M-3 Stuart
Notes: The M-3
was a design evolved from the earlier M-2 light tank in the 1930s.
They were used by the Allies; after World War 2, many of them were bought
by Latin American and other countries, which still use them to this day.
About 500 of these vehicles were built with diesel instead of gasoline
engines. The M-3 is generally
inadequate for modern antitank use, and most of them are used as infantry
support vehicles.
The M-3A1 is an
improved M-3. About 200 of them
were built with a diesel engine.
Differences include a new turret and removal of the driver's machineguns for
more ammunition space for the main gun. Extra fuel tanks may be added to improve
the range.
The M-3A3 is a
further improved M-3. It has a new
turret, and the hull is stretched to allow for more ammunition carriage, more
internal fuel, and better suspension.
These vehicles were not built with diesel engines.
The M-5 has twin
gasoline automotive engines instead of the modified aircraft radial of the M-3.
It also has improved frontal turret armor.
The M-5A1 has an improved ammunition storage layout.
|
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
M-3 (Early) |
$145,320 |
G, A |
200 kg |
12.8 tons |
4 |
6 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-3 (Mid) |
$145,320 |
G, A |
200 kg |
12.7 tons |
4 |
6 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-3 (Mid, Diesel) |
$145,280 |
D, A |
200 kg |
12.7 tons |
4 |
6 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-3A1 (Gas) |
$136,244 |
G, A |
200 kg |
12.9 tons |
4 |
6 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-3A1 (Diesel) |
$136,204 |
D, A |
200 kg |
12.9 tons |
4 |
6 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-3A3 |
$181,943 |
G, A |
200 kg |
14.7 tons |
4 |
6 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-5 |
$145,704 |
G, A |
200 kg |
15 tons |
4 |
6 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-5A1 |
$162,578 |
G, A |
200 kg |
15.2 tons |
4 |
6 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
M-3 (Early) |
129/90 |
30/21 |
204 |
154 |
Trtd |
T2 |
TF6 TS5
TR5 HF8
HS4 HR4 |
|
M-3 (Mid) |
130/91 |
30/21 |
204 |
154 |
Trtd |
T2 |
TF6
TS5 TR5
HF8 HS4
HR4 |
|
M-3 (Mid, Diesel) |
123/86 |
29/20 |
204 |
72 |
Trtd |
T2 |
TF6
TS5 TR5
HF8 HS4
HR4 |
|
M-3A1 (Gas) |
128/90 |
30/21 |
224+170 |
154 |
Trtd |
T2 |
TF6
TS5 TR5
HF10 HS4
HR4 |
|
M-3A1 (Diesel) |
121/85 |
28/20 |
224+170 |
72 |
Trtd |
T2 |
TF6
TS5 TR5
HF10 HS4
HR4 |
|
M-3A3 |
114/80 |
27/29 |
416 |
154 |
Trtd |
T2 |
TF6
TS5 TR5
HF10 HS4
HR4 |
|
M-5 |
125/88 |
29/21 |
340 |
175 |
Trtd |
T2 |
TF8
TS5 TR5
HF10 HS4
HR4 |
|
M-5A1 |
124/87 |
29/20 |
340 |
175 |
Trtd |
T2 |
TF8
TS5 TR5
HF10 HS4
HR4 |
|
Vehicle |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
M-3 (Early) |
None |
Basic |
37mm M-5 gun, M-1919A4, 2xM-1919A4
(hull), M-1919A4 (D), M-1919A4 (C) |
103x37mm, 8270x.30-06 |
|
M-3 (Mid, Both) |
None |
Basic |
37mm M-6 gun, M-1919A4, 2xM-1919A4
(hull), M-1919A4 (D), M-1919A4 (C) |
103x37mm, 8270x.30-06 |
|
M-3A1 (Both) |
None |
Basic |
37mm M-6 Gun, M1919A4, M-1919A4(D),
M-1919A4 (C) |
106x37mm, 7220x.30-06 |
|
M-3A3 |
None |
Basic |
37mm M-6 Gun, M1919A4, M-1919A4(D),
M-1919A4 (C) |
174x37mm, 7500x.30-06 |
|
M-5 |
+1 |
Basic |
37mm M-6 Gun, M1919A4, M-1919A4(D),
M-1919A4 (C) |
123x37mm, 6250x.30-06 |
|
M-5A1 |
+1 |
Basic |
37mm M-6 Gun, M1919A4, M-1919A4(D),
M-1919A4 (C) |
147x37mm, 6750x.30-06 |
Notes: This is
the same vehicle as the M-2 Bradley IFV, but used by scouts (CFV stands for
Cavalry Fighting Vehicle). The main
difference is that in the CFV, racks for extra ammunition and supplies take some
of the space used by troop seats in the IFV version up.
