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The CCV-L was designed as a private venture by the FNC Corporation, manufacturer of the M113 and Bradley Armored Fighting Vehicle and was destined for the US Army's Light Divisions. When the prototype appeared in 1985 it created interest because it only required a three-man crew, allowed for by an automatic loading system for the main armament. This gave a rate of fire of 12 rounds per minute. The CCV-L borrowed many parts from various other vehicls, such as the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier, in order to reduce developement time. The CCV-L has a hull of all welded aluminum construction with bolt on steel to enhance balistic protection. Additional armor can be applied to the outside of the tank if required, including explosive reactive armor
I don't know for sure but I would be suprised as overseas makets would have found it very expensive and complicated. The cannon didn't just fire a large HE shell, it also fired an anti tank missile called the shilaleigh.
I believe it was designed for recce units as it was very fast, had a large punch and a low ground pressure.
Overseas markets did not want it after US the cancelled program.
The missile that was slated for it was the LOSAT anti-tank missile. But I don't recall that it ever made it into development.
Neat technology. I also recall that it could not be airdropped with this highest protection as this made the vehicle prohibitively heavy. However, this armour could be bolted on once in feild.
Overseas markets did not want it after US the cancelled program.