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|name= T-50 Main Battle Tank
|name= Toro Main Battle Tank
|image= [[File:T50MBT.jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:T50MBT.jpg|300px]]
|caption=  
|caption=  
|origin= {{flag|Temuair}}
|origin= {{flag|Luminerra}}
|service= 1950 - Present
|service= 1950 - 1981
|type= {{wp|Main battle tank}}
|type= {{wp|Main battle tank}}
|is_vehicle= yes
|is_vehicle= yes
|used_by= See ''[[T-50 Main Battle Tank#Users|Users]]''
|used_by= See ''[[Toro Main Battle Tank#Users|Users]]''
|wars=  
|wars=  
|designer= [[Armachd]]
|designer= [[Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A]]
|design_date= 1944 - 1949
|design_date= 1944 - 1949
|production_date= 1949 - Present
|production_date= 1951 - 1975
|manufacturer= [[Armachd]]
|manufacturer= [[Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A]]
|number=
|number=
|variants= See [[#Variants and upgrades|variants]]
|variants= See [[Toro Main Battle Tank#Variants and upgrades|variants]]
|weight= 47.2 tonnes
|weight= 47.2 tonnes
|length= 7.8 m (hull)<br>10.3 m (including gun)
|length= 7.8 m (hull)<br>10.3 m (including gun)
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|passengers= 4  
|passengers= 4  
|armour= Glass-reinforced plastic sandwiched between layers of steel<br>Third generation composite armor (Steel composite blend), modular armor packages
|armour= Glass-reinforced plastic sandwiched between layers of steel<br>Third generation composite armor (Steel composite blend), modular armor packages
|primary_armament=  '''Original design''': Brais Roi Arsenal CT-90/47 90 mm cannon <br> '''T-50B and forward''': Brais Roi Arsenal CT-105/59 mm cannon <br> '''T-50E''': Brais Roi Arsenal CT-120/86 mm cannon  
|primary_armament=  '''Original design''': Munizioni Reali C-9051 90 mm cannon <br> ''' Toro A and forward''': Munizioni Reali C-105/59 mm cannon  
|secondary_armament= 2 x Brais Roi Arsenal {{wpl|ALFA M44|AP-1944C}} coaxial {{wpl|7.65×53mm Mauser|7.65×53 mm}} machine gun with 2,000, second AP-1944 pintle-mounted machine gun on the commanders station. <br>  '''T-50C and forward''': 1 x [[AU-71|AU-71C]] 7.65×53 mm machine gun with 2,000 rounds, second AU-71 pintle-mounted machine gun on the commanders station  
|secondary_armament= 2 x Calvano Armi Leggere S.p.A {{wpl|ALFA M44|M-1944C}} coaxial {{wpl|7.35×51mm Carcano|7.35×51 mm}} machine gun with 2,000, second M-1944 pintle-mounted machine gun on the commanders station. <br>  '''Toro C and D''': 1 x {{wpl|AA-52 machine gun|MGMAC 50}}  {{wpl|7.5×54mm French|7.5x54 mm}} mm machine gun with 2,000 rounds, second <> pintle-mounted machine gun on the commanders station
|engine= AEM E-75 V-12 turbocharged multi-fuel diesel engine
|engine= MVGD E-75 V-12 turbocharged multi-fuel diesel engine
|engine_power= 630 hp
|engine_power= 630 hp
|transmission= Automatic (4 forward, 2 reverse)
|transmission= Automatic (4 forward, 2 reverse)
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|speed= On-road: 55 km/h<br>Off-road: 32 km/h
|speed= On-road: 55 km/h<br>Off-road: 32 km/h
}}
}}
{{Modern tanks in Pardes}}


The '''T-50 Main Battle Tank''', or '''T-50 MBT''' is a a second generation main battle tank developed by [[Armachd]] of [[Temuair]] and fielded by the [[Imperial Army of Temuair]], the [[Aisling Home Guard]], and [maybe others]. It replaced the older {{Wpl|40M Turán|TM-38}}, {{wpl|38M Toldi|TL-39}} and {{Wpl|44M Tas|TP-44}} vehicles in service, falling under the newly developed "main battle tank" doctrine which called for a single vehicle to preform all roles previously filled by the vehicles it replaced, namely infantry support, anti-structure and anti-armor engagement. The T-50 has received numerous service life extensions and upgrade packages throughout its existence, receiving an auto loading system and new cannon in 1959. Subsequent upgrades have seen the vehicles armor, electronics, and other components enhanced.


