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MARDER 1 IFV
Hull:
- Sharp frontal slope
- Angled side armour
- Engine and exhaust located in right-front of hull, opposite of the driver
- Four hatches on hull roof for mounted infantry
- Two firing ports on either side of hull for mounted infantry
Armament:
- 20mm Autocannon
- Often Equipped with a Milan ATGM Launcher
- MG3 Coax MG
Turret:
- Two man turret
- Single hatch for crew commander
- Main gun raised above the turret on top of the gunner
Suspension:
- Six evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the front, idler wheel in the rear
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MARDER 1 IFV
Hull:
- Sharp frontal slope
- Angled side armour
- Engine and exhaust located in right-front of hull, opposite of the driver
- Four hatches on hull roof for mounted infantry
- Two firing ports on either side of hull for mounted infantry
Armament:
- 20mm Autocannon
- Often Equipped with a Milan ATGM Launcher
- MG3 Coax MG
Turret:
- Two man turret
- Single hatch for crew commander
- Main gun raised above the turret on top of the gunner
Suspension:
- Six evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the front, idler wheel in the rear
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MARDER 1 IFV
Hull:
- Sharp frontal slope
- Angled side armour
- Engine and exhaust located in right-front of hull, opposite of the driver
- Four hatches on hull roof for mounted infantry
- Two firing ports on either side of hull for mounted infantry
Armament:
- 20mm Autocannon
- Often Equipped with a Milan ATGM Launcher
- MG3 Coax MG
Turret:
- Two man turret
- Single hatch for crew commander
- Main gun raised above the turret on top of the gunner
Suspension:
- Six evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the front, idler wheel in the rear
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Leopard 1
(Pictured Leopard 1A3)
Hull:
- Sloped front and sides
- Engine exhaust slats on both sides at the rear of the vehicle
- Driver on front-right side of hull
Armament:
- 105mm main gun with no muzzle brake
- Fume Extractor 2/3rds down the barrel from the muzzle
- 7.62mm coaxial MG
Turret:
- Leopard 1-1A2s and A5s have rounded turrets
- Leopard 1A3 and 1A4s have angular, boxy turrets
- Two hatches on roof, one for crew commander, one for the loader
Suspension:
- Seven evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the rear, idler wheel in the front
- Usually equipped with zig-zagging plates over the suspension
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Leopard 1
(Pictured Leopard 1A5)
Hull:
- Sloped front and sides
- Engine exhaust slats on both sides at the rear of the vehicle
- Driver on front-right side of hull
Armament:
- 105mm main gun with no muzzle brake
- Fume Extractor 2/3rds down the barrel from the muzzle
- 7.62mm coaxial MG
Turret:
- Leopard 1-1A2s and A5s have rounded turrets
- Leopard 1A3 and 1A4s have angular, boxy turrets
- Two hatches on roof, one for crew commander, one for the loader
Suspension:
- Seven evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the rear, idler wheel in the front
- Usually equipped with zig-zagging plates over the suspension
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Leopard 1
(Pictured Leopard 1A2)
Hull:
- Sloped front and sides
- Engine exhaust slats on both sides at the rear of the vehicle
- Driver on front-right side of hull
Armament:
- 105mm main gun with no muzzle brake
- Fume Extractor 2/3rds down the barrel from the muzzle
- 7.62mm coaxial MG
Turret:
- Leopard 1-1A2s have rounded turrets
- Leopard 1A3 and 1A4s have angular, boxy turrets
- Two hatches on roof, one for crew commander, one for the loader
Suspension:
- Seven evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the rear, idler wheel in the front
- Usually equipped with zig-zagging plates over the suspension
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Leopard 2
(Pictured Finnish Leopard 2A4 )
Hull:
- Very shallow frontal slope, non sloped sides
- Engine exhaust is on the back-rear of the vehicle
- Driver on front-right side of hull
- Raised engine compartment
Armament:
- 120mm main gun with no muzzle brake
- Fume Extractor not quite half way down the barrel from the turret
- 7.62mm coaxial MG
Turret:
- Pronounced optics on right side of main gun, cut into the turret
- Boxy and flat in appearance unless equipped with applique armour
- Two hatches on roof, one for crew commander/gunner and one for the loader
- Ammunition is stored in a separate bustle in the rear of the turret which hangs over the engine compartment
Suspension:
- Seven evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the rear, idler wheel in the front
- Usually equipped with zig-zagging plates over the suspension
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Leopard 2
(Pictured Leopard 2A5 with added armour)
Hull:
- Very shallow frontal slope, non sloped sides
- Engine exhaust is on the back-rear of the vehicle
- Driver on front-right side of hull
- Raised engine compartment
Armament:
- 120mm main gun with no muzzle brake
- Fume Extractor not quite half way down the barrel from the turret
- 7.62mm coaxial MG
Turret:
- Pronounced optics on right side of main gun, cut into the turret
- Boxy and flat in appearance unless equipped with applique armour
- Two hatches on roof, one for crew commander/gunner and one for the loader
- Ammunition is stored in a separate bustle in the rear of the turret which hangs over the engine compartment
Suspension:
- Seven evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the rear, idler wheel in the front
- Usually equipped with zig-zagging plates over the suspension
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Leopard 2
(Pictured Leopard 2A6 with added armour) (Note the longer gun on the 2A6 Model)
Hull:
- Very shallow frontal slope, non sloped sides
- Engine exhaust is on the back-rear of the vehicle
- Driver on front-right side of hull
- Raised engine compartment
Armament:
- 120mm main gun with no muzzle brake
