MTLB-based Support/AA Glass Cannon (T8)

Characteristics

Pros:

• Under 15 tonnes

• Responsive turret handling

• Flexible zoom

• LRF and long range FCS

• High gun elevation

• “Gunner” is a small target

• Hull has decent overall mobility

• Engine can eat shots and protect rear ammo

• APHE is a good all-rounder shell, comparable to Pom Pom Mk. X AP but with explosive filler

• HE has proxy fuse

• Has thermals (Gen 1)

• Amphibious

• Two MGs, good for breaking guns and killing exposed crew

• PVE enemies get confused when shooting at you, especially hull-down

Cons:

• Exposed ammo belt on turret

• Exposed gunner on turret

• Gun struggles with depression (-4 degrees maximum), no hull aim to compensate

• Gun has a low rate of fire for an autocannon (~2 rounds/sec)

• HE proxy fuse only arms at long range (>500m)

• Drivers are vulnerable through windows

• Long hull leading to larger silhouette

• No blowout protection

• Hull sometimes struggles with acceleration