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| name              = PV83 Edelweiss
| name              = PV83 Edelweiss
| image              = [[File:PV83 Edelweiss.jpg|300px]]
| image              = Exercise_MedMan_in_BATUS,_Canada._A_Challenger_Tank_is_shown_returning_to_base._MOD_45148086.jpg  
| image_size        = 300
| image_size        = 265px
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<!-- Service history -->
<!-- Service history -->
| service            =  1983–present
| service            =  1979 – present
| used_by            = [[Atmoran Army]]<br>[[Imperial Marine Corps]]<br>[[Larsenburg Army]]
| used_by            = [[Atmoran Army]]<br>[[Mizuhese Army]]
| wars              =  
| wars              =  
<!-- Production history -->
<!-- Production history -->
| designer          =  
| designer          =  
| design_date        =  
| design_date        =  
| manufacturer      = [[El Bridget Corporation|El Bridget Land and Armaments]]  
| manufacturer      = [[Elzevier Group|Elzevier Heavy Industries]]  
| unit_cost          = $5,415,644.30
| unit_cost          = ƒ5 million ($5.9 million)
| production_date    = 1982–present
| production_date    = 1979 – present
| number            = 5,349
| number            = 9,349
| variants          =
| variants          =
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| part_length        =  
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| width              = 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in), 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) with appliqué armour
| width              = 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in), 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) with appliqué armour
| height            = 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in)
| height            = 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in)
| diameter          =  
| diameter          =  
| crew              = 4 (commander, gunner, loader/operator, driver)
| crew              = 4 (commander, gunner, loader/operator, driver)
| passengers        =
| passengers        =
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| armour            = Chobham / Dorchester Level 2 (classified)
| armour            = {{wpl|Composite armour}}
| primary_armament  = 1× 120 mm Imperial Ordnance M98A1 smoothbore gun (55 rounds)
| primary_armament  = 1× 120 mm Karthmetaal PsK/55 smoothbore gun (55 rounds)
| secondary_armament = 1 × .50-caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds  
| secondary_armament = 1 × .50-caliber (12.7 mm) MG-3F7 heavy machine gun with 900 rounds  
2 × 7.62 mm (.308 in) M240 machine guns with 10,400 rounds (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial)
2 × 7.62 mm (.308 in) MG-11A3 machine guns with 10,400 rounds (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial)
| engine            = [[Fleetwood-Knight]] Alexis CV-17-9C V12 diesel engine
| engine            = [[Chōsei Group|Chōsei Heavy Industries]] Hinode CV-17-9C liquid-cooled V-12 Twin-turbo diesel engine
| engine_power      =  
| engine_power      =  
| pw_ratio          = From 26.9 hp/t (20.05 kW/t) to 23.8 hp/t (17.74 kW/t)
| pw_ratio          = From 26.9 hp/t (20.05 kW/t) to 23.8 hp/t (17.74 kW/t)
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| clearance          =  
| clearance          =  
| fuel_capacity      = 1,592 litres (350 imp gal; 421 US gal)
| fuel_capacity      = 1,592 litres (350 imp gal; 421 US gal)
| vehicle_range      = 550 km (340 mi) on road,<br> 250 km (160 mi) off road on internal fuel
| vehicle_range      = 550 km (340 mi) on road,<br/> 250 km (160 mi) off road on internal fuel
| speed              = 72 km/h (45 mph) on road<br>48 km/h (30 mph) off road
| speed              = 72 km/h (45 mph) on road<br>48 km/h (30 mph) off road
| guidance          =  
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The '''PV83 Edelweiss''' {{wpl|List of main battle tanks by generation|third generation}} {{wpl|main battle tank}} in service with [[Atmora]] and [[Larsenburg]]. It was designed and built by the Atmoran company [[El Bridget Corporation|El Bridget Land and Armaments]] built for modern {{wpl|armored ground warfare}}, the Edelweiss is well armed and highly armed. Making it one of the heaviest tanks in service.  
The '''PV83 Edelweiss''' {{wpl|List of main battle tanks by generation|third generation}} {{wpl|main battle tank}} in service with [[Atmora]], [[Mizuho]] and [[Vozh]]. It was designed and built by the Atmoran company [[Elsevier Group|Elsevier Heavy Industries]] built for modern {{wpl|armored ground warfare}}, the Edelweiss is well armed and highly armed. Making it one of the heaviest tanks in service.  


The Edelweiss entered service in the [[Atmoran Armed Forces]] in 1983, effectively replacing the [[PV46 Panther 2]]. The Edelweiss is the main battle tank for the [[Atmoran Army]], the [[Imperial Marine Corps]], and is also in service with the [[Larsenburg Army]].
The Edelweiss entered service in the [[Atmoran Armed Forces]] in 1979, effectively replacing the [[PV64 Bastein]]. The Edelweiss is the main battle tank for the [[Atmoran Army]], the [[Royal Marine Corps (Atmora)|Royal Marine Corps]], and is also in service with the [[National Army of Vozh|Vozh National Army]].
==Design==
===Protection===


