The M163 VADS (Vulcan Air Defence System) is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun that uses the M61 Vulcan 20mm rotary cannon mounted on a modified M113 chassis. The system is designed to provide short-range air defence against low-flying aircraft and helicopters. It has a simple range-only radar and an optical sight for target acquisition and tracking, dramatically reducing costs but also capabilities. Vulcan rotary cannons can fire at a high rate of 3,000 RPM or a lower rate of 1,000 RPM, with options for burst fire. The M163 VADS is mobile and can keep up with the armoured units it is assigned to protect. Because of its limited anti-air capabilities, most M163 VADS are used for fire support against ground targets, a job at which they excel. Introduction began in the mid-1960s.
Abilities
Common Attributes - National
Operation REFORGER - American Armour (CW)
American forces must always be ready to defend Europe from a renewed Soviet invasion. Operation REFORGER is an American contingency plan to rapidly displace a number of armoured divisions in this continent using heavy equipment already stockpiled across Europe, only airlifting tank crews from America. Although the Soviets are expected to use massed fires and manoeuvre to break NATO's back, the tanks must hold at any cost and make time for reinforcements.
EFFECT:
If this unit did not move on its last Turn, and has not moved in this Turn, add an Easy DM to all of its hit rolls.
Unique Attributes
Green Dragon - M113 UA
The M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier was nicknamed "Green Dragon" by Viet Cong guerrillas facing off against American troops in Vietnam for its mechanical rumbling and incessant advance, even going into the thick jungle to face them head-on.
EFFECT:
This effect depends on what type of Ground Vehicle 🚗 it applies to.
- If it is an Armoured Transport 🛻, when a creature dismounts from this vehicle, it enjoys a +1 ARM bonus until the end of the Round.
- If it is a Fire Support Vehicle 💥, it enjoys an Easy DM when firing at ground targets within Short Range, or aerial targets within Average Range.