UT8M2 Escutcheon IV

The UT8M2 is a upgrade to the UT8M1 Escutcheon IV tank. The first upgrade since the tank's introduction. Improvements include a better recoil absorption for more accurate follow on shots. To do this, the electronic components was streamlined so it takes up less space. Most noticeably, the tank features the addition of the new Parvus Guard hardkill active protection system, a derivative development of the Iron Guardian C-RAM system. It can only intercept a single missile at a time and so is easily saturated. However it has a near 100% interception rate and serve as an additional layer of defense for the tank although quite pricey. Nonetheless, the Parvus Guard hardkill system is a significant improvement compared to Khertland's previous two generations of APS. More importantly the tank has improved HEAT and kinetic protection. Particularly, the front turret side is now covered with new ERA blocks for added protection when engaging against multiple targets. The total upgrade package adds an additional 3. 5k to the unit cost for a total of 24. 5k per tank. The army considered this as acceptable but still sizable increase in cost, however the improvements are seen as worthwhile. Basic specifications: Cost: 24. 5k Blocks: 589 Weight: 87,932 Volume: 942 cubic meter Length: 20m Width: 9m Height: 6m (roof), 9m (RWS) Speed: 25 m/s Gun: Caliber: 304mm Barrel Length: L/55 Projectile: Sabot head-solid-solid-base bleeder-9x casing Rate of Fire: 15 rpm Kinetic damage: 6200 Armor piercing: 62 Penetration: At least 1 layer of 4m HA beam Armor: Hull front: HA wedge-HA beam-HA pole-4 layers of HA beams-HA pole-HA beam Upper glacis: 4m HA slopes-6 layers of HA beams-Metal and stone roof Hull side: HA-Beam-HA pole-HA beam Hull rear: 2m of metal Turret front: 2 layers of metal mimics-HA-HA pole-4 layers of HA beams Turret side: Metal or HA beam Turret rear: Metal mimic blocks Active Protection Systems: Parvus Guard Ratings: Total firepower: 16. 1 Missile: 0. 06 APS: 15. 3 Simple cannon: 0. 74