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The AMG-34 project fielded an operating prototype in 1933, and competed in trials against the Department of Tank Designs' bid, [[DCC-2]], as well as the Urcean [[SAV-5]]. The DCC-2 was discarded early on in the trials, citing the one-man turret as a major deficiency and the tank's tendency to throw its track when halting suddenly. Despite some noted concerns about its reliability the SAV-5 performed admirably in testing. Ultimately the choice fell on the AMG bid despite some kinks in the prototype, the conclusion of the final report on the light tank adoption program citing uncertainty about the ability to procure sufficient numbers of the SAV-5 from the Urceans, as well as the AMG vehicle's thicker armor and better overall maneuverability. | The AMG-34 project fielded an operating prototype in 1933, and competed in trials against the Department of Tank Designs' bid, [[DCC-2]], as well as the Urcean [[SAV-5]]. The DCC-2 was discarded early on in the trials, citing the one-man turret as a major deficiency and the tank's tendency to throw its track when halting suddenly. Despite some noted concerns about its reliability the SAV-5 performed admirably in testing. Ultimately the choice fell on the AMG bid despite some kinks in the prototype, the conclusion of the final report on the light tank adoption program citing uncertainty about the ability to procure sufficient numbers of the SAV-5 from the Urceans, as well as the AMG vehicle's thicker armor and better overall maneuverability. | ||
Following further development the tank was adopted by Faneria in March of 1934 as the Type 34 and Yonderre in May as the AMG-34. The vehicle was received well by its crews from both nations, with Yonderine crews stating that although it was a bit slower than its predecessor, the addition of thicker armor and a cannon was a welcome one. | Following further development the tank was adopted by Faneria in March of 1934 as the Type 34 and Yonderre in May as the AMG-34. The vehicle was received well by its crews from both nations, with Yonderine crews stating that although it was a bit slower than its predecessor, the addition of thicker armor and a cannon was a welcome one. The Yonderine variants were equipped with the 47mm Carneaux mle 1932 gun, whereas Fhainnin variants were built with a slightly longer 2" cannon. Each was fitted with a machine gun from their countries of purchase. | ||
Fhainnin production grants allowed for separate production lines to be constructed, resolving diplomating issues related to fighting over procurement numbers between the two countries. In addition, Faneria paid a large, undisclosed sum to both the Yonderine government and AMG to purchase finished schematics. Deliveries of the Type 34 were supplemented by production in Faneria, with AMG specialists overseeing setup and production until 1939. Exports from Yonderre made up the large majority of Fhainnin Type 34 tanks until 1938, and Faneria would go on to independently create a variant with a heavier cannon and additional armor, the Type 34t, in 1937 to act as a tank destroyer variant. | Fhainnin production grants allowed for separate production lines to be constructed, resolving diplomating issues related to fighting over procurement numbers between the two countries. In addition, Faneria paid a large, undisclosed sum to both the Yonderine government and AMG to purchase finished schematics. Deliveries of the Type 34 were supplemented by production in Faneria, with AMG specialists overseeing setup and production until 1939. Exports from Yonderre made up the large majority of Fhainnin Type 34 tanks until 1938, and Faneria would go on to independently create a variant with a heavier cannon and additional armor, the Type 34t, in 1937 to act as a tank destroyer variant. | ||
Between 1934 and 1939, a total of 678 AMG-34s and 1,636 Type 34s were delivered from AMG's factory in [[Gabion]]. A large order of spare parts was produced in 1944 to prolong the service life of the AMGs. | |||
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