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{{Infobox Weapon
{{Infobox Weapon
| name= T-77 Xabarín
| name= Mangusta
| image=[[File:10556385 693609054078509 1296532142275904089 n.jpg|400 px]]
| image=[[File:10556385 693609054078509 1296532142275904089 n.jpg|400 px]]
| caption=  
| caption=  
| origin= {{Flag|Temuair}}
| origin= {{Flag|Luminerra}}
| manufacturer      = [[Armachd]]
| manufacturer      = [[Amante S.p.A]]
| In_Service        = 1977 - 2008
| In_Service        = 1977 -  
| unit_cost  =  
| unit_cost  =  
| type= {{wpl|Tank}}  
| type= {{wpl|Tank}}  
| is_vehicle=yes
| is_vehicle=yes
<!-- Service history -->
<!-- Service history -->
| service            = 1977 - 2008
| service            = 1977 -  
| used_by            = [[Imperial Army of Temuair]]  
| used_by            = [[Lumenic Army]]  
| wars               =  
| wars               = [[Omandan Continental War]]
| length            = {{convert|6.75|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| length            = {{convert|6.75|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| width              = {{convert|3.25|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| width              = {{convert|3.25|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
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| speed              = {{convert|75|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| speed              = {{convert|75|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| vehicle_range      = {{convert|590|km|abbr=on}}, {{convert|800|km|abbr=on}} with auxiliary fuel tanks
| vehicle_range      = {{convert|590|km|abbr=on}}, {{convert|800|km|abbr=on}} with auxiliary fuel tanks
| primary_armament  = 1 x [[Brais Roi Arsenal]] CT-105/77 105 mm cannon  
| primary_armament  = 1 x [[Munizioni Reali]] CT-105/77 105 mm cannon  
| secondary_armament = 1 x [[AU-71|AU-71C]] {{wpl|7.65×53mm Mauser|7.65×53 mm}} coaxial machine gun <br> {{wpl|Breda-SAFAT machine gun|AP-37}} 12.7x81 mm machine gun mounted on the turret roof
| secondary_armament = 1 x {{wpl|AA-52 machine gun|MGMAC 50}}  {{wpl|7.5×54mm French|7.5x54 mm}} coaxial machine gun <br> {{wpl|MAC-58|MLMAC 52}} 12.7x99 mm machine gun mounted on the turret roof
| armour= Protection from up to 20 mm projectiles along the frontal arc, 35 mm of all around armor protection for the turret.  
| armour= Protection from up to 20 mm projectiles along the frontal arc, 35 mm of all around armor protection for the turret.  
| engine= AEM 833-V6 diesel engine
| engine= MDVL 833-V6 diesel engine
| engine_power=
| engine_power=
| crew= 4
| crew= 4
| pw_ratio=
| pw_ratio=
}}
}}
{{Modern tanks in Pardes}}


The '''T-77 Xabarín''' is a {{Wpl|Light tank|light tank}} designed and developed by [[Armachd]] of [[Temuair]], and based on the [[VCI-74]] chassis. It was in service with the [[Imperial Army of Temuair]] since 1977 and was retired in 1998 in favor of the [[Mako Light Tank|OTL-91]], the import designation for the [[Pequeñoya|Pequeñoyan]] [[Mako Light Tank]]. The T-77 continued to serve with the [[Imperial Navy of Temuair Marine Infantry]] until 2008, until it to was replaced by the OTL-91
The '''Mangusta Main Battle Tank''' is a light main battle tank designed and produced by [[Amante S.p.A]] of [[Luminerra]] to replace the [[Toro Main Battle Tank]], which had entered service in 1951. The Mangusta was designed with speed and mobility in mind, with the intent to allow it to outmaneuver Soviet Order forces and place killing shots into the volunerable sides and rear of enemy armored vehicles using its 105 mm cannon, which was also utilized on the Toro C, as well as a newly designed 105 mm {{wpl|Anti-tank guided missile|gun launched anti-tank guided missile}}.
 
Generally considered a failure, the Mangusta was generally unsuccessful at outmaneuvering Soviet forces and was unable to survive hits from any vehicle currently in service with the Soviet Order forces. This resulted in most Lumenic armored units being withdrawn from front line service and being employed in anti-partisan operations behind the main line of advance. The vehicle was quickly withdrawn from service following the development of the {{Wpl|Ariete|Decurion}} main battle tank, which entered service in 1995, with the last Mangusta being withdrawn from service in March of 1999.


==History and design==
==History and design==
In the mid-1980's, the Imperial Army initiated a program to modernize many of the VCI-74 and variant vehicles systems. This included upgrades mostly revolving around improved electronics and equipment. One of the most important additions is that of an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) mounted on the back of the tank. The externally mounted APU allows for lower fuel consumption and quieter operation when static by allowing the vehicle and its systems to be operated with the vehicle main engine turned off. In addition, the turrets hydraulic system was replaced with an all-electric design, increasing traverse speed. Automatic fire suppression systems were added to both the fighting and engine compartments. Improvements were also made to the vehicles optics and senors, including providing the drivers station with a short-range thermal camera, while the gunner and commanders stations received more sophisticated thermal imaging equipment with built-in laser rangefinder. The on-board computer systems received extensive upgrades both internally, including a new meteorological processing unit working with the fire control computer to account for weather conditions, thereby improving the accuracy of long range fire, and externally by way of new digital monitors and gauges replacing analog components.
Some upgrades were specifically developed from this program for the T-77, primarily focusing around the vehicles cannon. The vehicles prior 2-axis stabilization system has been replaced by a new and modern laying and stabilizing system.  The new system allows the temporary locking of the gun into position in order to allow the loader to insert a new shell, while the aiming system still keeps track of the target. Once loading is completed, the main gun is put back on target by the targeting system. Previously, it was nearly impossible for the gun to be reloaded while the turret was in motion, the new system allows the cannon to be reloaded while tracking a target, increasing the accuracy and speed of follow on fire.


