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| name              = AMX-10
| name              = AMX-10
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| type              = {{wpl|Armoured fighting vehicle}}
| origin            = {{flag|Sieuxerr}}
| origin            = {{flag|Sieuxerr}}
| type              = {{wpl|Armoured fighting vehicle}}
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| is_missile        =  
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| is_UK              =
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<!-- Service history -->
<!-- Service history -->
| service            = 1963–present
| service            = 1963–present
| used_by            = {{flag|Sieuxerr}}<br>{{flag|Solevant}}<br>
| used_by            = {{flag|Sieuxerr}}<br>{{flag|Solevant}}
| wars              =  
| wars              =  
<!-- Production history -->
<!-- Production history -->
| designer          = GIAT Industries
| designer          = GIAT Industries
| design_date        = 1959-1963 (Tracked model)
| design_date        = 1959-1963 (Tracked model)
| manufacturer       = Roanne Tank Plant (1959-1964)<br>Scola Aluminum Corp (1964-1988)<br>Food Canning Corp (1965-1998)<br>Unified Defense Plant No. 3 (1998-present)
| manufacturer       = Roanne Tank Plant (1959-1964)<br>Scola Aluminum Corp (1964-1981)<br>Food Canning Corp (1965-1998)
| unit_cost          =  
| unit_cost          =  
| production_date    = 1972–present
| production_date    = 1964–2005
| number            = 8,000~
| number            = 25,000~
| variants          =  
| variants          =  
<!-- General specifications -->
<!-- General specifications -->
| spec_label        = AMX-10P
| spec_label        = AMX-10ter VTT
| weight            = 12.3 tonnes
| weight            = 12.3 tonnes
| length            = 5.778 m
| length            = {{cvt|5.8|m|ft}} (hull)<br>{{cvt|6.36|m|ft}} (W/ fuel tanks)
| part_length        =  
| part_length        =  
| width              = 2.78 m
| width              = {{cvt|2.75|m|ft}}
| height            = 1.87 m (hull)
| height            = {{cvt|2.31|m|ft}} (hull)
| diameter          =  
| diameter          =  
| crew              = 2 (Commander, driver)
| crew              = 2 (Commander/gunner, driver)
| passengers        = 8 dismounts
| passengers        = 11 dismounts
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| cartridge          =  
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| yield              =  
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| armour             = Aluminium
| armour             = Aluminum
| primary_armament    = 20 mm F2/M693 autocannon<br>(800 rounds)
| primary_armament    ={{wpl|M2 Browning|AA M39}} (2,000 rounds)
| secondary_armament  = {{wp|AA-52 machine gun|AA-52}}/{{wpl|FN MAG|AAT M.58}} coaxial machine gun<br>(2,000 rounds)
| secondary_armament  = {{wpl|Akeron MP|MILAC M14 Tulipe}} (4 rounds)
| engine            = 6-cylinder turbosupercharged diesel engine
| engine            = 6-cylinder turbosupercharged diesel engine
| engine_power      = 275 horsepower (223 kW)
| engine_power      = {{cvt|275|hp|kW}}
| pw_ratio          = 20 hp/t (14.9 kW/t)
| pw_ratio          = {{cvt|20.0|hp/t|kW/t}}
| transmission      = 4 Forward<br>2 Reverse
| transmission      = 4 Forward<br>2 Reverse
| payload_capacity  =  
| payload_capacity  =  
| suspension        = torsion bar
| suspension        = torsion bar
| clearance          = .45 meters
| clearance          = .5 meters
| fuel_capacity      =  
| fuel_capacity      = {{cvt|360|l|gal}}
| vehicle_range      = 500 km
| vehicle_range      = 480 km
| speed              = 65 km/h (Land)<br>7 km/h (Water)
| speed              = {{cvt|65|km/h|mph}} (Land)<br>{{cvt|5.8|km/h|mph}} (Water)
| guidance          =  
| guidance          =  
| steering          =   
| steering          =   
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The '''AMX-10''' are a series of Sieuxerrian designed armored fighting vehicles. The family consists of various IFVs, APCs, recovery vehicles and other armored utility vehicles. Most vehicles are able to ford rivers at seven kilometers an hour.
The '''AMX-10''' is a family of armored vehicles designed in Sieuxerr. The vehicle replaced the older {{wpl|AMX-VCI}}s and {{wpl|Lorraine 37L|VBCP 39L}}s that had been in service previously. The vehicles were produced in large numbers and widely exported, with successor derivative designs being produced in other countries as well. It is one of the most prolific armored vehicles in the world and is the most produced Sieuxerrian tracked armored vehicle in history. Production of new vehicles of the base AMX-10 family halted by the early 2000s. Experience with the AMX-10 would lead to the {{wpl|AIFV|AMX-15}} and later into the {{wpl|Bradley Fighting Vehicle|AMX-20}} families of armored vehicles, the later being its replacement.


== Description ==
== Description ==


The AMX-10 is constructed of all-welded aluminium armor. The driver is located in the front to the left of the vehicle, with the engine to the right and troop compartment in the rear. The engine compartment is fitted with an automatic extinguishing system.  
