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{{Vehicle Infobox
|name = AA-2 Battering Ram
|variants = [[40-45 “Smelter” Heavy Field Gun]], <br /> [[945g “Stygian Bolt”]]
|image = FieldAntiTankColVehicleIcon.png
|faction = Col
|vehicle_type = Field AT Gun
|build_location = Garage
|tier_cost = {{ResourceDisp|40|pcmats}}
|shippable_size = Medium
|vehicle_hp = 2850
|armour_type = Tier2Tank
|trigger_mines = No
|disable = 30
|repair = 100
|crew = 2
|passengers = 
|slots = 
|armament = Yes
|speed = 3.19
|offspeed = 1.92
|mobility = Pushed
|storable = Yes
|towed_weight = Light
}}
{{Quote|The Battering Ram is a mobile Anti-Tank field gun firing 68mm armour-piercing rounds.|In-game description}}

The '''AA-2 Battering Ram''' (also known as a '''Field Anti-Tank''' or '''FAT''') is a [[Colonial]] [[Field AT Gun]] defined by the low frontal plate. It is equipped with a [[68mm]] main cannon. 

== General Info ==
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|-|Crew=
=== Crew ===
The AA-2 Battering Ram houses a crew of two soldiers:
*'''Driver''' (Left Side)
**Controls the movement of the vehicle - ''requires a soldier in the '''Gunner''' seat in order to move''
*'''Gunner''' (Right Side)
**Controls the reloading, and firing of the chassis-mounted 68mm main cannon
**Required to move the vehicle
''<u>NOTE:</u> Despite not having an actual '''Passenger''' seat, it is possible for a soldier to stand on the Spade (the long metal piece on the back of the vehicle) and move with the crew.''

Unlike enclosed vehicles, [[Field Weapon]]s cannot switch seats, requiring the crew to exit the vehicle in order to change seats.

|-|Inventory & Armament=
=== Armament ===
The AA-2 Battering Ram is equipped with one main armament:
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=== Inventory ===
It has a dedicated ammo slot that can hold 35 68mm [[shell]]s.

|-|Engine & Mobility=
=== Engine & Mobility ===
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|-|Health & Armor=
=== Health & Armor ===
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|-|Interactions=
===Interactions===
*Can be [[towing|towed]] by certain vehicles
** Hitch and unhitch the towed vehicle via the <code>Shift + E</code> interaction menu (the two vehicles must be very close and you in between them).

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== Production ==
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''Must be fully [[technology|researched]] in the Vehicle [[File:IconFilterVehicle.png|24x24px]] Tech Tree in order to be produced.''

== Storage & Transport ==
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== Tactics ==
The AA-2 Battering Ram is specifically designed to attack enemy vehicles, as its main shell, the 68mm, is specially designed to penetrate enemy armor.

Due to 68mm being an AP round, it has a higher chance of penetrating armor, and can disable subsystems easier compared to 75mm rounds. Targeting enemy vehicle's subsystems is highly recommended.

<u>'''Chassis'''</u><br>
All push guns, by their nature, are one of the most vulnerable vehicles in the game in terms of crew protection. They are exposed to the enemy, making them susceptible to all enemy fire. Due to push guns requiring both crew members to move them, the death of a single crew member could result in the push gun being lost. Due to this, it is recommended to <u>only lock the gun when it looks like enemy infantry are going to overwhelm you and can steal it</u>. This tactic is vital if a push gun is decrewed, as it allows a friendly soldier to quickly man it and drive it back to safety.

<u>'''Visibility Mechanics'''</u><br>
Push guns have a visibility mechanic, which allows it to operate differently compared to regular vehicles. Similar to infantry, they are affected by vision, meaning their movements cannot be seen unless it is within your line of sight. Due to this, they can hide behind structures, or even bushes (depends on how big the bush is). It's also affected by the time of day, with nighttime making it possible for push guns to become invisible to the enemy if you're far enough from them. Keep in mind that if the enemy decides to [[Mortar Flare Shell|illuminate your position]], this will expose it until the flare dies out. The push gun's position will be exposed anyway if the crew decides to fire its main armament.

== Trivia ==
* Unlike their real-life counterparts, Field Weapons are mobile weapon platforms and do not need to be emplaced in order for them to be used.
** The Spade in the back used to anchor the gun and prevent the weapon's recoil from moving it too much is purely aesthetic.

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== Gallery ==
<gallery heights="300px" mode="packed">
File:Ram_front.jpg|The AA-2 Battering Ram from the front
File:Ram_rear.jpg|The AA-2 Battering Ram from the rear
File:BatteringRamManned.jpg|A manned AA-2 Battering Ram firing a shell
</gallery>

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[[Category:Garage Vehicles]]
[[Category:Field AT Guns]]
[[Category:68mm]]

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