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+ | {{Infobox-Vehicle|image1 = Alsuyuf II.jpg|type = Main Battle Tank|weight = 38 tons|length = 9.4 meters|width = 3.2 meters|height = 2.25 meters|crew = 4|main_armament = [[Alqatat Gunsmiths 105mm Rifled Tank Gun]] (55 rounds, Mark I), [[Alqatat Gunsmiths 120mm Rifled Tank Gun]] (Mark II and III)|secondary_armament = 2 [[KGS-15 General Purpose Machine Gun|KGS-15 GPMG]]s, smoke dispensers|engine = 10 cylinder diesel, 750 hp (Mark I)|suspension = Hydropneumatic|range = 300 km|speed = 55 km/h}}The '''Alsuyuf II Main Battle Tank''' was the main battle tank of [[the Armies of the Five Deserts]] from 1978 to 1999, before it was replaced by the [[Alsuyuf III Main Battle Tank]], and is still held in reserves as well as the hull still being used for a number of auxiliary vehicles. |
Design on the vehicle started in the [[Decolonization Wars (1923-1965)|Decolonization Wars]], in the early to mid 60s, when the shortcomings of the [[Alsuyuf I Main Battle Tank]] became more and more apparent. After several shifts in doctrine, politics and equipment, including the introduction of the [[Alqatat Gunsmiths 120mm Rifled Tank Gun|120mm Rifled Gun]], the Alsuyuf II became a different tank. |
Design on the vehicle started in the [[Decolonization Wars (1923-1965)|Decolonization Wars]], in the early to mid 60s, when the shortcomings of the [[Alsuyuf I Main Battle Tank]] became more and more apparent. After several shifts in doctrine, politics and equipment, including the introduction of the [[Alqatat Gunsmiths 120mm Rifled Tank Gun|120mm Rifled Gun]], the Alsuyuf II became a different tank. |
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Revision as of 11:04, 16 January 2020
The Alsuyuf II Main Battle Tank was the main battle tank of the Armies of the Five Deserts from 1978 to 1999, before it was replaced by the Alsuyuf III Main Battle Tank, and is still held in reserves as well as the hull still being used for a number of auxiliary vehicles.
Design on the vehicle started in the Decolonization Wars, in the early to mid 60s, when the shortcomings of the Alsuyuf I Main Battle Tank became more and more apparent. After several shifts in doctrine, politics and equipment, including the introduction of the 120mm Rifled Gun, the Alsuyuf II became a different tank.
Design
Mark I
Due to Alqatat Gunsmiths Limited not being able to provide enough 120mm Rifled Tank Guns, due to being in the process of upgrading the Alsuyuf I-B, the Mark I was equipped with the smaller and less powerful Alqatat Gunsmiths 105mm Rifled Tank Gun.
Mark II
Mark III
Auxiliary Vehicles built on the Hull
| Name | Main Armament | Secondary Armament | Engine | Notes |
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| Mark I | Alqatat Gunsmiths 105mm Rifled Tank Gun | 2x KGS-15 GPMGs | ||
| Mark II | Alqatat Gunsmiths 120mm Rifled Tank Gun | 2x KGS-15 GPMGs | ||
| Mark III | Alqatat Gunsmiths 120mm Rifled Tank Gun | 2x KGS-15 GPMGs | ||
| SPAAG | 2x Alqatat Gunsmiths 27mm Revolver Cannons | 1x KGS-15 GPMG | ||
| Armoured Recovery Vehicle | None | 1x KGS-15 GPMG | ||
| Bridgelayer | None | None | ||
| Armoured Engineer Vehicle | None | 1x KGS-15 GPMG | ||
| Breaching Vehicle | None | 1x KGS-15 GPMG | ||
| Combat Engineer Vehicle | None | 2x KGS-15 GPMGs |
Service History
1999: Reserves and Auxiliary
It is planned, that upon the wide-spread introduction of the Alsuyuf IV Main Battle Tank the Alsuyuf II will be finally phased out, including in the reserves.
Museum Pieces and Sensha-Do
The Museum of Armoured Warfare in Maleth has a full collection of Alsuyuf II MBTs, all Marks and all auxiliary vehicles.