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{{Infobox weapon
|name = Bralonia Type-51
|name = Bralonia Tracked-51
|image = Bralonia Type-51.jpg
|image = Bralonia Type-51.jpg
|image_size = 300
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|origin = [[Calinthia]], [[Yonderre]]
|origin = [[Calinthia]], [[Yonderre]]
|design_date = 1951-1978
|design_date = 1951-1962
|manufacturer =  
|manufacturer =  
|unit_cost =   
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|production_date = 2008-present
|production_date = 1951-1978
|variants =  
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|crew = 3 (Commander, gunner, driver)
|crew = 2 (Commander, driver)(+20 passengers)
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|armour =  
|armour = Homogeneous, cold rolled, welded steel. 13 mm front, 10 mm sides, 10 mm top, 7 mm rear
|primary_armament =
|primary_armament = None or optional 7.92 mm Silesian MK-2 Medium Machine Gun
|secondary_armament =
|secondary_armament = None
|engine =  
|engine = The "V-6" 6-cylinder 4-stroke in line water-cooled diesel
240 hp (179 kW) at 1,800 rpm
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The '''Dragoon IFV''', or '''''Dragún'' Type-2008/2014 FTA''', is a series of military vehicles jointly developed by [[Faneria]] and [[Yonderre]] as a type of modern {{Wp|Infantry Fighting Vehicle}} from 2000-2008. It first entered service in August 2009 in the [[Yonderian Defence Force]], followed closely by the [[National Army Land Forces (Faneria)|National Army Land Forces]] in January 2010. The chassis has since become the basis for several widespread IFV, {{Wp|Armored Personnel Carrier|APC}}, and other combat vehicle variants used by over a dozen countries worldwide. It was built to replace older APCs and early IFVs in an infantry support role.
The '''Bralonia Tracked-51, Bralonia Type-51''', or '''''BT-51''''' is an Amphibious Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier used by the Calinthian People's Army from 1951 to 1989. It serves as the main chassis and design inspiration upon which all [[Calinthian People's Army]] APCs are based on.
 
== Designers and Production ==
== Designers and Production ==
In Faneria, the Dragoon is designated as a ''Feithicil Troda Armúrtha'' (Armored Fighting Vehicle); in Fhainnin military nomenclature, this designation includes both traditional IFVs and any APCs armed with autocannon or other weapons heavier than antipersonnel-grade.
The Dragoon was a critical upgrade for both the YDF and the IFN of Yonderre and Faneria, respectively, which had relied on older APCs such as the [[Bataís APC|Bataís]] throughout much of the late 2000s. After the reinvigoration of the Fhainnin arms industry in the 1980s, a plan was put forward to begin joint development of military equipment with other Vandarch-bound powers. This would lead to the creation of the Dragoon as a joint project between Yonderre and Faneria, with a long period of upgrades and variants. In 2014, Yonderre and Faneria reviewed the design of the Dragoon, integrating newer technologies and creating the Project 2014 Dragoon (colloquially the 'Dragon' as a play on its Fhasen spelling).
Originally, Fhainnin manufacturers had pushed for the introduction of the contemporary, locally-designed ''Capall'' FTA instead of joint production, but were turned down for political reasons. The ''Capall'' was accepted in limited numbers along armored formations in a narrow armored scouts role. Its successor, the [[Kelpie IFV]], is a planned partial replacement for the Dragoon, though the Dragoon will remain in service in the armies of Faneria and Yonderre until the 2040s in its variant roles and as a reserve vehicle according to current defense program statements.
=== Manufacturers ===
=== Manufacturers ===
The Dragoon is built in several locations worldwide, including Faneria, Yonderre, and under license in limited numbers in other nations (names).
Bralonia designed and developed the BT-51 after being requested to do so by the Calinthian Communist Party
=== Variants ===
=== APC Variants ===
==== Joint Development Program and Native Variants ====
*BT-51 - Armed with a 7.92 mm Silesian MK-2 MMG pintle-mounted.
* Dragoon Type '08/ ''Dragún'' FTA-2008a - Original variant with 35 mm autocannon.
* BT-62 - Armed with a 7.92 mm Silesian MK-2 MMG encased in a turret.
* Dragoon 'Major' Type '08/''Dragún'' FTA-2008b - Command and Control variant with room for five carried personnel.
* BT-62 AA Vehicle - Equipped with the standard 7.92 mm Silesian MK-2 MMG encased in a turret and an additional [[Flak 138]] firing 20x138mmE
* 'Lance Dragoon' Type '09/AMY-09 - Equipped with a [[MAS-12]] launcher system, cage armor, and arm. Built specifically for the [[Yonderian Defence Force|YDF]].
* BT-56 Fire Support Vehicle - Equipped with either a [[BSG-3]] recoilless gun or a [[Geronimo Mortar System]]. Also comes with optional camo netting. Built specifically to combat [[Calinthian Armed Forces]] tanks and mechanized vehicles or provide long-range mortar fire depending on load-out.
* ''Dragún'' FTA-2008c - 2009 Fhainnin variant with additional counterspall lining, additional winterization, and 1.5" (38.1 mm) stabilized autocannon built for the [[National Army Land Forces (Faneria)|IFN]]. Optional MAS-12 mount; most variants opt for antipersonnel weapon.
* BT-56 Logistical Support Vehicle - Stripped of all armaments and seats in favor of more cargo space.
* ''Dragún'' FTA-2008d - 2010 Fhainnin variant of the 'Major' C&C variant, with winterization and counterspall lining.
* BT-56 Command Vehicle - Equipped with advanced radio equipment.
* Dragoon 'Arquebus' - 120 mm howitzer variant with variable chambering; operator required to supply howitzer cannon due to issues with caliber standardization. Primarily an export variant from Yonderre.
=== Tank Variants ===
* Dragoon Type '12 - Yonderrine production with gun stabilization, as well as reduced seating to seven in exchange for additional storage space.
* BP-51 MBT - Equipped with 76.2 mm Han-Z rifled tank gun and coaxial 7.92 mm Silesian MK-2 MMG.
* Dragoon Project 2014/''Dragún II'' FTA-2014a - Comprehensive rework of original Dragoon chassis. Reduced overall troop carrying capacity to seven plus crew, improved armor and computer systems, stabilized autocannons (35 mm or 1.5"), optional [[MAS-12]]/[[Lightning (missile)|Lightning]] mount, reworked chaff and flare systems, added attachment points for further variants.
* Dragoon 'Battery' Type '14/''Dragún II'' FTA-2014c - Project 2014 anti-aircraft variant equipped with target tracking radar with anti-air armament.
* Dragoon 'Porcupine' Type '14/''Dragún II'' FTA-2014b - Project 2014 command variant. Carries four personnel plus crew.
* Dragoon 'Vintner' Type '14/''Dragún II'' FAC-2014d - Project 2014 howitzer variant with 120 mm mortar. Fhainnin variant uses 4.75" (120.65 mm) howitzer.
* Dragoon 'Runner' Type '14/''Dragún II'' FAC-2014e - APC variant designed for conversion with medivac, recovery vehicle, or RADAR/command modules.
==== License Production Variants ====
==== License Production Variants ====
* Eldmetall IKaF Bluthund - [[Eldmora-Regulus|Eldmoran]] local production variant.
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== Service History ==
== Service History ==
== Users ==
== Users ==
{{Flag|Faneria}}: [[National Army Land Forces (Faneria)|National Army Land Forces]]
[[Calinthia|Calinthia:]]


