3,908
edits
AMG-34: Difference between revisions
m
no edit summary
mNo edit summary Tag: 2017 source edit |
mNo edit summary Tag: 2017 source edit |
||
| Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
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. | 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, which eventually was reclassed as a direct upgrade as armor improved throughout the war. | ||
Between 1934 and 1939, a total of 678 AMG-34s and 1, | Between 1934 and 1939, a total of 678 AMG-34s and 1,836 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. A further 1,480 Type 34 and 4,780 Type 43t systems were produced in Faneria from 1937-1942. | ||
==Service== | ==Service== | ||
| Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
==Surviving Examples and Legacy== | ==Surviving Examples and Legacy== | ||
Numerous examples of the AMG-34 and Type 34t survive to this day. In Yonderre, seven are located in the [[Ducal War Museum]]. Two AMG-34s act as gate guards at AMG's factory in Gabion where the vehicle was produced from 1934-1939. One is mounted on a plinth in central Gabion, overlooking the town hall. One is also mounted on a plinth in central Willing. Faneria owns several in various museums, including the [[National Military History Museum]], while [[Fiannria]] keeps two on plinths in [[Brídhavn]]. | Numerous examples of the AMG-34 and Type 34t survive to this day. In Yonderre, seven are located in the [[Ducal War Museum]]. Two AMG-34s act as gate guards at AMG's factory in Gabion where the vehicle was produced from 1934-1939. One is mounted on a plinth in central Gabion, overlooking the town hall. One is also mounted on a plinth in central Willing. Faneria owns several in various museums, including the [[National Military History Museum]], while [[Fiannria]] keeps two on plinths in [[Brídhavn]]. Several operable Type 34 and 34t tanks are maintained by the Fhainnin military, typically for lease as movie props. | ||
The Type 34 is a quintessential part of the historic image of Faneria in the Second Great War, and is the go-to armored vehicle associated with Fhainnin armored formations of the period. The Type 34 additionally significantly improved the most severe design issues faced by Fhainnin tank designers, who were more experienced with tracked artillery platforms and light armor due to the influence of tank enthusiast and engineering flop Gregory Felway. | |||
[[Category:Yonderre]] | [[Category:Yonderre]] | ||
[[Category:Faneria]] | [[Category:Faneria]] | ||