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CM-34 (Clouded Leopard IFV)


Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) [ 2019 ]



The CM-34 of 2019 is the IFV version of the base CM-32 Clouded Leopard command vehicle introduced by Taiwan in 2007.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 08/09/2022 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site.

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In its bid to retain its independence from mainland China - and hampered by restrictions against outside help - the island nation of Taiwan nurtures a growing, indigenous military-industrial complex. This has produced several homegrown solutions including the "Indigenous Defence Fighter" as well as various infantry-level small arms and armored vehicles. With the introduction of the CM32 "Clouded Leopard" 8x8 wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) of 2007, the country has continued its in-house modernization efforts.

The basic CM32 design makes up three major variants of the line - the "CM-32" Command Vehicle of 2014, the "CM-33" model with Remote Weapon Station (RWS) support, and the harder-hitting "CM-34" of 2019 (the focus of this article). The CM-34 retains the primary form-and-function of the CM-32 design, including its excellent off-road capabilities and inherent modularity, but broadens its tactical battlefield usefulness by directly supporting infantry actions through mobility and firepower.

The CM-34 introduces a 30mm chain gun-armed Bushmaster Mk 44 powered turret, capable of engaging light-armored / light-skinned vehicles and infantry at-range, with the emplacement seated over the hull in conventional fashion (given 360-degree traversal from hull centerline). The hull sits atop a fully-suspended, four-axle, eight-wheeled arrangement offering high ground clearance and sound cross-country features. With its shallow glacis plate, the vehicle has an inherently low profile when viewed, at distance, along the horizon. Composite armor added over the base protection scheme further enhances crew and systems protection against ballistic-based strikes and a complete Nuclear-Biological-Chemical (NBC) suite is standard as is a turret-mounted thermal imaging device. The chain gun is digitally-stabilized for accurized firing "on-the-move", the weapon system ranging out to a distance of 3,000 meters. Smoke grenade dischargers are also present on the front turret faces (cheek positions) for self-screening of the vehicle as needed.

Performance includes an on-road speed of 100 kmh, giving the vehicle good "legs" in keeping up with the main fighting force.

Research, development, and manufacturing work on this variant of the CM-32 was handled by the Production and Manufacturing Center of the Armament Bureau as well as the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). HCG is responsible for the vehicle's armor protection scheme - which is rated against small arms fire (up to 12.7mm) and artillery "spray".

Serial production of the CM-34 mark began in 2018 with service entry granted in 2019. The Taiwanese land forces are committed to acquiring some 284 CM-34 vehicles in all. Beyond its use by Taiwanese armed forces, the vehicle has also been ordered by Taiwanese military police (21 on order) who would also be put into action should a forcible Chinese takeover of the island ensue.©MilitaryFactory.com
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Specifications



209 Factory - Taiwan
Manufacturer(s)
Taiwan
Operators National flag of Taiwan
2019
Service Year
Taiwan
National Origin
Active
Project Status
3
Crew
305
Units


AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT
Traverse bodies of open water under own power with / without preparation.
INFANTRY SUPPORT
Support allied ground forces through weapons, inherent capabilities, and / or onboard systems.
RECONNAISSANCE
Can conduct reconnaissance / scout missions to assess threat levels, enemy strength, et al - typically through lightweight design.


ALL-WHEEL
Wheeled arrangement gives this system an inherent road-running capability, enhancing mobility particularly on paved roads.
PRIMARY TURRET
A modern tank quality, this vehicle sports its main armament in a single turret, typically traversable with an elevation capability in-built.
TRAVERSABLE MAIN ARMAMENT
Armament is situated in a traversing component, allowing for all-around engagement of enemy threats regardless of the vehicle's facing.
RECOIL ENHANCEMENT
Main weapon has an integral recoil mechanism, allowing the system to remain trained-on-target after firing.
ON-THE-MOVE FIRING
A modern quality, onboard systems provide accuracy to primary armament allowing for firing on-the-move.
AMPHIBIOUS
System can enter and traverse open water sources - either rivers, lakes, and streams; Amphibious Assault operation support.
CROSS-COUNTRY TRAVERSAL
Design includes such features as a track-link system or high ground clearance to better traverse offroad.
ANGLED ARMOR FACINGS
Angled armor at key facings adds inherent ballistics protection to the vehicle.
SHALLOW GLACIS PLATE
The shallow design of the glacis plate provides the vehicle with inherent ballistics protection as well as contributes to a lower overall profile - making it more difficult to disable.
ENHANCED ARMOR PROTECTION
Protection is enhanced by way of additional armor being installed over that of standard levels; plate steel for older designs and reactive armor for modern types.
CBRN PROTECTION
Crew is provided (either as standard or optional) protection against Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear agents for enhanced survivability in contaminated zones.
SMOKE SCREEN
Vehicle has capability to self-generate a smoke screen, either through launched grenades or built-in engine funtion (raw fuel injection).
NIGHT VISION
Crew has access to night-vision equipment, allowing for low-light or night time operations.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT / AIR-DEFENSE
System is given an anti-aircraft defense component to protect itself from low-flying aerial threats at range.
ANTI-INFANTRY
Vehicle features an in-built anti-infantry capability for local defense of the vehicle or general troop suppression.
TROOP-CARRYING
Vehicle (or its variants) has an inherent troop-carrying capability, providing protected cover for embarked allies in contested areas.
INHERENT VERSATILITY
Vehicle's proven running gear and overall makeup lends itself well to fulfill other battlefield roles by way of specialized designs.


23.0 ft
(7 meters)
Length
8.9 ft
(2.7 meters)
Width
7.4 ft
(2.25 meters)
Height
54,013 lb
(24,500 kg)
Weight
27.0 tons
(Medium-class)
Tonnage


1 x Caterpillar C12 diesel engine developing 450 horsepower driving 8x8 all-wheeled arrangement.
Drive System
62 mph
(100 kph)
Road Speed
497 miles
(800 km)
Road Range


1 x 30mm Bushmaster Mk 44 chain gun in front turret face.
1 x 7.62mm co-axial machine gun in front turret face.
12 x Smoke grenade dischargers.

OPTIONAL:
1 x 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) on turret roof.
AMMUNITION
250 x 30mm projectiles (estimated).
1,000 x 7.62mm ammunition (estimated).
500 x 12.7mm ammunition (estimated).
12 x Smoke grenades.


CM-34 - Base Series Designation.
CM-31 - Original 6x6 prototype of the CM-32.
CM-32 - Command Vehicle variant of 2007 with enhanced communications suite.
CM-33 - Base APC model of 2014 with 7.62mm / 40mm AGL armament and troop-carrying functionality.


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