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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 Type-51''', or '''''BT-51''''' is an Amphibious Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier used by the Calinthian People's Army from 1951 to 1989.
 
== 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 ===
=== Variants ===
==== Joint Development Program and Native Variants ====
==== Joint Development Program and Native Variants ====
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* 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.
* '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]].
* '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]].
* ''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.
* ''Dragún'' FTA-2008d - 2010 Fhainnin variant of the 'Major' C&C variant, with winterization and counterspall lining.
* 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 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]]
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