The Bernardini S/A Industria e Comercio (Bernardini Industrial and Commerce Company), of

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manufacturer which operated from 1912 to 1992. During its later years it branched out into vehicle production.

Products

* Bernardini X1A1 Light Tank and X1 based XLF missile launcher

* Bernardini MB-3 Tamoyo tank * Bernardini Xingu BT25 and BT50 (4 x 4) light vehicles (Brazil), Jeep like vehicles based closely on the

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References

* D. Hanel "The Defence Industry of Latin America" Military Technology 3/2010 ISSN 0722-3226 Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of Brazil Defence companies of Brazil category:Defunct defence companies of Brazil Manufacturing companies based in São Paulo {{Brazil-company-stub