- Fume Extractor not quite half way down the barrel from the turret
- 7.62mm coaxial MG
Turret:
- Pronounced optics on right side of main gun, cut into the turret
- Boxy and flat in appearance unless equipped with applique armour
- Two hatches on roof, one for crew commander/gunner and one for the loader
- Ammunition is stored in a separate bustle in the rear of the turret which hangs over the engine compartment
Suspension:
- Seven evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the rear, idler wheel in the front
- Usually equipped with zig-zagging plates over the suspension
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Challenger 2
Hull:
- Very shallow frontal slope, non sloped sides
- Engine exhaust is at the rear, on the left and right side of the hull
- Driver is centered in a recess in the front of the hull
Armament:
- 120mm main gun with no muzzle brake
- Fume Extractor half way down the barrel from the muzzle
- 7.62mm coaxial MG
Turret:
- Heavily sloped front with flat sides and roof
- Two hatches on roof, one for crew commander/gunner and one for the loader
- Sloped turret roof
- Ammunition is stored in a separate bustle in the rear of the turret which hangs over the engine compartment
Suspension:
- Six evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the rear, idler wheel in the front
- Top part of tracks usually covered with armoured skirts
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Challenger 2
Hull:
- Very shallow frontal slope, non sloped sides
- Engine exhaust is at the rear, on the left and right side of the hull
- Driver is centered in a recess in the front of the hull
Armament:
- 120mm main gun with no muzzle brake
- Fume Extractor half way down the barrel from the muzzle
- 7.62mm coaxial MG
Turret:
- Heavily sloped front with flat sides and roof
- Two hatches on roof, one for crew commander/gunner and one for the loader
- Sloped turret roof
- Ammunition is stored in a separate bustle in the rear of the turret which hangs over the engine compartment
Suspension:
- Six evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the rear, idler wheel in the front
- Top part of tracks usually covered with armoured skirts
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Challenger 2
Hull:
- Very shallow frontal slope, non sloped sides
- Engine exhaust is at the rear, on the left and right side of the hull
- Driver is centered in a recess in the front of the hull
Armament:
- 120mm main gun with no muzzle brake
- 7.62mm coaxial MG
Turret:
- Heavily sloped front with flat sides and roof
- Two hatches on roof, one for crew commander/gunner and one for the loader
- Sloped turret roof
- Ammunition is stored in a separate bustle in the rear of the turret which hangs over the engine compartment
Suspension:
- Six evenly spaced road wheels on each side
- Drive sprocket in the rear, idler wheel in the front
- Top part of tracks usually covered with armoured skirts
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TPz Fuchs APC
Hull:
- Large front window
- Angled hull sides
- "Duck Bill" Angled front
- Slanted driver and co-driver doors
- Driver is centered in a recess in the front of the hull
- Double doors on rear of vehicle
- Multiple hatches on roof
Armament:
- 7.62mm MG or ATGM can be mounted by pintle on the roof
Turret:
(Not Applicable)
Suspension
- Three evenly spaced wheels on each side
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TPz Fuchs APC
Hull:
- Large front window
- Angled hull sides
- "Duck Bill" Angled front
- Slanted driver and co-driver doors
- Driver is centered in a recess in the front of the hull
- Double doors on rear of vehicle
- Multiple hatches on roof
Armament:
- 7.62mm MG or ATGM can be mounted by pintle on the roof
Turret:
(Not Applicable)
Suspension
- Three evenly spaced wheels on each side
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TPz Fuchs APC
Hull:
- Large front window
- Angled hull sides
- "Duck Bill" Angled front
- Slanted driver and co-driver doors
- Driver is centered in a recess in the front of the hull
- Double doors on rear of vehicle
- Multiple hatches on roof
Armament:
- 7.62mm MG or ATGM can be mounted by pintle on the roof
Turret:
(Not Applicable)
Suspension
- Three evenly spaced wheels on each side
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Wiesel Armoured Weapons Carrier
Hull:
- Very small
- Sharp angled front
- Exhaust is on the left hand side
Armament:
- Usually equipped with a 20mm auto cannon or ATGM launcher
Turret:
(fucking weird)
Suspension
- Four evenly spaced road wheels, the rear one being larger than the rest
- Drive sprocket is in the front
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TPz Fuchs APC
Hull:
- Very small
- Sharp angled front
- Exhaust is on the left hand side
Armament:
- Usually equipped with a 20mm auto cannon or ATGM launcher
Turret:
(fucking weird)
Suspension
- Four evenly spaced road wheels, the rear one being larger than the rest
- Drive sprocket is in the front
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M1 Abrams
Hull:
- Sharp angled front
- Raised engine compartment
- Non-Angled sides
- Engine exhaust located on rear of vehicle
- Driver located in the front-center of the hull
Armament:
- 120mm Main gun
- Fume extractor 2/3rds down from the muzzle
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Shallow slope on front and sides of turret
- Gun optics located on right side of the turret roof
Suspension:
- Seven evenly spaced road wheels
- Drive sprocket is in the rear, idler in the front
- Armour skirts cover the top half of the track
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M1 Abrams
Hull:
- Sharp angled front
- Raised engine compartment
- Non-Angled sides
- Engine exhaust located on rear of vehicle
- Driver located in the front-center of the hull
Armament:
- 120mm Main gun
- Fume extractor 2/3rds down from the muzzle
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Shallow slope on front and sides of turret
