Retired Equipment of the Arcadian Federal Armed Forces

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Equipment Photo Origin Designer/Manufacturer Users Role Versions Time in Service Comment
Tanks
CVM-59 Crusader

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 Federal Union of Arcadia Reese-Dixon Motors Main battle tank CVM-59A
CVM-59B
CVM-59C
CVM-59D
CVM-59DX 120
1959-1995 From the 1960s onwards, the Crusader was the backbone of the Arcadian armored force. While eventually considered undergunned compared to its competition, the Crusader was continually improved with better fire control, night optics, armor, communications, and mobility upgrades throughout its life. The last Crusaders exited the reserves in 1995, though huge stockpiles of the tank still sit in Army warehouses.
CVM-51 Paladin IV

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 Federal Union of Arcadia Reese-Dixon Motors Main battle tank CVM-51A
CVM-51B
CVM-51C
CVM-51D
CVM-51E
1951-1985 While quickly overshadowed by the vastly superior Crusader, the Paladin IV was the final and best iteration of the Paladin line that had begun in 1944. A new turret and crew compartment made the system popular and effective in the field. Serving in the reserve role until the 80s, the Paladin has also seen extensive overseas export.
CVM-49 Paladin III

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 Federal Union of Arcadia Reese-Dixon Motors Main battle tank CVM-49A
CVM-49B
1950-1960 Beginning as an improved variant of the Paladin II, the Paladin III came to be its own tank when large redesigns were ordered by the Army. After upgrading the tank's engine and turret, the Paladin III came to be, though it lived a short life. Production was cut short in 1952 in favor of the Paladin IV.
CVM-48 Paladin II

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 Federal Union of Arcadia Reese-Dixon Motors Main battle tank CVM-48A
CVM-48B
1948-1960 Seeking to remedy the mobility issues of the original CVM-44, the CVM-48 Paladin IIU was the secondt iteration on the new idea of combining the features of heavy and medium tanks with the mobility of lighter ones. The Paladin II served a very short time, but its development informed virtuall all future tank doctrine in the Arcadian Army.
CVM-44 Paladin I

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 Federal Union of Arcadia Reese-Dixon Motors Heavy tank CVM-44A
CVM-44B
CVM-44C
1944-1954 The Paladin was developed from the reports that Arcadian observers of the Second Great War had sent back to the Army, suggesting a heavily armed and armored tank would be necessary to compete with foreign built designs. An early 1940s prototype was selected for production and rapidly developed into the CVM-44 Paladin I.
CVM-55 Champion

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 Federal Union of Arcadia Rockwell Motor Company Heavy tank CVM-55A
CVM-55B
CVM-55C
1955-1985 While suffering from reliability and mobility issues, the CVM-55 Champion made up for its shortcomings with a famously powerful gun. The 120mm main armament was one of the most powerful tank guns in the world when it entered service as the last heavy tank to be adopted by the Arcadian military.
CVM-50 Mustang

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 Federal Union of Arcadia Devereux Automobiles Light tank CVM-50A
CVM-50B
CVM-50C
CVM-50D
CVM-50E
CVM-50F
CVM-50G
1950-1975 A maneuverable and reliable light tank primarily used for reconnaissance and infantry fire support, the Mustang was popular with troops and earned a very positive reputation. Large numbers were exported to foreign customers and allies around the world during the 1960s and 70s.
CVM-68 Bronco

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 Federal Union of Arcadia Reese-Dixon Motors Light tank CVM-68A
CVM-68B
CVM-68C
CVM-68D
CVM-68D OTVR
1968-2016 Although light, innovative, and carrying unique barrel-launched ATGMs, the Bronco was not a particularly well-protected vehicle. Serving as a reconnaissance tank until the 80s when the CVM-1 Gaitor took over the role, the Bronco eventually became fire support platform and training vehicle for OPFOR units in large-scale exercises.