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{{Infobox weapon | {{Infobox weapon | ||
| name = PV83 Edelweiss | | name = PV83 Edelweiss | ||
| image = [[File: | | image = [[File:Exercise_MedMan_in_BATUS,_Canada._A_Challenger_Tank_is_shown_returning_to_base._MOD_45148086|300px]] | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
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| is_UK = | | is_UK = | ||
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| service = | | service = 2078–present | ||
| used_by = [[Atmoran Army]]<br>[[Imperial Marine Corps]]<br>[[Larsenburg Army]] | | used_by = [[Atmoran Army]]<br>[[Imperial Marine Corps]]<br>[[Larsenburg Army]] | ||
| wars = | | wars = | ||
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| unit_cost = $5,415,644.30 | | unit_cost = $5,415,644.30 | ||
| production_date = 1982–present | | production_date = 1982–present | ||
| number = | | number = 9,349 | ||
| variants = | | variants = | ||
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| secondary_armament = 1 × .50-caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds | | secondary_armament = 1 × .50-caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB 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) M240 machine guns with 10,400 rounds (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial) | ||
| engine = [[Fleetwood-Knight]] Alexis CV-17-9C V12 | | engine = [[Fleetwood-Knight]] Alexis CV-17-9C V12 nuclear 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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| suspension = | | suspension = | ||
| clearance = | | clearance = | ||
| fuel_capacity = | | fuel_capacity = | ||
| vehicle_range = | | vehicle_range = | ||
| 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 | ||
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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]] 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 Edelweiss entered service in the [[Atmoran Armed Forces]] in 1983, effectively replacing the [[PV46 | The Edelweiss entered service in the [[Atmoran Armed Forces]] in 1983, effectively replacing the [[PV46 Poema II]]. The Edelweiss is the main battle tank for the [[Atmoran Army]], the [[Imperial Marine Corps]], and is also in service with the [[National Army of Vozh|Vozh National Army]]. | ||
[[Category:Atmora]] | [[Category:Atmora]] | ||
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| PV83 Edelweiss | |
|---|---|
| File:Exercise MedMan in BATUS, Canada. A Challenger Tank is shown returning to base. MOD 45148086 | |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Place of origin |  Atmora |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2078–present |
| Used by | Atmoran Army Imperial Marine Corps Larsenburg Army |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | El Bridget Land and Armaments |
| Unit cost | $5,415,644.30 |
| Produced | 1982–present |
| No. built | 9,349 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 62.5 tonnes (68.9 short tons) |
| Length | 8.3 m (27 ft 3 in), 13.50 m (44 ft 3 in) with gun forward |
| 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) |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader/operator, driver) |
| Armor | Chobham / Dorchester Level 2 (classified) |
Main armament | 1× 120 mm Imperial Ordnance M98A1 smoothbore gun (55 rounds) |
Secondary armament | 1 × .50-caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 2 × 7.62 mm (.308 in) M240 machine guns with 10,400 rounds (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial) |
| Engine | Fleetwood-Knight Alexis CV-17-9C V12 nuclear engine |
| Power/weight | From 26.9 hp/t (20.05 kW/t) to 23.8 hp/t (17.74 kW/t) |
| Speed | 72 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 and Larsenburg. It was designed and built by the Atmoran company El Bridget Land and Armaments 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 1983, effectively replacing the PV46 Poema II. The Edelweiss is the main battle tank for the Atmoran Army, the Imperial Marine Corps, and is also in service with the Vozh National Army.