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Russia tests Italy's Centauro wheeled tank
May 12, 2012 - 17:50 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is testing Italy's Centauro wheeled tank and
considering building it under license, a representative of the
Oto-Melara company which makes the tank said on Saturday, May 12. "The
first two machines with 105-mm and 125-mm guns are on trial at a
Moscow Region proving ground," he said.
Two more Centauros with 120-mm and 30-mm guns will also join the
trials in another six weeks. "The tanks will take part in laboratory,
driving and firing trials," the Oto-Melara representative said.
When the trials are complete at the end of this year, Russia will
consider creating a joint venture for production of the tank with an
enterprise from the Russian military-industrial complex, he said.
Russian truck maker Kamaz in Naberezhny Chelny could be involved in
the deal, according to a source in Russian arms sales holding
Rosoboronexport.
Russia signed a deal with Italy in December for the semi-knocked down
assembly of 60 Lynx light multirole armored vehicles (LMV) from Iveco,
Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said in January.
Oto-Melara, part of the Italian Finnmeccanica group, is part of the
CIO joint venture with vehicle manufacturer Iveco to make military
vehicles.
Italy already has 400 Centauros in service. The 24 ton tank has a
four-man crew, top speed of 100 km/h (60 mph) and range of 800 km (500
miles). It has a main gun and two 7.62 mm machineguns, according to
RIA Novosti.
May 12, 2012 - 17:50 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is testing Italy's Centauro wheeled tank and
considering building it under license, a representative of the
Oto-Melara company which makes the tank said on Saturday, May 12. "The
first two machines with 105-mm and 125-mm guns are on trial at a
Moscow Region proving ground," he said.
Two more Centauros with 120-mm and 30-mm guns will also join the
trials in another six weeks. "The tanks will take part in laboratory,
driving and firing trials," the Oto-Melara representative said.
When the trials are complete at the end of this year, Russia will
consider creating a joint venture for production of the tank with an
enterprise from the Russian military-industrial complex, he said.
Russian truck maker Kamaz in Naberezhny Chelny could be involved in
the deal, according to a source in Russian arms sales holding
Rosoboronexport.
Russia signed a deal with Italy in December for the semi-knocked down
assembly of 60 Lynx light multirole armored vehicles (LMV) from Iveco,
Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said in January.
Oto-Melara, part of the Italian Finnmeccanica group, is part of the
CIO joint venture with vehicle manufacturer Iveco to make military
vehicles.
Italy already has 400 Centauros in service. The 24 ton tank has a
four-man crew, top speed of 100 km/h (60 mph) and range of 800 km (500
miles). It has a main gun and two 7.62 mm machineguns, according to
RIA Novosti.