M113 ACAV

M113 ACAV
Tier / Class	Tier 3 TD
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	USA
Dealer	Sophie Wölfli
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner/Loader
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous LAV-150
Next ► LAV-300 Wiesel TOW
Sustained Damage
Damage	485
Penetration	630 mm
Damage per Minute	4157 per min.
Reload Time	7 s
Defense
Hit Points	1100
Hull vs AP	25 mm
Hull vs HEAT	30 mm
Hull Composition	Steel
Turret vs AP	10 mm
Turret vs HEAT	10 mm
Turret Composition	Steel
Mobility
Max Speed	68 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	5.93 s
Weight	12338 kg
Hull Traverse	46.76 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	25 %
Vision Range while Moving	390 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-10° / 48°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.076 °
Aim Time	2.5 s
Turret Traverse	60 deg/s

The M113 ACAV is a Tier 3 progression Tank Destroyer under Sophie Wölfli's dealership.

History

• M113 ACAV
• Banger

M113 ACAV

Class: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Developed: 1963-1965
Service: 1963-1974
Vehicles Built: 50-100
Operators: USA, South Vietnam

The M113 ACAV is a variant of the ubiquitous American M113 APC, which became famous during the Vietnam War. ACAV stands for Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle, signifying a switch from the traditional U.S. APC battle taxi role to something resembling an Infantry Fighting Vehicle doctrine. The M113 would no longer be used to just transport troops around and bail out once the fighting got thick, but to accompany the infantry into battle and actively support them with the fire of its weapons. The first ACAV vehicles were actually not designed by the Americans, but by their South-Vietnamese allies, who actively used the M113 in battle. They installed machinegun shields, added some extra armor plating and sometimes installed a 106mm M40 recoilless rifle on top of the vehicle for some extra firepower. This weapon turned out to be extremely useful against various barricades and jungle fortifications.

The Americans also adopted the gun shield idea and by 1965 production of an ACAV kit was underway in the United States and Okinawa. These kits were then installed by the troops in the field, although in some later cases ACAV kits were installed on M113 vehicles that were still located in the United States. The first time the ACAV variant was used in large numbers was Operation Cedar Falls in January 1967, during which it was used by 11th Armored Cavalry. Many were afterwards used as convoy escorts. There were several mount variants of the M40 ACAV, but most disappeared with the end of the Vietnam War. Some were given to the Cambodian Khmer forces. Hundreds of M113s ended up in North Vietnamese hands, many of which were of the ACAV variant. Exactly how many vehicles were equipped with recoilless rifles is unknown, perhaps several dozen.

Banger

Class: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Developed: 1963-1965
Service: 1963-1974
Vehicles Built: 50-100
Operators: USA, South Vietnam

Eclipse Lore: The Banger was an old M113 leased to Perihelion for its training duration by the U.S. Army. The official version is that it gained its nickname from a large recoilless rifle mounted on top. Several days before the arrival of Samuel Thorpe, the gun was accidentally discharged in the middle of the camp, resulting in severe hearing issues for several Perihelion mercenaries. There are some who claim the name came from the stretcher found in the troop compartment, which a number of Perihelion troops used as their private hideaway. The Banger was lost during the battle for the U.S. Army base, the fate of its crew unknown.

Vehicle Traits

• Marksman: This vehicle can fire advanced ammunition from its accurate weapon, allowing it to destroy enemy armor at long distances.
• HESH Rounds: This vehicle can fire special Squash Head rounds. These are extremely effective against angled armor that is typical for Soviet tanks.
• Amphibious: This vehicle is more resistant to taking on water, allowing it to traverse wider rivers or lakes.
• Troop Compartment: This vehicle features a troop compartment, allowing you to repair your modules faster and to capture objectives more effectively.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	105mm M346A1 HEP	HEP	7,710	333	400 mm	650 m/s	7.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Damage Randomization: ± 15 % Penetration Randomization: ± 15 % Bonus Module Damage: 35 % Spall Threshold: 137 mm
2	105mm M344A1 HEAT	HEAT	Stock	485	630 mm	800 m/s	7.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.11 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
3	12.7mm AP	AP	Stock	15	30 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.98 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades

Armor

M113 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	25 mm (vs AP) 30 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	10 mm (vs AP) 10 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	106mm M40 Recoilless Rifle	Stock	Stock	2.50 s	7.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -10.0° / 48.0° Ammo: 105mm M346A1 HEP 105mm M344A1 HEAT 12.7mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Chrysler 75M 209 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	68 km/h	25 km/h	5.93 s (0 to 32 km/h) 32.80 s (0 to Max Speed)	46.76°	10 %
Detroit Diesel 6V53T 275 hp Diesel Engine	520	8,080	68 km/h	25 km/h	3.93 s (0 to 32 km/h) 21.88 s (0 to Max Speed)	46.76°	8 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
M82 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 2 charges Recharge time: 60s Duration: 10s
M90 Smoke Grenades	1,250	19,380	Comes with 6 charges in total Magazine capacity: 2 charges Takes 3s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 25s
Improved Rangefinder	1,820	28,270	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Improved Loading Mechanism	4,210	65,620	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Improved Optics Lenses	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 50%
Improved Optics Stabilizer	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the turret.
Troop Compartment	Stock	Stock	Base capture rate increased by 25% Repair rate while standing increased by 25%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 91.1% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 77.7%
Improved Tracks	430	6,650	Mobility (Light Terrain): 91.6% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 78.5%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	450	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
Green Dragon Player Title	3,240	Unlocks a new player title: Green Dragon
670 Reputation	1,350	Provides an injection of 670 Reputation.
670 Reputation	1,350	Provides an injection of 670 Reputation.

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
ATSquad	Deploy AT Squad	Stock	Squad Size: 4 Upgrade: 84mm AT4 HEAT Ammo Type: HEAT Damage: 175 Vision Range while Stopped: 255 m Camouflage: 60%	1 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: Anti-Tank troops set ambushes that are highly effective against lightly armored vehicles. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.
Sniper	Deploy Sniper	Stock	Squad Size: 1 Upgrade: 12.7mm M903 AP Bullet Ammo Type: AP Damage: 15 Vision Range while Stopped: 400 m Camouflage: 80%	1 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: The sniper is an excellent scout, very effective against enemy infantry and capable of destroying vehicle optics. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.
Mortar	Deploy Mortar Squad	Stock	Squad Size: 1 Upgrade: 82mm O-832DU HE Ammo Type: HE Damage: 480 Vision Range while Stopped: 175 m Camouflage: 40%	1 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: Mortar squad provides long-range high-arc indirect fire. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.