Muskox 4

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Muskox 4
Tank Leopard 2A7 NATO Days 2022.jpg
The Muskox 4-UA6 is the latest version of the type.
TypeMain battle tank
Place of origin Caspiaa
Service history
In service1983–present
Wars1999-2005 Vulkaria War
Terehan War
Production history
Designed1980s
Produced1980–present
No. built3600
Specifications
Length2A6: 9.97 metres (32.7 feet) (gun forward)
Width2A6: 3.75 m (12.3 ft)
Height2A6: 3 m (9.8 ft)
Crew4

Armor2A6: 3rd generation composite; including high-hardness steel, tungsten and plastic filler with ceramic component.
Main
armament
1 × Rh-120 L/44 120 mm or Rh-120 L/55 120 mm (42 rounds)
Secondary
armament
2 × 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 2 × 7.62 mm (4,750 rounds)
Engine1100 kW at 2600 rpm
Power/weight2A6: 17.8 kW/t (24.2 PS/t)
2A7V: 16.6 kW/t (22.6 PS/t)
TransmissionRenk HSWL 354
SuspensionTorsion bar suspension
Fuel capacity1,200 litres (264 imperial gallons; 317 US gallons)
Operational
range
  • Road: 340 km (210 mi)
  • Cross country: 220 km (140 mi)
  • Average: 280 km (170 mi)
Speed70 km/h (43 mph)

The Muskox 4 is a third generation Caspiaan main battle tank (MBT). The tank entered service in 1983 and replaced the earlier Muskox 3 as the main battle tank of the Caspiaan Army. Various iterations of the Muskox 4 continue to be operated by the armed forces of Caspiaa, as well as 13 other WEDA countries, and several non-WEDA countries.

History

Design

Variations

Operators

Combat history