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|production_date=1998-present | |production_date=1998-present | ||
|variants=ARRV</br>AVRE</br>AVLB | |variants=ARRV</br>AVRE</br>AVLB | ||
|crew=3 (Commander, driver, gunner) | |crew='''Mk.1 and Mk.2:''' 4 (Commander, driver, gunner, loader)<br/>'''Mk.3:''' 3 (Commander, driver, gunner) | ||
|weight=64 tons<br/>75 tons with armour modules. | |weight=64 tons<br/>75 tons with armour modules. | ||
|armour=Hybrid composite armour, IRHA plates, NxRA tiles, composite tiles on hull, rubber, and fibreglass spall lining. | |armour=Hybrid composite armour, IRHA plates, NxRA tiles, composite tiles on hull, rubber, and fibreglass spall lining. | ||
|primary_armament= '''Mk.1 and Mk.2:''' | |primary_armament= '''Mk.1 and Mk.2:''' RA-120mm 55 calibre smoothbore gun<br/>'''Mk.3:''' RA-130mm 52 calibre smoothbore gun<br/>42 rounds, 25 in autoloader | ||
|secondary_armament=7.62mm coaxial chain gun<br/>7.62mm loader-hatch mounted machine gun<br/>7.62mm commander-hatch mounted machine gun or optional 12.7mm RWS | |secondary_armament=7.62mm coaxial chain gun<br/>7.62mm loader-hatch mounted machine gun<br/>7.62mm commander-hatch mounted machine gun or optional 12.7mm RWS | ||
|engine= 12-cylinder opposing-piston, multi-fuel engine. 1,900 hp (1,397kW). | |engine= 12-cylinder opposing-piston, multi-fuel engine. 1,900 hp (1,397kW). | ||
Revision as of 19:09, 27 December 2024
| FV.50 Guardian | |
|---|---|
 Guardian Mk.2 | |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Place of origin | A&L |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004-present |
| Wars | Ummayan Civil War Aravalli War One-Month War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1988-1996 |
| Manufacturer | RAE Land Systems |
| Produced | 1998-present |
| No. built | >560 |
| Variants | ARRV AVRE AVLB |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 64 tons 75 tons with armour modules. |
| Length | 8.1 (Hull) |
| Width | 3.8 (4.2m w/ armour modules) |
| Height | 2.7 (Turret Roof) |
| Crew | Mk.1 and Mk.2: 4 (Commander, driver, gunner, loader) Mk.3: 3 (Commander, driver, gunner) |
| Armor | Hybrid composite armour, IRHA plates, NxRA tiles, composite tiles on hull, rubber, and fibreglass spall lining. |
Main armament | Mk.1 and Mk.2: RA-120mm 55 calibre smoothbore gun Mk.3: RA-130mm 52 calibre smoothbore gun 42 rounds, 25 in autoloader |
Secondary armament | 7.62mm coaxial chain gun 7.62mm loader-hatch mounted machine gun 7.62mm commander-hatch mounted machine gun or optional 12.7mm RWS |
| Engine | 12-cylinder opposing-piston, multi-fuel engine. 1,900 hp (1,397kW). |
| Power/weight | 25.3 hp/t |
| Suspension | In-Arm hydractive suspension |
Operational range | ~500km |
| Speed | 68 km/h (42 mph) On-road 54 km/h (34 mph) Off-road |