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The Timberwolf features a 4.75" (120.67mm) rifled gun with an advanced {{Wp|Gun stabilizer|stabilizer}} and optics systems, {{Wp|Autoloader|autoloader}}, and coaxial munitions launcher, as well as an optional pintle mount for a machine gun operated by the commander. The primary cannon is capable of firing {{Wp|Armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot|Fin-stabilized High Velocity Armor Piercing}} rounds cased in a {{Wp|Driving_band#Variations|free-spinning jacket}}, anti-personnel and anti-structure {{Wp|High-explosive squash head|plastic explosive HE rounds}}, and simpler {{Wp|Armour-piercing discarding sabot|APDS}} rounds along with several specialty rounds such as the {{Wp|Starshel|Starshell}}. Fin-stabilized rounds may be wholly tungsten alloy-cored or tungsten alloy with a depleted uranium tip, which provide improved armor penetration at short to medium and long range respectively due to the high muzzle velocity of the gun. | The Timberwolf features a 4.75" (120.67mm) rifled gun with an advanced {{Wp|Gun stabilizer|stabilizer}} and optics systems, {{Wp|Autoloader|autoloader}}, and coaxial munitions launcher, as well as an optional pintle mount for a machine gun operated by the commander. The primary cannon is capable of firing {{Wp|Armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot|Fin-stabilized High Velocity Armor Piercing}} rounds cased in a {{Wp|Driving_band#Variations|free-spinning jacket}}, anti-personnel and anti-structure {{Wp|High-explosive squash head|plastic explosive HE rounds}}, and simpler {{Wp|Armour-piercing discarding sabot|APDS}} rounds along with several specialty rounds such as the {{Wp|Starshel|Starshell}}. Fin-stabilized rounds may be wholly tungsten alloy-cored or tungsten alloy with a depleted uranium tip, which provide improved armor penetration at short to medium and long range respectively due to the high muzzle velocity of the gun. | ||
[[File:SETC France’s Defensive Operations Lane (41840394714).jpg|left|thumb|400x400px|Timberwolf prototype initial trials.]] | [[File:SETC France’s Defensive Operations Lane (41840394714).jpg|left|thumb|400x400px|Timberwolf prototype initial trials.]] | ||
The choice to equip the tank with a rifled gun was controversial, as it required more expensive disposable jackets for HVAP munitions which are the most commonly supplied. The reasoning for the selection of a rifled barrel primarily laid in the belief that a breakdown of supply chains or a {{Wp|Broken-backed war theory|post-nuclear war}} scenario could require a simplification or localization of manufacture. In addition, the potential of firing near population centers was a significant ethics concern given the recent experiences of the [[Vandarch Canal Crisis]], and a high priority had been placed on a 'one shot, one hit' policy for the military following the conflict. | The choice to equip the tank with a rifled gun was controversial, as it required more expensive disposable jackets for HVAP munitions which are the most commonly supplied. The initial reasoning for the selection of a rifled barrel primarily laid in the belief that a breakdown of supply chains or a {{Wp|Broken-backed war theory|post-nuclear war}} scenario could require a simplification or localization of manufacture; however, this belief was contradicted by the numerous technically complex computer upgrades, defensive packages, and expected role of the vehicle. The rifled gun was retained regardless in order to allow the tank to utilize advanced non-fin stabilized optical and electrical warfare rounds. In addition, the potential of firing near population centers was a significant ethics concern given the recent experiences of the [[Vandarch Canal Crisis]], and a high priority had been placed on a 'one shot, one hit' policy for the military following the conflict. | ||
The coaxial launcher fires several types of rounds, including a fragmentation grenade, colored smoke, and flares, and is loaded by the commander. | The coaxial launcher fires several types of rounds, including a fragmentation grenade, colored smoke, and flares, and is loaded by the commander. | ||
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