In addition, the firing ports are closed off, and the M-231 firing port
weapons are not carried.
The M-3A2 is the
same thing to the M-2A2 Bradley II IFV that the M-3 is to the M-2; i.e., a
Cavalry Fighting Vehicle variant of the Bradley II IFV.
The M-3A2 with
the Stingray System is a standard Bradley CFV fitted with an advanced optics
jamming system. When in use, the
operators of all vehicles and electro-optical systems (including thermal imaging
and other night vision devices), image intensifiers, laser designators, laser
rangefinders, and coincidence rangefinders must make a Formidable: Electronics
roll in order to use their systems of that type.
The Stingray system does not have any effect on purely optical sights
such as binoculars and telescopic sights.
This device is turret mounted and aimed in the same manner of a weapon,
but operates on all electro-optical systems within a 90-degree arc of the facing
of the turret. Jamming range is 5
km. These vehicles were first
deployed, but not used, during the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The M-3A3 Bradley III is a Cavalry Fighting Vehicle variant of the M-2A3
is a design along the same vein as the M-3 and M-3A2.
It is an incredibly rare vehicle, with perhaps 25 of them ever built or
converted.
|
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
M-3 |
$324,853 |
D, A |
1.5 tons |
26.16 tons |
3+3 |
10 |
Passive IR, Thermal Imaging |
Shielded |
|
M-3A2 |
$333,926 |
D, A |
1.34 tons |
32.81 tons |
3+3 |
12 |
Passive IR, Thermal Imaging |
Shielded |
|
M-3A2/Stingray |
$369,535 |
D, A |
1.3 tons |
33.3 tons |
3+3 |
14 |
Passive IR, Thermal Imaging |
Shielded |
|
M-3A3 (25mm) |
$380,926 |
D, A |
1.34 tons |
36.09 tons |
3+3 |
12 |
Passive IR, Thermal Imaging |
Shielded |
|
M-3A3 (30mm) |
$409,825 |
D, A |
1.34 tons |
35.61 tons |
3+3 |
12 |
Passive IR, Thermal Imaging |
Shielded |
|
M-3A3 (35mm) |
$438,724 |
D, A |
1.34 tons |
35.67 tons |
3+3 |
12 |
Passive IR, Thermal Imaging |
Shielded |
|
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
M-3 |
130/91 |
30/21/3 |
662 |
152 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF6
TS6Sp TR4
HF8 HS4Sp
HR4 |
|
M-3A2 |
128/89 |
30/21/3 |
662 |
185 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF11Sp
TS11Sp TR6
HF13 HS8Sp
HR6 |
|
M-3A2/Stingray |
124/87 |
29/20/3 |
662 |
190 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF11Sp
TS11Sp TR6
HF13 HS8Sp
HR6 |
|
M-3A3 (All) |
116/81 |
27/19/3 |
662 |
175 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF11Sp
TS11Sp TR6
HF13 HS8Sp
HR6 |
|
Vehicle |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
M-3 |
+2 |
Good |
25mm ChainGun, MAG, 2xTOW II Launchers, |
1200x25mm, 1800x7.62mm, 10xTOW II ATGM |
|
M-3A2 (Both) |
+3 |
Good |
25mm ChainGun, MAG, 2xTOW II Launchers |
1200x25mm, 2900x7.62mm, 10xTOW II ATGM |
|
M-3A3 (25mm) |
+4 |
Good |
25mm ChainGun, MAG, 2xHellfire Launchers |
1200x25mm, 2900x7.62mm, 7xHellfire ATGM |
|
M-3A3 (30mm) |
+4 |
Good |
30mm Bushmaster II, MAG, 2xHellfire
Launchers |
900x30mm, 2900x7.62mm, 7xHellfire ATGM |
|
M-3A3 (35mm) |
+4 |
Good |
35mm Bushmaster III, MAG, 2xHellfire
Launchers |
750x35mm, 2900x7.62mm, 7xHellfire ATGM |
M-10A2 Abrams Battle
Command Vehicle (BCV)
Notes: This is
an M-1A2SEP Abrams tank extensively modified for use by battlefield commanders.
