Unreal Engine 5

Tank Physics: Arcade vs Realistic

Tune tank mass, suspension, engine, transmission, and braking, then correct reverse turning.

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About this tutorial

Learn how to tune a Chaos Vehicle tank in Unreal Engine 5 so it feels heavy, stable, and realistic instead of behaving like a lightweight arcade vehicle.

In this tutorial, we tune the tank’s suspension, engine, transmission, and braking, then fix a turning bug that affects the tank while reversing.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to:

  • Tune the suspension for realistic weight and stability
  • Configure the engine’s RPM, torque, and torque curve
  • Set up the transmission and gear ratios
  • Fix the turning behavior while reversing

🎬 Watch the complete Tank System playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDtMN4Kd2xg8

🔗 Resources used in this video: Tank Model: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/tank-t-34-01af3ca4a7bf41ebbd5f1986edeb77fd