The T114 and T115 began as adapted carries for the battalion anti-tank (BAT) weapons system, which used the 106 mm M40A1 recoilless rifle. In June 1957, mock-ups of both vehicles were presented. However, they weren't favorable because the external mount for the recoilless rifle exposed the gunner during both loading and firing. While a closed turret would be developed, the T115 was dropped and focus turned to the T114, which resulted in the T114 BAT.
The vehicle was intended for a crew of four, but I think we can drop it to three to be consistent with the rest of the branch. I've also gone ahead and given the armor values and engine of the T114 as well, as the two were essentially identical except for being tracked or wheeled. The real unknown is the vehicle's top speed. But given the trend of its predecessors, it should at least be 97 km/h.
Also, I can't confirm if an actual turret was under development for the T115, like with the T114, before the T115 was dropped. Whether or not Wargaming wants to give it one is up to them, I guess.
Guns: 106 mm Rifle M40A1
Engines: Chevrolet 283-V8 Military (160 hp)
Suspensions/Alternate Hulls, Total Weight (metric tons): T115 (3.63)
Hull Armor (mm): 44/32/32
Top Speed: 97+ km/h
Crew: 3 (Driver; Gunner/Loader; Commander/Radio)
Parent: CGC Scout
Sources:
Parent: CGC Scout
Sources:
Hunnicutt, R. P. Bradley, 2015.
Hunnicutt, R. P. Armored Car, 2015.
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