[Would you like to see the ABC Ground Forces be added to the game?]
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[Where would you like to see it?]
- As a new independent tree
- As a Sub tree in a nation already present in the game (as Benelux in France)
- I voted “No” in the first poll
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[If you want it to be a subtree, where would you like it to go?]
- Israel, due to the large number of modifications it made for these 3 countries
- United States, because a large amount of its equipment is American and they are on the same continent
- Spread across other nations in the game
- I voted “No” in the first poll
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ABC Ground Forces
Argentina - Brazil - Chile
The ABC concept
The ABC pact that bears the initials of the 3 countries that signed it is a non-aggression, consultation and arbitration agreement signed by the most influential and militarily powerful countries in South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile) dating back to 1915 just after the arms race between these 3 countries. Some important events of this pact were the mediation between the conflict between Mexico and the United States in 1914 and the Peruvian-Ecuadorian conflict in 1942 where the ABC pact was again a mediator to end the conflict. To this day, these 3 countries retain their positions of influence and military power in the region, having the most capable and militarily advanced armies in South America.
Why add these countries to the game?
The ABC tree has native vehicles and unique modifications, highlighting in Argentina its Nahuel medium tank and the TAM light tanks and their variants, in Brazil we have the Tamoyo and Osorio medium tanks as well as a fairly large line of light vehicles such as the Urutu and Cascavel, finally Chile created unique variants of the Piranha family of light vehicles and unique Cardoen vehicles such as the BMS-1 Alacrán and VTP-2 Escarabajo.
These 3 countries have a lot to offer to the game and between them they complement each other perfectly, Argentina standing out in the lower ranges, Brazil with its medium and light vehicles in intermediate ranges and Chile offering tank destroyers and anti-aircraft in the higher ranges.
An example of what the tree might look like
Rank 1:
Spoiler
Light Tank
CRR (Carro de Reconhecimento sobre Rodas)
- Description:
- A Brazilian vehicle based on the M8 Greyhound, the CRR is a more refined version of the VBR-2 which was the original mockup, another important addition to the CRR was the boomerang suspension designed by Engesa that gave it greater maneuverability.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 37 mm gun M6
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Mercedes-Benz 6-cylinder OM-321 120 hp diesel engine
- Max. Speed: 90 km/h
- Sources:
CRM (Carro de Reconhecimento Médio)
- Description:
- The CRM or EE-9 (by its designation of Engesa) was the first vehicle to enter production for the Brazilian army due to its good performance. The variant in the photo has the turret manufactured by Bernardini (BT-90A1) with improved armor capable of withstanding .50 caliber fire.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 37 mm gun M6
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Mercedes-Benz 6-cylinder OM-321 120 hp diesel engine
- Max. Speed: 90 km/h
- Sources:
M8 Greyhound
- Description:
- In 1953, Chile received five M8 units that served in the Mechanized School, becoming one of the first military vehicles to serve in Chile along with the M3 Stuart.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Machine Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 37 mm gun M6
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Hercules JXD 6-cyl gasoline, 110 hp
- Max. Speed: 90 km/h
- Sources:
M3A1 Stuart
- Description:
- A first batch of 12 M3A1 tanks arrived in Chile during 1943. The M3A1 tank was the first tank of the Chilean Army. Later, between 1944-1945, new batches of tanks were sent to Armored Detachment No. 1 in Iquique. These tanks were the first real entry into the world of tanks for Chile.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 37 mm M6 gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Continental W-670-9A, 7-cylinder radial, 250hp
- Max. Speed: 58 km/h
- Sources:
T17 Deerhound
- Description:
- It was the first wheeled armored vehicle operated in Brazil, although it would later be eclipsed by the M8 that would inspire the creation of Brazilian armored vehicles. Initially they were not to be sent to Brazil but were to be M8s but by mistake or perhaps intentionally they sent the T17s instead.
- Crew:
- 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Machine Gunner)
- Armament:
- Primary: 37 mm Gun M6
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Two Hercules JXD 6-cylinder in-line 110 hp
- Max. Speed: 95 kmh
- Sources:
Tank Destroyer
Carden-Loyd Mk.VI
- Description:
- It arrived in Chile in 1936, delivering five units to the Infantry Application School. This vehicle, despite not being considered a true tank, was the first motorized vehicle of this type to arrive in Chile. Later the Army changed its original .303 Vickers machine gun for a 57mm M-18 recoilless rifle and added a mount for this weapon.
- Crew:
- 2 (Commander, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: M-18 57mm recoilless rifle
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Ford T 40hp
- Max. Speed: 40km/h
- Sources:
Crusader 105 (S)
- Description:
- Crusader artillery tractors that Argentina received approximately in the 40s, later the Argentine army modified these Crusaders by installing various cannons, this time it has a 105mm L/17.8 Schneider howitzer.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105mm L/17.8 Schneider howitzer
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Nuffield Liberty 340 hp
- Max. Speed: 48 km/h
- Sources:
- Blindados Argentinos, de Uruguay y Paraguay- Ricardo Fogliani
- (New Vanguard) David Fletcher, Peter Sarson - Crusader, Cruiser Tank 1939-45-Osprey Publishing (1995)
- Tractores Crusader, los no tan conocidos autopropulsados | Zona Militar
SPAA
White M3A1
- Description:
- In 1943 12 of these vehicles arrived in Chile, they had up to 3 machine guns, 2 .30 machine guns in the rear and the main one being the Browning M2HB .50 machine gun in the front where it was operated by a gunner. which could rotate it 360° thanks to a special support.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 1x .50 Browning M2HB machine gun, 2x .30 Browning M1919A4 machine guns
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: White 160AX, 147 hp
- Max. Speed: 72 - 80 km/h
- Sources:
Chevrolet 1 ½-Ton
- Description:
- Chevrolet 1 ½-Ton in Argentine service to which anti-aircraft weapons were installed.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 20mm Oerlikon gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: 216 cu in (3.5 L) Chevrolet I6
- Max. Speed: N/A
- Sources:
Rank 2:
Spoiler
Light Tank
VBB-1 (Viatura Blindada Brasileira 1)
- Description:
- A Brazilian vehicle inspired by the American M8, the VBB-1 was the precursor of what would become Brazilian wheeled armored vehicles. The turret unlike the M8 was completely closed but had hatches to use the .50 machine gun, in addition this turret was more effective against .50 and even 37 mm shots, also the main difference with the M8 is that the VBB-1 is 4x4.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 37 mm gun M6
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Mercedes-Benz 6-cylinder OM-321, 120 hp
- Max. Speed: 90 km/h
- Sources:
EE-9 M2 Cascavel
- Description:
- It could be considered the first Brazilian cascavel only that this vehicle mounted a modified turret of a Stuart instead of the one inspired by the M8 and later the turret that would carry the 90 mm gun.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 37 mm gun M6
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 352A, 172 hp at 2.800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 95 km/h
- Sources:
M24 Chaffee Modernizado
- Description:
- Chile received its 21 M24 Chaffees in 1952. At the end of 1978, the joint MACO-Detroit Diesel project was chosen and the 21 M24 Chaffee engines were repowered with a new engine. New Allison automatic transmission. The maximum speed increased to around 60 km/h.
