"The Swedish Landsverk L-60 (Toldi Tank)." Topic

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Tango01	17 Sep 2013 10:18 p.m. PST
Very good job here. The author said (with translator). "In the 30's design was Swedish Landsverk L-60 [developing L10], modern silhouette, fast engine, outstanding performance, excellent suspension. This design was one of the most modern in the world. License bought Hungarians and so was Toldi tank. This is the reason, why the model appeared in my collection, but I decided that the matter sentimental similarity to our Polish siedmiotonowego based on the structure of the Vickers tank equipped with a similar tower and Bofors cannon, and nostalgia which could be developing pre-war tank design quick 10TP…" From here link Hope you enjoy!. Amicalement Armand
thejoker	18 Sep 2013 4:43 p.m. PST
Ireland The first Irish Landsverk L60 was delivered in 1935 and joined Ireland's only other tank a Vickers Mk. D in the 2nd Armoured Squadron. The second Landsverk L60 arrived in 1936. The Landsverk's were still in use up until the late 1960s. One L60 is preserved in running order and the other is in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin. Twenty were sold to the Dominican Republic army in 1960, having been refurbished and designated L/60L. In the Dominican Civil War in April 1965, these tanks saw use against invading American forces during "Operation Power Pack". Three of the Dominican L/60Ls were destroyed: one by a US Army M40 recoilless rifle team of the 82nd Airborne Division, and the other two respectively by a M50 Ontos and a M48 Patton of a US Marine Corps armor detachment of the 6th MEU. This 29 April 1965 battle was one of the very few tank-vs-tank battles to ever happen in the Western Hemisphere[clarification needed]. After "Power Pack" ended, the United States assisted the Dominican Republic in rebuilding its army and twelve of the original twenty L/60Ls were again refurbished and restored to service. These dozen continued in frontline use until 2002. Today one is preserved in excellent, drivable condition as a historical icon by the Dominican Republic army. US troops with Loyalist L60 1965: link
Wizard Whateley	18 Sep 2013 5:19 p.m. PST
Wow. Thanks, very interesting!
spontoon	18 Sep 2013 6:57 p.m. PST
Wow! So my two Hungarian Toldi tanks could be Irish/Dominican tanks. Now all I need is an Ontos!
Tango01	18 Sep 2013 10:54 p.m. PST
Very interesting indeed!. Thanks for share thejoker! Amicalement Armand
Narratio	19 Sep 2013 1:44 a.m. PST
A 1930's designed and built tank still in use up to 2000? Ok, it's with a 3rd world mini-army but still. I thought only the T-34 had that 'honor'. That is so cool.
Joes Shop	19 Sep 2013 3:11 a.m. PST
Very interesting, thanks!
Legion 4	19 Sep 2013 7:27 a.m. PST
Very nice model and very interesting linage !
Tango01	19 Sep 2013 10:52 a.m. PST
Glad you like it too my friends!. Amicalement Armand
CorpCommander	26 Sep 2013 7:06 p.m. PST
Actually I saw at least 5 L/60Ls in the Dominican Republic with 2 in useable condition. Their front line tank now is the M-60. One of the L/60's was at a base on the Northern Coast around Christmas time and out of the commander's hatch was Santa Claus! I have a short video when I was driving by it. That was in 2010. They are excellent jungle tanks. Thin treads, high speed, slim body able to handle rice paddies, cane fields and deep forest/jungle. As you approach them you are certain you are looking at a Mk IV panzer.