In this role, the main gun, coaxial machinegun, and ammunition are
removed to make room for extensive battle management electronics.
A dummy cannon barrel and machinegun barrel are fitted in their place,
and the only difference externally between the BCV and a genuine tank are the
large amount of antennas the BCV sports.
Inside, the turret and hull carry extensive vision gear, including 2nd
thermal Imaging and image intensification.
The vehicle has a complete suite of three networked Pentium III-class
computers built to tougher military specifications to take the vibrations of
travel; these computers have a wireless LAN and battle management and land
navigation software, including complete maps of the world (by 2000, these are
based on 1997 satellite photos. The
system has a large LCD touch-screen for input, with a trackball and keyboard as
backups. The BCV has a set of at
least five radios, from tactical radios to long-range, and for communicating
with aircraft and directly with computers on aircraft such as JSTARS.
A laser designator is provided, along with software to produce firing
solutions for any sort of fire support from mortars to heavy bombers.
A secondary function of these vehicles is signal intelligence, with a
crew position and computer for an intelligence officer who has a secondary role
of intercepting and analyzing enemy broadcasts.
Twilight 2000
Notes: These vehicles, due to their rarity, were initially issued only to US
Division and Brigade commanders or Armored and Mechanized Infantry Divisions,
and rarely found their way to lower headquarters.
They were never encountered in Reserve or National Guard divisions, with
the notable exception of the 49th Armored Division's commanding
general's vehicle (TX ARNG).
|
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$627,976 |
D, G, AvG, A |
900 kg |
61.5 tons |
5 |
19 |
2nd Generation Thermal
Imaging, Image Intensification, Passive IR |
Shielded |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
148/104 |
34/24 |
1907 |
516 |
Trtd |
T6 |
TF161Cp
TS36Sp TR30
HF201Cp HS26Sp
HR19 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
None |
None |
M-2HB (C), MAG (2nd) |
2000x.50, 5000x7.62mm |
M-24 Chaffee
Notes: This is
an American-built, WWII-era, light AFV, now out of service in the US Army but
still serving in many smaller armies.
The M-24 is of conventional layout.
The Chaffee was meant to replace the M-3/M-5 Stuart series of light
tanks. The vehicle is not
NBC-sealed. Taiwanese Chaffees have
their 75mm guns replaced by French 90mm guns, their M-1919A4s replaced by MAG
machineguns, and plug-ins for the crewmembers’ protective masks.
Some of these vehicles have had their bow machineguns replaced by
flamethrowers.
|
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
M-24 |
$158,732 |
G, A |
400 kg |
18.37 tons |
5 |
8 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-24 (Taiwanese) |
$177,257 |
G, A |
400 kg |
18.75 tons |
5 |
8 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-24 (Flamethrower) |
$186,507 |
G, A |
400 kg |
18.9 tons |
5 |
10 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
M-24 |
82/57 |
19/13 |
416 |
129 |
Trtd |
T3 |
TF8
TS5 TR5
HF10 HS4
HR4 |
|
M-24 (Taiwanese/Flamethrower) |
86/60 |
20/14 |
416 |
129 |
Trtd |
T3 |
TF8
TS5 TR5
HF10 HS4
HR4 |
|
Vehicle |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
M-24 |
+1 |
Basic |
75mm gun, M-1919A4, M-1919A4 (bow),
M-2HB (C) |
48x75mm, 3750x.30-06, 440x.50 |
|
M-24 (Taiwanese) |
+2 |
Basic |
90mm French Gun, MAG, MAG (Bow), M-2HB
(C) |
44x90mm. 3750x7.62mm, 440x.50 |
|
M-24 (Flamethrower) |
+2 |
Basic |
90mm French Gun, MAG, Type 67M
Flamethrower (Bow), M-2HB (C) |
44x90mm, 2500x7.62mm, 20xFlamethrower
Fuel, 440x.50 |
M-41 Walker Bulldog and Variants
Notes: This is a
US-built light tank of 1950s vintage.
