Matthias GMBH, Berenova Mark III, 2026
On posting my Bereznik tank for the challenge, member dtn commented that he preferred the TV21 tank and, well who can argue with that!
So here it is in all its glory.
Description from the Thunderbirds comic:
Built by Matthias Gmbh in Bautzin for the Bereznik Army, the Berenova MK III Battle Tank has recently gone into service on the east and west borders of Bereznik. Normally manned by a crew of three, the tank can be operated by the driver only, as all armament controls are duplicated at the drivers seat. It is capable of travelling up to 80mph, and weighs 320 tonnes. World Government sources estimate that 200 of these vehicles will be in service by the end of 2027.
Armament includes:
Slaved to driver's pod: 1x ground-to-ground long-range attack laser (starboard); 1x 50mm anti-tank gun (port).
Turret: laser-guided multiple attack dome incorporating wide-beam destruct weapon plus heat/infra-red and ultra-violet sensors
Hull: at least 3 anti-commando machine cannon; 2x3 laser guided ground-to-air missiles
Powered by a 'Starguard' gas turbine engine and a Cahelium-graphite sealed atomic pile.
Crew: driver, attack dome operator, communication and radar operator.