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M9 "Coyote" Light Tank
The M9 Coyote is a privately developed light tank made by BAE Systems for any qualified buyer. Armed with a newly-upgraded ARES 90mm hypervelocity burst cannon, the Coyote is designed for rapid deployment and good mobility through challenging terrain. Its turret is fully automated, allowing a new setup of only two crewmembers, a driver (who can function as the RWS gunner), and the gunnery commander. The vehicle also sports a twin ATGM launcher for taking out heavier armor. The vehicle, being small and fast, is of course well suited for reconnaissance duties as well.
The M9 Coyote's first customer was the Philippine Army. The Philippines' military(a prospective EADA member) is currently undergoing a relatively extensive modernization program, which includes the purchasing of this light tank. Owing to the island nation's geography and terrain, MBT operations are simply not practicable. Currently 90 examples are in service with the Philippine Army, and they occasionally see deployment at EADA integration and evaluation exercises in South Korea.
While work on this began some time ago (when my goal was to make the HSTV-L), Magnus recently posted his excellent Mauler tank based on the same design. I feel obligated to mention that certain aspects of his vehicle (like the ATGMs) were directly influenced by him. Thanks, Magnus!
M9 "Coyote" Light Tank
The M9 Coyote is a privately developed light tank made by BAE Systems for any qualified buyer. Armed with a newly-upgraded ARES 90mm hypervelocity burst cannon, the Coyote is designed for rapid deployment and good mobility through challenging terrain. Its turret is fully automated, allowing a new setup of only two crewmembers, a driver (who can function as the RWS gunner), and the gunnery commander. The vehicle also sports a twin ATGM launcher for taking out heavier armor. The vehicle, being small and fast, is of course well suited for reconnaissance duties as well.
The M9 Coyote's first customer was the Philippine Army. The Philippines' military(a prospective EADA member) is currently undergoing a relatively extensive modernization program, which includes the purchasing of this light tank. Owing to the island nation's geography and terrain, MBT operations are simply not practicable. Currently 90 examples are in service with the Philippine Army, and they occasionally see deployment at EADA integration and evaluation exercises in South Korea.
While work on this began some time ago (when my goal was to make the HSTV-L), Magnus recently posted his excellent Mauler tank based on the same design. I feel obligated to mention that certain aspects of his vehicle (like the ATGMs) were directly influenced by him. Thanks, Magnus!