The TG-9 features an autoloader and caseless rounds, providing a high rate of fire. The autoloader system, based on the ICR-8 assault rifle, uses a rotating rack to feed rounds into the chamber. The gunner selects rounds via a touch screen, and the system automatically loads and fires the chosen round.
- The secondary armament includes a co-axial .50 caliber machine gun (200 rounds) and two Scion PDWS (Point Defence Weapon Systems) each with a .50 caliber stacked projectile machine gun (400 rounds) and six IAD-6 (Infantry Air Defence) missiles.
Armor
- The A3 features a robust armor configuration with a titanium hull, DU and tungsten mesh, and CO2 honeycomb cells. The multi-layered armor system is designed to absorb and dissipate impacts, providing superior protection. The tank can be equipped with the latest Gladiator defence system for hard kill, electronic jamming, and visual jamming, as well as ERA and NERA bricks for enhanced protection. The RIOT non-lethal defence system is also available.
Movement
- The A3 is powered by the SGT-4 gas turbine engine, producing 1600hp, compared to the 1500hp of the previous SGT-2 engine. It uses a TSS hydro pneumatic-torsion bar hybrid suspension system. The A3 can achieve speeds of 100km/h on road and 75km/h off road, with an operational range of 700km, extendable to 900km with external fuel tanks.
Electronics
- The A3 is equipped with full C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence) capabilities and operates using the SMBN (Sciox Military Battle Network). This system allows for real-time control of UCAVs or UGVs, direct links to decision-makers, and access to tactical information. The on-board LCC-20 computer system integrates multiple touch screens, streamlining crew operations and enhancing task efficiency.
Specifications
- Weight: 60.52 tonnes
- Length: 12.1m (with gun forward)
- Width: 4.7m (+0.7m with reactive armor)
- Height: 3.1m
- Crew: 3 (driver, gunner, commander)
- Primary Armament: TG-9 140mm smooth bore (35 rounds carried, 60 RPM)
- Secondary Armament: Co-axial .50 caliber machine gun (1200 rounds carried, 600 RPM), 2 PDWS (800 .50 caliber rounds and 12 missiles carried, 600 RPM)
- Armor: Titanium hull, DU and tungsten mesh, CO2 honeycomb cells
- Additional Protection: Gladiator defence system, ERA and NERA bricks, RIOT non-lethal defence system
- Electronic Systems: LCC-20 computer system
- Engine: SGT-4 gas turbine, 1600hp
- Transmission: SIAD Heavy Duty Automatic
- Suspension: TSS hydro pneumatic-torsion bar hybrid
- Operational Range: 700km (900km with external tanks)
- Speed: Off road 62km/h (38 MPH), on road 75km/h (46 MPH)