RST-V Shadow

The RST-V Shadow is a tier 10 premium armored fighting vehicle originating from United States. It can be obtained from Battalion contract.

Features

 * Subtle Movement : moving on a low speed doesn't reduce your camouflage factor
 * Recon Package : this vehicle's recon package provides an improved vision range when stationary
 * Missile Weapon Only : this vehicle only has missile weaponry
 * Hybrid Engine : ensures excellent mobility and low detectability. This engine can't be set on fire, and it's repaired quicker
 * Adjustable Suspension : allows you to adjust ground clearance manually
 * Advanced Dynamic Suspension V2 : allows you to adjust frontal, rear, and side clearance independently

History
Class: Armored Fighting Vehicle (Prototype) Developed: 1999-2006 Service: N/A Vehicles Built: 4 Operators: N/A The RST-V Shadow (RST-V stands for “Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Targeting Vehicle”) was an attempt to build something truly advanced for the U.S. Special Forces troops and the U.S. Marines to use as a fast attack and recon vehicle. The famous DARPA laboratory, in cooperation with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy, funded a General Dynamics Land Systems project to create a light assault and recon platform that would combine the 21st century recon capabilities with low weight, stealthy movement, high speeds and, of course, durability. At the same time, the vehicle would have to be light to fit into larger helicopters in order to match the transportability of the earlier platforms. What made it truly unique was the propulsion. Instead of a massive engine such vehicles usually sport, the Shadow was powered by a hybrid drive. A 2.5 liter Detroit Diesel engine (rated at 150hp) powered an electric generator, which in turn either charged the vehicle’s on-board batteries, or powered four electric motors, one installed in each of its wheels. Four prototypes were delivered by GDLS in 2002 and extensively tested until 2004. The 2004 tests were largely successful and, in 2005, General Dynamics Land Systems received a contract to upgrade the Shadow based on their results and in 2006, one or more Shadow prototypes were allegedly sent to and tested in Iraq for three months. And that’s where its story abruptly ended. During the years that followed, the Shadow was sporadically mentioned in connection with the JLTV program that was launched in 2006 to replace the old Humvee in pretty much every role within the U.S. military, but it would not appear as a serious contender during its run that ended only fairly recently. The Shadow was likely defunded sometime after 2006 and will likely remain a prototype only.