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==History== | ==History== | ||
The TANF was founded as a branch of the [[Teilgcheárta de Làmhachas Nàiseanta Fhainn|National Arms Foundry]] in 1910 as an armored car and armored train manufacturer. After the tank rush of the 1910s, the branch was split off into its own organization in 1918 to focus on the production of indigenous designs capable of at least countering foreign armor production. It remained in operation throughout the Great War until 1952, when it was forced to close until 1955 pending a restart after war reparations were paid and the ban on native arms production ended. | The TANF was founded as a branch of the [[Teilgcheárta de Làmhachas Nàiseanta Fhainn|National Arms Foundry]] in 1910 as an armored car and armored train manufacturer. After the tank rush of the 1910s, the branch was split off into its own organization in 1918 to focus on the production of indigenous designs capable of at least countering foreign armor production. It remained in operation throughout the Great War until 1952, when it was forced to close until 1955 pending a restart after war reparations were paid and the ban on native arms production ended. | ||
==Notable Designs | ==Notable Designs== | ||
*[[Cíochbhratach 1920-8|Cíochbhratach]] 'Curiassier' Tankette (1922-1927) Chenillette based | *[[Cíochbhratach 1920-8|Cíochbhratach]] 'Curiassier' Tankette (1922-1927) Chenillette based | ||
*[[Bogsa 1924-4|Bogsa]] 'Box' Light Tank/Tankette (1925-1937) (AMR 35 based) | *[[Bogsa 1924-4|Bogsa]] 'Box' Light Tank/Tankette (1925-1937) (AMR 35 based) | ||
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 Lit. "Foundry of the Fhainnin Nation's Armor" | |
Native name | Teilgcheárta de Armachd Nàiseanta Fhainn |
|---|---|
| Company type | State-owned |
| Industry | Vehicle Design and Manufacture |
| Predecessor | Fhainnin Royal Arms Plant System |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Faneria |
The Teilgcheárta de Armachd Nàiseanta Fhainn (TANF/National Armor Plant) is a state-owned and operated company in Faneria. It consists of six properties and several branches, including a think tank, design firm, and manufacturing and representative branches, and is responsible for hull construction and general design/testing and deployment of armored vehicles for the Fhainnin Army in conjunction with other select companies and foreign design firms. It produces armored cars, APC/IFVs, tanks, self-propelled carriages for artillery pieces, although its lighter armored cars are often subcontracted to allow a focus on production of its heavier equipment.
History
The TANF was founded as a branch of the National Arms Foundry in 1910 as an armored car and armored train manufacturer. After the tank rush of the 1910s, the branch was split off into its own organization in 1918 to focus on the production of indigenous designs capable of at least countering foreign armor production. It remained in operation throughout the Great War until 1952, when it was forced to close until 1955 pending a restart after war reparations were paid and the ban on native arms production ended.
Notable Designs
- Cíochbhratach 'Curiassier' Tankette (1922-1927) Chenillette based
- Bogsa 'Box' Light Tank/Tankette (1925-1937) (AMR 35 based)
- (early tank)
- (20s designs)
- (30s designs)
- Late GW tanks
- AMR 35 - Marcaich 1933
- Postwar tanks
- Bataís APC (1963-present)
- Capall 'Steed' IFV (2004-present)
- Mactliat 'Gray Wolf' MBT (1984-present)
- Madiodha 'Timberwolf' (2016-present)
