ST-62 option 2 – new stats
Step into the world of armored innovation with the ST-62 option 2, a USSR MT-10 promotional medium tank, renowned for its magazine equipped with a reverse reloading mechanism for 3 shells. This tank, a product of the third iteration of the supertest, showcases a suite of enhancements.
General Attributes:
- New Description: The Leningrad VNII-100 embarked on a groundbreaking project in the early 1960s, crafting the ST-62 option 2. This medium tank was designed with a focus on shielding against the destructive aftermath of nuclear weaponry, including radiation and shock waves. Originally envisioned with an unmanned turret, the crew was to be stationed solely within the hull. However, delays from associated manufacturers in delivering the automatic loader and electronics necessitated the placement of a loader/loading mechanism operator within the turret. The tank was poised to pioneer television surveillance over traditional viewing devices, with cameras positioned at the hull’s bow and atop the turret. Remote weapon control was also on the agenda. Multiple gun and power plant configurations were explored before the project concluded at the preliminary design phase.
- New Short Description: Boasting a reverse loading mechanism and a low profile.
- New Detailed Description: The ST-62 var. 2 stands out as a Soviet medium tank with a distinctive look and an experimental armament. It features frontal armor with strategically angled plating and a unique 100-mm gun equipped with a loading mechanism. Beyond its offensive prowess, the tank impresses with an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, enabling swift maneuvers to outpace and outmaneuver heavily armored adversaries.
Technical Enhancements:
- Module Repair Cost: Adjusted from 8,960 to 8,985.
- Firepower:
- Aiming Time: Refined from 1.92 to 2.21.
- Vitality:
- Hull Armor: Strengthened from 100/70/40 to 100/75/40.
- Tank Strength (Post-Repair): Increased from 175 (70) to 200 (80).
- Mobility:
- Load Capacity: Boosted from 35,000 to 43,000.
- Engine Power: Elevated from 600 to 700.
- Specific Power: Tuned from 20.00 to 18.42.
- Hull Weight: Expanded from 12,245 to 18,110.
- Turret Weight: Grown from 7,800 to 8,500.
- Chassis Weight: Risen from 6,000 to 7,500.
- Engine Weight: Lightened from 1,300 to 1,200.
- Radio Weight: Increased from 80 to 90.
- Tank Weight: Maintained at 275.
- Total Tank Weight: Upgraded from 30,000 to 38,000.