- Crew:
- 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Bow-gunner)
- Armament:
- Primary: 75 mm M6 gyro-stabilized gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T, a 6-cylinder turbo-diesel, 275 hp at 2,800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 60 km/h
- Sources:
Medium Tank
M3A3 Lee
- Description:
- Variant of the M3 Lee with a welded hullt that Brazil received in 1942
- Crew:
- 7 (Commander, Gunner, Gunner, Loader, Loader, Driver, Machine Gunner)
- Armament:
- Primary: 75 mm Gun M2 in hull, 37mm Gun M5 in turret
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: GM6046 powerpack outputting 410hp
- Max. Speed: 42 km/h
- Sources:
M4A1E9 Sherman
- Description:
- In 1952, a total of 17 Sherman tanks of the M4A1E9 arrived in Chile. These tanks had “spaced suspension”, which gave them the E9 designation. Grouser extenders were installed to increase track width. The E9 modification included wider track protective fenders and “fender clamps”.
- Crew:
- 5 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Machine Gunner)
- Armament:
- Primary: 75 mm gun M3 L/40
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Continental R975 Cl 350 hp radial
- Max. Speed: 38.5km/h
- Sources:
Nahuel DL-43 model 1943
- Description:
- Medium tank developed in Argentina in 1943, its name means jaguar in the Mapudungun language, the design is inspired by the M4 Sherman but with significant differences, the frontal armor was superior and was equipped with a Krupp L.30 Model 1909 75 mm cannon.
- Crew:
- 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Machine Gunner)
- Armament:
- Primary: Krupp 75 mm L.30 Mod.1909 Cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Lorraine-Dietritch 12 EB, 450 hp
- Max. Speed: 40 km/h
- Sources:
Tank Destroyer
Cureña VC M7
- Description:
- M7 Priest that Argentina received around the 50s, was later modernized by installing a new engine and a new M101A1 howitzer.
- Crew:
- 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: M101A1 howitzer
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Deutz F10L 413F, 450hp
- Max. Speed: 39 km/h
- Sources:
Crusader 75mm Krupp cannon
- Description:
- Argentinian Crusader fitted with a 75mm L/30 Krupp cannon
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 75mm L/30 Krupp cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Nuffield Liberty 340 hp
- Max. Speed: 48 km/h
- Sources:
Crusader 75mm Bofors cannon
- Description:
- Argentinian Crusader fitted with a 75mm L/40 Bofors cannon
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 75mm L/40 Bofors cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Nuffield Liberty 340 hp
- Max. Speed: 48 km/h
- Sources:
M8 Greyhound (DPET)
- Description:
- In 1966 the Brazilian DPET created 2 prototypes of an M8 greyhound to which rocket launchers were installed to launch rockets used by the P-47 Thunderbolt.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Co-Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 114mm M8 rockets
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Mercedes-Benz 6-cylinder OM-321 120 hp diesel engine
- Max. Speed: 90 km/h
- Sources:
Crusader Lanza Cohetes
- Description:
- A rare Argentinian Crusader with a rocket launcher, depending on the configuration can fire six 21 cm or fourty 8 cm rockets.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 6x 21cm rockets or 40x 8cm rockets
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Nuffield Liberty 340 hp
- Max. Speed: 48 km/h
- Sources:
SPAA
CCKW 353 (M45)
- Description:
- CCKW 353 truck that Brazil equipped with anti-aircraft weapons by mounting the quadruple M45.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: M45 Quadmount
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: GMC 270 straight-6, 91.5 hp at 2.750 rpm
- Max. Speed: 65 km/h
- Sources:
ACKWX 353
- Description:
- ACKWX 353 truck that Argentina equipped with 8 water-cooled Browning .50 machine guns, making it an anti-aircraft aircraft to be taken into consideration.
- Crew:
- 6 (Commander, Gunner, Gunner, Loader, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Eight water-cooled .50 cal Browning machine guns
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: GMC 270 straight-6, 91.5 hp at 2.750 rpm
- Max. Speed: 72 km/h
- Sources:
XM3D1
- Description:
- Brazilian M3 Stuart whose turret was replaced with an M45 quadmount armed with .50 machine guns, turning the Stuart’s chassis into an anti-aircraft vehicle.
- Crew:
- 3 (Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: M55 Maxson quad .50 caliber machine gun turret
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania-Vabis DS-11 A05 CC1 6-cylinder in-line 256 hp diesel engine, 256 hp at 2,200 rpm
- Max. Speed: 55 km/h
- Sources:
- Armas Nacionais: M-3A1 e XM-3D-E Viatura Antiaérea
- Jane’s Armour and Artillery 1985-1986
Rank 3:
Spoiler
Light Tank
EE-11 Urutu AVPG (Armoured Vehicle General Purpose)
- Description:
- The Urutu AVPG was one of the first configurations in which attempts were made to export the Brazilian Urutu, although unsuccessfully, this specific variant was armed with the 76 mm Alvis turret that can be found in the famous British FV101 Scorpion.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Alvis turret with 76mm L23A1 main gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Diesel Mercedes-Benz OM352A-S
- Max. Speed: 95 km/h
- Sources:
- EE-11 Urutu AFSV "Uruvel" - Tank Encyclopedia
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
FV-101 Scorpion
- Description:
- Light tank of British origin, in Chile it began to operate in 1993 with the Marine Corps, later in 2008 Spain sold a batch of these vehicles to Chile at a symbolic price but which differs from the original in that the new FV-101 Scorpion were repowered with the new 200 HP Perkins T6/3544 six-cylinder diesel engine, they also have a laser rangefinder, night vision scopes and electronic calculator.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: BAE Land Systems L23A1 76mm low-pressure gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Perkins T6/3544, six-cylinder diesel, 200 hp
- Max. Speed: 80km/hr
- Sources:
Medium Tank
M4A4 Sherman Remotorizado
- Description:
- M4A4 Sherman to which Argentina changed the engine for a more powerful one.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: M3 75mm L/40 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Ford GAA V8 engines
- Max. Speed: 40 km/h
- Sources:
- M4 Sherman – Serie Terrestre #2 by Juan Carlos Cicalesi & Hugo Bianucci
Firefly Modificado
- Description:
- Sherman Fireflys to which Argentina changed the engine for a more powerful one, these tanks also used APCBC, APDS and HE ammunition of national manufacture.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: ROF OQF 17 Pdr cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Ford GAA V8 engines
- Max. Speed: 40 km/h
- Sources:
- M4 Sherman – Serie Terrestre #2 by Juan Carlos Cicalesi & Hugo Bianucci
Tank Destroyer
T16 Czekalski
- Description:
- T16 Universal Carrier which Argentina equipped with a 105mm M-1968 recoilless rifle of national design capable of firing HEAT ammunition with a penetration of 200 mm.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105mm M-1968 recoilless rifle
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Ford V8 petrol, model GAU370, 239 cid, 100 hp at 3.800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 53 km/h
- Sources:
T16E2 Czekalski
- Description:
- Improved version of the T16 Universal Carrier, this time Argentina went further and installed 6 M-1968 recoilless rifle of national manufacture
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 6x 105mm M-1968 recoilless rifles
