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{{Infobox weapon | {{Infobox weapon | ||
| name = X-89 Epee | | name = X-89 Ruby Epee | ||
| image = Laser tank 1K17 Szhatie -4.jpg | | image = Laser tank 1K17 Szhatie -4.jpg | ||
| image_size = 300 | | image_size = 300 | ||
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| mass = {{cvt|37|t|lb}} | | mass = {{cvt|37|t|lb}} | ||
| length = {{cvt|7.10|m| | | length = {{cvt|7.10|m|ft}} | ||
| part_length = | | part_length = | ||
| width = {{cvt|3.37|m| | | width = {{cvt|3.37|m|ft}} | ||
| height = {{cvt|2.88|m| | | height = {{cvt|2.88|m|ft}} | ||
| diameter = | | diameter = | ||
| crew = | | crew = 3 (commander, laser operator, driver) | ||
| passengers = | | passengers = | ||
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The '''X-89 Ruby Epee''' ([[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]]: ''X-89 Epee Rubis'') was an experimental testbed for a land-based weapon system jointly developed by [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]] and put into limited trials production during the latter stages of the [[Occidental Cold War]]. Intended to disable and destroy the optical electronic systems and equipment of enemy vehicles, the Ruby Epee consisted of a bank of laser emitters mounted on an elongated [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] [[AMY-66]] {{wp|main battle tank}} chassis. | The '''X-89 Ruby Epee''' ([[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]]: ''X-89 Epee Rubis'') was an experimental testbed for a land-based weapon system jointly developed by [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]] and put into limited trials production during the latter stages of the [[Occidental Cold War]]. Intended to disable and destroy the optical electronic systems and equipment of enemy vehicles, the Ruby Epee consisted of a bank of laser emitters mounted on an elongated [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] [[AMY-66]] {{wp|main battle tank}} chassis. | ||
Starting in the late 1960s, the armies of [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]] entered into a joint research agreement to develop a land-based laser weapon system. This was the result of the ongoing [[Operation Kipling]] and the increased commitment being made by [[Urcea]] at the expense of both [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] and [[Urcea|Urcean]] readiness posture against [[Caphiria]] in the [[Occidental Cold War]]. It was the belief in the higher military echelons of [[Burgundie]] at the time that a breakthrough in laser technology would allow for a more level playing field against [[Caphiria]] | Starting in the late 1960s, the armies of [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]] entered into a joint research agreement to develop a land-based laser weapon system. This was the result of the ongoing [[Operation Kipling]] and the increased commitment being made by [[Urcea]] at the expense of both [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] and [[Urcea|Urcean]] readiness posture against [[Caphiria]] in the [[Occidental Cold War]]. It was the belief in the higher military echelons of [[Burgundie]] at the time that a breakthrough in laser technology would allow for a more level playing field against [[Caphiria]] and the latter's developments in advanced optics. The objective was initially to develop a mechanism to dazzle and disorient enemy soldiers, although it was later extended to also render enemy electronic systems and optics inoperable. | ||
The [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] state was approached by [[Burgundie]] in 1968 because it was not directly involved in [[Operation Kipling]] and because it's research institutions were already working on related technologies. Noted designer of guided missiles [[FS|Fabrique de Sainte-Catherine]] was chartered by the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] to aid Burgoignesc technicians in developing the laser emitters for the X-89, the lessons from which would ultimately be put towards the development of the 135mm [[MAS-72]] ATGM. The [[AMG|Atelier de Mécanique de Gabion]] was tasked with developing an [[AMY-66]] chassis | The [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] state was approached by [[Burgundie]] in 1968 because it was not directly involved in [[Operation Kipling]] and because it's research institutions were already working on related technologies. Noted designer of guided missiles [[FS|Fabrique de Sainte-Catherine]] was chartered by the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] to aid Burgoignesc technicians in developing the laser emitters for the X-89, the lessons from which would ultimately be put towards the development of the 135mm [[MAS-72]] ATGM. The [[AMG|Atelier de Mécanique de Gabion]] was tasked with developing an elongated [[AMY-66]] chassis to accommodate a large generator and an auxiliary battery system for the laser emitters. The lenses themselves were able to operate in different environments by moving metal caps closer to protect the lens. | ||
Ultimately, the project lost steam | Ultimately, the project lost steam towards the end of the [[Occidental Cold War]] in the mid-1980s and was finished on a dimished budget in 1986. A total of 15 vehicles were produced, of which ten were delivered to the [[Army of Burgundie]] and five to the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] for evaluation. The Ruby Epee was withdrawn from service with both armies in 1995. | ||
=Legacy= | |||
While not used as a weapon system itself the X-89 is notable for being the first in a series of laser weapons in both [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]]. | |||
In [[Burgundie]] the current [[Hypaspistai_Projectile_Defense_Network#Further_upgrades|Dorata]] laser missile defense system is a part of that legacy. | |||
=See Also= | =See Also= |
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