A photo of the DLT-3 on display in a warehouse. Taken circa Fall of 1949.
Type: Light tank
| Service history |
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| In service | 1956 U.M.F. (United Monarchy of Furoporanorè) |
| Used by | U.M.F. (United Monarchy of Furoporanorè)
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| Wars | Grammarian Civil War
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| PRoduction History |
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| Designer | DOVE Manufacturing |
| Designed | 1954 |
| Manufacturer | DOVE Mfg. |
| Unit Cost | 58,660 Para (15,000 License) |
| Produced | 1954-1956 |
| No. built | about 40 |
| Specifications |
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| Mass | 19.15 t |
| Length | 5m (16 feet 5 inches)
6.8m (22 feet 4 inches) gun forward |
Width
| 2.5m (8 feet 3 inches) |
| Height | 2.3m (7 feet 7 inches) |
| Crew | 4 (Driver, Commander/Radio Operator, Gunner, Loader) |
| Armor | 50 mm |
| Main Armament | 1 x 75mm Dove 75 mil Medium Cannon |
| Engine | 10L V10 Diesel DLTE-3 |
| Transmission | 8 forward 4 reverse |
| Suspension | Double torsion bar |
| Maximum Speed | 53.9 km/h (33.5 mph) |
The DLT-3, officially Dove Light Tank - 3, was Dove Manufacturing's first tank put to market after getting setup in Nova-Baleari. It was produced in limited numbers and has not yet seen action. However the alternate version of the DLT-3 has seen more usage and commercial success.
