M58A3 "Grizzly Fox" MBT

== Background ==
Originally entering service as the M58A2, the M58A3 is a main battle tank used by the Colonial Marine 1st Armor Division. The "Grizzly Fox" is a successor to the M58 "Spiritwolf" MBT, with a much-needed upgrade to its armor. Manufactured by Lyox Mechanics and designed by General Fox6095 as his magnum opus, the tank entered service in late 2189. It has since seen deployments to BG-223 Arachthos, LV-698 Baja and LV-325 Atorva. The M58A3 is equipped with an autoloading 120mm main gun that fires Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) shells, as well as High Explosive Anti-Tank Fin Stabilized Shells (HEATFS). Complimenting the main gun is a 12.7mm coaxial machine gun, and a smoke launcher system. 
Category:Armored Corps
Category:Vehicles
==M58A2 & M58A3 Upgrade kits ==
For almost a year the M47A5 was the main battle tank utilized by the USCM Armored Corps. However, as the tank went up against more modern hardware against the rivals of the United Americas, it became increasingly clear that the M47A5's time was limited. In late 2188 the M47A5 underwent a block II upgrade, receiving a new armor kit and targeting suite. This resulted in a redesignation as the M58 "Spiritwolf" MBT, which outperformed its predecessor. The M58 eventually received a block II upgrade of its own in late 2189, being redesignated as the M58A2. This once again upgraded the armor kit and adjusted the powerplant of the vehicle. 
===2193 Upgrades===
In 2193 General Fox6095, one of the longest serving officers in the USCM, and owner of Lyox Mechanics, stepped down from all responsibilities and retired. At the same time, his company Lyox Mechanics shut down. Most of the company's assets were then acquired by their former rival, Armat Battlefield Systems. Wishing to improve the design, Cravitus introduced the block III upgrade kit, which made significant improvements to the chassis and armor. Switching from a brick-build design to a 3D mesh, this significantly lowered the part count and improved the appearance and performance of the vehicle. In addition, the tank was also able to be camouflaged for the first time. Following these changes, the USCM High Command designated the new and improved model as the M58A3. 
==Gallery==
MBT.png|Standard M58A3
MBTopfor.png|OPFOR Camouflaged M58A3
MBTBlufor.png|USCMC Camouflaged M58A3