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|caption = A 1962 Variant Model vehicle. | |caption = A 1962 Variant Model vehicle. | ||
|type = Armored Personnel Carrier | |type = Infantry Fighting Vehicle/Armored Personnel Carrier | ||
|is_vehicle = yes | |is_vehicle = yes | ||
|service = 1941–present | |service = 1941–present | ||
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|speed = 36 mph on road, 30 mph open offroad (1962-2/3), 55 mph on road, 50 mph open offroad (1962-4) | |speed = 36 mph on road, 30 mph open offroad (1962-2/3), 55 mph on road, 50 mph open offroad (1962-4) | ||
|pw_ratio = 16.5 hp/t (later 25.6 hp/t) | |pw_ratio = 16.5 hp/t (later 25.6 hp/t) | ||
|vehicle_range = 225 miles (later | |vehicle_range = 225 miles (later 340) | ||
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Construction of the Type 1951 was delegated to the National Armor Foundry, which subcontracted the National Arms Foundry, [[Madrat Motor Design|Madrat Motors]], [[Ginearált Lionsag|General Lensing]], and [[Werthwr Stàilinobaer|Werthyr Steelworks]] for various components. | Construction of the Type 1951 was delegated to the National Armor Foundry, which subcontracted the National Arms Foundry, [[Madrat Motor Design|Madrat Motors]], [[Ginearált Lionsag|General Lensing]], and [[Werthwr Stàilinobaer|Werthyr Steelworks]] for various components. | ||
====Variants==== | ====Variants==== | ||
Several variants of the basic chassis exist, including the Type 1951/86, a which is equipped with an onboard computer, spall lining, and modern optics and track mechanics; the 1951I engineering vehicle; the 1951M, which has an ATGM mount instead of | Several variants of the basic chassis exist, including the Type 1951/86, a which is equipped with an onboard computer, spall lining, and modern engine, optics, and track mechanics; the 1951I engineering vehicle; the 1951M, which has an ATGM mount instead of an autocannon; the 1951G, a self-propelled gun variant; and the 1951/86M, which is modernized with an ATGM launcher system. | ||
[[File:Panzerhaubitze AMX 13.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Panzerhaubitze AMX 13.jpg|thumb|1951G 4" SPG, ______ Museum]] | ||
[[File:024 Retour de manoeuvre des VCG de la 9 3. (C C Herzog). (4042969877).jpg|thumb|1951I Engineering variant, National Conscription Center I3, Muir. c. 2019.]] | |||
==Service History== | ==Service History== | ||
''The original variant of the vehicle was considered underpowered, even for its time, but budget issues and the general weak stance of the military socially made spending on upgrades and refits difficult. Later variants brought the Bataís to par with competing APCs in terms of speed and horsepower, however. The original armament was gradually replaced with a turret ring allowing for a .8" cannon to be installed, with the machine gun being optional as a commander's pintle weapon.'' - ood | ''The original variant of the vehicle was considered underpowered, even for its time, but budget issues and the general weak stance of the military socially made spending on upgrades and refits difficult. Later variants brought the Bataís to par with competing APCs in terms of speed and horsepower, however. The original armament was gradually replaced with a turret ring allowing for a .8" cannon to be installed, with the machine gun being optional as a commander's pintle weapon.'' - ood | ||