- Gun optics located on right side of the turret roof
Suspension:
- Seven evenly spaced road wheels
- Drive sprocket is in the rear, idler in the front
- Armour skirts cover the top half of the track
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M1 Abrams
Hull:
- Sharp angled front
- Raised engine compartment
- Non-Angled sides
- Engine exhaust located on rear of vehicle
- Driver located in the front-center of the hull
Armament:
- 120mm Main gun
- Fume extractor 2/3rds down from the muzzle
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Shallow slope on front and sides of turret
- Gun optics located on right side of the turret roof
Suspension:
- Seven evenly spaced road wheels
- Drive sprocket is in the rear, idler in the front
- Armour skirts cover the top half of the track
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Bradley IFV
Hull:
- Angled front armour
- Flat side armour
- Ramp at rear of vehicle
- Engine on right-front of hull
- Driver on left side of hull
Armament:
- 25mm Bushmaster Chaingun
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Usually equipped with a TOW missile launcher that conceals itself inside the turret when not in use
Turret:
- Slightly off-center on the hull
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, with a gap between the third and fourth wheel
- Drive sprocket in the front
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Bradley IFV
Hull:
- Angled front armour
- Flat side armour
- Ramp at rear of vehicle
- Engine on right-front of hull
- Driver on left side of hull
Armament:
- 25mm Bushmaster Chaingun
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Usually equipped with a TOW missile launcher that conceals itself inside the turret when not in use
Turret:
- Slightly off-center on the hull
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, with a gap between the third and fourth wheel
- Drive sprocket in the front
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Bradley IFV
Hull:
- Angled front armour
- Flat side armour
- Ramp at rear of vehicle
- Engine on right-front of hull
- Driver on left side of hull
Armament:
- 25mm Bushmaster Chaingun
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Usually equipped with a TOW missile launcher that conceals itself inside the turret when not in use
Turret:
- Slightly off-center on the hull
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, with a gap between the third and fourth wheel
- Drive sprocket in the front
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M113 APC
Hull:
- Boxy hull with sloped front
- Ramp in the rear with a door for emergency exit
- Engine slightly offset from center in front of hull
Armament:
- Usually equipped with an MG in a pintle mount
- Different versions sport a variety of different weapons, including ATGMs, Anti aircraft guns, missiles
Turret:
- Varies depending on version
Suspension:
- Five road wheels
- Drive sprocket in the front
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M113 APC
Hull:
- Boxy hull with sloped front
- Ramp in the rear with a door for emergency exit
- Engine slightly offset from center in front of hull
Armament:
- Usually equipped with an MG in a pintle mount
- Different versions sport a variety of different weapons, including ATGMs, Anti aircraft guns, missiles
Turret:
- Varies depending on version
Suspension:
- Five road wheels
- Drive sprocket in the front
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FV101 Scorpion
Hull:
- Flat front hull with a sharp slope leading up to the turret
- Driver on the left hand side of the hull
- Engine on the right-front of the hull
Armament:
- 76mm main gun
- 7.62mm Coaxial MG
Turret:
- Angular turret made with welded plates
Suspension:
- Five road wheels
- Drive sprocket in the front
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FV101 Scorpion
(Pictured: Scorpion 90) (Note longer gun with muzzle break)
Hull:
- Flat front hull with a sharp slope leading up to the turret
- Driver on the left hand side of the hull
- Engine on the right-front of the hull
Armament:
- 90mm main gun
- 7.62mm Coaxial MG
Turret:
- Angular turret made with welded plates
Suspension:
- Five road wheels
- Drive sprocket in the front
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Sabre Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle
Hull:
- Flat front hull with a sharp slope leading up to the turret
- Driver on the left hand side of the hull
- Engine on the right-front of the hull
- (Same hull as the FV101 Scorpion)
Armament:
- 30mm Cannon
- 7.62mm Coaxial MG
Turret:
- Angular turret made with welded plates
Suspension:
- Five road wheels
- Drive sprocket in the front
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FV103 Spartan
Hull:
- Flat front hull with a sharp slope leading up to the turret
- Similar to the FV101 but with angled hull edges
- Driver on the left hand side of the hull
- Engine on the right-front of the hull
Armament:
- 7.62mm Coaxial MG
- Sometimes seen with an ATGM launcher
Turret:
Suspension:
- Five road wheels
- Drive sprocket in the front
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FV103 Spartan
Hull:
- Flat front hull with a sharp slope leading up to the turret
- Based on the FV101 hull
- Driver on the left hand side of the hull
- Engine on the right-front of the hull
Armament:
- 7.62mm Coaxial MG
- Sometimes seen with an ATGM launcher
Turret:
Suspension:
- Five road wheels
- Drive sprocket in the front
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FV102 Striker
Hull:
- Flat front hull with a sharp slope leading up to the turret
- FV101 Hull
- Driver on the left hand side of the hull
- Engine on the right-front of the hull
Armament:
- Retracting rear compartment housing 4 Swingfire ATGMs
Turret:
Suspension:
- Five road wheels
- Drive sprocket in the front
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FV102 Striker
Hull:
- Flat front hull with a sharp slope leading up to the turret
- FV101 Hull
- Driver on the left hand side of the hull
- Engine on the right-front of the hull
