VHB-54 Giraud
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| VHB-54 "Giraud" | |
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| File:AMX Giraud.JPG A VHB-54 undergoes trials. | |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Place of origin | Gaullica |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1993–present |
| Used by | Gaullican Armed Forces |
| Wars | Al Marha Crisis, Iyakasari Conflict |
| Production history | |
| Designer | SOMUA |
| Designed | 1983-1989 |
| Manufacturer | SOMUA |
| Unit cost | ca. $6,350,000 |
| Produced | 1991–present |
| No. built | 900 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 54.5 t |
| Length | 9.87m (6.88 without gun) |
| Width | 3.6m |
| Height | 2.53m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
Main armament | SOMUA 120/52 40 rounds (1 in chamber, 22 in autoloader magazine, 18 in hull cylinder) |
Secondary armament | coaxial M2HB, commander's 7.62 machine gun |
| Engine | SOMUA 8C 1.1MW 1,200 hp (890 kW) |
| Power/weight | 27.5 hp/t |
| Suspension | Hydropneumatic |
| Ground clearance | 0.5 m (20 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,300 litres (+400 l in fuel drums) |
| Speed | 60 km/h on road, 40 km/h off road |
The VHB-54 Giraud is a Gaullican main battle tank built by SOMUA for the Gaullican Armed Forces.