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The M61A5 MBT, also known as the Type 61 A+, was a variant of the Type 61 Tank employed by the Earth Federation Forces. It was introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

An improved variant of the Type 61 Tank, the Type 5 swapped its predecessor's 150mm cannons for a pair of 155mm smoothbore cannons. In addition, due to increased automation, it was able to be crewed by only two people, a commander/gunner and a driver. Finally, thanks to a satellite-based datalink system, it was able to share data with other vehicles, dramatically improving its accuracy at long-range.[1]

Unfortunately, following the beginning of the One Year War, the Principality of Zeon military's use of Minovsky particles interfered with electronics and restricted combat to visual range only. Under Minovsky particle interference, the M61A5 could only observe its surroundings using external cameras and its periscope, giving it a bad field of vision, especially at night. Its datalink system was also rendered unusable, reducing its ability to coordinate with other vehicles. Finally, though its armor was tough, it was vulnerable against top attacks, making it especially defenseless against mobile suits.[1]

Despite these setbacks, the M61A5's powerful engine allowed it to keep up with a Zaku's walking speed. Its 155mm cannons, the most powerful among Federation ground weapons at the time, could penetrate a Zaku's armor depending on the range. These factors combined meant that it was one of the few Federation ground weapons capable of facing mobile suits head-on during the early stage of the war.[1]

Armaments[]

  • 155mm Smoothbore Cannon
The main dual cannons of the M61A5 have been upgraded to 155mm smoothbore cannpns capable of firing a variety of ammunition including APFSDS, flash rounds, concussion rounds, and HEI.
  • 7.62mm Coaxial Machine Gun
Two 7.62mm coaxial machine guns are mounted in the tank's turret.
  • 13.2mm M60 Heavy Machine Gun
A heavy machine gun is mounted on the tank commander's cupola.
  • 5.56mm M299 Machine Gun
The stowage basket at the turret's rear can serve as a platform for an additional 5.56mm M299 machine gun, though its operator is positioned completely outside of the tank and thus vulnerable to attack.

Special Equipment & Features[]

  • Smoke Dischargers
Four simple, mortar-like grenade launchers are mounted on each flank of the tank's turret. These launchers fire special grenades that generate smoke upon detonation in mid-air to conceal the tank from its opponent's line of sight. The smoke could also be used as a means to communicate with allies.

History[]

Early in the war, a large number of M61A5 was deployed to Europe and North America.[1]

Gallery[]

Gunpla[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO - Mission Complete (2009), p.90-95

External links[]


MS IGLOO Mechanics
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Principality of Zeon
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
EMS-10 Zudah | GM Camouf | MS-05B Zaku I | MS-06F Zaku II (Propellant Unit) | MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type | MS-06F Zaku II | MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type | MS-06JC Zaku II | MS-06M Zaku Marine Type | MS-06S Zaku II Patrol Type | MS-09R Rick Dom | MS-14 Gelgoog | MSM-07Di Ze'Gok
Mobile Armor
MA-05Ad Big Rang
Mobile Tank
YMT-05 Hildolfr
Mobile Pod
MP-02A Oggo

Aircraft / Spacecraft
Observation Shuttle | OP-02c Observation Pod | YOP-04 Balor
Support Weapon
QEX-04M Aegir
Transporter / Supply Ship
H.L.V. | HOTOL | Jotunheim | Komusai | Muspelheim | Papua-class
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Chivvay-class | Dolos-class | Gaw | Gwazine-class | Musai-class
Super Weapon
QCX-76A Jormungand
Earth Federation
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type | MS-06JC Zaku II | RGM-79 GM | RGM-79C GM Type C
Mobile Pod
RB-79 Ball | RB-79K Ball Type K | RB-79N Fisheye

Land Vehicle
Type 61 Tank
Submarine
Jukon-class
Aircraft / Spacecraft
FF-X7-Bst-II Core Booster II Intercept Type
Transporter / Supply Ship
Columbus-class
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Magellan-class | Salamis-class


MS IGLOO 2 Mechanics
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Earth Federation
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type | RTX-440 Ground Assault Type Guntank

Support Weapon
M-101A3 Regina
Land Vehicle
6×6 Cargo Truck | M353A4 Bloodhound | M72 Lakota | M61A5 MBT
Land Battleship
Big Tray-class | Heavy Fork-class
Aircraft / Spacecraft
Dragonfly | FF-X7 Core Fighter
Cruiser
Salamis-class
Principality of Zeon
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
MS-05B Zaku I | MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type | MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom | MS-09B Dom

Land Vehicle
B.M.C. Z78/2 | Magella Attack | Magella Eins | PVN.3/2 Sauropelta | PVN.44/1 Weasel | Russel 1/12 Zebu
Land Battleship
Dobday-class
Aircraft
Dopp | PVN.4/3 Wappa
Transporter / Supply Ship
H.L.V. | Komusai | Papua-class
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Gaw | Musai-class


The 08th MS Team Mechanics
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Earth Federation Forces
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
RGM-79[E] GM Early Type | RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type | RGM-79[G] GM Sniper | RX-75 Berge Guntank | RX-75 Guntank Mass Production Type | RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type | RX-79[G]Ez-8 Gundam Ez8
Mobile Pod
RB-79K Ball Type K

Land Vehicle
Hover Cargo Truck | M61A5 MBT | Hover Truck
Land Battleship
Big Tray-class
Ship
Jungle Boat
Aircraft / Spacecraft
Dish | Fanfan | FF-6 TIN Cod | Jet Core Booster
Transporter / Supply Ship
Gunperry | Medea | Cargo Ship
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Magellan-class | Salamis-class
Principality of Zeon
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
MS-05B Zaku I | MS-06F Zaku II | MS-06JC Zaku II | MS-06K Zaku Cannon | MS-06RD-4 Zaku High Mobility Test Type | MS-06V Zaku Tank | MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom | MS-07H-8 Gouf Flight Type | MS-09B Dom | MS-14A Gelgoog | MSM-03 Gogg | MSM-04 Acguy
Mobile Armor
Apsaras I | Apsaras II | Apsaras III

Land Vehicle
Armored Vehicle | Magella Attack
Ship / Submarine
Jukon-class | Mad Angler-class | Sealance
Aircraft / Spacecraft
Cui | Dodai II | Dopp | Gunship Heli | Luggun
Transporter / Supply Ship
Dora | Komusai
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Gaw | Musai-class | Zanzibar-class
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