A photo of the DALT-5 on display in a warehouse. Taken circa Fall of 1959.
Type: Light tank
| Service history |
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| In service | N/A |
| Used by | N/A |
| Wars | N/A |
| PRoduction History |
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| Designer | DOVE Manufacturing |
| Designed | 1959 |
| Manufacturer | DOVE Mfg. |
| Unit Cost | 103,785 Para (27,250 License) |
| Produced | 1959-present |
| No. built | N/A |
| Specifications |
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| Mass | 18 t |
| Length | 5.12m (16 feet 10 inches)
6m (19 feet 8 inches) gun forward |
Width
| 3m (9 feet 10 inches) |
| Height | 2.25m (7 feet 5 inches) |
| Crew | 3 (Driver, Commander/Radio Operator, Gunner) |
| Armor | 20 mm |
| Main Armament | 1 x 100mm Dove 100 mil High Velocity Cannon
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| Engine | 20L V10 Diesel DLTE-6 |
| Transmission | 8 forward 8 reverse |
| Suspension | Double torsion bar |
| Maximum Speed | 75.3 km/h (46.8 mph) |
| Predecessor | SUccessor |
DLT-4
| N/A |
The DALT-5, officially Dove Airborne Light Tank - 5, was made in response to countries wanting a lighter tank for airdrops but one that is still powerful and fast. As such the DALT-5 was made equipped with the biggest gun DOVE has put on a light tank at 100mm.
