КМ-32 Бронированный автомобиль
| CM-32 | |
|---|---|
 КМ-33 Бронированный автомобиль | |
| Тип | Бронированная боевая машина |
| Место происхождения | Тайвань и Ирландия |
| История производства | |
| Дизайнер | Центр разработки готовности к боеприпасам и Timoney Technology Limited |
| Спроектирован | 2002 |
| Производитель | Центр разработки готовности боеприпасов |
| Unit cost | US$2 million [citation needed] |
| Produced | 2007 |
| No. built | 378 CM-32 and CM-33 delivered (2018),[1] 305 CM-34 delivered (2023[2]) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 22 tonnes |
| Length | 7 m |
| Width | 2.7 m |
| Height | 2.23 m |
| Crew | 2 + 8 passengers |
| Armor | 12.7 mm AP front arc, 7.62 mm AP all around |
Main armament | 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II chaingun (CM-34)
40 mm automatic grenade launcher (CM-32/33) 105 mm rifled gun, or 120 mm mortar (planned) |
Secondary armament | Type 74 7.62 mm machine gun (co-axial) |
| Engine | Caterpillar C12 diesel, 450 hp |
| Suspension | 8×8 wheeled |
Operational range | 800 km |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h |
CM -32 «Облачный леопард» ( китайский : 雲豹裝甲車 ; Pinyin : Yúnbào Zhuāngjiǎchē ; Lit. 'Cloud Leopard Armored Armore'), официально автомобиль на тайвань пехотный Республика Китайская армия . Он основан на 6x6 CM-31, разработанном Timoney Technology Limited из Ирландии, и дополнительно разработан Центром разработки готовности боеприпасов. [ 3 ]
Согласно The Taipei Times , он был назван в честь затуманенного Formosan Leopard , коренного животного, чтобы показать, что транспортное средство «Agile и Swift». [ 4 ]
Разработка
[ редактировать ]Производство началось в 2007 году, с первоначального заказа на 600 единиц. По оценкам, до 1400 см-32 с 32 годами может оказаться в эксплуатационной службе. [ 5 ]
The Delco LAV-25 turret was tested on the first two prototypes but was not adopted on ground of cost and marginal firepower advantage compared to foreign vehicles; instead an indigenous turret armed with a 20 mm T75 revolver cannon was planned in the interest of getting the IFV into service as quickly as possible, and a prototype was demonstrated in 2009. It was hoped that any deficiency in terms of firepower can be alleviated by adopting the cannon to use the Mk 244 Mod 0 APDS ammunition already being ordered by the Republic of China Navy alongside the Phalanx Block 1B weapon systems, but issues with barrel life proved insurmountable, and in the meantime the 30 mm Bushmaster II chaingun was ultimately chosen instead and will be acquired from Orbital ATK.[6] A prototype turret built on this definitive requirement was spotted in May 2015 and unveiled to the public in August 2017.[7]
In 2019 the Ministry of National Defense announced that over the course of the development process 17 shortcomings with the system had been identified and corrected.[8] Shortcomings identified included flaws in the types steel armour, oil leaks, and a lack of interchangeable spare parts.[9] It was discovered that the vehicles had to cover at least 5 km every two weeks to remain in optimal condition.[8]
Design
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The project was launched in 2002, at a cost of NT$700 million (US$21.9 million).[4]
The armour of the CM-32 provides protection of 7.62 mm AP rounds, while the frontal arc withstands 12.7 mm AP rounds. NBC protection and fire suppression systems are also standard. The V-shaped hull provides protection from landmines and can withstand 12 kg of TNT under any wheel. In its basic APC form the CM-32 is armed with a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher and a 7.62 mm co-axial machinegun, both mounted in a remote weapons station.[3]
Production and service history
[edit]In 2012 Chung-Hsin Electric and Machinery Manufacturing Corp. (CHEM) was awarded the contract for chassis production. CHEM violated their contract by allegedly substituting a number of poor quality Chinese parts in to save money. This affected the first 326 chassis.[10] CHEM’s chairman, president, vice president and other officials were found guilty and sentenced to jail time over the scandal in 2021.[10]
Performance records from 2008 to 2018 indicate an engine lifespan of 780,000 km.[8] The type is a regular participant in the Han Kuang Exercises.[11]
Variants
[edit] | This article is missing information about Some of the variants need background details. (April 2020) |
In addition to the infantry carriers, other planned variants include command vehicle, NBC reconnaissance vehicle, mortar carrier (can be configured with either an 81 mm or 120 mm mortar), and assault gun (armed with a 105 mm rifled gun).[12] The Ministry of National Defense is exploring a 155mm self-propelled howitzer based on the CM-32.[13]
CM-31
[edit]The CM-31 is the original 6x6 designed by Timoney Technology Limited of Ireland, it was never mass-produced.[3]
CM-32
[edit]Command vehicle, same armament as CM-33. In service as of 2014.[14]
CM-33
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Base variant, with 40 mm grenade launcher and 7.62mm machine gun mounted in a remote weapon station. In service as of 2014.[14] A total of 378 CM-32 and CM-33 have been produced.[1]
CM-34
[edit]Four prototype vehicles passed primary pre-mass production testing in October 2014.[15]
The CM-34 participated, alongside the CM-32, in the 35th annual Han Kuang Exercise armed with a Mk44 Bushmaster II.[11] The Taiwanese military expects to produce 284 CM-34s.[16] It is in service as of 2019.[17] In August 2020, 21 more vehicles were ordered for the Taiwanese military police.[18]
Taiwanese ceramics manufacturer HCG (和成欣業) will supply the vehicle's ceramic external armour.[19]
Cloud Leopard II M2 prototype
[edit]Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) exhibited a prototype of the next-generation 8×8 Cloud Leopard II armoured vehicle development in public for the first time at the 2019 Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition.[20] It is expected that the prototype will be able to configurate into a mortar carrier platform, a self-propelled howitzer and a fire support platform with a 105 mm gun, similar to U.S Army's M1128 mobile gun system.[citation needed]
Gallery
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CM-31 Prototype -
CM-31 Anti-Aircraft Missiles Launcher Prototype -
CM31 -
Cloud Leopard II M2 prototype -
TADTE 2015, CM-32 Yunpao with 81mm mortar -
CM-34 with 30 mm cannon and modular ceramic armour -
110th National Day, CM-34 with 30 mm cannon exhibit
See also
[edit]Comparable vehicles
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Jump up to: a b "Government orders 284 new chain-gun Clouded Leopards". Taipei Times. June 3, 2018.
