Fortnum M1 Heavy Tank

Fortnum M1 Heavy Tank

Developed in the 1940's as a Heavy Tank to serve along on the frontline in service of the Arcand Empire, providing anti-armour support for infantry platoons and heavy tank brigades on the battlefield.

After successful deployment of the Fortnum F1 Medium Tank, Arcand's tank designers soon realised that in order to maintain a superior power on the battlefields they would need to field a superior tank. Development of the M1 began back in the early 1930s, but as the technologies surrounding tank design evolved; so did the M1's blueprint. In total, the M1 spent a decade on paper as its designers wished to perfect the engineering before building more than a few prototypes.

Finally in 1942, the Fortnum M1 [known as the "Phalanx"] was fielded; first serving with the Imperial Dragoon Guard. The Phalanx served with great distinction in the brief 3rd Opium War in August 1942; the Phalanx tanks spearheading a swift invasion force deep into Xi-Tzu territory; capturing all the major metropolitan cities within half a week.

As veterans of the conflict came home singing praises for the Phalanx, the Ministry of Defence placed orders of over a thousand units to serve in nearly all of the tank regiments.

The Phalanx was widely used by nearly all of the regiments that fielded tanks, utilising the strong combination of fire-power, mobility and armour to wipe away the competition of every other tank of its class.

The image depicts the M1 Mk.I in a classic Arcand paint scheme, "Long Live the Emperor!" slogan, Commanding Officer, an Arcand Roundel on the turret and the Arcand flag on the side-skirt.

Fortnum M1 Mk.I Specs:

Weight: 40 metric tonnes
Length: 8.25 m (27 ft 1 in)
Width: 3.65 m (11 ft 11 in)
Height: 2.55 m (8 ft 3 in)
Crew: 5
Armour: 120 mm Turret, 140 mm Hull, 100 mm Rear [ Rolled Homogeneous Steel ]

Main Armament: 90 mm Heavy Anti-Tank Gun
Secondary Armament: Co-axial 7.5 mm Light Machine Gun
Engine: 650 hp
Power/weight: 16.25 hp/t
Suspension: Torsion Bar
Fuel capacity: 900 litres
Operational Range: 350 km (220 mi)
Speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)

- - - - - Updated - - - - -
- Added external assault rifle for Commander

Credit to ~SixthCircle for the Chassis.