DT-90

= DT-90 “Metatu-S” =

Overview
The result of a 2 decade long design process, the DT-90 Landship destroyer forms the backbone of Shirudan mechanised warfare. Lightly armoured with an emphasis on moving a powerful armament about with speed and precision; it is the perfect design for Shirudo “Hit and Run” tactics. Created to be small of size in order to facilitate transport by airship, at the loss of ammunition load size, armour and crew ergonomics. It’s size however allows it to even be transported by cargo aircraft as well as the typical airship. For the most part, the DT-90 is unsuited too long range engagements- instead relying on skirmishing or outright cavalry charges like the Shub mounted warriors of old. With a crew of 4: Commander, Gunner, Loader and Driver. An additional improvement on earlier models comes in the shape of its powerful communications system- easily noticeable for its two large radio antenna which facilitates rapid and clear communication between both armoured units and supporting naval elements. It’s compact design and preference for short-range combat, the DT-90 sees deployment with the elite Luftmarine units of the Shirudan military.

Armament
The DT-90’s main weapon is the 90mm smoothbore cannon, a short range weapon but boasting good penetration and killing power. Equipped with an optical rangefinder, the 90mm can fire AP and HE rounds with the option for the notorious chemical gas shells. Gyroscopic stabilisers within the rangefinder as well as the assembly of the cannon mount allows for accuracy in shooting on the move- the mainstay of DT-90 combat. The gunner also has access to a Z-99 7.62 machine-gun for soft skinned targets. A second Z-99 is mounted on the commander’s hatch, for engaging infantry or attacking aircraft. Due to the small size of the Landship, the amount of ammunition carried is reduced compared to other Shirudan vehicles.