MWT: Tank Battles | HSTV-L Fast Reload!

This tank is good if you use Hit and Run tactics, with fast speed and fast reloading. However, be careful because this tank has thin armor so it is easily damaged
Tank name = HSTV-L
Game name = MWT: Tank Battles
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HSTV-L (High Survivability Test Vehicle - Lightweight)
History of HSTV-L
The HSTV-L was an experimental light tank developed by the United States in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was designed as a high-speed, highly maneuverable combat vehicle capable of engaging enemy armor with advanced firepower. The main goal was to create a lightweight tank that could quickly reposition on the battlefield while maintaining a strong offensive capability.
This tank was part of research programs aimed at developing future combat vehicles for the U.S. Army. However, it never entered mass production as military priorities shifted toward other armored vehicle concepts. Despite this, the HSTV-L showcased innovative technologies that influenced later armored fighting vehicles.
Specifications of HSTV-L
Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
Weight: Around 20 tons
Armor: Lightweight composite armor (limited protection)
Main Armament:
75mm ARES autocannon (capable of high rate of fire)
Ammunition Types: APFSDS, HE, and other specialized rounds
Secondary Armament: None (no coaxial or secondary weapons)
Engine: Gas turbine engine
Speed: ~80 km/h (off-road capability)
Suspension: Hydropneumatic suspension
Fire Control System: Advanced fire control for its time, allowing high accuracy on the move
Combat Role & Strengths
The HSTV-L was designed for Hit and Run tactics, relying on its high speed and fast reload to engage enemies before retreating to safety. Its 75mm ARES autocannon, despite being smaller than MBT-caliber guns, had a high rate of fire and could penetrate most tanks of its era using APFSDS rounds.
However, its major weaknesses were its thin armor and lack of secondary weapons, making it highly vulnerable to return fire, especially from HE or HEAT rounds. This meant it had to rely entirely on speed and positioning to survive on the battlefield.
Conclusion
The HSTV-L was ahead of its time, emphasizing speed and firepower over armor, a concept later seen in modern light tanks and wheeled fighting vehicles. Even though it was never mass-produced, it remains an interesting piece of armored warfare history.
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