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Ford V8 petrol, model GAU370, 239 cid, 100 hp at 3.800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 53 km/h
- Sources:
BMS-1 Alacrán (Blindado múltiple semioruga)
- Description:
- Half-track infantry vehicle developed and built in Chile in 1983 by Cardoen industries, it was the last half-track built in the world and was capable of surpassing its half-track predecessors in mobility. It was not a sales success so it was not mass produced. The only version built has a 70 mm LAU-97 rocket launcher. Although it can fire rockets with better penetration for balance reasons we will limit it to FZ100 rockets with only 100 mm penetration.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: LAU-97 70mm rocket launcher
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Cummins V-555 turbo-charged diesel, 225 hp at 3000 rpm
- Max. Speed: 70 km/h
- Sources:
- Jane’s armoured personnel carriers
- Army Guide
AMX MK 1 F3 (Canon de 155 mm Mle F3 Automoteur)
- Description:
- A 155 mm self-propelled howitzer of French origin, it arrived in Chile in 1970 and was the first self-propelled artillery in Chile. It was operated by a driver and his commander inside and could carry the rest of the crew up but totally unprotected.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Howitzer GCT 155mm F3 L/33
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: SOFAM 8Gxb 250 hp
- Max. Speed: 60 km/h
- Sources:
SPAA
M113 GAI-BO1
- Description:
- Argentine M113 fitted with a 20mm Oerlikon GAI-BO1 light anti-aircraft gun.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 20mm Oerlikon GAI-BO1 cannon
- Dimensions:
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T, 275 hp
- Max. Speed: 67.6 km/h
- Sources:
Cardoen Piraña 6x6 TCM-20
- Description:
- Mowag Piranha built under license in Chile by Cardoen industries and Famae, this version has 2 HS.404 automatic cannons better known as TCM-20 of Israeli origin for anti-aircraft defense.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 2x 20 mm HS.404 automatic cannons
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit diesel 6V-53T, 300 hp at 2800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- Famae-Cardoen Piraña (1981)
- Janes Land-Based Air Defence 1992-93 by Tony Cullen, Christopher F. Foss
Rank 4:
Spoiler
Light Tank
EE-11 Urutu VREC ( Veículo de Reconhecimento)
- Description:
- EE-11 Urutu, which was fitted with one of the turrets of the EE-9 Cascavel as a test.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Engesa EC-90 Cockerill Mk 3 90mm cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Diesel Mercedes-Benz OM352A-S
- Max. Speed: 95 km/h
- Sources:
- EE-11 Urutu AFSV “Uruvel” - Tank Encyclopedia
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
EE-9 M7 Cascavel
- Description:
- The latest model manufactured by Engesa and the variant used by the Brazilian army as well as other countries to which it was exported, making it a success.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Engesa EC-90 Cockerill Mk 3 90mm cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Diesel Mercedes-Benz OM352A-S
- Max. Speed: 95 km/h
- Sources:
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
- EE-9 M2 and M3 Cascavel - Tank Encyclopedia
M41B 90mm
- Description:
- Brazilian M41B whose main gun was changed for an Engesa EC-90 Cockerill Mk 3 90mm cannon also present in the EE-9 Cascavel, a more powerful engine was also installed.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Engesa EC-90 Cockerill Mk 3 90mm cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Saab-Scania DS-14 engine turbo, 400hp
- Max. Speed: 65 Km/h
- Sources:
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
- https://www.defesanet.com.br/terrestre/carro-de-combate-leve-m-41-walker-bulldog-no-exercito-brasileiro-1960-2001/
X1 Pioneiro
- Description:
- A heavily modified Brazilian Stuart that was fitted with a domestically manufactured BT-90A1 turret armed with a French DEFA D-921 90 mm low-pressure gun, also carried a Scania-Vabis DS-11 A05 CC1 engine. As its name indicates, it was the pioneer in the development of Brazilian tanks.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Co-Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: DEFA D-921 90 mm low-pressure gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania-Vabis DS-11 A05 CC1, 256 hp at 2.200 rpm
- Max. Speed: 55 km/h
- Sources:
- Brazilian Stuart – M3, M3A1, X1, X1A2 and their Derivatives – Hélio Higuchi, Paulo Roberto Bastos Jr., Reginaldo Bacchi
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
- Janes Armour and Artillery Upgrades 2003-2004
X1A1 Carcará
- Description:
- The later version of the X1 Pioneiro, the guide wheel was changed for one of the M4 Sherman which required lengthening the hull 0.8 meters which allowed to increase the capacity of the ammunition of the main gun, also having a larger chassis a larger BT-90A1 turret was installed which increased the total weight.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Co-Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: DEFA D-921 90 mm low-pressure gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania-Vabis DS-11 A05 CC1, 256 hp at 2.200 rpm
- Max. Speed: 50-55 km/h
- Sources:
- Brazilian Stuart – M3, M3A1, X1, X1A2 and their Derivatives – Hélio Higuchi, Paulo Roberto Bastos Jr., Reginaldo Bacchi
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
- Janes Armour and Artillery Upgrades 2003-2004
X1A2 Carcará
- Description:
- The last version of the Brazilian X1 tank family, unlike the other two, the chassis of this tank was designed from scratch by Bernardini presenting a sloped frontal armor, a new transmission was installed and the engine improved its power, some components of the past versions such as the turret were preserved although in this version an Engesa EC-90 Cockerill Mk 3 90mm cannon manufactured under license in Brazil was chosen.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Engesa EC-90 Cockerill Mk 3 90mm cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania-Vabis DS-11 6-cylinder in-line, 280 hp
- Max. Speed: 60 km/h
- Sources:
- Brazilian Stuart – M3, M3A1, X1, X1A2 and their Derivatives – Hélio Higuchi, Paulo Roberto Bastos Jr., Reginaldo Bacchi
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
X-30
- Description:
- The prototype of what would be the new Brazilian tank was based on the American M41 Walker Bulldog and would be the development in response to the Argentine TAM, later the project would follow and give rise to the Tamoyo. A full-scale metal model was built using some components of the M41 such as suspension.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 76 mm M32 cannon (with a muzzle brake of the Super 90)
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania DSI-14 turbocharged V8 500 hp diesel engine, 500 hp at 2100 rpm
- Max. Speed: 67 km/h
- Sources:
M41C Caxias
- Description:
- Modernization of the M41C made in Brazil by Bernardini, the 76 mm guns were recalibrated to have the same rifling as the Brazilian EC-90 cannon and even cut to have the same caliber so that these guns would receive a new designation (BR1 and BR2), the modernization also included additional compartments in the turret for ammunition.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Ca 76/90 M32 BR2
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania DS-14, 405 hp
- Max. Speed: 65 km/h
- Sources:
Medium Tank
M-51 Proyecto-T
- Description:
- M-51 that were modernized in Chile under the name “Proyecto-T”, new engine that increased the maximum speed to 46 km/h, an improved periscope was added for the driver, laser rangefinders were added for commanders, it was installed a special support for minesweepers that also acted as additional armor on the front of the tank.
