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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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| height = {{cvt|2.88|m|ft}} | | 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. | ||
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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 The Ruby Epee was withdrawn from service with both armies in 1995. | 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 The Ruby Epee was withdrawn from service with both armies in 1995.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= | ||