==History and design==


The design for the T-50 began in 1944, and was at that time classified as a medium tank.  
The ''' Toro Main Battle Tank''' is a {{wpl|main battle tank}} designed and produced by [[Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A]] of [[Luminerra]] for use by the [[Lumenic Army]]. In service from 1951 until the later stages of the [[Omandan Continental War]] when it was replaced by the less capable [[Mangusta Main Battle Tank]], which sought to overcome the advanced armaments of [[Soviet Order|Order of Soviet Socialist Republics]] by sacrificing armor protection for speed, maneuverability, and a main armament able to destroy Soviet armored vehicles.  


The drive unit of the T-50 was compact and modular and allowed for easy field installment. It consisted of the motor, auxiliary motor, drive and steering gear, power transmission and radiator. The auxiliary power supply was a four cylinder diesel engine and was used to drive the main generator and the power supply to allow the tanks main systems to function without the use of the main engine. In case of a problem with the main engine, the tank could be driven with the auxiliary engine via the auxiliary transmission but only for very short distances, and not at great speed.
==History and design==


Only 30 T-50 tanks were produced, and given to the [[4th Imperial Lancers Brigade]], before the design of the T-50A was completed. All 30 of the vehicle were subsequently retrofitted and brought to the T-50A standard. 
==Operational History==


The basic crew layout of the T-50 has not changed through its variants, consisting of four positions, diver, gunner, loader and commander.
==Variants==


* '''Toro''': Original production version of the Toro, equipped with a Munizioni Reali C-9051 90 mm cannon.
* '''Toro A''': Toro model with the {{wpl|ALFA M44|M-1944C}} coaxial {{wpl|7.35×51mm Carcano|7.35×51 mm}} machine gun replaced by a {{wpl|Hispano-Suiza HS.404|ARO CAPA.2038}} 20 mm cannon. These were converted back to machine guns on the Toro C, using the {{wpl|AA-52 machine gun|MGMAC 50}}  {{wpl|7.5×54mm French|7.5x54 mm}} machine gun over the older M-1944 design.
* '''Toro B''': 1959 upgrade which saw the 90 mm Munizioni Reali C-9051 replaced with a heavier Munizioni Reali C-105/59 mm cannon. 
* '''Toro C''': 1970 upgrade for the Toro B replacing the existing engine with a new MVGD E-75 V-12 turbocharged multi-fuel diesel engine. In addition, the 20 mm ARO CAPA.2038 20 mm cannons were removed and replaced with the {{wpl|AA-52 machine gun|MGMAC 50}}  {{wpl|7.5×54mm French|7.5x54 mm}} general purpose machine guns.