Armament:
- Retracting rear compartment housing 4 Swingfire ATGMs
Turret:
Suspension:
- Five road wheels
- Drive sprocket in the front
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M1126 Stryker ICV
Hull:
- Almost identical to the LAV III
Armament:
- Equipped with a .50 cal remote weapon system
Turret:
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side
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M1126 Stryker ICV (NBC Recce version shown)
Hull:
- Almost identical to the LAV III
Armament:
- Equipped with a .50 cal remote weapon system
Turret:
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side
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M1128 Stryker Mobile Gun System (MGS)
Hull:
- Almost identical to the LAV III
- Part of the Stryker family
Armament:
- 105mm Cannon suspended above the turret
Turret:
- Short, low profile
- Underneath main gun
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side
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M1128 Stryker Mobile Gun System (MGS)
Hull:
- Almost identical to the LAV III
- Part of the Stryker family
Armament:
- 105mm Cannon suspended above the turret
Turret:
- Short, low profile
- Underneath main gun
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side
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LAV 25
Hull:
- Almost identical to the Canadian Coyote ARV
- Pronounced exhaust can on the right side of the hull at the front
- Two swinging doors in the rear
Armament:
- 25mm Chain gun
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Two hatches, one for gunner, one for crew commander
- Offset to the left of the hull
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side
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LAV 25
Hull:
- Almost identical to the Canadian Coyote ARV
- Pronounced exhaust can on the right side of the hull at the front
- Two swinging doors in the rear
Armament:
- 25mm Chain gun
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Two hatches, one for gunner, one for crew commander
- Offset to the left of the hull
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side
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AMX 30
Hull:
- Sloped front with a rounded edge
- Angled side armor
- Exhausts on the left and right side of the hull in the rear
Armament:
- 105mm main gun
- No visible fume extractor
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Sloped sides and roof leading into a large gun mantle
- Distinctly rounded features
- Turret hangs over engine compartment
Suspension:
- Five road wheels, drive sprocket in the rear
- Five track return rollers, visible when not covered by armoured skirt
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AMX 30
Hull:
- Sloped front with a rounded edge
- Angled side armor
- Exhausts on the left and right side of the hull in the rear
Armament:
- 105mm main gun
- No visible fume extractor
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Sloped sides and roof leading into a large gun mantle
- Distinctly rounded features
- Turret hangs over engine compartment
Suspension:
- Five road wheels, drive sprocket in the rear
- Five track return rollers, visible when not covered by armoured skirt
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AAV7
Hull:
- Heavy slope on the bottom glacis, shallow slope on upper glacis leading to a flat front
- Boxy in appearance, with tapered edges on the sides
Armament:
- MK19 Grenade launcher
- 7.62mm MG
Turret:
- One man turret, on the right side of hull roof
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, drive sprocket in the front
- No return rollers
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AAV7
Hull:
- Heavy slope on the bottom glacis, shallow slope on upper glacis leading to a flat front
- Boxy in appearance, with tapered edges on the sides
Armament:
- MK19 Grenade launcher
- 7.62mm MG
Turret:
- One man turret, on the right side of hull roof
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, drive sprocket in the front
- No return rollers
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Leclerc MBT
Hull:
- Well sloped top glacis, almost vertical bottom glacis
- Flat side armour
- Slightly raised engine compartment
Armament:
- 120mm Main gun
- .50 cal Coax MG
Turret:
- Gunsight on right side of turret, beside main gun
- Distinct turret with sides that begin vertical and slope up to the roof
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, drive sprocket in the rear
- Track return rollers usually hidden by armoured skirt
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Leclerc MBT
Hull:
- Well sloped top glacis, almost vertical bottom glacis
- Flat side armour
- Slightly raised engine compartment
Armament:
- 120mm Main gun
- .50 cal Coax MG
Turret:
- Gunsight on right side of turret, beside main gun
- Distinct turret with sides that begin vertical and slope up to the roof
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, drive sprocket in the rear
- Track return rollers usually hidden by armoured skirt
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Leclerc MBT
Hull:
- Well sloped top glacis, almost vertical bottom glacis
- Flat side armour
- Slightly raised engine compartment
Armament:
- 120mm Main gun
- .50 cal Coax MG
Turret:
- Gunsight on right side of turret, beside main gun
- Distinct turret with sides that begin vertical and slope up to the roof
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, drive sprocket in the rear
- Track return rollers usually hidden by armoured skirt
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Leclerc MBT
Hull:
- Flat sides, angled front
- V shaped splash plate on upper glacis
- Engine exhaust is a narrow grate on the back of the hull
Armament:
- 125mm Main gun
- Fume extractor 1/3 down from the muzzle
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun
Turret:
- Gunsight on left side of turret roof
- IR searchlight on left side of turret beside the barrel
Suspension:
- Six small road wheels, drive sprocket at the rear
