Light-weight tanks

A concept on the rise

The Spanish Cavalry units have 84 VRC-105 “Centauro”, which they received starting in 2000. Currently, the “Centauro II” with a 120 mm cannon is being produced for Italy, although it will not arrive in Spain. Source - Ministry of Defense of Spain.

If we look for the definition of a light tank, we will probably find statements such as that it is an armored vehicle designed, initially, to carry out rapid movements and, currently, it is used mainly in reconnaissance operations or to be projected in support of expeditionary forces. , in which it is difficult to integrate heavier cars.

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