- ^ Oryx (March 26, 2023). "Fortress Taiwan: Listing AFVs In Service With The Republic Of China". Copyright. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Defence & Security Intelligence & Analysis - IHS Jane's 360". Janes.com. Archived from the original on 2007-08-15.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Thumbs-up for new armoured vehicle". Taipei Times. January 12, 2005. Retrieved June 4, 2007.
- ^ "Taiwan To Begin Mass Producing Armoured Vehicles: Jane's". SpaceWar.com. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^ Yeo, Mike (2 October 2017). "Taiwan to acquire Orbital ATK cannons for local vehicle program". Defense News. Melbourne. Archived from the original on 2017-10-03. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ "Locally made armoured vehicles to defend cities in Taiwan". asiatimes.com. Retrieved 17 January 2022.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Strong, Matthew (4 January 2019). "Problems with Clouded Leopard vehicle resolved: Taiwan military". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ de Silva, Richard (5 October 2011). "Taiwan's Leopard IFV sees no need to change its spots". www.defenceiq.com. Defense IQ. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Li-yen, Chao; Hsin-Yin, Lee. "CHEM officials receive jail terms for armoured vehicle procurement fraud". Focus Taiwan. focustaiwan.tw.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Everington, Keoni (30 May 2019). "Taiwan's army repulses simulated Chinese beach assault". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ Evelyn Kao, Matt Yu and. "Taiwan set to develop two indigenous armoured vehicles by end 2023". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Taiwan thinks converting CM-32 APC to howitzers 80706171". www.armyrecognition.com. Army Recognition. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "2014全民國防湖口基地開放 ROC ARMY Taiwan Infantry Fighting Vehicle, TIFV 國造雲豹八輪裝甲車分列式". YouTube.
- ^ Phipps, Gavin. "Taiwan to begin series production of IFV variant of Cloud Leopard". www.janes.com. Janes. Archived from the original on 2018-10-31. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ Персонал писатель (25 октября 2018 года). «Бронированные транспортные средства проходят тесты, чтобы начать массовое производство» . www.taipeitimes.com . Тайбэй времена . Получено 16 июля 2019 года .
- ^ «Основные системы вооружения, используемые в борьбе с посадкой в округе Пинтунг» . Фокус Тайвань .
- ^ «Военная полиция, чтобы получить бронированные транспортные средства CM -34 - Focus Тайвань» .
- ^ Стронг, Мэтью (12 января 2021 года). «Военные приказы Тайваня броня за свои транспортные средства от бренда ванной комнаты HCG» . www.taiwannews.com.tw . Тайваньские новости . Получено 27 января 2021 года .
- ^ «Прототип Cloud Leopard II M2 Тайваня II M2 Covers» . Джейнс. 2019-08-14. Архивировано из оригинала 2020-09-29 . Получено 2024-01-13 .
Источники
[ редактировать ]- Статья по информационной группе Джейн: «CM-32 входит
- Джон Пайк. "CM32 8x8 Cloud Leopard Armode Armonce". Globalsecurity.org
- «Сравнительные уровни баллистической защиты» на бронированных боевых транспортных средствах - Globalsecurity
- MND отрицает броню на транспортных средствах перевозчиков дефектны - Taibei Times. 21 марта 2012 года
- Доставка «Clouded Leopard» задержалась до 2019 года - Taipei Times. 27 декабря 2012 г.
- Около 60 задержанных в военном зонде - Тайбэй Таймс. 12 июня 2015 г.
- Тридцать три обвинения в деле о военных закупках - Тайбэй Таймс. 9 октября 2015 г.
- Современные боевые танки Азии - мониторинг азиатской гонки 21 -го века
- Восемь на восьми АРК, преобразующие современную войну - мониторинг азиатской гонки 21 -го века.
- Военно-индустриальный комплекс Тайваня доминирует в Arms Show
Внешние ссылки
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СМИ, связанные с CM-32 Yunpao в Wikimedia Commons - Видео NCSIST: Cloud Leopard Armor автомобиль A05 Baguan Panoramic System 2016 0927
