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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 '''Dragoon IFV''' | |||
== Designers and Production == | == Designers and Production == | ||
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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). | 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). | ||
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. | 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). | The Dragoon is built in several locations worldwide, including Faneria, Yonderre, and under license in limited numbers in other nations (names). | ||
=== Variants === | === Variants === | ||
==== Joint Development Program and Native Variants ==== | ==== Joint Development Program and Native Variants ==== | ||
* Dragoon Type '08/ ''Dragún'' FTA-2008a - Original variant with 35 mm autocannon. | * Dragoon Type '08/ ''Dragún'' FTA-2008a - Original variant with 35 mm autocannon. | ||
* Dragoon 'Major' Type '08/''Dragún'' FTA-2008b - Command and Control variant with room for five carried personnel. | * Dragoon 'Major' Type '08/''Dragún'' FTA-2008b - Command and Control variant with room for five carried personnel. | ||
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* 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. | * 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. | ||
* Dragoon Type '12 - Yonderrine production with gun stabilization, as well as reduced seating to seven in exchange for additional storage space. | * Dragoon Type '12 - Yonderrine production with gun stabilization, as well as reduced seating to seven in exchange for additional storage space. | ||
* Dragoon Project 2014/''Dragún'' 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 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'' FTA-2014c - Project 2014 anti-aircraft variant equipped with target tracking radar with anti-air armament. | * 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'' FTA-2014b - Project 2014 command variant. Carries four personnel plus crew. | * Dragoon 'Porcupine' Type '14/''Dragún II'' FTA-2014b - Project 2014 command variant. Carries four personnel plus crew. | ||
* Dragoon 'Vintner' Type '14/''Dragún'' FAC-2014d - Project 2014 howitzer variant with 120 mm mortar. Fhainnin variant uses 4.75" (120.65 mm) howitzer. | * 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'' FAC-2014e - APC variant designed for conversion with medivac, recovery vehicle, or RADAR/command modules. | * 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. | * Eldmetall IKaF Bluthund - [[Eldmora-Regulus|Eldmoran]] local production variant. | ||
== Service History == | == Service History == | ||
== Users == | == Users == | ||
{{Flag|Faneria}}: [[National Army Land Forces (Faneria)|National Army Land Forces]] | {{Flag|Faneria}}: [[National Army Land Forces (Faneria)|National Army Land Forces]] | ||
{{Flag|Yonderre}}: | {{Flag|Yonderre}}: | ||
[[Category:Military technology]] | [[Category:Military technology]] | ||
[[Category:Fhainnin Army]] | [[Category:Fhainnin Army]] | ||
[[Category:Yonderian Defence Force]] | [[Category:Yonderian Defence Force]] | ||