AFU-09 Sentinel

AFU-09 Sentinel
Role		Main Battle Tank
National Origin		Phoenia
Production History
Designer		Corais Sfear
Unit Cost		18,000(√)
Number Built		~150 (All Types)
Service History
In Service
2138-Present - Present
Used By		Phoenia
Wars		Phoenian Invasion of Grestin, Zokesian Civil War, War of Imperial Reclamation, Maryurti War

The AFU-09 Sentinel is a Main Battle Tank currently in service with the Army of the Federal Union of Phoenia. The tank was designed by the Corais Sfear company, and is the latest main battle tank designed for service with the Army. The Sentinel has seen most of its action under the 3rd Armored Expeditionary Brigade and its involvements in overseas conflicts. The AFU-09 was developed to replace aging and unreliable MBT designs and has undergone significant upgrades. About 150 units have been produced, and it is expected that the Sentinel will continue to serve in future engagements.

Development History

The Sentinel can trace its design origins back to another tank in service with the Federal Union; the AFU-03 Sultan. The Sultan was the first tank to enter service, following two failed prototypes. The tank featured a wide but flat profile with ERA protection on its side-skirts, however the vehicle was easily prone to damage could be destroyed easily by most contemporaries. The Sultan saw service from 2122-2138 and participated in the Pacification of Wurst, the Nautiline War and the Phoenian Civil War.