- Crew:
- 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Bow-gunner)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105 mm gun L.51 D.1508
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit 8V-71T, 350 hp
- Max. Speed: 46 km/h
- Sources:
- M-51 in Chilean Service - Tank Encyclopedia
- The Sherman in the Chilean Army by Tom Gannon
- M4 Sherman – Serie Terrestre #2 by Juan Carlos Cicalesi & Hugo Bianucci
- https://www.memoriachilena.gob.cl/archivos2/pdfs/MC0067618.pdf
Firefly IC Repotenciado
- Description:
- Argentinian Sherman Firefly whose gun was replaced by an FTR 105 mm L44 cannon taken from the AMX-13-105, the engine was also changed for a more powerful one.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader)
- Armament:
- Primary: FTR 105 mm L44 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Poyaud 520/V8-S2, 500 hp at 2,500 rpm
- Max. Speed: 40 km/h
- Sources:
- Sherman Repotenciado vs Sherman Revalorisé – Parte II/II – Reporte de Batalla
- M4 Sherman – Serie Terrestre #2 by Juan Carlos Cicalesi & Hugo Bianucci
Firefly VC Repotenciado
- Description:
- Argentinian Sherman Firefly whose gun was replaced by an FTR 105 mm L44 cannon taken from the AMX-13-105, the engine was also changed for a more powerful one. This version also features a dozer blade.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader)
- Armament:
- Primary: FTR 105 mm L44 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Poyaud 520/V8-S2, 500 hp at 2,500 rpm
- Max. Speed: 40 km/h
- Sources:
- Sherman Repotenciado vs Sherman Revalorisé – Parte II/II – Reporte de Batalla
- M4 Sherman – Serie Terrestre #2 by Juan Carlos Cicalesi & Hugo Bianucci
Tank Destroyer
TAM VCA (Tanque Argentino Mediano Vehículo de Combate de Artillería)
- Description:
- Argentine national design of a self-propelled artillery based on the Italian Palmaria, it uses the chassis of the TAP (Argentine heavy tank) which was another tank project that was abandoned.
- Crew:
- 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Oto Melara “Palmaria” L41 155 mm howitzer
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 6-cylinder 22.4 L diesel, 720 hp
- Max. Speed: 60 km/h
- Sources:
- TAM & VCA/VCTM/VCTP – Serie Terrestre #1 by Juan Carlos Cicalesi
- Vehículo de Combate Artillería (VCA) - Tank Encyclopedia
Ail Storm 106mm
- Description:
- 106 mm recoilless cannons mounted on Israeli Ail Storm M240 light vehicles, have a thermal or infrared sight, laser rangefinder, digital aiming with fire calculator and MVS-800 night vision system and the driver is equipped with the independent NVG-50 system.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: M40A1 106mm recoilless gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: 3.983 L AMC petrol I6 2.5 L Volkswagen turbodiesel I4
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
TAM VCLC (Tanque Argentino Mediano Vehículo de Combate Lanza Cohetes)
- Description:
- Multiple rocket launcher vehicle developed in Argentina, uses a TAM chassis and is armed with up to 36 Israeli LAR-160 rockets.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 36x 160mm LAR-160 rockets
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU MB-833 Ka-500 Diesel, 720 hp at 2.400 rpm
- Max. Speed: 78 km/h
- Sources:
SPAA
Panhard VCR/AA
- Description:
- Anti-aircraft vehicle used by Argentina since 1981, it has a 20 mm Oerlikon automatic cannon.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Peugeot V6, 145 hp
- Max. Speed: 90 km/h
- Sources:
VTP-2 Escarabajo (Vehículo de Transporte de Personal)
- Description:
- Infantry transport vehicle designed and built in Chile by Cardoen Industries in 1982, it had a 20 mm Oerlikon KAA automatic cannon intended for anti-aircraft defense, other variants were proposed but never built.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: GAD-AOA turret with an Oerlikon KAA 20-mm Autocannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM-352, 120 hp at 2800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- Jane’s armoured personnel carriers
- Jane’s armour and artillery 1985-86
EE-11 Urutu ET-20
- Description:
- Brazilian EE-11 Urutu troop carrier fitted with a domestically designed ET-20 turret armed with a 20 mm Oerlikon KAD anti-aircraft autocannon.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 20 mm Oerlikon KAD cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Diesel Mercedes-Benz OM352A-S
- Max. Speed: 95 km/h
- Sources:
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
- Jane’s Armour & Artillery, 1985-86
Cardoen Piraña 6x6 KUKA
- Description:
- Mowag Piranha built under license in Chile by Cardoen Industries and Famae, this version has a GBD-AOA (KUKA) turret with a 25 mm Oerlikon KBA-B automatic cannon.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: GBD-AOA (KUKA) turret with an Oerlikon KBA-B 25mm autocannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit diesel 6V-53T, 300 hp at 2800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
Rank 5:
Spoiler
Light Tank
MOWAG Grenadier Repotenciado
- Description:
- Modernization of the Mowag Grenadier made in Argentina in 1987, it was installed Hispano Suiza Lynx turret, and with it the 90mm DEFA921 F1 gun the same as the one found in the French AML-90, due to the greater weight the engine and gearbox were replaced.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 90 mm DEFA F1 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: DDA Fuel Pincher Allison Detroit 8,2 Lt., 154 hp at 3000 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 Km/h
- Sources:
Cardoen Piraña 6x6 AML-90
- Description:
- Mowag Piranha built under license in Chile by Cardoen industries and Famae, in this version the turret and cannon of the AML-90 were installed.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 90 mm DEFA F1 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit diesel 6V-53T, 300 hp at 2800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- Famae-Cardoen Piraña (1981)
- Janes Land-Based Air Defence 1992-93 by Tony Cullen, Christopher F. Foss
Cardoen Piraña 8x8 CSE 90LP
- Description:
- Mowag Piranha built under license in Chile by Cardoen industries and Famae, this 8x8 version uses a CSE 90LP turret with a Cockerill MK III cannon capable of firing APFSDS-T ammunition, has a laser rangefinder and ballistics computer.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Cockerill 90 mm Mk III gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit diesel 6V-53T turbocharged, 275 hp at 2800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- Janes_AA_1993-94_p.229_cr4
- Janes_Armour_and_Artillery_Upgrades_2006-2007
- Jane’s Military Vehicles and Logistics. 1994-95. Ed. T. Gander & C. F. Foss
Cardoen Piraña 6x6 HVMS
- Description:
- Mowag Piranha built under license in Chile by Cardoen industries and Famae, this version uses the Israeli IMI HVMS 60 mm cannon capable of firing APFSDS-T ammunition. This Chilean variant also has a turret designed by IMI for the M113 which had 2 different loading systems, one semi-automatic and the other automatic. It is unknown which of the 2 systems this prototype used.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 60 mm IMI HVMS (Hyper Velocity Medium Support) Gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit diesel 6V-53T, 300 hp at 2800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- M24 Chaffee with 60 HVMS - Tank Encyclopedia
- Janes_Armour_and_Artillery_Upgrades_2003-2004
- Janes_A&A_1993-94_p.229_cr2
EE-17 Sucuri
- Description:
- Brazilian wheeled armored vehicle successor to the EE-9 Cascavel and EE-11 Urutu, it was designed to act as tank destroyers in battle and for this purpose the FL-12 oscillating turret present in the AMX-13 and armed with the CN-105 model 57 cannon was installed.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Radio Operator)
- Armament:
- Primary: Turret FL-12 with CN-105 model 57 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T, 300 hp at 2800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 110 km/h
- Sources:
- “EE-17 Sucuri destruidor de tanques” - Expedito Carlos
- EE-17 Sucuri Official Brochure.
M24 HVMS Super Chaffee
- Description:
- Chilean M24 armed with the Israeli IMI HVMS 60 mm cannon capable of firing APFSDS-T ammunition, mount for an extra 7.62 mm machine gun, new Detroit Diesel 53T6V engine 6-cylinder turbodiesel, new Allison HT 700 5-speed automatic transmission, new fire control system and new gyro stabilizer. The weight increased to 22 tons.