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[[Category:Military technology]]
[[Category:Fhainnin Army]]
[[Category:Yonderian Defence Force]]

Latest revision as of 03:01, 1 May 2023

Bralonia Tracked-51
TypeAmphibious Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier
Place of originCalinthia, Yonderre
Service history
WarsCold War
Production history
Designed1951-1962
Produced1951-1978
Specifications
Crew2 (Commander, driver)(+20 passengers)
ArmorHomogeneous, cold rolled, welded steel. 13 mm front, 10 mm sides, 10 mm top, 7 mm rear
Main
armament
None or optional 7.92 mm Silesian MK-2 Medium Machine Gun
Secondary
armament
None
EngineThe "V-6" 6-cylinder 4-stroke in line water-cooled diesel 240 hp (179 kW) at 1,800 rpm

The Bralonia Tracked-51, Bralonia Type-51, or BT-51 is an Amphibious Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier used by the Calinthian People's Army from 1951 to 1989. It serves as the main chassis and design inspiration upon which all Calinthian People's Army APCs are based on.

Designers and Production

Manufacturers

Bralonia designed and developed the BT-51 after being requested to do so by the Calinthian Communist Party

APC Variants

  • BT-51 - Armed with a 7.92 mm Silesian MK-2 MMG pintle-mounted.
  • BT-62 - Armed with a 7.92 mm Silesian MK-2 MMG encased in a turret.
  • BT-62 AA Vehicle - Equipped with the standard 7.92 mm Silesian MK-2 MMG encased in a turret and an additional Flak 138 firing 20x138mmE
  • BT-56 Fire Support Vehicle - Equipped with either a BSG-3 recoilless gun or a Geronimo Mortar System. Also comes with optional camo netting. Built specifically to combat Calinthian Armed Forces tanks and mechanized vehicles or provide long-range mortar fire depending on load-out.
  • BT-56 Logistical Support Vehicle - Stripped of all armaments and seats in favor of more cargo space.
  • BT-56 Command Vehicle - Equipped with advanced radio equipment.

Tank Variants

  • BP-51 MBT - Equipped with 76.2 mm Han-Z rifled tank gun and coaxial 7.92 mm Silesian MK-2 MMG.

License Production Variants

Service History

Users

Calinthia:

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