M8 Armored Gun System

M8 Armored Gun System
Državi	Zda
Vlogo	Lahki rezervoar
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Združena obramba M8 Armored Gun System je bil ameriški lahki tank, ki naj bi nadomestil M551A1 Sheridan v 82. zračno-desantni diviziji, prav tako pa naj bi nadomestil Humveeje, opremljene s TOW, v 2. oklepnem konjeniškem polku (2. ACR). Projekt M8 je bil sčasoma preklican leta 1997. Njegovo vlogo v 2. ACR je sčasoma prevzel mobilni topovski sistem M1128.

Vir: M8 Oklepni strelni sistem na Wikipediji, prosta enciklopedija

CCV-L (Close Combat Vehicle, Light) Walk Around
Photographer	Vladimir Yakubov
Localisation	Military Vehicle Technology Foundation
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General Characteristics and Role

The Close Combat Vehicle Light (CCVL) was a prototype American light tank developed by FMC Corporation (later United Defense) in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was designed primarily for the U.S. Army’s Armored Gun System (AGS) program, aiming to replace the aging M551 Sheridan in airborne and light infantry divisions. The CCVL prioritized firepower, air transportability, and mobility over heavy armor protection. It featured a high-velocity 105 mm gun in a low-profile, fully stabilized turret, combining the lethality of a main battle tank with the lightweight requirements for airborne operations. While the CCVL was a technically successful design and won the competition, budget cuts and strategic shifts led the Army to ultimately choose a variant of the CCVL’s competitor, the M8 Armored Gun System.

Property	Typical Value (CCVL Prototype)
Vlogo	Light Tank, Armored Gun System (AGS) Prototype, Airborne Support
National Origin	Združene države Amerike
proizvajalec	FMC Corporation (later United Defense)
Development Period	Late 1980s – Early 1990s
Posadke	3 (poveljnik, topnik, voznik)
Main Armament	105 mm M35 rifled gun
Secondary Armament	1 x 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, 1 x 12.7 mm commander’s machine gun
Length (Hull)	5.48 m (18 ft 0 in)
Širina	2.67 m (8 ft 9 in)
Height (Overall)	2.45 m (8 ft 0 in)
Combat Weight	~19,000 kg (41,900 lb)

Powerplant and Performance

Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V-92TA turbocharged diesel engine.
Power Output: 388 kW (525 hp).
Maximum Speed (Road): 72 km/h (45 mph).
Range (Road): 480 km (300 mi).
Air Transportability: Designed to be transportable in C-130 Hercules aircraft and air-droppable.
Transmission: Automatic transmission, providing high agility and quick response.

Technology and Legacy

Fire Control: Advanced digital fire control system with a fully stabilized gun, allowing accurate firing on the move.
Autoloader: Features an automatic ammunition loader for the 105 mm gun, reducing the crew size to three.
Armour: Modular aluminum armor with provisions for appliqué (add-on) armor packages, prioritizing protection against medium caliber rounds and shrapnel rather than heavy tank fire.
Fate: The CCVL technology was later sold to another country. In 2022, the CCVL concept saw a spiritual successor in the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) program, which led to the adoption of the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle.

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