- Crew:
- 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Bow-Gunner)
- Armament:
- Primary: 60 mm IMI HVMS (Hyper Velocity Medium Support) Gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit 53T6V, 275 hp
- Max. Speed: ~56 km
- Sources:
M41 HVMS
- Description:
- Prototype of an M41 walker bulldog from Chile to which a 60 mm Israeli IMI HVMS cannon capable of firing APFSDS-T ammunition was installed.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 60 mm IMI HVMS (Hyper Velocity Medium Support) Gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Continental AOS 895-3, 500 hp
- Max. Speed: 72 km/h
- Sources:
VCTP (Vehículo de Combate de Transporte de Personal)
- Description:
- Infantry fighting vehicle of Argentine design and manufacture, belongs to the TAM family of tanks and is based on the chassis of the German Marder but the VCTP has a two-seater turret
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 20 mm Rheinmetall Rh202 autocannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MB 833 Ka M-500, 710 hp
- Max. Speed: 80 km/h
- Sources:
VC Patagón (Vehículo de Combate Patagón)
- Description:
- Light tank developed in Argentina. It is the chassis of a SK-105 Kürassier with an FL-12 turret from the AMX-13 and armed with the 105 mm cannon. The project was finally canceled in 2008 because it was not economically convenient.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: FL-12 turret with 105 mm gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Steyr 7FA, 295 hp
- Max. Speed: 70 km/h
- Sources:
VAE (Vehículo Anfibio de Exploración)
- Description:
- Prototype of armored on wheels developed in Argentina with the support of foreign companies, it was built in France and sent for tests to Argentina, its main function was to transport troops although Argentina requested that it have greater firepower so a 20 mm Rheinmetall Rh202 autocannon was installed.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 20 mm Rheinmetall Rh202 autocannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: 4-cylinder in-line Perkins diesel, 260 hp
- Max. Speed: 92 km/h
- Sources:
Mowag Grenadier (MRS-80)
- Description:
- Mowag Grenadier model acquired by Chile in 1978 under the threat of a war with Argentina, this variant for Chile was unique as it had 2 Oerlikon Typ 3Z 8Dla launchers capable of launching anti-tank grenades, its low profile and size made it perfect for ambushes.
- Crew:
- 2 (Commander, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 2x Oerlikon Typ 3Z 8Dla launcher
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: 8-cylinder diesel, 202 hp at 3900 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- https://aquellasarmasdeguerra.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/algunas-armas-utilizadas-durante-el-conflicto-del-beagle-la-guerra-que-no-fue-1978/
- Jane’s pocket book modern military trucks
Medium Tank
M-50 HVMS Super Sherman
- Description:
- M-50 purchased from Israel by Chile and armed with the Israeli 60 mm IMI HVMS cannon capable of firing APFSDS-T ammunition, in Chile they were modified to have a semi-automatic reloading system that allowed it to fire 12 shots per minute, new and more powerful engine, new Passive IR (Infra-Red) periscope, new rotating periscope for the driver, ballistic computer, commander’s periscope was replaced by a thermal sight.
- Crew:
- 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Bow-gunner)
- Armament:
- Primary: 60 mm IMI HVMS (Hyper Velocity Medium Support)
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: V-8 Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 535 hp
- Max. Speed: 40-45 km/h
- Sources:
- https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar-chile-m-60-sherman-hvms/
- The Sherman in the Chilean Army by Tom Gannon
- M4 Sherman – Serie Terrestre #2 by Juan Carlos Cicalesi & Hugo Bianucci
AMX-30 (1972)
- Description:
- AMX-30 purchased under threat of war with Chile’s neighboring countries, 50 were purchased but only 20 would arrive due to the military government that existed in Chile at that time, so the rest were requisitioned.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105 mm CN-105-F1 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Hispano-Suiza HS-110 diesel, 720 hp
- Max. Speed: 66 km/h
- Sources:
MB-3 Tamoyo I
- Description:
- Medium tank developed in Brazil at the end of the 70s, was armed with an unstabilized Brazilian made copy of the French GIAT CS Super 90 F4 gun that they called it “Can 90mm 76/90M32 BR3”.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Can 90mm 76/90M32 BR3
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania-Vabis DSI-14 turbocharged V8, 500 hp
- Max. Speed: 67 km/h
- Sources:
- MB-3 Tamoyo 1 - Tank Encyclopedia
- Bernardini MB-3 Tamoyo: o blindado nacional – Expedito Carlos Stephani
- TECNOLOGIA MILITAR BRASILEIRA LIVRO - Modern War Collection, Published by Nova Cultural in 1987
MB-3 Tamoyo II-105
- Description:
- Second version of the Brazilian Tamoyo medium tank, had a new transmission, and this specific version equipped the turret and the cannon of what would be the Tamoyo 3, carried the L7 LRF 105mm gun. It was seen at an exhibition in 1987.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: L7 LRF 105mm gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania-Vabis DSI-14 turbocharged V8, 500 hp
- Max. Speed: 67 km/h
- Sources:
- https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/tamoyo-2/
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
- Bernardini MB-3 Tamoyo – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
MB-3 Tamoyo II-90
- Description:
- The second version of the Brazilian Tamoyo medium tank, the Tamoyo 2 was designed with a modern transmission, the HMPT-500, and featured a new hull that was completed in 1986, retaining the cannon and turret of the original Tamoyo.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Can 90mm 76/90M32 BR3
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania-Vabis DSI-14 turbocharged V8, 500 hp
- Max. Speed: 67 km/h
- Sources:
- https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/tamoyo-2/
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
- Bernardini MB-3 Tamoyo – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
Leopard 1A1BR
- Description:
- Leopard 1A1s bought from Belgium by Brazil, after being acquired by Brazil they were renamed Leopard 1A1BR.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: L7A3 L/52 105mm rifled cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU MB 838 CaM 500, 830 hp
- Max. Speed: 65 km/h
- Sources:
Tank Destroyer
EE-3 Jararaca (MILAN)
- Description:
- Brazilian armed reconnaissance vehicle, it is a fairly small and agile 4x4 vehicle that could be armed with various configurations, among the most notable was the MILAN anti-tank missile that would make it a perfect tank destroyer.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Driver, Radio Operator)
- Armament:
- Primary: MILAN missile
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Mercedes Benz OM-314 A turbo, 4-stroke, 4 in-line cylinders, 3784 cc, 110 hp
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- Jane’s Pocket Book of Modern Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles
- https://www.forte.jor.br/2009/09/24/o-blindado-engesa-ee-3-jararaca/
Marder 1A3 SLM (Sistema de Lanzamiento Multiple)
- Description:
- Prototype of a Marder 1A3 from Chile that had the 20 mm MK 20 Rh 202 cannon removed and replaced by a 70 mm Tralcan rocket launcher developed and built in Chile by Famae, it has 20 ready-to-fire rockets and 20 more to be recharged, the 70 mm Tralcan rocket has similar characteristics to a Hydra 70 rocket.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 70mm Tralcan rocket launcher, 20 Tralcan rockets ready to fire and 20 rockets to recharge inside the vehicle.
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU MB 833 Ea-500 6-cylinder diesel, 600 hp at 2.200 rpm
- Max. Speed: 65 km/h
- Sources:
M8 (IME)
- Description:
- Attempt to convert a Brazilian M8 Greyhound into an MLRS, for this a stand was installed for two Oerlikon Typ 3Z 8Dla launchers capable of launching anti-tank grenades.
