A-64

The A-64 is a Kachotjan first introduced in 1964. It is still the most widely produced tank of Kachotja and still forms the bulk of the Kachotjan Imperial Host's armoured forces.

Design
The A-64 utilized a hydropneumatic suspension system, that at its time was a revolutionary development.

Armour
Its armour is part and part cast armour, aiming to get the greatest benefits from both armour types.

Gun
The A-64 utilizes a monoblock steel 105mm cannon, with a magnesium alloy thermal sleeve. With a recoil mechanism using two hydraulic brake cylinders with a single hydropneumatic recuperator cylinder.

To make up for the failings of HEAT warheads in rifled guns, the A-64 was provided with a special HEAT projectile. Made up of an outer shell and inner shell, separated by ball-bearings, allowing the projectile to be effectively spin-stabilised. The outer shell would spin while the inner shell remained non-spinning, allowing for maximum warhead efficiency. This provided the A-64 the ability to penetrate up to 400mm of steel armour at ranges up to 3000m.

It was also able to fire a high-explosive projectile, a smoke round, a kinetic energy penetrator and a chemical warhead.

Current Operators

 * Kachotja

Former Operators

 * Luscjakastan?