[PF] MX-104 Main Battle Tank
[b] PACIFIC FRONT [/b]
Link to Project Discord: [url=https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FpBA6x6jhpC]https://discord.gg/pBA6x6jhpC[/url]
MX-104
History
Introduced in 1962, the Australian MX 104 Battle Tank was a strange but highly effective hybrid of light-tank mobility and medium-tank firepower. Its armour was little more than heavy-machine-gun proof, a deliberate design choice that kept weight down so engineers could exploit a then-advanced electric transmission system. This granted the MX 104 an exceptional top speed of ~60 kph in both forward and reverse, that made the tank ideal for fast flanking manoeuvres and rapid disengagement. Armed with a powerful 105mm L15 cannon, early APFSDS ammunition, and a coaxial 20mm autocannon, the MX 104 comfortably outgunned nearly every vehicle in its weight class. The commander also enjoyed a fully traversable cupola equipped with a .50-cal machine gun, giving the tank unusually strong all-round anti-infantry coverage.
Despite its impressive firepower, it was clear from the earliest pre-production models that the MX 104 lacked the protection needed for frontline breakthrough work. As a result, the tank was assigned the doctrinal niche of a high-mobility long-range tank destroyer, using speed and stand-off distance rather than armour to survive. Australia repeatedly revised the tank’s systems, electronics, ammunition stowage, and transmission cooling, resulting in a vehicle that, ironically, entered service after the heavier tank whose development began later. While never intended to fight alone, the MX 104 excelled when used alongside its heavier companion — the A51 Centaur — acting as the fast spearpoint or disengagement asset in combined armoured groups.
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Stats and Features
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[*] Size 7.5m x 3.25m x 2.5m
[*] Speed: 60kph forward and reverse
[*] Crew Places: 4 (Driver, Gunner, Loader, Commander)
[*] Armament: 105mm L15 Cannon, 20mm L1 Autocannon, 13mm L8 HMG
[*] has Radio
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Startup Procedure
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[*] Battery Master
[*] Enable Fuel Switch and Radiators (both switches)
[*] Hold "Engage Starter Bank Left" and "Engage Starter Bank Right"
[*] Tap "W" a couple times and it should start
[*] use glow plugs when its cold weather (Glow plugs take a moment to actually heat up, about 10 or so seconds)
[*] Turret Start:
[*] once battery master is on, enable Turret Power Master (Next to Battery Master)
[*] Then go to back of turret:
[*] Turret Electric Breaker (right inbetween the radio)
[*] Then TRIP the Turret Breaker
[*] the indicator should go on
[*] !! only then enable electric turret traverse !!
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Further Notes
- vehicle has electric transmission (5 gears in both forward and reverse)
- the FPE only works if the battery is on
- Gunner and Commander aim with Touchscreen control!
- Transmission is fully manual, use Clutch while shifting Gears
About the Project
The Pacific Front is a Alternate History Project about the time from 1940s through to the 70s in a time of turmoil, war and desperation. It focuses on the countries around the pacific ocean, like the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Russia, China and a lot more. All the the project vehicles are fictional in nature and have their own story, lore and design. The Projects creations have a tendency for high fidelity, decoration and multi crew operation.
