Tank Test Bed

Tank Test Bed
Alternate Name(s)	TTB
Tier / Class	Tier 9 MBT
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	USA
Dealer	Oscar Faraday
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous M1A2 Abrams
Next ► M48 GAU-8 Avenger
Sustained Damage
Damage	540
Penetration	740 mm
Damage per Minute	5,670 per min.
Reload Time	10 s
Defense
Hit Points	2,700
Hull vs AP	905 mm
Hull vs HEAT	1,465 mm
Hull Composition	Composite
Turret vs AP	800 mm
Turret vs HEAT	1,725 mm
Turret Composition	Composite
Mobility
Max Speed	72 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	4.4 s
Weight	48,450 kg
Hull Traverse	32.86 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	10 %
Vision Range while Moving	350 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-10° / 25°
Depression/Elevation	-13° / 28°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.106 °
Aim Time	1.96 s
Turret Traverse	40 deg/s

The Tank Test Bed is a Tier 9 progression Main Battle Tank under Oscar Faraday's dealership.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank (Experimental)
Developed: 1980
Service: N/A
Vehicles Built: 1
Operators: N/A

The TTB is not a prototype but, as its name suggests, an American test bed for the latest tank development technologies. It was an initial base of the Block III Abrams project, designed to replace the existing Abrams tanks with something capable of defeating any future Soviet tank that was predicted to appear in the 1990s. In its modified Abrams hull, the entire crew of three sat in front (where only the driver would normally be), quite safely hidden behind the thickest armor. Fuel tanks were removed to make place for the extended crew compartment. The crew would use advanced cameras to aim the tank’s weapon systems that were installed in an unmanned turret, located where the standard Abrams turret would normally be. This unmanned turret would be armed with the standard Abrams weapon (although quite modern at that time), the M256 L/44 smoothbore cannon. The gun would be fed automatically from a 44-round carousel magazine under it.

The development of the Block III Abrams ceased after the breakup of the Soviet Union and the entire Block III Abrams program was cancelled. One thing to note about the TTB in Armored Warfare is that it’s not going to be strictly realistic – more like our take on how a Block III Abrams would have looked like if it was produced in the 1980s and upgraded today to match the needs of modern battlefields the same way the Americans are upgrading the existing M1A2 series.

Vehicle Traits

• Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
• Unmanned Turret: This vehicle features a remotely-controlled or low-profile turret that receives reduced damage.
• Advanced Hydraulic Suspension: This vehicle's advanced hydraulic suspension allows you to tilt its hull to the front, to the rear and to each side for improved gun elevation and depression angles.
• Gas Turbine: This vehicle is powered by a gas turbine, providing smoother acceleration compared to an ordinary diesel.
• Modern Kinetic Rounds: This vehicle's kinetic (APFSDS) rounds are very effective against ERA kits.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	120mm M829A2 APFSDS	APFSDS-DU	Stock	540	740 mm	1,575 m/s	10.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 3.00 s Fire Chance Bonus: 25 % Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	120mm M829A3 APFSDS	APFSDS-DU	840,000	570	790 mm	1,575 m/s	10.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 3.00 s Fire Chance Bonus: 25 % Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
3	120mm M830A1 HEAT-MP	HEAT-MP	Stock	684	870 mm	1,410 m/s	10.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 3.00 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 35 %
4	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 °
5	120mm M829A2 Imp. APFSDS	APFSDS-DU	Stock	555	770 mm	1,654 m/s	10.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 3.00 s Fire Chance Bonus: 25 % Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
6	120mm M829A3 Imp. APFSDS	APFSDS-DU	840,000	585	820 mm	1,654 m/s	10.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 3.00 s Fire Chance Bonus: 25 % Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
7	120mm M830A1 Imp. HEAT-MP	HEAT-MP	Stock	702	895 mm	1,480 m/s	10.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.11 ° Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 3.00 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 35 %

Upgrades

Armor

TTB Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	905 mm (vs AP) 1,465 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	800 mm (vs AP) 1,725 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This MBT's front is protected by composite armor. Composite armor consists of combined layers of steel and other material and offers excellent protection against HEAT shells and ATGMs. Its steel sides and rear are considerably more vulnerable.

TTB Improved Armor Package

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
219,000	2,087,000	905 mm (vs AP) 1,465 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	800 mm (vs AP) 1,725 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	ARAT+ ERA (Gen 3)	55% (vs AP) 80% (vs HEAT)
Third generation ERA offers excellent protection against standard HEAT rounds or warheads, and partial protection against kinetic rounds and tandem HEAT warheads.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	120mm M256A1 Smoothbore Cannon	Stock	Stock	1.96 s	10.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 3.00 s Burst Fire Rate: 20.00 rd/min Depression/Elevation: -10.0° / 20.0° Depression/Elevation incl. Suspension: -13.0° / 28.0° Ammo: 120mm M829A2 APFSDS 120mm M829A3 APFSDS 120mm M830A1 HEAT-MP 7.62mm AP
Weapon2	120mm XM360E1 Smoothbore Cannon	329,000	3,130,000	2.04 s	10.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 6 Reload within Magazine: 3.00 s Burst Fire Rate: 20.00 rd/min Depression/Elevation: -10.0° / 20.0° Depression/Elevation incl. Suspension: -13.0° / 28.0° Ammo: 120mm M829A2 Imp. APFSDS 120mm M829A3 Imp. APFSDS 120mm M830A1 Imp. HEAT-MP 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Honeywell AGT-1500C 1500 hp Gas Turbine Engine	Stock	Stock	72 km/h	30 km/h	4.40 s (0 to 32 km/h) 19.08 s (0 to Max Speed)	32.86°	8 %
MTU MT 883 Ka-500 1500 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	72 km/h	36 km/h	3.96 s (0 to 32 km/h) 22.31 s (0 to Max Speed)	33.23°	8 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	55,000	522,000	Hit points are increased by 400
Armored Crew Compartment	657,000	4,174,000	Damage to Crew reduced by 50%
M82 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 4 charges Recharge time: 35s Duration: 10s
M90 Smoke Grenades	27,000	261,000	Comes with 8 charges Recharge time: 25s Duration: 10s
AN/VLQ-8A Soft Kill APS	274,000	2,609,000	Automatic Soft Kill APS Target Acquisition Range: 300m Effective Range: 300m Multiplier to ATGM's Standard Noise: x 7 Additional ATGM Noise Penalty: 3.5 Penalty to ATGM Agility: x0.65 Angle of Effect: 360°
Trophy Hard Kill APS	1,370,000	7,827,000	Automatic Hard Kill APS Target Acquisition Range: 500m Charges: 6 Cooldown: 30s Angle of Effect: 360°
Improved Gun Stabilizer	110,000	1,043,000	Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
Improved Gunner Optics	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Improved Torsion bars	82,000	783,000	Suspension durability increased by 40%
Improved Suspension	164,000	1,565,000	Movement speed on off-road surfaces is increased by 20%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 86.5% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 71.6%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	7,000	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
Improved Drive	432,000	Unlocks Improve Drive.
Universal Retrofit Slot	202,540	Unlocks Universal retrofit slot.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
a	Dynamic 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. Additionally, it can also tilt its hull to improve its gun depression and elevation angles. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.
o	Top Speed	492,000	Acceleration: +200% Max Speed: +5% Hull Traverse Rate: +50% Camo Penalty from Motion: +50%	N/A	20 s	60 s	Toggle
Description: Temporarily improves your vehicle's acceleration, maximum speed and hull traverse values at the cost of increased camouflage penalty for movement. In other words, activating this ability makes your vehicle easier to spot when moving. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.