The AMX-10 is constructed of all-welded aluminum armor. The driver is located in the front to the left of the vehicle, with the engine to the right and troop compartment in the rear. The engine compartment is fitted with an automatic extinguishing system.  


== Variants ==
== Variants ==
*'''AMX-10'''
:Baseline vehicle model as accepted in 1964.
*'''AMX-10bis'''
:Improved model accepted into service in 1973. Reengined with a 275hp diesel, improved suspension. Smoke dischargers added. Armored fuel tanks were added on the outside, replacing the internal tanks. Lost the ability to float, instead only able to ford deep water crossings.
*'''AMX-10ter'''
:Improved model accepted into service in 1987. New steering system to replace the older levers. Additional Kevlar spall liners added along with appliqué armor to resist 12.7mm.
*'''AMX-10quat'''
:Integration with the BRUTUS and CESAR networking and GPS systems starting in the early 2000s. Vehicles equipped with SIT (Système d'Information Terminal) or SIR (Système d'Information Régimentaire). Provisions for additional passive NERA and cage armor for protection against sharped-charged warheads. A new, more reliable 300hp diesel engine replaces the older 275hp one.
*'''{{wpl|AIFV|AMX-15}}'''
:A greatly improved variant of the AMX-10, the first nation to adopt the vehicle would be [[Solevant]] in 1976. Solevant would later begin domestic production of the AMX-15 even through the souring of Sieuxerrian-Solevanti relations.


*'''AMX-10 P'''
==Derivatives==
:Infantry fighting vehicle designed with the Toucan II turret and fitted with a 20mm autocannon and a MILAN launcher system. Carries a crew of 3 and 8 dismounts.
:*''' AMX-10 VTT (''Véhicule transport de troupe'')'''
:*''' AMX-10 VCR'''
::Armored personnel carrier. Equipped with a .50 caliber machine gun. 2 crew and 11 dismounts. Provisions to mount 3 additional machine guns with gun shields present.
::Armored combat reconnaissance vehicle. Similar to the AMX-10P, seats crew of 3 and 4 dismounts. Has additional ammunition, provisions and radio equipment storage.
::*''' AMX-10 VTT MILAN'''
:*''' AMX-10 PI'''
:::Mounts a MILAN on the commander's copula.
::An improved version of the AMX-10 P. The PI has a new DRAGAR Turret like that found on the {{wpl|VCBI}} wheeled IFV. Like the VBCI, the turret is outfitted with a dual ATGM launcher, armed with two {{wpl|Milan}} or the new [[Aérospatiale-Matra MMP|MMP]] ATGM missiles.
::*''' AMX-10 TOP (tourelle TéléOPérée)'''
*'''AMX-10 TP'''
:::Early 2000s upgrade replacing the manned machine gun with a remote weapon station to fit a light or heavy machine gun or grenade machine gun. Later the station was upgraded to be able to fire Tulipe ATGMs.
:Armored personnel carrier. Has an armored turret with a single AA-33 machine gun. Can be also fitted with a MILAN or MMP ATGM launcher.
:*'''AMX-10 VCI (''Véhicule de combat d'infanterie'')'''
*'''AMX-10 VFA'''
::Equipped with a Toucan II turret. 3 crew and 8 dismounts. Carries 800 rounds of 20mm and 2,000 rounds for its coax.
:Artillery fire control system, using older ATILA system.
::*'''AMX-10 VCI MILAN'''
:*'''AMX-10 VLA'''
:::AMX-10 VCI modified to use the MILAN firing post. The commander is needed to expose himself to manually aim and fire the missile. 4 MILANs carried.
::Artillery liaison vehicle.
::*'''AMX-10 VCI DRAGAR'''
:*'''AMX-10 ATLAS'''
:::Developed in the late 1980s, this model features a single-man DRAGAR 25mm turret instead of the Toucan II. The DRAGAR features a day/night sight and is stabilized. Later in the early 2000s the TARASK was also offered, which featured thermal imager, laser range finding, integration with the SIT battlefield management system, as well as the ERIEL softkill APS system. The DRAGAR and TARASK both had 165 rounds HE and 45 rounds APDS ready, with an additional combat load for both APDS and HE stored. Crew changes to 3 crew and 9 dismounts.
::Using new fire control system, replaced VFA vehicles.
:*'''AMX-10 TS-90'''
*'''AMX-10 PMM-81'''
::Variant equipped with a TS-90 turret. 50 rounds carried for the 90mm main gun, 3,200 rounds carried for the coax.
:Fitted with an 81mm mortar turret. Has a machine gun for self-defense. Offered by Nexter but never adopted by the Sieuxerrian Armed Forces.
:*'''AMX-10 MARINE'''
:*'''AMX-10 PMM-120'''
::Dedicated amphibious warfare model. Fitted with large pump jets and new bilge pumps, able to achieve 10 km/h overwater with jets and tracks.