===Armament===
===Propulsion===
==Variants==
* '''PV83 Edelweiss 1''' – First production variant.
* '''Edelweiss 1A1'''
* '''Edelweiss 1A2'''
* '''Edelweiss 1A3'''
** '''T-83M1 Edelweiss''' – Licensed, standard for [[Vozh]], an upgraded variant of the Edelweiss 1A3 also referred to as the PV83 1E, with some features, such as depleted uranium armour, missing.
** '''T-83M2 Edelweiss''' – modernised variant of the Edelweiss 1E
** '''O-83M3 Bekrija'''
* '''Edelweiss 1A4'''
* '''PV83 Edelweiss 2'''
* '''Edelweiss 2A1'''
* '''Edelweiss 2A2'''
** '''Type 83 Edelweiss 2M''' – [[Mizuhese]] variant upgraded of an Edelweiss 2A2.
* '''Edelweiss 2A3'''
* '''Edelweiss 2A4'''
* '''Edelweiss 2A5'''
* '''Edelweiss PRGN'''
* '''Edelweiss PRB'''
* '''Edelweiss PRBL'''
==Technical data==
==Operators==
* {{flag|Atmora}} – [[Atmoran Army]] have received over 8,400 tanks
** Atmoran Army – 4,780 PV83 Edelweiss 1A4 variants, +3,590 PV83 Edelweiss 2A2 and 2A3 variants
* {{flag|Mizuho}} – [[Mizuhese Army]] operates 960 PV83 Edelweiss 1A4 and 2M variants.
* [[File:Flag_of_Swedish-speaking_Finns.svg|23px|border]] [[Ghelen]] – has received over 200 PV83 Edelweiss 1A4s
* {{flag|Vozh}} – [[National Army of Vozh|National Vozhsk Army]] operates 1,250 PV83 1E and 2,200 PV83 2VS variants
==See also==
{{Heliste active main battle tanks}}
[[Category:Atmora]]
[[Category:Atmora]]
[[Category:Atmoran Armed Forces]]
[[Category:Main Battle Tank]]

Latest revision as of 22:24, 8 February 2023

PV83 Edelweiss
Exercise MedMan in BATUS, Canada. A Challenger Tank is shown returning to base. MOD 45148086.jpg
TypeMain battle tank
Place of origin Atmora
Service history
In service1979 – present
Used byAtmoran Army
Mizuhese Army
Production history
ManufacturerElzevier Heavy Industries
Unit costƒ5 million ($5.9 million)
Produced1979 – present
No. built9,349
Specifications
Weight62.5 tonnes (68.9 short tons)
Length8.3 m (27 ft 3 in), 13.50 m (44 ft 3 in) with gun forward
Width3.5 m (11 ft 6 in), 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) with appliqué armour
Height2.49 m (8 ft 2 in)
Crew4 (commander, gunner, loader/operator, driver)
ArmorComposite armour
Main
armament
1× 120 mm Karthmetaal PsK/55 smoothbore gun (55 rounds)
Secondary
armament
1 × .50-caliber (12.7 mm) MG-3F7 heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 2 × 7.62 mm (.308 in) MG-11A3 machine guns with 10,400 rounds (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial)
EngineChōsei Heavy Industries Hinode CV-17-9C liquid-cooled V-12 Twin-turbo diesel engine
Power/weightFrom 26.9 hp/t (20.05 kW/t) to 23.8 hp/t (17.74 kW/t)
Fuel capacity1,592 litres (350 imp gal; 421 US gal)
Operational
range
550 km (340 mi) on road,
250 km (160 mi) off road on internal fuel
Speed72 km/h (45 mph) on road
48 km/h (30 mph) off road
References

The PV83 Edelweiss third generation main battle tank in service with Atmora, Mizuho and Vozh. It was designed and built by the Atmoran company Elsevier Heavy Industries built for modern armored ground warfare, the Edelweiss is well armed and highly armed. Making it one of the heaviest tanks in service.

The Edelweiss entered service in the Atmoran Armed Forces in 1979, effectively replacing the PV64 Bastein. The Edelweiss is the main battle tank for the Atmoran Army, the Royal Marine Corps, and is also in service with the Vozh National Army.

Design

Protection

Armament

Propulsion

Variants

  • PV83 Edelweiss 1 – First production variant.
  • Edelweiss 1A1
  • Edelweiss 1A2
  • Edelweiss 1A3
    • T-83M1 Edelweiss – Licensed, standard for Vozh, an upgraded variant of the Edelweiss 1A3 also referred to as the PV83 1E, with some features, such as depleted uranium armour, missing.
    • T-83M2 Edelweiss – modernised variant of the Edelweiss 1E
    • O-83M3 Bekrija
  • Edelweiss 1A4
  • PV83 Edelweiss 2
  • Edelweiss 2A1
  • Edelweiss 2A2
    • Type 83 Edelweiss 2M – Mizuhese variant upgraded of an Edelweiss 2A2.
  • Edelweiss 2A3
  • Edelweiss 2A4
  • Edelweiss 2A5
  • Edelweiss PRGN
  • Edelweiss PRB
  • Edelweiss PRBL

Technical data

Operators

  •  Atmora – Atmoran Army have received over 8,400 tanks
    • Atmoran Army – 4,780 PV83 Edelweiss 1A4 variants, +3,590 PV83 Edelweiss 2A2 and 2A3 variants
  •  Mizuho – Mizuhese Army operates 960 PV83 Edelweiss 1A4 and 2M variants.
  • Flag of Swedish-speaking Finns.svg Ghelen – has received over 200 PV83 Edelweiss 1A4s
  •  Vozh – National Vozhsk Army operates 1,250 PV83 1E and 2,200 PV83 2VS variants

See also

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