- Crew:
- 2 (Commander, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 2x Oerlikon Typ 3Z 8Dla launcher
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Hercules JXD, 110 hp at 3.200 rpm
- Max. Speed: 90 km/h
- Sources:
Humvee (TOW)
- Description:
- Argentine 4×4 HMMWV 1025A2 vehicles equipped with the ability to fire the TOW 2A anti-tank missile.
- Crew:
- 2 (Commander, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: TOW 2A missile
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: 6.5l V8 diesel
- Max. Speed: 105 km/h
- Sources:
Cardoen Piraña 6x6 LAU-97
- Description:
- Mowag Piranha built under license in Chile by Cardoen industries and Famae, this version was fitted with a LAU-97 rocket launcher capable of firing up to 40 FZ49 rockets that penetrate up to 350 mm of armor.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: LAU-97 70mm rocket launcher
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit diesel 6V-53T, 300 hp at 2800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- Famae-Cardoen Piraña (1981)
- Janes Land-Based Air Defence 1992-93 by Tony Cullen, Christopher F. Foss
- Janes AA 1991-92 p.293
SPAA
EE-11 Urutu AA (Anti Aéreo)
- Description:
- Brazilian armored vehicle EE-11 Urutu to which a Hispano-Suiza TA-20 turret armed with 2 oerlikon KAD automatic cannons was installed, it also has an RA-20 search radar.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 2x Oerlikon KAD-B cannons
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Diesel Mercedes-Benz OM352A-S
- Max. Speed: 95 km/h
- Sources:
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
- Engesa EE-9 Cascavel 40 anos de combates 1977-2017
- https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ee-11-urutu-anti-aircraft/
EE-9 M4 Cascavel (ET-25)
- Description:
- Brazilian armored vehicle EE-9 Cascavel to which an ET-25 turret was installed that has a 25 mm automatic cannon for anti-aircraft defense.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Oerlikon 25 mm KBA Autocannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53, 212 hp
- Max. Speed: 95-100 km/h
- Sources:
YPR-765
- Description:
- Dutch infantry fighting vehicle which is an improved M113, it is also known as the Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AIFV) but in Netherlands it was called YPR-765. It has a 25 mm Oerlikon KBA-B02 automatic cannon.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Oerlikon KBA-B02 25mm autocannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V-53T, 264 hp at 2.800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 61.2 km/h
- Sources:
M163 Vulcan
- Description:
- Chile received its M163 Vulcans in 1990 and joined the air defense groups.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: M168 General Dynamics 20 mm Rotary cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: General Motors 6V53, 212 hp
- Max. Speed: 64 km/h
- Sources:
Rank 6:
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Light Tank
VAPE-1 (Vehículo Anfibio Pesado de Exploración 1)
- Description:
- Prototype of armored on wheels developed in Argentina with the support of foreign companies, it was built in France and sent for tests to Argentina, it was the heaviest version of the VAE since this version had higher caliber armament being this a GIAT F4 90 mm cannon mounted on a samm A.R 90 turret. Due to the Argentine economic crisis, the project was abandoned. The VAPE-1 being made by Renault.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: GIAT F4 90 mm cannon mounted on a samm A.R 90 turret
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: diesel engine with a power of 254 hp at 2.600 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
EE-11 (FVT 925-T)
- Description:
- Brazilian EE-11 Urutu that was fitted with a Helio FVT 925-T turret carrying a 25 mm automatic cannon, it also has a TOW anti-tank missile launcher.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Helio FVT 925-T turret with Oerlikon KBA 25 mm cannon and TOW launcher
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Diesel Mercedes-Benz OM352A-S
- Max. Speed: 95 km/h
- Sources:
- Blindados no Brasil – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
- Engesa brochure
- Jane’s Armour & Artillery, 1985-86
EE-18 Sucuri
- Description:
- The EE-18 Sucuri is the evolution of the previous EE-17, this time the oscillating turret of the EE-17 was replaced by one made by OTO Melara with more armor armed with a more powerful OTO Melara 105 mm rifled gun than the previous version.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: OTO Melara 105 mm rifled gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania DSI-11, 6-cylinder in-line diesel with direct injection, 380 hp at 2100 rpm
- Max. Speed: 105 km/h
- Sources:
- BASTOS, Expedito. C. S. . Blindados no Brasil - Um londo e árduo aprendizado - Volume 2. 1º. ed. Juiz de Fora: Edição do autor, 2012. v. 2. 604p .
- https://ecsbdefesa.com.br/caca-tanque-ee-18-sucuri-ii-o-mais-sofisticado-e-desconhecido-6x6-da-engesa/
VBCI Guarani (Viatura Blindada de Combate de Infantaria Guarani)
- Description:
- After all the experience acquired producing the EE-11 Urutu in 2009 Brazil develops its successor, the VBCI Guarani, being incorporated into the Brazilian army in 2012, the IFV variant has a UT-30BR turret armed with a 30mm Bushmaster II autocannon. Newer versions also have LWS.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: ATK Bushmaster MK44 of 30mm
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Iveco FPT Cursor 9 turbocharged 6-cylinder engine, 383 hp
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/guarani/
- MT 2355-005-12 – Manual Técnico, DESCRIÇÃO E OPERAÇÃO, Viatura Blindada de Transporte de Pessoal 6X6 – Guarani – Média Sobre Rodas
M41C Super 90
- Description:
- The definitive version of the Brazilian M41, this latest version of the M41C carries the Brazilian-made Can 90mm 76/90M32 BR3 cannon which is a copy of the French GIAT CS Super 90 F4 gun which raises its firepower considerably, this new version also gets a laser rangefinder and an additional armor package easily visible from the sides of the tank.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Can 90mm 76/90M32 BR3 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania DS-14 diesel engine with 405 hp
- Max. Speed: 65 km/h
- Sources:
TAM (Tanque Argentino Mediano)
- Description:
- Medium tank developed and built in Argentina in 1979, it is based on the German TH-301 which is basically a marder chassis with turret and 105 mm gun.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105 mm FM K.4 Modelo 1L gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 6-cylinder 22.4 L diesel
- Max. Speed: 75 km/h
- Sources:
- Jane’s Armour And Artillery 2005-2006 (Main Battle Tanks, Light Tanks)
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanque_Argentino_Mediano
- https://wiki.warthunder.com/TAM
JaPz.K A2
- Description:
- The Sk 105 kürassier (known as JaPz.K A2 in the game) is an Austrian vehicle that Argentina bought in 1981.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105 mm gun PzK M57
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Steyr 7FA engine, 6-cylinder diesel 324 hp
- Max. Speed: 70 km/h
- Sources:
TAM SXXI (Tanque Argentino Mediano Siglo XXI)
- Description:
- One of the modernizations of the TAM, this update includes thermal images of older generations.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105 mm FM K.4 Modelo 1L gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 6-cylinder 22.4 L diesel
- Max. Speed: 75 km/h
- Sources:
- Jane’s Armour And Artillery 2005-2006 (Main Battle Tanks, Light Tanks)
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanque_Argentino_Mediano
- https://wiki.warthunder.com/TAM
SK-105A2S
- Description:
- SK-105A2S used by the Brazilian Marines since 2001, has thermal vision and stabilized cannon.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105mm 105G1 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Steyr 7FA turbodiesel engine 320 hp
- Max. Speed: 70 km/h
- Sources:
Marder 1A3 Spike
- Description:
- Chile is the second largest user of the Marder 1A3 after Germany, the Chilean Marders are equipped with a fixed launcher at the rear of the vehicle capable of launching Spike LR auto-guided anti-tank missiles via infrared.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh 202 20mm gun, Spike LR missile