By 2000, the remaining Bulldogs were in Third-World use or reserve
status. Most were heavily modified
with external stowage, range finders, or lugs for reactive armor.
The M-41 is the basic version, being a standard sort of light tank.
The M-41A1 has rearranged ammunition storage.
The M-41A2 has an improved engine.
The M-41A3 adds one of the first night vision systems fitted to an
armored vehicle.
The M-41B is a
Brazilian modification of the Bulldog; it has had its main gun replaced with a
90mm Cockerill design and a new diesel engine.
The M-41C is the same vehicle, but has an improved fire control system.
|
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
M-41 |
$181,824 |
G, A |
700 kg |
23.5 tons |
4 |
10 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-41A1 |
$192,429 |
G, A |
700 kg |
23.7 tons |
4 |
10 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-41A2 |
$192,429 |
G, A |
700 kg |
23.7 tons |
4 |
10 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
M-41A3 |
$224,429 |
G, A |
700 kg |
23.75 tons |
4 |
10 |
Active IR, IR Searchlight |
Enclosed |
|
M-41B |
$214,832 |
D, A |
700 kg |
24 tons |
4 |
10 |
Passive IR |
Enclosed |
|
M-41C |
$224,832 |
D, A |
700 kg |
24 tons |
4 |
10 |
Passive IR |
Enclosed |
|
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
M-41 |
137/96 |
32/22 |
530 |
297 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF12
TS8 TR6
HF12 HS6
HR6 |
|
M-41A1 |
136/95 |
32/22 |
530 |
297 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF12
TS8 TR6
HF12 HS6
HR6 |
|
M-41A2/A3 |
139/97 |
32/23 |
530 |
296 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF12
TS8 TR6
HF12 HS6
HR6 |
|
M-41B/C |
117/82 |
27/19 |
530 |
118 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF12
TS8 TR6
HF12 HS6
HR6 |
|
Vehicle |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
M-41 |
+1 |
Basic |
76mm gun, M-1919A4, M-2HB (C) |
57x76mm, 5000x.30-06, 2175x.50 |
|
M-41A1/A2 |
+1 |
Basic |
76mm gun, M-1919A4, M-2HB (C) |
65x76mm, 5000x.30-06, 2175x.50 |
|
M-41A3 |
+2 |
Basic |
76mm gun, M-1919A4, M-2HB (C) |
65x76mm, 5000x.30-06, 2175x.50 |
|
M-41B |
+2 |
Basic |
90mm Cockerill Gun, MAG, M-2HB (C) |
55x90mm, 5000x7.62mm, 2175x.50 |
|
M-41C |
+2 |
Fair |
90mm Cockerill Gun, MAG, M-2HB (C) |
55x90mm, 5000x7.62mm, 2175x.50 |
Notes: This
light tank was originally designed for scouting duties and to provide light
firepower for airborne divisions in the US.
They had a long career with the US Army, replacing the earlier M-41
Walker Bulldog, but by the late 1980s they had been replaced in US service by
the LAV-75 and M-8 Buford light tanks in airborne service, and heavier tanks and
Bradley CFVs in other units. The
152mm gun is a large weapon for such a light vehicle, and the recoil is very
violent. In addition, some of the
bugs in the fire control system were never worked out.
Whenever a conventional round (but not a Shillelagh missile) is fired
from the main gun, roll 1D10; on a 1-2, minor damage is inflicted on the
rangefinder.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The only users of the M-551 at the time of the Twilight War were the
OPFOR units stationed at Fort Irwin in southern California and Fort Polk in
Louisiana. These were largely
restored to functional status at the time of the Mexican invasion, often still
with the modifications used to make them look like enemy vehicles, and in this
way were able to make many surprise attacks and accomplish infiltrations at
night for reconnaissance.
|
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$223,463 |
D, A |
560 kg |
15.83 tons |
4 |
7 |
Passive IR, WL Searchlight |
Shielded |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
127/89 |
30/21/3 |
598 |
111 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF13
TS4 TR4
HF16 HS3
HR3 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
+2 |
Fair |
152mm Gun/Missile Launcher, MAG, M-2HB
(C) |
20x152mm, 10xShillelagh, 3080x7.62mm,
1000x.50 |