CmtR-8 Procella

Overview

History
After a failed minor offensive in 1931 the southern Obellian government recognized the need for mobile light artillery forces to break through the layered enemy defenses, resulting in a number of older tank models being refitted as mortar carriers and self-propelled guns. The Caemento Raeda-8 (CmtR-8), commonly referred to as the Procella or "Gale", was created by replacing the turret of the LuDo-6 light tank.

Design
The chassis of the CmtR-8 is nearly identical to that of the LuDo-6 with the only significant change being the addition of an internal electronic communication system for signaling between compartments. The new turret, in addition to containing a 4.3in mortar in place of the original 1.4in high-velocity cannon, also features slightly reduces armor, is welded instead of riveted, and includes a built-in coincidence rangefinder.

Combat use
The CmtR-8 saw heavy use during the 1940 Grand Offensives in the Obellian civil war where it advanced alongside motorized infantry and was used to destroy static fortifications and enemy gun emplacements.

Former Users
Southern Obellius