==Operational history==  
==Operational history==  


===Retirement===
The Mangusta met the Lumenic Army's stated requirement for a lightweight and fast tank with a low silhouette and sufficient firepower to defeat contemporary armored threats. The Mangusta was able to defeat Soviet armor with its main armament when it was able to obtains hots against the sides and rear of Soviet vehicles, and was also able to penetrate and destroy Soviet armor with frontal attacks using its gun-launched anti-tank guided missile. However,  it was generally deemed a failure by the Lumenic Legion and was unpopular with armored crews due to its deficient protection, with crews noting that the vehicle could be penetrated by event light anti-armor weapons deployed by the Soviet Order. Further,which it was able to destroy lighter Soviet Order vehicles, such as the BMP series, it was as vulnerable to counterfire from those vehicles.


==Variants==  
==Variants==  


* '''T-77''': Initial production version
* '''Mangusta''': Initial production version
* '''T-77A''': Upgrade package introduced in the mid 1980's  
* '''Mangusta B''': Upgrade package introduced in the mid 1980's  
* '''T-77B''': Features the new [[Brais Roi Arsenal]] [[Brais Roi Arsenal CT-120/86|CT-120/86]] in addition to electronics and sensors upgrades first announced in 1989. This version was not accepted into service.
* '''Mangusta C''': Features the new [[Munizioni Reali]] CT-120/86 in addition to electronics and sensors upgrades first announced in 1989. This vehicle was never accepted into service.  


==Operators==
==Operators==
[[File:TAM1.jpg|thumb|A Mangusta tank of the 3rd battalion, 2nd Rochan Armored Regiment while on training maneuvers]]
===Former===
===Former===
* {{Flag|Temuair}}
* {{Flag|Luminerra}}
** [[Imperial Army of Temuair]]
** [[Lumenic Army]]
** [[Imperial Navy of Temuair Marine Infantry]]


==See also==
==See also==


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

Latest revision as of 20:48, 17 September 2023

Mangusta
10556385 693609054078509 1296532142275904089 n.jpg
TypeTank
Place of origin Luminerra
Service history
In service1977 -
Used byLumenic Army
Production history
ManufacturerAmante S.p.A
Specifications
Weight30.5 t (30.0 long tons; 33.6 short tons)
Length6.75 m (22 ft 2 in)
Width3.25 m (10 ft 8 in)
Height2.42 m (7 ft 11 in)
Crew4
ArmorProtection from up to 20 mm projectiles along the frontal arc, 35 mm of all around armor protection for the turret.
Main
armament
1 x Munizioni Reali CT-105/77 105 mm cannon
Secondary
armament
1 x MGMAC 50 7.5x54 mm coaxial machine gun
MLMAC 52 12.7x99 mm machine gun mounted on the turret roof
EngineMDVL 833-V6 diesel engine
SuspensionTorsion-bar
Operational
range
590 km (370 mi), 800 km (500 mi) with auxiliary fuel tanks
Speed75 km/h (47 mph)

The Mangusta Main Battle Tank is a light main battle tank designed and produced by Amante S.p.A of Luminerra to replace the Toro Main Battle Tank, which had entered service in 1951. The Mangusta was designed with speed and mobility in mind, with the intent to allow it to outmaneuver Soviet Order forces and place killing shots into the volunerable sides and rear of enemy armored vehicles using its 105 mm cannon, which was also utilized on the Toro C, as well as a newly designed 105 mm gun launched anti-tank guided missile.

Generally considered a failure, the Mangusta was generally unsuccessful at outmaneuvering Soviet forces and was unable to survive hits from any vehicle currently in service with the Soviet Order forces. This resulted in most Lumenic armored units being withdrawn from front line service and being employed in anti-partisan operations behind the main line of advance. The vehicle was quickly withdrawn from service following the development of the Decurion main battle tank, which entered service in 1995, with the last Mangusta being withdrawn from service in March of 1999.

History and design

Operational history

The Mangusta met the Lumenic Army's stated requirement for a lightweight and fast tank with a low silhouette and sufficient firepower to defeat contemporary armored threats. The Mangusta was able to defeat Soviet armor with its main armament when it was able to obtains hots against the sides and rear of Soviet vehicles, and was also able to penetrate and destroy Soviet armor with frontal attacks using its gun-launched anti-tank guided missile. However, it was generally deemed a failure by the Lumenic Legion and was unpopular with armored crews due to its deficient protection, with crews noting that the vehicle could be penetrated by event light anti-armor weapons deployed by the Soviet Order. Further,which it was able to destroy lighter Soviet Order vehicles, such as the BMP series, it was as vulnerable to counterfire from those vehicles.

Variants

  • Mangusta: Initial production version
  • Mangusta B: Upgrade package introduced in the mid 1980's
  • Mangusta C: Features the new Munizioni Reali CT-120/86 in addition to electronics and sensors upgrades first announced in 1989. This vehicle was never accepted into service.

Operators

A Mangusta tank of the 3rd battalion, 2nd Rochan Armored Regiment while on training maneuvers

Former

See also

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