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PA-52t-120-MBT [T(V)b] "Haadman Vb"

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The ignition key is located in the engine access hatch. You will have to turn the tank's turret out of the way before you can access it. The same goes for the driver's hatch.


The PA-52t-120-MBT [T(V)b] "Haadman Vb" (Pânsere Auto; 52 ton; 120mm Main Gun; Main Battle Tank, [Type 5; Variant B] "Haadman Vb") is an intermediate main battle tank produced towards the end of the cold war, manufactured by LMT's ground-based subsidiary, Ljouwerter Motorbedriuw.

It comes in the form of an "upgrade kit" for the existing Haadman I MBT, featuring a total overhaul of the vehicle, and improving upon it in practically every regard. Some notable improvements include the uparmoured turret, additional composite armour, enlarged engine compartment, improved and more powerful engine, a ballistic calculator, increased ammunition capacity (40 rounds of BC HE), four composite jammers, a dedicated commander's optic, improved crew visibility, improved gun stabiliser, and a 120mm L11 main gun. These radical differences led to it receiving its own designation of 'Haadman Vb', although some still call it the Haadman-M (Haadman-Moderniseare).

The Haadman Vb is capable of reaching up to 100km/h with ease (though should generally be expected to cruise around in the 70-80km/h range), while still having more than adequate protection across its frontal arc, and the necessary interior space to allow for ease of operation by the crew.


The interior on this vehicle is, by far, better than all of the other Haadmans in my opinion. It also looks a bit nicer externally - it's got to be my favourite so far. This vehicle was inspired by the real-life Olifant Mk.2A.
The other vehicles featured in some of the images are the Haadman III (on workshop) and the Iikhoarn LMBT (not available [yet]).