CC-5
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| CC-5 | |
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| Type | Light tank |
| Place of origin |  Empire of Exponent |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 8.75 t |
| Length | 5.1 m |
| Width | 1.9 m |
| Height | 2.5 m |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armor | 9-15 mm |
Main armament | 57mm Whitewater |
| Engine | Orangeblossom 4-cylinder 60 hp |
| Suspension | unsprung |
Operational range | 65-70 km |
| Speed | 14-18 km/h |
| Tanks of the Exponential Empire |
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| CC-5 · CC-23 · CC-41 · CC-58 · XM-1 · |
The Currus Cataphractus CC-5 was a development of previous flawed designs by the Imperial government to maintain a modern force in the 20th century. Incorporating a rotating turret on the rear superstructure armed with a 57mm Whitewater gun. Its armor was up to 15mm thick, giving the vehicle a total weight of nearly 9 tons. Power was provided by an Orangeblossom 1914 4-cylinder 60 hp gasoline engine, giving a maximum speed of 14 to 18 km/h with range of 65–70 km. A "female" version armed with one or two Whitewater 1909 machine guns was also developed for use in combat, often deployed in support of their cannon carrying siblings.