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(Created page with "The '''Type 27 FTA''', nicknamed the 'Cíochbhratach' (''Aenglish: Cuirassier''), was a light tank or in its original classification a 'heavy tankette' or cavalry tank produced by Faneria from 1929-1942. Its long production history hinged on its numerous variants, including prime mover, command, and medevac variants, as well as its original form and an up-armored and refined version produced beginning in 1942. It was extensive service in the Second Great War by F...") Tag: 2017 source edit |
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{{Infobox weapon | |||
|name = ''Cíochbhratach'' Type 1927 FTA | |||
|image = AMR35 parade.jpg | |||
|image_size = 300 | |||
|caption = | |||
|type = FTA <small>Light Tank/Tankette</small> | |||
|is_vehicle = yes | |||
|service = | |||
|wars = [[Second Great War]] | |||
|designer = Cantwell Tram Co. | |||
|number = 3,431 (all variants) | |||
|length = 12'6" | |||
|width = 5'9" (1927), 5'11" (1941) | |||
|height = 6'2" (1927), 6'3" (1941) | |||
|origin = [[Faneria]] | |||
|design_date = 1923-1927 | |||
|manufacturer = | |||
|unit_cost = | |||
|production_date = 1929-1942 | |||
|variants = | |||
|crew = 2 (Commander/Driver, Gunner) | |||
|weight = 6.5 tons as designed; 7.4 tons (1941) | |||
|armour = up to 0.5" (1927), 1" (1936) 1.5" (1941) | |||
|engine = | |||
|engine_power = | |||
|transmission = | |||
|fuel_capacity = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|clearance = | |||
|speed = 36 mph (1927), 34 mph (1941) | |||
|pw_ratio = | |||
|vehicle_range = | |||
}} | |||
The '''Type 27 FTA''', nicknamed the 'Cíochbhratach' (''Aenglish: Cuirassier''), was a light tank or in its original classification a 'heavy tankette' or cavalry tank produced by [[Faneria]] from 1929-1942. Its long production history hinged on its numerous variants, including prime mover, command, and medevac variants, as well as its original form and an up-armored and refined version produced beginning in 1942. It was extensive service in the [[Second Great War]] by Faneria and to a much smaller extent by Dericanian forces, and was designed as a direct fire support vehicle. | The '''Type 27 FTA''', nicknamed the 'Cíochbhratach' (''Aenglish: Cuirassier''), was a light tank or in its original classification a 'heavy tankette' or cavalry tank produced by [[Faneria]] from 1929-1942. Its long production history hinged on its numerous variants, including prime mover, command, and medevac variants, as well as its original form and an up-armored and refined version produced beginning in 1942. It was extensive service in the [[Second Great War]] by Faneria and to a much smaller extent by Dericanian forces, and was designed as a direct fire support vehicle. | ||
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====Design and Trials==== | ====Design and Trials==== | ||
The performance of the Type 27 on trials went well, and the prototype was contracted both to Cantwell Tram Co.'s subsidiary company, Cantwell Motors, as well as the [[Teilgcheárta de Armachd Nàiseanta Fhainn|National Armor Plant]]. | |||
====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | ||