High Survivability Test Vehicle (Lightweight)

The High Survivability Test Vehicle (Lightweight) (HSTV(L)) was a U.S. Army light tank manufactured by AAI Corporation. It was developed under the Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Armored Combat Vehicle Technology (ACVT) program.[1]

HSTV(L)

In early 1977 the Army selected proposals from AAI and Pacific Car and Foundry for HSTV(L) concept feasibility analysis. In December 1977, the Army awarded the HSTV(L) fabrication contract to AAI.[2]

HSTV(L) mockup c. 1979
HSTV(L) c. 1983

The HSTV(L) has a crew of three. The arrangement is unconventional, with gunner and driver being located in the hull and only the commander being located in the turret.[1]

The engine is an gas turbine Avco Lycoming 650 turboshaft developing 650 horsepower.[1]

Armament consists of an Ares Inc. 75 mm gun, a coaxial 7.62mm M240 machine gun and a commander's M240. The 75 mm gun has 26 rounds of ammunition storage.[1]

See also

References
  1. Foss, Christopher F., ed. (1985). "Light tanks". Jane's Armour and Artillery 1985–86 (6th ed.). London: Jane's Publishing Company. pp. 154–155. ISBN 0-7106-0820-9.
  2. Foss, Christopher F., ed. (1983). "Light tanks". Jane's Armour and Artillery 1983–84 (4th ed.). London: Jane's Publishing Company. pp. 129–131. ISBN 0-7106-0781-4.


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