vehicles:epw1_hussar
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EPW.1 Hussar
| EPW.1 Hussar | |
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 EPW.1M2 Hussar, 1982 |
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| Type | Expeditionary light tank |
| National origin | Wingarde |
| Manufacturer | Falken Panzerwerke |
| Designed | 1965–1967 |
| Introduction | 3 July 1968 |
| Retired | 1987 |
| Primary user | Wingarde Federal Army |
| Produced | 1968–1973 |
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Variants
- EPW.1 (1968): Initial production model of the expeditionary tank design, envisioned to make use of the older, WW2-era surplus K7 75mm main gun and its corresponding ammunition reserves.
- EPW.1M2 (1970): Improved variant centered around a modern, purpose-built 90mm main gun compatible with the KP.1 Hammer's ammunition, made redundant with the main battle tank's calibre transition to 105mm.
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Specifications (EPW.1M2 Hussar)
General characteristics
- Crew: 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
- Mass: 13.5 tons
- Length: 5.3 metres
- Width: 2.5 metres
- Height: 2.3 metres
Hardware
- Protection: Welded steel armor, 20mm resistance (frontal arc); optional appliqué armor packages
- Main armament: Hensler Arms K9/44 90mm rifled gun (HE, APDS, HEAT-FS, HESH, smoke, illumination rounds)
- Engine: Falken commercial diesel, 280 hp
- Power/weight: ~21 hp/ton
- Transmission: Manual, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
- Suspension: Torsion bar suspension
- Operational range: 450 km
- Maximum speed: 70 km/h (road), 45 km/h (off-road)
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