Section 7
Maneuverability impact
Consequences of the 90° conversion on turret rotation, vehicle stability and recoil management.
Turret
Structural reinforcement adds 50–150 kg → slight slowdown of existing motorized rotation (negligible, <2%).
Impact < 2%Center of gravity
At 90°, the heavy cannon sits vertically above the turret → raised center of gravity, increased tip-over risk if the vehicle is moving or on sloped terrain.
Vehicle stationary, flat groundRecoil
Vertically, recoil pushes the cannon downward into its own cradle — requires a reinforced stop and recalculated damping system: zero horizontal component, maximum vertical component on the chassis.
Reinforced stop required