Type 38 Edel

The Type 38 Edelweiss is a medium tank and the main tank of "Sensha". It served heavily during the Soviet-Wolfenchan confrontation of the 50s and upgraded variants are still well in service in the 80s.

History
The Edelweiss was a Improved Daimler-Benz design dated back to 1943 as a standardize well rounded medium tank that was required to be cheaper and more effective than the Okami. The design was further improved in the early 50s and entered service on March,1953. Its balance of firepower, armor and mobility was welcomed but its cramped turret made it rather unpleasant to operate in for long periods.

Design
The Edelweiss differed from its predecesor the Okami in its simplified design with interleaved suspension replaced with torsion bars. It was originally armed with an 88 mm but was replaced with a 90 mm after the original design was revised. An MG 42A1 machine gun was located co-axially with the main gun on the gun mantlet. Its armor was adequate against most anti tank weapons of the time but encounter problems with the arrival of more effective handheld AT weapons and 100 mm guns.

Variants
Type 38 Edelweiss - Main production variant

Type 38B Edelweiss 1980s - Upgraded hull and turret with reactive armor and

Variants based on chassis
Type 38 Edelferrum - Heavy assault gun with a 15cm gun for direct infantry support.

Type 38 SPAAG - in the 1980s, old vehicles were converted into anti aircraft duties with auto cannons and missiles.