- 4 return rollers
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T64
Hull:
- Flat sides, angled front
- V shaped splash plate on upper glacis
- Engine exhaust is a narrow grate on the back of the hull
Armament:
- 125mm Main gun
- Fume extractor 1/3 down from the muzzle
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun
Turret:
- Gunsight on left side of turret roof
- IR searchlight on left side of turret beside the barrel
Suspension:
- Six small road wheels, drive sprocket at the rear
- 4 return rollers
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T64
Hull:
- Flat sides, angled front
- V shaped splash plate on upper glacis
- Engine exhaust is a narrow grate on the back of the hull
Armament:
- 125mm Main gun
- Fume extractor 1/3 down from the muzzle
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun
Turret:
- Gunsight on left side of turret roof
- IR searchlight on left side of turret beside the barrel
Suspension:
- Six small road wheels, drive sprocket at the rear
- 4 return rollers
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T72 (Pictured: T72B3)
Hull:
- Engine exhaust is on the left side of the tank, at the rear
- Single driver periscope, located underneath main gun
Armament:
- 125mm Main gun
- Fume extractor 1/3 down from the muzzle
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun
Turret:
- Gunsight on left side of turret roof
- IR searchlight on right side of gun (when mounted)
Suspension:
- Six large road wheels, drive sprocket at the rear
- 3 return rollers
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T72 (Pictured: T72B1)
Hull:
- Engine exhaust is on the left side of the tank, at the rear
- Single driver periscope, located underneath main gun
Armament:
- 125mm Main gun
- Fume extractor 1/3 down from the muzzle
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun
Turret:
- Gunsight on left side of turret roof
- IR searchlight on right side of gun (when mounted)
Suspension:
- Six large road wheels, drive sprocket at the rear
- 3 return rollers
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T72 (Pictured: T72B3)
Hull:
- Engine exhaust is on the left side of the tank, at the rear
- Single driver periscope, located underneath main gun
Armament:
- 125mm Main gun
- Fume extractor 1/3 down from the muzzle
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun
Turret:
- Gunsight on left side of turret roof
- IR searchlight on right side of gun (when mounted)
Suspension:
- Six large road wheels, drive sprocket at the rear
- 3 return rollers
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T54/55
Hull:
- Engine exhaust is on the left side of the tank, at the rear
- Driver located on the left hand side of the hull, with two periscopes
- Horizontal splash plate
Armament:
- 100mm main gun
- Fume extractor at the end of the barrel
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun in later models
Turret:
- Gunsight is a slot on the right side of the turret beside the main gun
- Night optic is on the left side of turret roof
- IR searchlight on right side of gun (when mounted)
Suspension:
- Five roadwheels, drive sprocket in the rear
- Gap between first and second roadwheel
- No track return rollers
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T54/55 (Pictured: T55AM)
(Note reactive armour on the turret)
Hull:
- Engine exhaust is on the left side of the tank, at the rear
- Driver located on the left hand side of the hull, with two periscopes
- Horizontal splash plate
Armament:
- 100mm main gun
- Fume extractor at the end of the barrel
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun in later models
Turret:
- Gunsight is a slot on the right side of the turret beside the main gun
- Night optic is on the left side of turret roof
- IR searchlight on right side of gun (when mounted)
Suspension:
- Five roadwheels, drive sprocket in the rear
- Gap between first and second roadwheel
- No track return rollers
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T54/55
Hull:
- Engine exhaust is on the left side of the tank, at the rear
- Driver located on the left hand side of the hull, with two periscopes
- Horizontal splash plate
Armament:
- 100mm main gun
- Fume extractor at the end of the barrel
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun in later models
Turret:
- Gunsight is a slot on the right side of the turret beside the main gun
- Night optic is on the left side of turret roof
- IR searchlight on right side of gun (when mounted)
Suspension:
- Five large roadwheels, drive sprocket in rear
- Gap between first and second roadwheel
- No track return rollers
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T62
Hull:
- Engine exhaust is on the left side of the tank, at the rear
- Driver located on the left hand side of the hull, with two periscopes
- Horizontal splash plate
- Both headlights are on the right side of the vehicle
Armament:
- 115mm main gun
- Fume extractor two thirds down the barrel
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun in later models
Turret:
- Gunsight is a slot on the left side of the turret beside the main gun
- Night optic is on the left side of turret roof
- When visible, the hand rails curve around the sides of the turret
- IR searchlight on right side of gun (when mounted)
Suspension:
- Five large roadwheels, drive sprocket in the front
- The 4th and 5th road wheels are further apart than the other three in the front
- No track return rollers
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T62
Hull:
- Engine exhaust is on the left side of the tank, at the rear
- Driver located on the left hand side of the hull, with two periscopes
- Horizontal splash plate
- Both headlights are on the right side of the vehicle
Armament:
- 115mm main gun
- Fume extractor two thirds down the barrel
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun in later models
Turret:
- Gunsight is a slot on the left side of the turret beside the main gun
- Night optic is on the left side of turret roof
