Project Skyline

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As projected tanks increased in size and weight, so did the horsepower needed to get them moving at any speeds worthy of being used in battlefield conditions. Several ideas were tossed around within the R&D sphere as to how to accomplish this: bigger engines, stronger gearboxes, better fuel, but the proposed idea of modifying aircraft engines to fit inside of tanks in order to both conserve space while still maintaining an extremely high horsepower per ton.

Although this seemed to be a good idea, Pomaz was not exactly in the position to field aircraft engines, so multiple letters and telegraphs were sent out to allies requesting any support they could provide.l

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McCarron Arms would respond, sending schematics to the MKE3 and SWE2 engines.

MKE3 was the engine currently being used in the Badger Medium tank, a Staol fuel injected 8 cylinder engine that could easily be converted to use petrol or diesel should the need arise.

SWE2 was the Starwolf, T-30 and Faolin engine. This loud but powerful Staol fueled aircraft engine was built for the express purpose of giving Gaelic pilots power to combat more advanced aircraft in the Galran airforce.



Ferris Combine would also respond, along with Callahan and Stewart Auto


Ferris Combine has a traditional 6 cylinder petrol engine used for the Wolva light tank, the steel built engine uses inline 6 designs and can fit most sizes needed. But lacks real power like the MkE3.

Callahan has the 687 Rascal engine, made for trucks, combat cars and tankettes. Fuel efficient and made to provide torque over speed. The 687 Rascal is capable of being converted to a more powerful build eliminating the fuel economy needs of the UKUG to drink more fuel for more power.

Stewart has the S1 Engine used as a engine for Medium bombers, interceptors, and some Starwolf designations such as the Seawolf. The S1 is high maintenance but extremely high quality providing speed, torque and great fuel economy.

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As the engines arrived, Pomaz scientists would begin redesigning the original plans for the M12 Medium Tank to accommodate a much larger engine bay, coolant system, and exhausts needed to house an aircraft engine within the tank.

These changes would make the tank much taller and wider, but would also provide far more horsepower and torque than the large diesel engines the M12 used.