Vz. 68 Squall

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Squall
In response to the Western European program for airborne tanks (Spähpanzer), the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic considered several options for armament of its own light vehicles. The most promising among these was the option of twin mounted 30-57 mm autocannons that would use shells with better penetration. Initially, the list of requirements for the tank being developed included the ability to traverse water, but due to increased armoring this faded into the background. Emphasis was also placed on high mobility and a small frontal projection area, which ensured the vehicle's survivability on the battlefield. The project did not enter production due to economic reasons.

50 mm protiletadlový dvojkanón ZK 500S

Vz. 68 Squall

Radiostanice R-123S

UTD-20-68SD

Vz. 68 Squall

Shell Types:

AP
APCR
HE

Equipment:

Consumables:

Firepower:

Ammunition1600 (rounds)
Caliber50 (mm)
Damage8 / 6 / 16 (HP)
Penetration182 / 236 / 50 (mm)
Rate of Fire254.24 (rounds/min)
Average Damage per Minute2034 (HP)
Shells in the Magazine100 
Time for Loading Between Shots0.04 (s)
Time for Complete Loading20.00 (s)
Gun Loading  (s)
Aiming Time2.20 (s)
Dispersion at 100 m0.40 (m)

Mobility:

Weight/Load Limit21.00 / 24.00 (t)
Engine Power570 (h.p.)
Specific Power27.14 (h.p./t)
Top Speed55 (km/h)
Reverse Speed21 (km/h)
Traverse Speed45 (deg/s)
Turret Traverse Speed42 (deg/s)

Survivability:

Hit Points1100 (HP)
Hull Armor20 / 20 / 20 (mm)
Turret Armor30 / 20 / 20 (mm)

Spotting:

View Range380 (m)
Signal Range730 (m)
 

Crew:

Commander(Radio Operator)
Gunner(Loader)
Driver