It was aimed at the export customers. Vehicle is fitted with a Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA diesel engine, developing 535 horsepower. Known for its superior agility, Stingray II provides the lethality of a main battle tank at less cost. Further development of the Stingray became the Stingray II. The Stingray light tank was developed by Cadillac Gage as a private venture. The first prototype was completed in 1985. It is not intended to defend against anti-tank level assaults, forcing it to rely on mobility. In 1985, the first prototype of the Stingray was completed. An exceptionally quick recon light tank, the Stingray is able to offer significant fire support with its heavier cannon. The Stingray, sometimes known as the Commando Stingray, is a light tank produced by Textron Marine & Land Systems division (formerly Cadillac Gage). Stingray li Thailand purchased a total of 106 Stingray light tanks. Equipped with a 105-mm low-recoil force gun/turret, Stingray II fires all standard rounds, including 105-mm NATO rounds. The Stingray was developed to with increased strategic and… It has only ever been used by the Royal Thai Army. The Stingray light tank is an American tank that was built for export. It was specifically designed to use as many existing components of other American armored fighting vehicles as possible to keep costs down. The Stingray light tank has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver.

The first production vehicles were delivered to Thailand in 1988. Engine, transmission, suspension and tracks of the Stingray are standard components, used to reduce procurement and servicing costs. Cadloy steel armor makes this potent AFV killer resistant to … It entered service with the Royal Thai army in 1988. Stingray® II is a light tank that features the firepower of a main battle tank. The Stingray was designated as private venture by the American company Textron Marine and Land Systems (formerly Cadillac Gage Textron). The Stingray light tank was developed to fill requirements for a light tank with increased strategic and tactical mobility and main battle tank firepower.