BMS Perdikkas MBT

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BMS Perdikkas MBT
File:Perdikkas.png
Perdikkas Main Battle Tank
TypeMain Battle Tank
Place of origin Belfras
Service history
In service1946-2000
Used byBelfrasian Armed Forces
See Users
WarsSee Operational History
Production history
DesignerBelfrasian Military Systems
Designed1943-1945
ManufacturerBelfrasian Military Systems
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications (Perdikkas MBT-1A1)
WeightXX metric tons
LengthGun forward: XX.XX m
Hull length: X.XX m
WidthX.XX m
HeightX.XX m
Crew4 (Commander, gunner, loader, driver)

Armor51-152 mm
Main
armament
17-pdr
105mm rifled gun
MA220 120mm cannon (50 rounds)
Secondary
armament
.30 cal machine gun
7.62 mm BMS-20 machine-gun
Remote-operated .50 cal machine gun
EngineV12
650 hp
TransmissionAutomatic
SuspensionHorstmann suspension
Ground clearance0.5 m (1 ft 8 in)
Operational
range
400 km
(internal fuel)
Speed40 km/h on road (25 mph)
35 km/h off road (22 mph)


The BMS Perdikkas is a Belfrasian Main Battle Tank (MBT) that serviced as the primary main battle tank with the Belfrasian Armed forces, it was a highly successful tank design, with upgrades, for many decades. It became one of the most widely used tank designs, equipping armies around the world, with some still in front line service until the 2000, it still continues in limited service today with other forces. It was designed and built by Belfrasian Military Systems, a government-owned body that operates alongside BAU Systems.

History

Design

Armament

Fire Control

Protection

Drive system

Crew and accommodation

Similar to every Belfrasian tank to date, the Perdikkas features storage units at the rear for storing personal belongings and possesses boiling vessels to produce hot beverages and boil substances as necessary.

Operational history

Variants

Perdikkas production mark numbers

Perdikkas MBT-1A1
17pdr armed version
Perdikkas MBT-1A2
Fully cast turret
Perdikkas MBT-1A3
Fitted with 20pdr, 2 stowage positions for track links on glacis
Perdikkas MBT-1A4
Projected close-support version with 95 mm CS howitzer
Perdikkas MBT-1A5
Browning machine guns fitted to coaxial and commander's cupola mounts, stowage bin on glacis
Perdikkas MBT-2A1 aka FV 4011
Increased glacis armour, two coax machineguns: one .30 Browning & one .50 caliber Browning for ranging the 84mm (20 pounder) main gun
Perdikkas MBT-2A2
Upgunned to 105 mm
Perdikkas MBT-2A3
Upgunned and uparmoured A2
Perdikkas MBT-2A4
MBT-2A3 fitted with IR equipment
Perdikkas MBT-2A5
MBT-2A4 fitted with ranging gun
Perdikkas MBT-2A6 FV 4007
Revised engine decks
Perdikkas MBT-2A7 aka FV 4012
Uparmoured MBT-2A5
Perdikkas MBT-2A8
Upgunned MBT-A5
Perdikkas MBT-3A1
Resilient mantlet and new commanders cupola
Perdikkas MBT-3A2
Uparmoured MBT-3A1
Perdikkas MBT-3A3
Upgunned MBT-3A2
Perdikkas MBT-3A4 aka FV 4015
Upgunned and uparmoured MBT-2A8
Perdikkas MBT-3A5
MBT-3A2 with IR equipment
Perdikkas MBT-3A6
MBT-3A4 with ranging gun fitted
Perdikkas MBT-3A7 aka FV 4017
Upgunned and uparmoured MBT-3A2
Perdikkas MBT-4A1
Modernised Perdikkas tanks with 105 mm gun from 1960s, a new powerpack along with a new turret rotating mechanism, a new gun stabiliser, a new fire-control system and preparations for the installation of the reactive armour. By 1970s all Belfrasian Perdikkas were upgraded to MK 14 standard.
Perdikkas MBT-4A2
Major overhaul and redesigned variant, Torsion bar suspension, lengthened hull, additional armour on the glacis plate and turret, V-12 950 hp diesel engine, computerised fire control system, laser rangefinder. Entered service with Belfrasian units in 1980s.
Perdikkas MBT-4A3
1990s update redesigned turret, new fire control system and incorporation of the advanced Callistan IV modular armour. Mounted a 120 mm smooth bore gun.

Foreign Variants

Tembo MBT-A1
Perdikkas tanks redesigned and rebuilt by Goredemabwa with the help of DSRA. Gun replaced with TGI CM125-1A/L48 125 mm smoothbore tank gun while the engine and transmission are replaced with the same 850 hp (634 kW) Goungsung Engineering Works GHP-V12G-6A1 engine mated to a Kyoungcho KGI AHT-16B-6F1R hydromechanical automatic transmission from the Type 73 Seungli-ho.
Tembo MBT-A2
Fitted with redesigned armour, equipped with a new semi-computerised fire control system and Engine's power was boosted to 1,000 hp (745 kW) by switching from a supercharger to a twin turbocharged setup.
Tembo MBT-A3
Modernisation featuring an updated TGI CM125-1G/L52 main gun, TGI-15-8 gunner sights, new ballistic computer to reduce crew firing calculations and improve accuracy, and new thermal sight to provide night/day all weather combat capabilities.
Tembo MBT-A4
A new turbocharged liquid cooled Kyoungcho KGI-V12F-6D5 four-stroke V12 multifuel engine in powerpack producing 1,200 hp (895 kW) with an enhanced environmental control system.

Operators

Template:Country data Goredemabwa
File:NB flag in Pardes.png Belhavia

Historical Operators

 Belfras
File:Flag Anikatia(1951-1980).png Republic of Anikatia
Template:Country data Democratic Socialist Republic of Anikatia
Template:Country data Myrdesia

See Also

BMS Parmenio MBT