Mar 24, 2022 · AAI designed their RDF/LT to compete with the latest light tank offerings and promoted a firing-on-the-move capability, high mobility (with low profile), some amphibious capability and a high velocity main gun firing fin-stabilized projectiles.

The RDF/LT (Rapid Deployment Force Light Tank) is a former series of Light Tank prototypes developed by AA1 Corporation, originally for the export market, but later offered to both the US Army Rapid Deployment Force and United States Marine Corps.

Aug 13, 2021 · AAI’s Rapid Deployment Force Light Tank (RDF/LT). Source: (Sheridan: A History of the American Light Tank by R.P. Hunnicutt) This austere version of the HSTV-L was offered to the Marine Corps for the Mobile Protected Weapons System (MPWS) program, though it was never accepted.

The Rapid Deployment/Light Tank was developed by AAI Corporation to meet a specification requested by the US Army in 1980. The first RDF/LT shown in the brochure was fitted with a high velocity 76mm cannon similar to the one fitted to the M-41 Walker Bulldog.

Feb 27, 2019 · AAI's "Rapid Deployment Force Light Tank" or RDF/LT, armed with the 75mm ARES gun, was a 13.4t vehicle. The prototype originated in 1980 and was gradually rebuilt to carry three types of...

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Dec 11, 2024 · Introducing the RDF/LT! Coming in with a reload time of just 1.5 seconds, the RDF/LT is a close relative of the US HSTV-L light tank, which both feature a 75 mm automatic cannon. This cannon has very good vertical aiming angles and can fire both APFSDS for use against ground vehicles and HE-VT shells for use against helicopters.

Sep 25, 2016 · The vehicle used an improved version of the older M551 Sheridan Light Tank running gear (tracks and road wheels) and was powered by a gas-turbine engine. The vehicle did not enter service but was further developed in to the RDF/LT (See above). It used a conventional tank hull, which was fitted with a new hydro pneumatic suspension.

AAI's RDF/LT (Rapid Deployment Force/Light Tank) aimed to compete with the latest light tank models by offering enhanced maneuverability, amphibious capabilities, and a potent main gun with high-velocity projectiles.

AAI designed its RDF/LT to compete with the latest light tank offerings, with improved ability to fire while moving, high maneuverability (low profile), some amphibious capabilities, and a fin stabilized main gun with high velocity projectiles.