arma_3:tank_guide_nato
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Tank Reference: NATO
This article is a part of Arma 3 Asset Guides.
Keywords
| Acronym | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TUSK | Tank Urban Survival Kit | Basic urban warfare protection package for M1 Abrams series |
| TUSK II | Tank Urban Survival Kit II | Enhanced version with additional protection and urban warfare capabilities |
| BRAT | Bar Reactive Armor Tile | Reactive armor component of TUSK system |
| ARAT | Abrams Reactive Armor Tile | Advanced reactive armor component for later TUSK variants |
Western Bloc
Modern Era
M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams
| Description | Latest variant of the Abrams MBT with significant digital upgrades and enhanced protection. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 120mm M256A1 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun |
| Armor | Depleted uranium mesh-reinforced composite armor, TUSK urban warfare kit available |
| Countermeasures | AN/VLQ-6 MCD, smoke grenade launchers, Trophy APS (Active Protection System) |
| Special Features | Advanced thermal sights, networked battle management system, improved power generation |
| Application | Modern MBT optimized for network-centric warfare and asymmetric threats. |
M1A2 SEPv1 Abrams
| Description | First System Enhancement Package variant of the M1A2. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 120mm M256 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun |
| Armor | Depleted uranium mesh-reinforced composite armor |
| Countermeasures | AN/VLQ-6 MCD, smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Second-generation FLIR sights, improved digital systems |
| Application | Enhanced digital battlefield capability and improved thermal imaging. |
M1A1FEP Abrams
| Description | Firepower Enhancement Package upgrade of the M1A1. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 120mm M256 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun |
| Armor | Depleted uranium mesh-reinforced composite armor |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Enhanced fire control system, improved commander's weapon station |
| Application | Upgrade package focusing on firepower improvements and targeting capabilities. |
M1A1SA Abrams
| Description | Situational Awareness upgrade package for M1A1. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 120mm M256 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun |
| Armor | Depleted uranium mesh-reinforced composite armor |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Enhanced situational awareness package, improved thermal imaging |
| Application | Focus on crew situational awareness and battlefield intelligence. |
Merkava Mk IV LIC
| Description | Low Intensity Conflict variant of the Mk IV, optimized for urban warfare. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 120mm MG253 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm MG, 7.62mm MG, 60mm internal mortar |
| Armor | Composite modular armor, Trophy APS |
| Countermeasures | Trophy APS, smoke grenades, IR jammers |
| Special Features | Enhanced urban warfare protection, improved IED protection |
| Application | Specialized variant for urban combat and asymmetric warfare. |
Merkava Mk IV M
| Description | Latest variant of the Mk IV with enhanced digital capabilities. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 120mm MG253 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 12.7mm MG, 7.62mm MG, 60mm internal mortar |
| Armor | Advanced composite modular armor, Trophy APS |
| Countermeasures | Trophy APS, smoke grenades, IR jammers |
| Special Features | Advanced battle management system, improved power systems |
| Application | Modern MBT with enhanced digital warfare capabilities. |
Leopard 2A6
| Description | Enhanced variant of the Leopard 2 series with improved firepower. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 120mm L/55 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 7.62mm MG3A1 machine guns (2) |
| Armor | Third-generation composite armor |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | Enhanced fire control system, longer L/55 gun |
| Application | Improved anti-tank capabilities with longer-range main gun. |
FV4034 Challenger 2
| Description | British main battle tank with distinctive rifled main gun. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 120mm L30A1 rifled gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 7.62mm L94A1 chain gun, 7.62mm L37A2 machine gun |
| Armor | Second generation Chobham/Dorchester armor |
| Countermeasures | L8 smoke grenade dischargers |
| Special Features | Digital fire control system, battlefield identification system |
| Application | Heavy MBT emphasizing crew survivability and accurate long-range engagement. |
Cold War Era
Leopard 1A3
| Description | Improved variant of the Leopard 1 with new turret design. |
|---|---|
| Primary Armament(s) | 105mm L7A3 rifled gun |
| Secondary Armament(s) | 7.62mm MG3 machine guns (2) |
| Armor | Spaced armor in welded turret |
| Countermeasures | Smoke grenade launchers |
| Special Features | New welded turret design, improved armor protection |
| Application | Mobile MBT focusing on firepower and mobility over heavy armor. |
arma_3/tank_guide_nato.txt · Last modified: 2025/04/25 17:14 by dragonfly