Tempest
The Tempest was build with the intention of becoming the primary logistics transport vehicle used by both Mediterranean and Pacific CSAT forces.
however soon after the war the Vehicle started being used by the citizens of Altis.
Overview
The Tempest is a 6x6 mine resistant standard transport truck, Its primary role is to carry troops and cargo under armor.
Roles
- Passenger Transport.
- Commercial use.
- Cargo Transport.
Design
Introduced to supplement the Zamak family of trucks, the Tempest is a highly flexible, multi-purpose modular vehicle that supports different capabilities depending on the variant
Features
- There are a total of six variants of the Tempest.
- Unlike its soft-skinned counterpart (The Zamak), the layout of the cab and chassis are positioned so that the cab crew are at least protected from a limited amount of small arms fire.
Mobility
- The Tempest is somewhat inferior to its counterpart (The HEMTT) due in large part to its increased weight.
- The risk of rollovers while turning at high speeds is still minimal due to its heavy weight.
- It accelerates slowly both while on and off-road, though it does have a higher top speed compared to the HEMTT.
Crew Capacity
Each variant supports atleast a crew of at two that includes both the driver and a single passenger in the driver's cab.
| Model | Seats |
|---|---|
| Tempest Transport | 12 |
| Tempest Transport Covered | 12 |
| Tempest Device | 2 |
| Tempest Ammo | 2 |
| Tempest Fuel | 2 |
| Tempest repair | 2 |
Upgrades
All the variants of the Tempest supports the next op upgrades, these upgrades can be bought at the Mod Shop.