CM-11 Brave Tiger (M48H) Main Battle Tank (1990)
The CM-11 represents a heavily modified and upgraded form of the M48 Patton series medium tank.
The CM-11 "Brave Tiger" was born in 1990 by upgrading the family line with a modified M48A2 turret and newer M60 Patton main battle tank hulls. The turret fitted a 105mm main gun, an advanced fire control system, stabilized sights, ballistics computer and thermal imaging. In many ways, this modernization of the aged M48 brought the Taiwanese version on par with the newer M60 Patton while incorporating some elements of the advanced American M1 Abrams in the process. Accuracy was improved by way of a joined imaging and target system as well as dual-axis stabilization for target tracking and firing on the move. There is a 7.62mm machine gun on a pintle mount outside of the commander's cupola hatch. Like the base M48, the CM-11 is crewed by four personnel made up of the driver (seated front, center in the hull), the gunner, loader and commander. The commander sits to the right of the turret, just behind the gunner, while the loader is to his left.
Power is supplied through a General Dynamics AVDS-1790-2C series diesel engine developing 750 horsepower. This allows for a top speed of 30 miles per hour on ideal surfaces and a reported (somewhat optimistic) range of 311 miles. Armor is 5.63 inches (143mm) at its thickest. Total weight is said to be around 49.2 tons (or 50,000kg).
The CM-12 is nothing more than M48A3 production models receiving the same fire control and weapons upgrades as the CM-11 before it. In either case, the CM-series forms a large portion of Taiwan's self-defense force, preparing for the somewhat inevitable invasion of the island by its communist Chinese overseers. Despite its yester-year appearance and internal workings, the CM-11 will make up for its presence through sheer volume on the battlefield. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
CM-11 Brave Tiger (M48H)
Main Battle Tank
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Manufacturer: State Factories - Taiwan
Initial Year of Service: 1990
Production: 550
Focus Model: CM-11 Brave Tiger
Crew: 4
Overall Length: 30.54ft (9.31m)
Width: 11.91ft (3.63m)
Height: 10.14ft (3.09m)
Weight: 55.1 US Short Tons (50,000kg; 110,231lbs)
Powerplant: 1 x General Dynamics AVDS-1790-2C diesel engine generating 750bhp.
Maximum Speed: 30mph (48 km/h)
Maximum Range: 311 miles (500 km)
NBC Protection: None
Nightvision: Yes
Armament:
1 x 105mm main gun
1 x 7.62mm machine gun
12 x Smoke Grenade Dischargers
Ammunition:
54 x 105mm Projectiles
10,000 x 7.62mm ammunition
12 x Smoke Grenades
Variants:
M48 - Base Patton Series Designation
M48A3 - Upgraded M48A1 and M48A2 models in Taiwanese Army service.
M48H/CM-11 "Brave Tiger" - Taiwanese Amry Designation; melding of M48A2 turret with 105mm main gun and M60A3 series hull; upgraded fire control and tracking systems.
CM-12 - M48A3 upgraded with CM-11 systems.
Operators: Taiwan
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