- Yes
- No
- Italy
- Germany
- Both
- I voted no
Description: The OTO Melara/Rheinmetall Marder Medium Tank RI is an Italian-German light tank developed by the companies Rheinmetall and OTO Melara. The development started back in the early 2000’s when the German company Rheinmetall started a new program aimed at realizing an upgrade kit for the old Marder IFV to upgrade the existing service units in many countries. Initially made to satisfy a Canadian request, the Marder Revolution weighs around 33 tons, has a longer and wider hull (6.9 m and 3.6 m respectively), additional armor, a better engine, better transport capacity, spall liners, mine protections, and accommodation for various turrets, such as Tanks One’s. This last feature was made to turn the IFV into a light tank to satisfy a possible request of this kind from any nation. After the initial development, Rheinmetall started a collaboration with OTO Melara for the creation of a new light tank based on the Marder Revolution, equipped with OTO’s Hitfact 105 mm turret (the same turret as the B1 Centauro 105). It was showcased for the first time at the Eurosatory 2012, but it didn’t generate the interest the companies hoped for, and it was not ordered by anyone. But a second attempt was made in 2016 after Indonesia showed interest in the platform. A new version was made. This version had the OTO’s-made Hitfact 120 (same turret as the B1 Centauro 120) equipped with a 105/52 mm gun. Even though Indonesia was initially interested, no orders were signed, and the project was abandoned some time later. The fate of the prototypes is unknown.
Why it should be in the game: It could be a good addition to both Italian and German tt as a light tank for the main tt of both countries.
Specifications
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Lenght: 6.9 m
Width: 3.6 m
Height: 3 m
Engine: MTU MB 883 with a total of 700 hp
Armour: Capable of withstand 30 mm rounds, RPG
Max speed: 70 km/h
Weight: 43 tons
Mebers: 4 (driver, gunner, loader, commander)
wade capability: 1.5 m
Armaments:
a 105/52 mm cannon capable of shoot all nato standard 105 mm ammunitions
two 7.62 beretta MG42/59 machinegun
Sources
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Eurosatory 2012 Photo Report & Dynamic Demonstration - Defense Update:
https://military-wiki.com/marder-evolution-apc-the-final-upgraded-version-of-the-successful-marder-ifv/
Marder IFV, TAM, and Puma IFV
DEFENSE STUDIES: Marder Medium Tank RI is Cost-Effective Solution
Rheinmetall showcases 105mm Medium Battle Tank at Indo Defence 2016
DEFENSE STUDIES: Marder Medium Tank RI is Cost-Effective Solution
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