The HSTV-L design was based around an incredibly low profile hull and turret with very shallow angles on the frontal portion, in order to deflect projectiles fired at it. It was later developed into the Rapid Deployment Force Light Tank (RDF/LT). The HSTV-L was not chosen for production by the Army or the Marine Corps and was cancelled in 1981. After the field trials the HSTV-L was used for testing of the fire control system (FCS) with different stabilization algorithms tested as well as the hunter-killer sights. The prototype was completed in September 1979 and began field trials soon after. It was funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and built by the AAI Corporation. The High Survivability Test Vehicle - Lightweight, shortened to HSTV-L, was a light tank project that was developed in the 1970's and 1980's.
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