- When visible, the hand rails curve around the sides of the turret
- IR searchlight on right side of gun (when mounted)
Suspension:
- Five large roadwheels, drive sprocket in the front
- The 4th and 5th road wheels are further apart than the other three in the front
- No track return rollers
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T62
Hull:
- Engine exhaust is on the left side of the tank, at the rear
- Driver located on the left hand side of the hull, with two periscopes
- Horizontal splash plate
- Both headlights are on the right side of the vehicle
Armament:
- 115mm main gun
- Fume extractor two thirds down the barrel
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- ATGMs can be fired out of the main gun in later models
Turret:
- Gunsight is a slot on the left side of the turret beside the main gun
- Night optic is on the left side of turret roof
- When visible, the hand rails curve around the sides of the turret
- IR searchlight on right side of gun (when mounted)
Suspension:
- Five large roadwheels, drive sprocket in the rear
- The 4th and 5th road wheels are further apart than the other three in the front
- No track return rollers
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K1 MBT
Hull:
- Sharp angled top glacis, with a second, less angled slope
- Flat sides
- Raised engine compartment
- Exhaust is one large panel across the rear of the tank
Armament:
- 105mm Main gun, 120mm Gun upgrade on newer variants
- Fume extractor two thirds down the barrel
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Gunsight is a box on the right side of turret roof
- Heavily sloped turret roof with a narrow angled front
- Large turret overhang on top of the engine
Suspension:
- Six small roadwheels, drive sprocket at the rear
- Track return rollers usually hidden by armoured skirt
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K1 MBT
Hull:
- Sharp angled top glacis, with a second, less angled slope
- Flat sides
- Raised engine compartment
- Exhaust is one large panel across the rear of the tank
Armament:
- 105mm Main gun, 120mm Gun upgrade on newer variants
- Fume extractor two thirds down the barrel
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Gunsight is a box on the right side of turret roof
- Heavily sloped turret roof with a narrow angled front
- Large turret overhang on top of the engine
Suspension:
- Six small roadwheels, drive sprocket at the rear
- Track return rollers usually hidden by armoured skirt
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K1 MBT
Hull:
- Sharp angled top glacis, with a second, less angled slope
- Flat sides
- Raised engine compartment
- Exhaust is one large panel across the rear of the tank
Armament:
- 105mm Main gun, 120mm Gun upgrade on newer variants
- Fume extractor two thirds down the barrel
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Gunsight is a box on the right side of turret roof
- Heavily sloped turret roof with a narrow angled front
- Large turret overhang on top of the engine
Suspension:
- Six small roadwheels, drive sprocket at the rear
- Track return rollers usually hidden by armoured skirt
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BTR-70 APC
Hull:
- Three firing ports and periscope in the troop compartment at the rear
- Two square roof hatches on top of the troop compartment
- Two long exhaust pipes that run down either side of the vehicle at the rear
- Duck bill shaped front with two small window flaps and periscopes for both the driver and co-driver
- Angled back end
- Port for water jet propulsion is centered at the rear of the vehicle, usually covered by an oval shaped flap
Armament:
- Original vehicle has a 14.5mm MG in the turret
Turret:
- Turret on original version is identical to the BRDM-2 Scout car and BTR-60PB
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side with a pronounced gap between the third and fourth wheel
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BTR-70 APC
(Note the new turret with a 120mm gun)
Hull:
- Three firing ports and periscope in the troop compartment at the rear
- Two square roof hatches on top of the troop compartment
- Two long exhaust pipes that run down either side of the vehicle at the rear
- Duck bill shaped front with two small window flaps and periscopes for both the driver and co-driver
- Port for water jet propulsion is centered at the rear of the vehicle, usually covered by an oval shaped flap
Armament:
- Original vehicle has a 14.5mm MG in the turret
Turret:
- Turret on original version is identical to the BRDM-2 Scout car and BTR-60PB
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side with a pronounced gap between the third and fourth wheel
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BTR-80 APC
Hull:
- Two long exhaust pipes that run down either side of the vehicle at the rear, longer than the ones on the BTR-70
- Duck bill shaped front with two small window flaps and periscopes for both the driver and co-driver
- Note flat engine compartment, no boat tail
- Door in the middle of the hull, between wheels
- Port for water jet propulsion is centered at the rear of the vehicle, usually covered by an oval shaped flap
Armament:
- Some versions now equipped with 30mm autocannons
- Variants can be equipped with AA guns, 120mm cannons and remote weapon systems
Turret:
- Turret varies greatly depending on variant, standard turret is identical to the BTR-70 and BRDM2
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side with a pronounced gap between the third and fourth wheel
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BTR-90 APC
Hull:
- Next evolution of the BTR-70/80 series
- Duck bill style front hull has been removed
- Exhaust remains mostly the same as the BTR80
- Boat propeller has been moved to the sides of the vehicle, in the rear
Armament:
- 30mm auto cannon
- Can be equipped with an ATGM launcher on turret roof
Turret:
- Much larger turret than the BTR-70/80, housing two crew members in stead of one