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU MB 833 Ea-500 6-cylinder diesel 600 hp at 2.200 rpm
- Max. Speed: 65km/h
- Sources:
VAPE-2 (Vehículo Anfibio Pesado de Exploración 2)
- Description:
- Prototype of armored on wheels developed in Argentina with the support of foreign companies, it was built in France and sent for tests to Argentina, it was the heaviest version of the VAE since this version had higher caliber armament being this a GIAT F4 90 mm cannon mounted on a samm A.R 90 turret. Due to the Argentine economic crisis, the project was abandoned. The VAPE-2 being made by Panhard.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: GIAT F4 90 mm cannon mounted on a samm A.R 90 turret
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: diesel engine with a power of 254 hp at 2.600 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
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TAM 2IP
- Description:
- The second improved version of the Argentine TAM, was presented in 2016 during the Argentine Army Day, its main improvement is the addition of an additional armor kit provided by Israel’s IMI that covers the tank almost in its entirety.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105mm FMK.4 Model 1L cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 diesel engine, 6-cylinder V
- Max. Speed: 78 km/h
- Sources:
Medium Tank
AMX-30B2
- Description:
- In 1997, France sold 21 AMX-30B2 tanks to Chile, which had been pending for some years due to a previous sale that did not materialize for political reasons.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105 mm CN-105-F1 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Hispano-Suiza HS-110 diesel, 680 hp
- Max. Speed: 66 km/h
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M60A3 TTS
- Description:
- One of the latest versions of the M60 Patton, it has a smoke launcher, laser rangefinder and stabilization. Brazil obtained them in 2000.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105 mm M68 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Continental AVDS-1790-2C diesel, 750 hp
- Max. Speed: 48 km/h
- Sources:
MB-3 Tamoyo III
- Description:
- The definitive version of the Brazilian Tamoyo tank. The new Tamoyo III has thicker armor, a more powerful engine, laser rangefinder and its cannon is fully stabilized.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Royal Ordnance 105 mm L7 LRF gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit Diesel 8V92TA, 736 hp at 2.300 rpm
- Max. Speed: 65 km/h
- Sources:
- https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/mb-3-tamoyo-3/
- Bernardini MB-3 Tamoyo – Expedito Carlos Stephani Bastos
EE-T1 Osório P1
- Description:
- The most powerful tank made in Brazil, the Osorio was a full-fledged MBT, possessing armor capable of withstanding 120mm HEATFS under certain conditions, even this Brazilian tank competed in the export market with other tanks from countries such as Germany, France and the United States. This version carries a 105 mm gun, has Laser Rangefinder, Night Vision, Marconi FCS and Stabilization.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: L7/M68 105mm Cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: 12-cylinder MWM TBD 234 turbo diesel
- Max. Speed: 70 km/h
- Sources:
EE-T1 Osório P2
- Description:
- The definitive version of the Brazilian Osorio tank, this second version carries a more powerful 120 mm cannon and has Laser Rangefinder, Night Vision, Marconi FCS, Stabilization, Thermals and blow-out panel. Without a doubt one of the most unique tanks ever built.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: GIAT Vecteur smoothbore Gl EFAB 120mm cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: 12-cylinder MWM TBD 234 turbo diesel
- Max. Speed: 70 km/h
- Sources:
Leopard 1V
- Description:
- In 1997, Chile acquired 202 Leopard 1V combat tanks belonging to the Netherlands. These had a series of improvements which were appliqué-type spaced armor, side skirts on the hull and the EMES-12A3 AFSL-2 fire control system. Before being received by Chile, the Panzer-Ziel night image intensification system und Beobachtungsgerät PZB 200 was added. Currently these tanks use Israeli IMI M413 Hetz-7 (APFSDS-T), IMI M156 (HESH) ammunition and the LAHAT anti-tank missile was also tested.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Royal Ordnance 105mm L7A3 rifled gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU MB 838 CaM 500 10-cylinder polyfuel, 830 hp at 2.200 rpm
- Max. Speed: 65 km/h
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Leopard 1A5BR
- Description:
- Brazilian Leopard 1A5 that have the EMES-18 fire control system, thermal camera and laser rangefinder. It is currently Brazil’s main battle tank, although a replacement has been sought. Brazil was interested in modernizing these tanks but was eventually canceled.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105 mm L7A3 cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU MB 838 CaM 500 10-cylinder polyfuel, 830 hp at 2.200 rpm
- Max. Speed: 65 km/h
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Tank Destroyer
AIFV-B (Spike)
- Description:
- Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle based on the M113 chassis, it was sold to Chile by Belgium, it has additional frontal armor and Chile equipped it with the Israeli Spike LR anti-tank missile.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Spike LR missile
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V-53T, 264 hp at 2.800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 61 km/h
- Sources:
Cardoen Piraña 6x6 HJ-8
- Description:
- Mowag Piranha built under license in Chile by Cardoen industries and Famae, this version has a Chinese Red Arrow 8 anti-tank missile, it is believed that only 1 prototype was built since information or photos of this variant can only be found in specialized books such as Jane’s.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Red Arrow 8 anti-tank missiles
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit diesel 6V-53T, 300 hp at 2800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- Janes A&A 1991-92 p.293
- https://archive.org/details/JanesArmouredFightingVehicleRetrofitSystems199394/page/n73/mode/2up
Humvee (Spike)
- Description:
- Humvee of the Chilean army to which a fixed support was installed for the launch of Spike ER missiles which has automatic guidance via infrared and a penetration of 1000 mm, the Humvee is capable of carrying up to 4 of these missiles.
- Crew:
- 2 (Commander, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Spike ER missile
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit Diesel 6.2-liter diesel
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
Cardoen Piraña 6x6 LAHAT
- Description:
- Mowag Piranha built under license in Chile by Cardoen industries and Famae, this version uses an octuple launcher of Israeli LAHAT anti-tank missiles. This prototype was seen in the desert north of Chile carrying out test shots.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: LAHAT missiles
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Detroit diesel 6V-53T, 300 hp at 2800 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
SPAA
Gepard 1A1
- Description:
- In 2008, the first 5 Gepard 1A1s arrived in Chile out of a total of 30 that had initially been planned to be purchased from Germany. These Gepards had laser rangefinders and for this reason they had the name A1. They lasted a few years in Chile until they were returned to Germany due to to the state they were in and that it would be too expensive to modernize them.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 2x 35 mm Oerlikon KDA cannon
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Mercedes Benz V 10 polyfuel, 830 hp
- Max. Speed: 66 km/h
- Sources:
Charrua II (Trinity)
- Description:
- APC developed in Brazil being an improvement of the original Charrúa, this version had a Bofors Trinity turret mounted with a 40mm L/70 gun for anti-aircraft defense, it also had a radar.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Bofors Trinity turret with 40mm L/70 gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Scania DSI 11, 394hp Diesel
- Max. Speed: 70 km/h
- Sources:
Peugeot P4 Aspic
- Description:
- Short-range surface-to-air missile system that was acquired by Chile from France, consists of 4 Mistral anti-aircraft missiles mounted on a system called Aspic on a Peugeot P4 and 4 missiles ready to reload.
