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|designer= Marina Dynamics Ground System
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|manufacturer= Marina Dynamics Ground System
|manufacturer= Amau Dynamics Ground System
|unit_cost=$14.5M (2020)
|unit_cost=$14.5M (2020)
|production_date=2020-present
|production_date=2020-present

Revision as of 02:57, 2 April 2024

Fighting Vehicle Type 58 "Huntsman"
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FV58 Huntsman mockup
TypeMain battle tank
Place of origin Meridon
Service history
In service2021–present
WarsNew England War
Production history
DesignerAmau Dynamics Ground System
Designed2012-2019
ManufacturerAmau Dynamics Ground System
Unit cost$14.5M (2020)
Produced2020-present
No. built200
Specifications
Weight62.5 tons as standard, up to 70 tons fully loaded
Length35.9 feet (10.95 meters) gun forward
Width12.6 feet (3.85 meters)
Height9.5 feet (2.9m) including commander’s optics
Crew3 (Commander, driver, gunner), space for a manual loader

ArmorMDCAD Watura Composition 9E composite (composition classified), additional NERA plates and armor packages available
Main
armament
Hoppura Type 60 120mm L55 smoothbore autoloading cannon, 34 rounds available in bustle and 8 additional in hull
Secondary
armament
Merson F81 7.6x5mm general purpose machine gun (4,000 rounds stowed, 1,000 ready use)
Merson FH35 12.7x99mm heavy machine gun (400 rounds ready use, 2,000 rounds stowed) 
Optional F81 7.6x5mm GPMG mounts at gunner and loader stations
EngineMerigo 12V500 turbocharged 12-cylinder liquid cooled diesel engine, 1,650hp (1,213 kW)
1,491 kW (2,000hp) de-rated to 1,312kW (1,760)
Power/weight23.3 hp/ton at maximum combat weight
SuspensionMDSS In-Arm hydro-pneumatic
Ground clearance495mm
Fuel capacity400 gal (1514 L)
Operational
range
300 miles (482 km)
Speed>45 mph (72 km/h) On-road
35 mph (56 km/h) Off-road

The Fighting Vehicle 58 "Huntsman" is a main battle tank designed for and in service with the Meridon Defense Forces as a replace for the FV54 Paladin main battle tank, entering service with the Meridonian Army in 2021.

Development

Design

Service History

Variants

FV58 A

Operators

Current Operators

 Meridonian Army- operates 200 with plans for up to 500 vehicles.