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side with a pronounced gap between the third and fourth wheel
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BTR-90 APC
Hull:
- Next evolution of the BTR-70/80 series
- Duck bill style front hull has been removed
- Exhaust remains mostly the same as the BTR80
- Boat propeller has been moved to the sides of the vehicle, in the rear
Armament:
- 30mm auto cannon
- Can be equipped with an ATGM launcher on turret roof
Turret:
- Much larger turret than the BTR-70/80, housing two crew members in stead of one
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side with a pronounced gap between the third and fourth wheel
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BTR-90 APC
Hull:
- Next evolution of the BTR-70/80 series
- Duck bill style front hull has been removed
- Exhaust remains mostly the same as the BTR80
- Boat propeller has been moved to the sides of the vehicle, in the rear
Armament:
- 30mm auto cannon
- Can be equipped with an ATGM launcher on turret roof
Turret:
- Much larger turret than the BTR-70/80, housing two crew members in stead of one
Suspension:
- Four wheels on either side with a pronounced gap between the third and fourth wheel
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LAV III
You know what a LAVIII looks like, I don't need to beat a dead horse. |
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LAV III
You know what a LAVIII looks like, I don't need to beat a dead horse. |
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FV510 Warrior IFV
Hull:
- Heavy slope on the upper glacis, drivers hatch is built into the slope
- Driver located on the left side
- Angled side armour at the front, boxy at the rear
- Engine exhaust is located on right side, at the front
Armament:
- 30mm auto cannon
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Two crew members, plus hatches for both
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, one track return roller
- Drive sprocket in the front
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FV510 Warrior IFV
(Note extra armour and RPG cage on the sides)
Hull:
- Heavy slope on the upper glacis, drivers hatch is built into the slope
- Driver located on the left side
- Angled side armour at the front, boxy at the rear
- Engine exhaust is located on right side, at the front
Armament:
- 30mm auto cannon
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Two crew members, plus hatches for both
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, one track return roller
- Drive sprocket in the front
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FV510 Warrior IFV
Hull:
- Heavy slope on the upper glacis, drivers hatch is built into the slope
- Driver located on the left side
- Angled side armour at the front, boxy at the rear
- Engine exhaust is located on right side, at the front
Armament:
- 30mm auto cannon
- 7.62mm Coax MG
Turret:
- Two crew members, plus hatches for both
Suspension:
- Six road wheels, one track return roller
- Drive sprocket in the front
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BMP1
Hull:
- Heavy slope on the upper glacis, less so on the bottom glacis, indicative of it's use as an amphibious vehicle
- Engine exhaust on the right-front of the vehicle, on the edge of the roof
Armament:
- 76mm cannon
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Usually fitted with an ATGM on the roof
Turret:
Suspension:
- Six small, evenly spaced road wheels
- Three track return rollers
- Drive sprocket in the front
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BMP1
Hull:
- Heavy slope on the upper glacis, less so on the bottom glacis, indicative of it's use as an amphibious vehicle
- Engine exhaust on the right-front of the vehicle, on the edge of the roof
Armament:
- 76mm cannon
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Usually fitted with an ATGM on the roof
Turret:
Suspension:
- Six small, evenly spaced road wheels
- Three track return rollers
- Drive sprocket in the front
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BMP1
Hull:
- Heavy slope on the upper glacis, less so on the bottom glacis, indicative of it's use as an amphibious vehicle
- Engine exhaust on the right-front of the vehicle, on the edge of the roof
Armament:
- 76mm cannon
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Usually fitted with an ATGM on the roof
Turret:
Suspension:
- Six small, evenly spaced road wheels
- Three track return rollers
- Drive sprocket in the front
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BMP2
Hull:
- Heavy slope on the upper glacis, less so on the bottom glacis, indicative of it's use as an amphibious vehicle
- Two doors on rear of hull
- Engine exhaust on the right-front of the vehicle, on the edge of the roof
- Similar to BMP1, but slightly more angular appearance
Armament:
- 30mm Autocannon
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Usually fitted with an ATGM on the roof
Turret:
- Low profile circular turret, wider than the BMP1
Suspension:
- Six small, evenly spaced road wheels
- Three track return rollers, usually covered by side skirt
- Drive sprocket in the front
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BMP2
Hull:
- Heavy slope on the upper glacis, less so on the bottom glacis, indicative of it's use as an amphibious vehicle
- Two doors on rear of hull
- Engine exhaust on the right-front of the vehicle, on the edge of the roof
- Hull is almost identical to the BMP1
Armament:
- 30mm Autocannon
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Usually fitted with an ATGM on the roof
Turret:
- Low profile circular turret, wider than the BMP1
Suspension:
- Six small, evenly spaced road wheels
- Three track return rollers, usually covered by side skirt
- Drive sprocket in the front
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BRDM-2
Hull:
- Duck bill style front hull with two window flaps
- Two hatches on the front of the hull roof
- The top of the side and rear hull armour is angled
- Water jet thing for amphibious propulsion
