Talk:AFOH/@comment-27015223-20151010234951/@comment-14850713-20151011005445

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Considering that the ground forces have 50,000 Martel MBTs in service, the High Command is studying an upgrade program as a lower cost alternative to improve the tank performance. The Martel A1 is centered on an all-new, bigger and highly angled turret with a tungsten and depleted uranium outer layer to improve armor protection (performance classified). It has a built-in Protektor "2-tiered" active protection system (APS) which consists of interceptors missile for targets at ranges of 10-15m (specifically APFSDS and rail gun rounds) and iron pellets for targets within 10m (medium to light ATGMs. The missiles are in vertical launchers (4 missiles per canister, 16 in all) and the 5 "shotgun" pellet launchers are distributed around the hull. As an interim, cost-efficient program, it does not incorporate next-generation armor under development by DORAD.

The A1 retains the standard 127mm gun, but has a new rocket-assisted guided projectile (RAGP) round for increased range and lethality. The 7.62mm GPMG in the commander's cupola is replaced by a 12.7mm machine gun. The engine has a new fuel injection management system to improve power output and compensation for the heavier turret in order to maintain the specified speed of 65 kph.