by TankNutDave | Jan 5, 2017 | Medium Tanks, Swedish Fighting Vehicles
The Swedish CV90120-T is a medium tank (as described by BAE Systems) developed on the highly successful Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) Infantry Fighting Vehicle hull. During the 1990’s and early 2000’s, there was much deliberation over the future need of a Main...
by TankNutDave | Dec 31, 2016 | Belgian Fighting Vehicles, Medium Tanks, Swedish Fighting Vehicles
Unveiled in 2014, the CV90105 XC-8 is the second model of the CV90105 Medium Tank (as described by the manufacturer), the first being the CV90105 TML Turret. It utilizes “off-the shelf” components, the Belgium Cockerill XC-8 105HP Turret and the Swedish...
by TankNutDave | Dec 29, 2016 | Medium Tanks, Swedish Fighting Vehicles
The First CV90105 was fitted with the French TML Turret The CV90105 TML Turret (aka CV90105-T) is a former medium tank (as described by the manufacturer) demonstrator utilizing “off-the shelf” components, which were the French Giat (now Nexter) TML Turret...
by TankNutDave | Sep 3, 2016 | Medium Tanks, Pakistani Fighting Vehicles
The Al Zarrar Tank is an upgraded version of the Chinese Type 59 Tank in service with the Pakistani Army. Developed in Pakistan, the vehicle has an improved main gun, Fire Control Systems, added protection and increased mobility. A number of prototypes from its...
by TankNutDave | Aug 31, 2016 | Chinese Fighting Vehicles, Medium Tanks
The Type 59 Jaguar Tank is a former upgrade package developed for the Type 59 Tank in a joint project between China and American Company Cadillac Gage. Its targeted market was existing or future Type 59 export clients. Type 59 Jaguar Tank Development During the late...
by TankNutDave | Aug 18, 2016 | Chinese Fighting Vehicles, Medium Tanks
The Type 59D Tank is the most modern of the Type 59 Tank models in service with the Chinese PLA (Peoples Liberation Army). The Type 59D is an upgrade package for the PLA’s Type 59 fleet that focused on improvements in firepower and protection, the package was fitted...