- Crew:
- 2 (Commander, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 4 surface-to-air mistral missiles
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Peugeot XN8 petrol, 78 hp
- Max. Speed: 108 - 118 km/h
- Sources:
- https://www.defensa.com/contenido-editorial/sistemas-defensa-aerea-fas-chile-poder-disuasion
- Janes Land-Based Air Defence 1992-93 by Tony Cullen, Christopher F. Foss
- https://en.missilery.info/missile/aspic
EE-11 SIMDABA
- Description:
- Brazilian vehicle to which MAA-1 Piranhas anti-aircraft missiles were installed with a range of 18 km and with an endurance of up to 45 G, which makes them incredibly effective.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunne, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: MAA-1 Piranha missiles
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Diesel Mercedes-Benz OM352A-S
- Max. Speed: 95 km/h
- Sources:
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Spoiler
Light Tank
EE-9 (TORC30)
- Description:
- EE-9 Brazilian Cascavel with bimetal steel to which a TORC 30 turret designed by ARES was installed that carries a Rheinmetall Rheinmetall MK30-2/ABM of 30mm cannon effective for anti-aircraft defense and to destroy ground targets. It was seen in a demonstration in 2019 but finally the Brazilian army was not interested.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Rheinmetall MK30-2/ABM of 30mm
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: 6 Cylinders Electrical Engine Mercedes-Benz OM906 LA, 260 hp at 2.200 rpm
- Max. Speed: 100 km/h
- Sources:
- Equitron MSR 6x6 Cascavel Modernized EE9U Manual
- Ares Torc 30 turret official brochure
- https://tecnodefesa.com.br/especial-tecnologia-nacional-sarc-remax/
TAM 2C (Tanque Argentino Mediano 2C)
- Description:
- Modernized version of the Argentine TAM with Israeli help, the turret hydraulics were replaced by an electric one, improved IR vision systems, LWS warning systems, better ammunition available (DM 33 and DM 63).
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105 mm FM K.4 Modelo 1L
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 6-cyl diesel, 720 hp
- Max. Speed: 75 km/h
- Sources:
TAM 2C-A2 (Tanque Argentino Mediano 2C-A2)
- Description:
- The latest modernization of the Argentine TAM and therefore the most powerful tank currently in Argentina, the new modernization includes new electronic and optical capabilities, updated sensors and COAPS-L stabilized panoramic sight for the gunner and commander.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 105 mm FM K.4 Modelo 1L
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 6-cyl diesel, 720 hp
- Max. Speed: 75 km/h
- Sources:
Medium Tank
Leopard 2A4 CHL
- Description:
- In 2007, Chile purchased 234 Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany. The new tanks received the CHL designation from their manufacturer KMW because they have a series of modifications, including a communications system from Elbit’s Tadiran company and the installation of a special kit in the turbochargers of the MTU MB 873 Ka 501 4 12-cylinder engines that allows them to operate without overheating problems at 4,300 meters above sea level. The Leopard 2A4CHL uses HEAT DM 12, KE DM 33A2 and IM HE-T ammunition. They are currently in the process of modernization by Aselsan.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Rheinmetall 120mm L/44 smoothbore gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU MB 873 Ka 501 4 12-cylinder polyfuel, 1.500 hp at 2.600 rpm
- Max. Speed: 72km/h
- Sources:
Leopard 2A4CHL (Mobile Camouflage System)
- Description:
- In 2015, a FibroTex package was installed in a Leopard 2A4CHL of the Chilean army. The kit tested was called “multispectral cloak” and was intended to be deployed on mobile and static platforms. The kit does not protect against attack but provides electro-optic mimicry and protection against electromagnetic detection, which helps make the tank much more difficult to detect and therefore not as easily prey to anti-tank missiles or other infrared-guided devices or thermal systems. It also has the best ammunition available from the Chilean army, the Israeli M322 ammunition with up to 589 mm penetration.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Rheinmetall 120mm L/44 smoothbore gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU MB 873 Ka 501 4 12-cylinder polyfuel, 1.500 hp at 2.600 rpm
- Max. Speed: 72km/h
- Sources:
SPAA
Marder 1A2 Roland
- Description:
- Marder 1A2 Roland in the service of the Brazilian army, the last unit was in service until 2012.
- Crew:
- 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 2x Roland missile launchers
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Mercedes Benz diesel MTU M833 Ea-500, 591 hp
- Max. Speed: 75 km/h
- Sources:
Crotale P4R
- Description:
- Low-altitude surface-to-air missile system developed by France and South Africa. Chile acquired some of these launch systems during the 1970s. It consists of a launch vehicle called P4R and has a single target tracking radar with a range of 17 km, the missiles fired are the Crotale R440 which are large and heavy but incredibly fast.
- Crew:
- 2 (Commander, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 4x R440 Crotale missiles
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: Specific creation of the Hotchkiss brand, Electric motor, Lift on hydraulic cylinders in position
- Max. Speed: 70 km/h
- Sources:
- https://www.fach.mil.cl/images/biblioteca/rojo.pdf (page 251-252)
- Janes Land-Based Air Defence 1992-93 by Tony Cullen, Christopher F. Foss
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Spoiler
Light Tank
Centauro II
- Description:
- During 2024, Brazil will receive its first Centauro II, some already ready to be shipped and with the Brazilian camouflage pattern, the Brazilian Centauro II use the manual reloading system, as the Brazilian army preferred it. In this way, Brazil will be the user of the best armored vehicle on wheels in Latin America.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: 120mm/45 LRF gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: IVECO VECTOR 8V - EURO III, 720 hp
- Max. Speed:
- Sources:
Medium Tank
Leopard 2 CHL (Proaco)
- Description:
- In 2023, Chile signed a contract with Turkey’s Aselsan for the modernization of Chilean Leopard 2A4 tanks under the Proaco Project. Work began in 2024 and the first images of the turret of a modernized Chilean Leopard 2A4 were seen during a TRT World report. The modernization includes a new Volkan-II fire control system, last generation periscopes for the commander and gunner, last generation thermal sights, new driver’s vision system, 360⁰ Situational Awareness System, Laser Warning Receiver, SARP Remote Controlled Weapon Station, Electric Gun & Turret Drive System, these would be the confirmed improvements, We will have to wait for more images to be revealed to confirm if some type of additional armor and even an APS will be integrated, but everything seems to indicate that these last 2 improvements would be added that will increase the survivability of the tank.
- Crew:
- 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)
- Armament:
- Primary: Rheinmetall 120mm L/44 smoothbore gun
- Maneuverability:
- Engine: MTU MB 873 Ka 501 4 12-cylinder polyfuel, 1.500 hp at 2.600 rpm
- Max. Speed: 72km/h
- Sources:
- https://turdef.com/article/modernised-leopard-2a4-mbt-turret-for-chile-spotted
- https://www.ulusavunma.com/aselsan-sili-ordusu-icin-modernize-edilen-leopard-2a4-kulesi/
- https://www.zona-militar.com/2024/05/12/salen-a-la-luz-imagenes-de-la-modernizacion-del-leopard-2-de-aselsan-similar-a-la-propuesta-para-el-ejercito-de-chile/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpULRla0zks&ab_channel=TRTWorld
