RST-V Shadow

RST-V Shadow
Alternate Name(s)	Shadow
Tier / Class	Tier 10 AFV
Type	Premium
Place of Origin	USA
Dealer	Oscar Faraday
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner
Sustained Damage
Damage	500
Penetration	600 mm
Damage per Minute	5000 per min.
Reload Time	6 s
Defense
Hit Points	1300
Hull vs AP	5 mm
Hull vs HEAT	5 mm
Hull Composition	Military Aluminum
Turret vs AP	5 mm
Turret vs HEAT	5 mm
Turret Composition	Military Aluminum
Mobility
Max Speed	112 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	1.9 s
Weight	3629 kg
Utility
Camo (Overall)	35 %
Vision Range while Moving	480 m
Targeting
Turret Traverse	51.1 deg/s
Max Turret Rotation	290 °

The RST-V Shadow is a Tier 10 premium Armored Fighting Vehicle under Oscar Faraday's dealership.

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.

Features

• Harder to Spot: When moving slowly, this vehicle does not lose any camouflage and can effectively creep around.
• Recon Package: This vehicle's set of advanced optics provides an improved vision range when stationary.
• Missiles Only: This vehicle is only armed with anti-tank guided missiles or unguided rockets, making it only viable in mid-to-long-range combat, since both are often difficult to aim at short distances.
• Hybrid Engine: This vehicle's engine is partially electric, which ensures excellent mobility and stealth. This engine can't be set on fire and its repairs are quicker.
• Adjustable Suspension: This vehicle features a hydraulic suspension that allows you to manually change its ground clearance.
• Neutral Steering: This vehicle can turn on the spot much like a tracked vehicle would.
• Improved Reverse: This vehicle can drive backwards much faster than other vehicles can.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	FGM-148G ATGM	ATGM	Stock	500	600 mm	270 m/s	6.00 s	Toggle
Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Flight Agility: 90.00 deg/s Self-Guided: Yes Lock-on Time: 1.50 s
2	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° 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

RST-V Shadow Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	5 mm (vs AP) 5 mm (vs HEAT)	Military Aluminum	5 mm (vs AP) 5 mm (vs HEAT)	Military Aluminum	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	Javelin ATGM Launcher	Stock	Stock	N/A	6.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Ammo: FGM-148G ATGM 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Detroit Diesel DI-4V 153 hp Hybrid Engine	Stock	Stock	112 km/h	112 km/h	1.90 s (0 to 32 km/h) 23.98 s (0 to Max Speed)	50.16°	8 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
M90 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 6 charges in total Magazine capacity: 2 charges Takes 3s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 25s
Silent ATGM Launch System	250,000	2,500,000	Camo penalty from shooting is reduced by 50%
Upgraded Semi-Automatic Targeting System	1,000,000	5,000,000	Allows you to launch another ATGM while the first one is still in the air Launcher reload speed is increased by 26%
Reconnaissance Package	Stock	Stock	Drastically decreases the Spotted by Enemy indicator delay in PvP Bonus vision range when standing still: 60 m Ability to spot targets behind foliage is improved by 30%
Improved Thermal Imager	500,000	5,000,000	Ability to spot targets behind foliage is improved by 60%
Stock Wheels	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 91.7% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 76.9%
Jamming	1,500,000	7,500,000	This ability reduces the vision range of all enemies within the 300m radius.

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
a	Adjustable Suspension	Stock	N/A	0.25 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: This vehicle can lower its suspension to become stealthier and more accurate at the cost of mobility and vision range. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.