M84A MAGLOADER

The M84A MAGLOADER is an implied Western main battle tank that was in service around 1984.

Background and Features
Being a main battle tank, it possesses a powerful 125 mm cannon, high mobility and medium armor. It is equipped with a 12.7 mm DShK machine gun mounted on the turret. It boasts inferior firepower and a better top speed compared to the TT77 NOSOROG, but has superior armor.

History
The M84A MAGLOADER was in service since at least 1974 with various Western-aligned Private Forces operating in Africa.

Phantom Pain Incident
They would often be seen in Tank Units of various Private Forces operating in Africa when Diamond Dogs operated in Africa in 1984. Diamond Dogs was known to eliminate or capture these types of tanks as side-missions during this time period.

At least two M84A Magloaders under the employ of the Contract Forces of Africa were utilized in an armored column during a proxy war against the Soviet-backed MPLA, with Diamond Dogs being charged with eliminating the armored column, tanks included.

Behind the Scenes
It has multiple variants, which are more prominent in harder missions. They boast heavier armor, and a more powerful gun, powerful enough to one-shot Snake, even through splash damage. The red variant is the most powerful and sturdy, but the black variants are still just as deadly.