==Variants==
==See also==


* '''T-50''': Original production version of the T-50, equipped with a 90 mm [[Brais Roi Arsenal|Brais Roi Arsenal CT-90/47]] 90 mm cannon.
* {{flagicon|Notreceau}} [[AVS-36]]
* '''T-50A''': T-50 model with the {{wpl|ALFA M44|AP-1944C}} coaxial {{wpl|7.65×53mm Mauser|7.65×53 mm}} machine gun replaced by a {{wpl|Hispano-Suiza HS.404|Srad CR.20/38}} 20 mm cannon. These were converted back to machine guns on the T-50C, using the [[AU-71]] general purpose machine gun over the older AP-1944 design.
* '''T-50B''': 1959 upgrade which saw the 90 mm CT-90/47 replaced with a heavier Brais Roi Arsenal CT-105/59 mm cannon. 
* '''T-50C''': 1972 upgrade for the T-50 replacing the existing engine with a new AEM E-75 V-12 turbocharged multi-fuel diesel engine. In addition, the 20 mm Srad 20/38 20 mm cannons were removed and replaced with the 7.65 mm AU-71 general purpose machine guns.
* '''T-50D''': 1980 upgrades featuring a redesigned turret, integration of new electronics and control systems and increased armor protection for the vehicle.
* '''T-50E''': 1990's upgrade replacing the 105 mm cannon o the T-50D with the newer [[Brais Roi Arsenal]] [[Brais Roi Arsenal CT-120/86]] cannon. Was initially rejected by the Imperial Army, but later accepted to keep the T-50 in service. 


[[Category:Temuair]]
[[Category: Luminerra]]
[[Category: Armed Forces of the Temuair Empire]]
[[Category: Lumenic Legion]]
[[Category: Weapon Systems in Pardes]]
[[Category:Weapon Systems in Annwynn]]

Latest revision as of 18:44, 22 July 2024

Toro Main Battle Tank
T50MBT.jpg
TypeMain battle tank
Place of origin Luminerra
Service history
In service1950 - 1981
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerCalvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A
Designed1944 - 1949
ManufacturerCalvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A
Produced1951 - 1975
VariantsSee variants
Specifications
Weight47.2 tonnes
Length7.8 m (hull)
10.3 m (including gun)
Width3.4 m
3.91 m (applique armor)
Height3.1 m
Passengers4
ArmorGlass-reinforced plastic sandwiched between layers of steel
Third generation composite armor (Steel composite blend), modular armor packages
Main
armament
Original design: Munizioni Reali C-9051 90 mm cannon
Toro A and forward: Munizioni Reali C-105/59 mm cannon
Secondary
armament
2 x Calvano Armi Leggere S.p.A M-1944C coaxial 7.35×51 mm machine gun with 2,000, second M-1944 pintle-mounted machine gun on the commanders station.
Toro C and D: 1 x MGMAC 50 7.5x54 mm mm machine gun with 2,000 rounds, second <> pintle-mounted machine gun on the commanders station
EngineMVGD E-75 V-12 turbocharged multi-fuel diesel engine
630 hp
TransmissionAutomatic (4 forward, 2 reverse)
Ground clearance0.4 m
Fuel capacity850 L
Operational
range
350 km
SpeedOn-road: 55 km/h
Off-road: 32 km/h


The Toro Main Battle Tank is a main battle tank designed and produced by Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A of Luminerra for use by the Lumenic Army. In service from 1951 until the later stages of the Omandan Continental War when it was replaced by the less capable Mangusta Main Battle Tank, which sought to overcome the advanced armaments of Order of Soviet Socialist Republics by sacrificing armor protection for speed, maneuverability, and a main armament able to destroy Soviet armored vehicles.

History and design

Operational History

Variants

  • Toro: Original production version of the Toro, equipped with a Munizioni Reali C-9051 90 mm cannon.
  • Toro A: Toro model with the M-1944C coaxial 7.35×51 mm machine gun replaced by a ARO CAPA.2038 20 mm cannon. These were converted back to machine guns on the Toro C, using the MGMAC 50 7.5x54 mm machine gun over the older M-1944 design.
  • Toro B: 1959 upgrade which saw the 90 mm Munizioni Reali C-9051 replaced with a heavier Munizioni Reali C-105/59 mm cannon.
  • Toro C: 1970 upgrade for the Toro B replacing the existing engine with a new MVGD E-75 V-12 turbocharged multi-fuel diesel engine. In addition, the 20 mm ARO CAPA.2038 20 mm cannons were removed and replaced with the MGMAC 50 7.5x54 mm general purpose machine guns.

See also

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