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Fortnum M1 [155mm] Heavy Tank [with Mk.II Turret]

Developed in the 1940's as a Medium Tank to serve along on the frontline in service of the Arcand Empire, providing anti-armour support for infantry platoons and heavy tank brigades on the battlefield.

After successful deployment of the Fortnum F1 Medium Tank, Arcand's tank designers soon realised that in order to maintain a superior power on the battlefields they would need to field a superior tank. Development of the M1 began back in the early 1930s, but as the technologies surrounding tank design evolved; so did the M1's blueprint. In total, the M1 spent a decade on paper as its designers wished to perfect the engineering before building more than a few prototypes.

Finally in 1942, the Fortnum M1 [known as the "Phalanx"] was fielded; first serving with the Imperial Dragoon Guard. The Phalanx served with great distinction in the brief 3rd Opium War in August 1942; the Phalanx tanks spearheading a swift invasion force deep into Xi-Tzu territory; capturing all the major metropolitan cities within half a week.

As veterans of the conflict came home singing praises for the Phalanx, the Ministry of Defence placed orders of over a thousand units to serve in nearly all of the tank regiments.

The Phalanx was widely used by nearly all of the regiments that fielded tanks, utilising the strong combination of fire-power, mobility and armour to wipe away the competition of every other tank of its class.

Following experience learnt in the Xi-Tzu campaigns, Arcandian scientists developed and mounted the Type A Active-Infrared Nightvision scope; giving tank commanders a clear view of the night-time battlefield and a distinct advantage over the enemy.

Following the success of the Mk.I tank, it was soon theorised that a 155mm Howitzer could be mounted upon the turret. Due to the large calibre of the weapon, it proved to be highly effective in the Anti-Tank role, but the slow reloading combined with the cramped conditions proved to be its downfall; only 50 units were ever manufactured.

The image depicts the M1 [155mm] Mk.I in a classic Arcand paint scheme, "Long Live the Emperor!" slogan, Commanding Officer, an Arcand Roundel on the turret and the Arcand flag on the side-skirt.

Fortnum M1 [155mm] Mk.I Specs:

Weight: 40 metric tonnes
Length: 8.25 m (27 ft 1 in)
Width: 3.65 m (11 ft 11 in)
Height: 2.55 m (8 ft 3 in)
Crew: 5
Armour: 120 mm Turret, 140 mm Hull, 100 mm Rear [ Rolled Homogeneous Steel ]

Main Armament: 155 mm Heavy Howitzer Gun
Secondary Armament: Swivel Mounted .303 HMG, Top-Mounted .303 LMG
Engine: 650 hp
Power/weight: 16.25 hp/t
Suspension: Torsion Bar
Fuel capacity: 900 litres
Operational Range: 350 km (220 mi)
Speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)

- - - - - Note from the Artist - - - - -
After so many t**ts on NationStates couldn't comprehend why I mounted an EM2 assault rifle instead of a MG [choosing a military doctrine of accuracy over RoF; despite my continuous points that an MG would be mounted in later versions] I went and created the Mk.II turret.

The Mk.II Turret has the addition of a simplified cover and mechanism for the main gun, a swivel-mounted HMG for the gunner/loader and a top-mounted machine gun. But the most important bit of the turret is the new Active-InfraRed Camera system, offering the Commander a 360 degree view of the battlefield at night.

NB: Before anyone rages about the night-scope; the Nazi's were producing them in their hundreds for tanks and rifles by 1944/45. So ner! >:I

Credit to ~SixthCircle for the Chassis.

Description
Fortnum M1 [155mm] Heavy Tank [with Mk.II Turret]

Developed in the 1940's as a Medium Tank to serve along on the frontline in service of the Arcand Empire, providing anti-armour support for infantry platoons and heavy tank brigades on the battlefield.

After successful deployment of the Fortnum F1 Medium Tank, Arcand's tank designers soon realised that in order to maintain a superior power on the battlefields they would need to field a superior tank. Development of the M1 began back in the early 1930s, but as the technologies surrounding tank design evolved; so did the M1's blueprint. In total, the M1 spent a decade on paper as its designers wished to perfect the engineering before building more than a few prototypes.

Finally in 1942, the Fortnum M1 [known as the "Phalanx"] was fielded; first serving with the Imperial Dragoon Guard. The Phalanx served with great distinction in the brief 3rd Opium War in August 1942; the Phalanx tanks spearheading a swift invasion force deep into Xi-Tzu territory; capturing all the major metropolitan cities within half a week.

As veterans of the conflict came home singing praises for the Phalanx, the Ministry of Defence placed orders of over a thousand units to serve in nearly all of the tank regiments.

The Phalanx was widely used by nearly all of the regiments that fielded tanks, utilising the strong combination of fire-power, mobility and armour to wipe away the competition of every other tank of its class.

Following experience learnt in the Xi-Tzu campaigns, Arcandian scientists developed and mounted the Type A Active-Infrared Nightvision scope; giving tank commanders a clear view of the night-time battlefield and a distinct advantage over the enemy.

Following the success of the Mk.I tank, it was soon theorised that a 155mm Howitzer could be mounted upon the turret. Due to the large calibre of the weapon, it proved to be highly effective in the Anti-Tank role, but the slow reloading combined with the cramped conditions proved to be its downfall; only 50 units were ever manufactured.

The image depicts the M1 [155mm] Mk.I in a classic Arcand paint scheme, "Long Live the Emperor!" slogan, Commanding Officer, an Arcand Roundel on the turret and the Arcand flag on the side-skirt.

Fortnum M1 [155mm] Mk.I Specs:

Weight: 40 metric tonnes
Length: 8.25 m (27 ft 1 in)
Width: 3.65 m (11 ft 11 in)
Height: 2.55 m (8 ft 3 in)
Crew: 5
Armour: 120 mm Turret, 140 mm Hull, 100 mm Rear [ Rolled Homogeneous Steel ]

Main Armament: 155 mm Heavy Howitzer Gun
Secondary Armament: Swivel Mounted .303 HMG, Top-Mounted .303 LMG
Engine: 650 hp
Power/weight: 16.25 hp/t
Suspension: Torsion Bar
Fuel capacity: 900 litres
Operational Range: 350 km (220 mi)
Speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)

- - - - - Note from the Artist - - - - -
After so many t**ts on NationStates couldn't comprehend why I mounted an EM2 assault rifle instead of a MG [choosing a military doctrine of accuracy over RoF; despite my continuous points that an MG would be mounted in later versions] I went and created the Mk.II turret.

The Mk.II Turret has the addition of a simplified cover and mechanism for the main gun, a swivel-mounted HMG for the gunner/loader and a top-mounted machine gun. But the most important bit of the turret is the new Active-InfraRed Camera system, offering the Commander a 360 degree view of the battlefield at night.

NB: Before anyone rages about the night-scope; the Nazi's were producing them in their hundreds for tanks and rifles by 1944/45. So ner! >:I

Credit to ~SixthCircle for the Chassis.