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{{Infobox weapon
{{Infobox weapon
|name= Cyllarus
|name= Cyllarus
|image= Cyllarus.jpg
|image= CyllarusTank.jpg
|image_size = 300
|image_size = 300
|caption=
|caption=
|type=Medium tank
|type=Heavy tank/tank destroyer
|is_vehicle=yes
|is_vehicle=yes
|origin=[[Republic of Syara]]
|origin=[[Republic of Syara]]
|used_by=Inner Sphere
|used_by=[[Inner Sphere]]
|wars=[[Siduri War]]
|wars=[[Siduri War]]
|production_date=1937-1938
|production_date=1936-1938
|number=356
|number=1,655
|spec_label=
|spec_label=
|crew=5
|crew=5
|length={{convert|7.661|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|length={{convert|10.53|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|width={{convert|3.07|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|width={{convert|3.40|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|height={{convert|2.59|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|height={{convert|3.20|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|weight= 33.5 tons
|weight= 50 tons
|armour= 102mm
|armour= 120-170mm
|primary_armament= 76.2 mm gun
|primary_armament= 90 mm gun
|secondary_armament= 7.5mm machine guns
|secondary_armament= 2x 7.5mm machine guns
|engine= V-8 petrol engine 190hp
|engine= V-12 gasoline engine
|engine_power= 9.7 hp/ton
|engine_power=  
|suspension= coiled spring  
|suspension= vertical coiled spring  
|speed={{convert|51|km/h|abbr=on}}
|speed={{convert|36|km/h|abbr=on}}
|pw_ratio=
|pw_ratio=
|vehicle_range= 198 km
|vehicle_range= 350 km
}}
}}


The '''Cyllarus''' was a medium tank fielded by the [[Republic of Syara]] during the [[Siduri War]].
The '''Cyllarus''' was a heavy tank produced by the [[Republic of Syara]]. It saw service with the [[Inner Sphere]] during the [[Siduri War]].


By early 1936 the shortcomings of Syaran tank designs had become clear, leading the [[Army of the Syaran Republic]] to request a new tank design that was better armored and armed than its current stock of medium tanks. The Cyllarus would serve as a cavalry tank, fighting in mechanized formations against other armored units. Despite its rushed production the Cyllarus ultimately met most of the requirements put forth by the Syaran Army, namely its new 76.2mm high velocity cannon that could perform better than the standard Syaran 75mm main guns. Introduced at a point where Syaran industrial production was already on the decline after nearly four years of war, only 356 were built in time to see service during the [[Liberation of Ruvelka]]. Though it performed well, by that point the war was already over. The Cyllarus remained the test bed for Syaran post-war tank designs during the [[Broken Years]], but was ultimately scrapped in favor of the [[Myrmeke Main Battle Tank]] design.
By late 19365 the shortcomings of Syaran tank designs had become clear, leading the [[Army of the Syaran Republic]] to request a new tank design that was better armored and armed than its current stock of armored vehicles. The designed had to be both capable of penetrating the armor of [[Common Axis]] tanks while also being capable of resisting Common Axis anti-tank weapons. The need for the tank led to a rushed production cycle that, while meeting many of the demands set forth by the Army, faced several shortcomings. Much of the inspiration for the Cyllarus came from the [[Thaumas]] heavy tank, including its suspension and track design that was being rendered out of date with more modern tank designs. The tank also suffered from slow speeds and mechanical issues that were difficult to solve in combat. The Cyllarus first entered into service in Fall 1936 on the [[Quenminese Front]], where it subsequently suffered heavy losses in the [[Battle of Tân Xuyên]] and [[Operation Kunai Grass]]. After the [[Shirvani Dominion]] withdrew from the war the remaining Cyllaruses were took part in the [[Liberation of Ruvelka]]. The Cyllarus remained the test bed for Syaran post-war tank designs during the [[Broken Years]], but was ultimately scrapped in favor of the [[Myrmeke Main Battle Tank]] design.


==Development==
==Development==

Latest revision as of 14:31, 26 January 2022

Cyllarus
CyllarusTank.jpg
TypeHeavy tank/tank destroyer
Place of originRepublic of Syara
Service history
Used byInner Sphere
WarsSiduri War
Production history
Produced1936-1938
No. built1,655
Specifications
Weight50 tons
Length10.53 m (34 ft 7 in)
Width3.40 m (11 ft 2 in)
Height3.20 m (10 ft 6 in)
Crew5

Armor120-170mm
Main
armament
90 mm gun
Secondary
armament
2x 7.5mm machine guns
EngineV-12 gasoline engine
Suspensionvertical coiled spring
Operational
range
350 km
Speed36 km/h (22 mph)

The Cyllarus was a heavy tank produced by the Republic of Syara. It saw service with the Inner Sphere during the Siduri War.

By late 19365 the shortcomings of Syaran tank designs had become clear, leading the Army of the Syaran Republic to request a new tank design that was better armored and armed than its current stock of armored vehicles. The designed had to be both capable of penetrating the armor of Common Axis tanks while also being capable of resisting Common Axis anti-tank weapons. The need for the tank led to a rushed production cycle that, while meeting many of the demands set forth by the Army, faced several shortcomings. Much of the inspiration for the Cyllarus came from the Thaumas heavy tank, including its suspension and track design that was being rendered out of date with more modern tank designs. The tank also suffered from slow speeds and mechanical issues that were difficult to solve in combat. The Cyllarus first entered into service in Fall 1936 on the Quenminese Front, where it subsequently suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Tân Xuyên and Operation Kunai Grass. After the Shirvani Dominion withdrew from the war the remaining Cyllaruses were took part in the Liberation of Ruvelka. The Cyllarus remained the test bed for Syaran post-war tank designs during the Broken Years, but was ultimately scrapped in favor of the Myrmeke Main Battle Tank design.

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