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Sabre (tank)




name=Sabre
  Length 48
  Width 22
  Height 22
  Weight 81
  Suspension torsion bar
  Speed Road 80
  Primary 30 mm L21 Rarden cannon
  Secondary co-axial 762 mm chain gun
  Engine Cummins BTA 59 diesel
  Hp 190
  KW 142
  Crew 3



Sabre is a variation of the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) , featuring the turret from a Fox Reconnaisance Vehicle mounted on the hull of a Scorpion .

This hybrid vehicle was introduced as a less expensive way of producing a similar vehicle to the FV107 Scimitar , but with a slightly lower profile turret. It was brought into service in 1995.


ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION

  • Smoke grenade dischargers

  • Ammunition:

  • :30 mm: Armour-piercing Enhanced Penetration (APEP) and High Explosive (HE) - 160

:7.62 mm 3000 rounds


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