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Vertical Tank Torque Performance on Adverse Terrain

The torque rating for Vertical Tanks has a direct effect on their performance on adverse terrain, particularly water crossings and climbing grades.

The models are listed top to bottom, from fastest to slowest with the maximum velocity (km/hr), gear setting, faction and generation class listed.

Faction	Rating	VT Model	VT GEN	Maximum Velocity (km/hr)	Maximum Gear Setting
HSD	1	Juggernaut	3^rd	89	3
RB	2	Sheepdog	2^nd	89	3
HSD	3	Regal Dress N	3^rd	84	3
RB	4	Yellow Jacket	2^nd	79	4
JAR	4	Jaralaccs Macabre	2^nd	79	3
RB	5	Earthshaker	3^rd	78	3
JAR	6	Jaralaccs NS-R	2^nd	75	3
HSD	7	Maelstrom	2^nd	74	4
HSD	7	Garpike	2^nd	74	3
HSD	8	Regal Dress A	3^rd	69	3
JAR	8	Jaralaccs C	2^nd	69	3
PRF	9	Quasar	3^rd	64	3
PRF	9	Prominence M3	2^nd	64	3
PRF	9	Prominence M1	2^nd	64	3
JAR	9	Jaralaccs N	2^nd	64	3
RB	9	Siegeszug	2^nd	64	3
HSD	10	Vortex	1^st	59	4
HSD	10	Scare Face II	2^nd	59	3
PRF	11	Rapier	2^nd	58	2
HSD	12	Scare Face	1^st	54	3
PRF	12	Decider	1^st	54	3
HSD	12	Behemoth	2^nd	54	4
PRF	12	Prominence M2	2^nd	54	3
PRF	13	Blade	2^nd	51	2
RB	14	Colt Executive	1^st	49	3
RB	14	Colt	1^st	49	3
PRF	15	Falchion	1^st	44	2
HSD	16	Scare Face A1	1^st	41	2
HSD	17	m-Vitzh	1^st	29	2
PRF	18	Decider Volcanic	1^st	27	2
HSD	19	Vitzh	1^st	24	2

Generally, climbing inclines requires the same gear as that for water crossing, except in extreme grade situations.
The fastest method to climb hills/cross water involves the use of override and repeated melee weapon deployment. Unfortunately this has a serious impact on fuel consumption.

Using the data above, you can predict the ideal gear setting for adverse terrain and save time when encountering [it] during missions. Ideally a pilot should approach a water crossing (or hill climb) at maximum velocity in WHEEL mode and only downshift when torque falls out of optimal range. Subsequent downshifts prior to loss of "ideal" torque will preserve the maximum possible velocity for the given gear/terrain situation.