Template:Vehicle-Current The H-1 Light Battle Tank is the premier battle tank of the Hapes Consortium, introduced in 4026 as an alternative to older and less effective tank models. It was the last vehicle still in service that was designed with the help of Charubah Industries, previously the finest heavy weapons producer of the Consortium. Today the tanks are widely used in the Royal Hapan Army, deployed alongside AT-PT walkers in planetary garrisons. The amazing speed of the vehicles make up for what it lacks in firepower and armour, enabling it to traverse the countrysides of many large Hapan worlds.
History
Background
H-1 Light Battle Tank is not meant to imitate SN-7 Battle Tank or any other heavy tank It strength does not lie in heavy armour nor overwhelming firepower. Its pilots know that its biggest advantage over other constructions is speed and agility. Operators are trained mostly in hit&run tactics that allow swift and deadly strikes aimed at the rears of enemy armoured units. During the engagement, a H1 tank platoon is expected to outmaneuver and outnumber heavier and clumsier units. Its speed also allows daring raids on enemy supply points and infantry units that are not protected by tanks.
Service
Vehicle Statistics
Design & Hull
As H1 was not designed for direct combat with other armoured units, it is outfitted with thin Quantum armour which does not limit its formidable maneuverability and speed but provides excellent protection against infantry based attacks. It is due to thinness of it’s armour the H1 is considered as anti-infantry/reckon unit and only meant to engage in tank to tank battle as a support unit.
Armament
It must be also noted that any enemy unit attacking the H-1 has to face its front mounted dual medium blasters which can easily decimate infantry unit or lightly armoured vehicle. Placement of the Medium blasters ensures that the light tank faces the enemy with its front armour plates – which are the thickest – that solution protects the tank and it’s operator from eventual return fire. It’s almost legendary agility mades up for the lack of turret.
Engines
Special Modules
Unique feature of the H1 is the viewing globe which provides the operator with excellent (360 degree) angle of vision – making it impossible for the enemy to approach it without being noticed. Placement of the globe allows it’s operator to hide his tank in deep trenches or terrain depression so that only the globe sticks out – which makes the tank useful for reckon tasks and ambushes.