- Exhaust pipes on either side of the hull towards the rear of the vehicle
Armament:
- 14.5mm KPVT MG in the turret
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Can be equipped with ATGM launcher on roof of turret
Turret:
- Low profile circular turret, identical to the BTR-70
Suspension:
- Two wheels on either side
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BRDM-2
Hull:
- Duck bill style front hull with two window flaps
- Two hatches on the front of the hull roof
- The top of the side and rear hull armour is angled
- Water jet thing for amphibious propulsion
- Exhaust pipes on either side of the hull towards the rear of the vehicle
Armament:
- 14.5mm KPVT MG in the turret
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Can be equipped with ATGM launcher on roof of turret
Turret:
- Low profile circular turret, identical to the BTR-70
Suspension:
- Two wheels on either side
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BRDM-2
(Pictured: Polish Variant with new turret)
Hull:
- Duck bill style front hull with two window flaps
- Two hatches on the front of the hull roof
- The top of the side and rear hull armour is angled
- Water jet thing for amphibious propulsion
- Exhaust pipes on either side of the hull towards the rear of the vehicle
Armament:
- 14.5mm KPVT MG in the turret
- 7.62mm Coax MG
- Can be equipped with ATGM launcher on roof of turret
Turret:
- Low profile circular turret, identical to the BTR-70
Suspension:
- Two wheels on either side
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2S1 "Gvozdika" SPG
Hull:
- Lengthened MTLB hull
- Forward sloping hull with cutouts under each headlight
- Gun barrel doesn't extend past forward edge of hull
- One door located at the rear of the hull
- Driver is located at the front on the left side of the hull
Armament:
- 122mm Death stick
- Fume extractor not quite half way down the barrel
- Double baffle muzzle brake
Turret:
- Short and flat, situated towards the rear of the vehicle
- Rectangular box on left side of turret
- Sight located on the left side of the main gun
- IR searchlight on the left side of the turret roof
Suspension:
- Seven small, evenly spaced road wheels
- No return rollers
- Drive sprocket in the front
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2S1 "Gvozdika" SPG
Hull:
- Lengthened MTLB hull
- Forward sloping hull with cutouts under each headlight
- Gun barrel doesn't extend past forward edge of hull
- One door located at the rear of the hull
- Driver is located at the front on the left side of the hull
Armament:
- 122mm Death stick
- Fume extractor not quite half way down the barrel
- Double baffle muzzle brake
Turret:
- Short and flat, situated towards the rear of the vehicle
- Rectangular box on left side of turret
- Sight located on the left side of the main gun
- IR searchlight on the left side of the turret roof
Suspension:
- Seven small, evenly spaced road wheels
- No return rollers
- Drive sprocket in the front
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2S1 "Gvozdika" SPG
Hull:
- Lengthened MTLB hull
- Forward sloping hull with cutouts under each headlight
- Gun barrel doesn't extend past forward edge of hull
- One door located at the rear of the hull
- Driver is located at the front on the left side of the hull
Armament:
- 122mm Death stick
- Fume extractor not quite half way down the barrel
- Double baffle muzzle brake
Turret:
- Short and flat, situated towards the rear of the vehicle
- Rectangular box on left side of turret
- Sight located on the left side of the main gun
- IR searchlight on the left side of the turret roof
Suspension:
- Seven small, evenly spaced road wheels
- No return rollers
- Drive sprocket in the front
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2S3 Akatsiya SPG
Hull:
- Gvozdika's slightly obese, uglier cousin
- Flat sided hull with cutouts towards the rear
- Engine in the front, exhaust on the right side of the hull
Armament:
- 152mm Main Gun
- Double Baffle muzzle break, fume extractor close to the end of the barrel
- Two giant recoil absorbing cylinders on top of the gun on either side
- Main gun overhangs the front of the hull
- 7.62mm Coax MG (For some reason)
Turret:
- Rounded, angled sides
- Boxy angled rear
- Crew commanders hatch on the left side of the turret
- Tall, rectangular gunsight on the left side of the gun mantle
Suspension:
- Six unevenly spaced road wheels, four track return rollers
- Drive sprocket in the front
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2S3 Akatsiya SPG
Hull:
- Gvozdika's slightly obese, uglier cousin
- Flat sided hull with cutouts towards the rear
- Engine in the front, exhaust on the right side of the hull
Armament:
- 152mm Main Gun
- Double Baffle muzzle break, fume extractor close to the end of the barrel
- Two giant recoil absorbing cylinders on top of the gun on either side
- Main gun overhangs the front of the hull
- 7.62mm Coax MG (For some reason)
Turret:
- Rounded, angled sides
- Boxy angled rear
- Crew commanders hatch on the left side of the turret
- Tall, rectangular gunsight on the left side of the gun mantle
Suspension:
- Six unevenly spaced road wheels, four track return rollers
- Drive sprocket in the front
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2S3 Akatsiya SPG
Hull:
- Gvozdika's slightly obese, uglier cousin
- Flat sided hull with cutouts towards the rear
- Engine in the front, exhaust on the right side of the hull
Armament:
- 152mm Main Gun
- Double Baffle muzzle break, fume extractor close to the end of the barrel
- Two giant recoil absorbing cylinders on top of the gun on either side
- Main gun overhangs the front of the hull
- 7.62mm Coax MG (For some reason)
Turret:
- Rounded, angled sides
- Boxy angled rear
- Crew commanders hatch on the left side of the turret
- Tall, rectangular gunsight on the left side of the gun mantle
Suspension:
- Six unevenly spaced road wheels, four track return rollers
- Drive sprocket in the front
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