U.S. M163 VADS by Papa_Chad

This mod adds the M163 Vulcan Air Defense System with Animated Tracks, Doors and a fully functioning Turret to Project Zomboid. It is necessary to have the Military Tool Kit and U.S. M113 APC by Papa_Chad installed.

The M163 VADS (Vulcan Air Defense System) is a self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon based on the M113 chassis. Equipped with the M61 Vulcan 20 mm Gatling gun, this vehicle is capable of unleashing devastating firepower

Resources

*Only for B42 SP and MP *✅B42.20 *Compatible with old saves *Compatible with KI5 vehicles

• Animated Tracks
• Tracks Sound
• Animated Doors
• Animated Addons
• Fully Functional Turret with 20 mm Vulcan Cannon
• The turret uses an advanced custom-coded ballistics system independent of the standard Project Zomboid mechanics, calculating the trajectory, kinetic energy, and penetration of each projectile individually. Damage is applied realistically to vehicles, walls, and bodies.

Advantages

• Rounds The M61 Vulcan can be loaded with armor-piercing rounds or explosive rounds.
• Heavy Support - Perfect for base defense or clearing large hordes.
• Tracked Mobility - Able to move over rough terrain where normal vehicles would be stuck.

Disadvantages

• High Fuel Consumption - Its weight and tracked system consume much more gasoline than regular vehicles.
• Moderate Speed - Slow but unstoppable.
• Light Armor - Although based on the M113, its armor protection is limited.
• Extremely Noisy - The tracks and Vulcan cannon make it easy for hordes to hear from a great distance.
• [b]Tracks and gun system may require maintenance and repairs.

How to use the Vulcan Cannon

• You must sit in the Gunner's seat.
• Load the Vulcan M61 filled with 20 mm Ammo Rounds into the gun compartment.
• Hold Right Mouse Button to aim and Left Mouse Button to fire.
• ATTENTION: The rounds follow the barrel direction, not the mouse cursor. Wait until the turret stabilizes for precise shots.
• WARNING: The 20 mm Vulcan projectiles are extremely powerful and can penetrate vehicles and walls depending on their energy. Use with caution this weapon is not a toy.

Variations

Military versions can be found in military zones, airbases.

Known BUGS

• Armor does not protect against firearm attacks from NPC mods.
• When loading a save, the turret may temporarily reset its position.

It is necessary to have the Military Tool Kit installed.

	
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