The "Patagón" tank is a light tank developed in Argentina during the early 2000s, that was expected to enter service with the Argentine Army. It is based on a SK-105 Kürassier chassis with a refurbished AMX-13 turret. The project was cancelled in late 2008 after five tanks were converted.
A "Patagón" tank at the Argentine Army Exhibition, May 2008
"Patagón" prototype displayed at the Argentine Army Exhibition in May 2008. Note placard with technical data summary.
The SK-105 Kürassier is an Austrian light tank armed with a rifled 105 mm gun in an oscillating turret. It is estimated that over 700 have been produced, with initial deliveries in 1971. It shares its CN 105-57 main gun with the French AMX-13, which was widely produced and deployed.
SK-105 of the Bolivian Army
SK-105 in Brazilian service
Pionier engineering vehicle "Pionierpanzer A1"
"Patagón" tank at the Argentine Army Exhibition, May 2008