Renault R52
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| Renault R52 | |
|---|---|
| File:BatChat25t.jpg Early prototype model in 1952 | |
| Type | Medium tank/Main battle tank |
| Place of origin | Sieuxerr |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1954 - 1993 |
| Used by | Sieuxerr (Historically) Husseinarti |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Renault |
| Designed | 1953 |
| Manufacturer | Renault (1953) AMX Industries (1953 - 1956) GIAT Industries (1956 - 1965) |
| Unit cost | $115,000 URD (1955) |
| Produced | 1953-1965 |
| Variants | See variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 25 tonnes (Basic) 27.2 tonnes (Combat) |
| Length | 6.7 m (w/o gun) 8.7 m (w/ gun) |
| Width | 3.16 m |
| Height | 2.37 m |
| Crew | 4 (Commander, gunner, driver, radio operator) |
| Armor | 15-60mm (Increased in later models) |
Main armament | 90mm F3 (6 rounds in magazine, 36 rounds) |
Secondary armament | 2 x FN AA-77 machine guns (3,500 rounds) |
| Engine | 12-cylinder diesel engine 750 horsepower (560 kW) |
| Power/weight | 27.5 hp/t (20.5 kW/t) |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission 3 gears forward, 1 reverse |
| Suspension | Hydraulic suspension |
| Ground clearance | .5 meters |
| Fuel capacity | 850 ℓ |
Operational range | 400 km |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
The R52 is a Sieuxerrian Medium tank