::Officially designated the AMX-10 M, this is equipped with a 120mm breech loading mortar turret based on the PMM-81. It carries 55 rounds and has a machine gun for self defense.
:*''' AMX-10 TB (''Transport blessés'')'''
*'''AMX-10 SAN'''
::Battlefield ambulance. Carries 3 crew and 4 litters or 8 sitting patients.
:Combat ambulance. Has a crew of three with one driver and two attendants. Space for three liters or one litter and four standing.
:*''' AMX-10 PM (''Portée mortier'')'''
*'''AMX-10 ECH'''
::Self-propelled mortar carrier. Equipped with a .50 caliber machine gun. 6 crew. Can be configured to carry 81mm, 107mm, or 120mm mortars. Carries 81mm or 120mm in Sieuxerrian service.
:Recovery and repair vehicle. Has a 20mm Toucan I turret and a crew of five consisting of driver, chief mechanics, three mechanics. Has a 6,000 kg capacity crane.
:*''' AMX-10 PC (''Poste de commandement'')'''
*'''AMX-10 HOT'''
::Command post. Expanded hull for additional communications equipment, as well a 4.2kW diesel generator. Later upgraded with a 5kW generator.
:ATGM launcher vehicle. Uses the a turret with 4-launchers for the HOT missile. Carries 16 reloads inside the vehicle. Has a crew of five, consisting of driver, commander, gunner, and two loading personnel.
::*''' AMX-10 SAN (''Sanitaire'')'''
:*'''AMX-10 SMUG'''
:::Armored treatment vehicle. Based on the expanded model of the AMX-10 PC. Used as treatment vehicle at battlefield aid stations. Equipped with similar communications equipment as well as the 4.2kW diesel generator. Received 5kW generator like the PC models.
::Improved AMX-10 HOT modified to use 4 SMUG launchers with 16 reloads.
:*''' AMX-10 ECH (''Echelon'')'''
:*'''AMX-10 T-SMUG'''
::VTT modified as a field repair vehicle. Equipped with a 6,000kg hydraulic crane.
::Vehicle with a modified Toucan II turret and two SMUG launchers with 4 additional missiles stored.
:*''' AMX-10 T (''Tracteur'')'''
*'''AMX-10 PC'''
::Using an AMX-10 chassis, unarmored 5.5t cargo carrier used mostly to transport artillery ammunition.
:Command and control vehicle. Has additional communications equipment. Has a crew of five. Driver, two commissioned officers, an NCO, and two radio operators.
::*''' AMX-10 MSA (''Missile sol-air'')'''
*'''AMX-10 RATAC'''
:::Battlefield air defense variant. Armed with four ground-variants of the {{wpl|R.550 Magic|R.550 Magic I}} missile known as the Magic Sol. Carried 8 additional missiles.
:Counter-battery radar vehicle with the DR-PC 1a RATAC doppler radar. Since 2001, vehicles have been fitted with new radar systems.
:::*''' AMX-10 MSAbis'''
*'''AMX-10 RAV'''
::::Variant upgraded use the Mistral and later able to use the Starstreak missile in quad packs with a pack mounted one each side. Carries 8 additional Starstreaks or 10 Mistrals.
:Fast ammunition resupply vehicle for the GCT 45 series of self-propelled howitzers.
::*''' AMX-10 TR (''Transformable'')'''
*'''AMX-10 SAO'''
:::Foundational variant of an expanded family of flat-bed carrier vehicles.
:Artillery observation vehicle. Fitted with a laser-range finder and machine gun. Crew of driver, two fire support specialists and two radio operators.
:*'''AMX-10 HOT (''Véhicule de combat d'infanterie'')'''
*'''AMX-10 SAT'''
::Anti-tank vehicle. Equipped with four launchers for HOT missiles. An additional 14 missiles stored inside. Crew of 5. Known also as the Lancelot.
:Topographic survey vehicle for artillery positioning.
:*'''AMX-10 VCA (''Véhicule de contrôle d'artillerie'')'''
*'''AMX-10 VOA'''
::Artillery fire control vehicle. Equipped with the ATILA fire control system. Crew of 4. Upgraded to later ATILA II and ATILA III systems.
:Artillery command and observation vehicle. Crew consists of driver, radio operator, commander and observer.
:*'''AMX-10 VOA (''Véhicule de observateur d'artillerie'')'''
:*'''AMX-10 VAF'''
::Forward observation vehicle. Additional communication and range-finding equipment. Single machine gun. Crew of 4.
::Fire support coordination and observation vehicle. Fitted with a 20mm turret, communications and range finding equipment for the coordination of both field artillery and air-launched guided weaponry.
:*'''AMX-10 TM (''Tourelle de mortier'')'''
*'''AMX-10 CNDA'''
::Self-propelled mortar. Fitted with either an 81mm or 120mm breech loading mortar firing from an enclosed turret. Crew of 4.
:Air Defense battery command post.
:*'''AMX-10 VAA (''Véhicule antiaérien'')'''
::Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. Uses the {{wpl|SIDAM 25}} module produce by [[Gothia]]. 660 round magazine. Crew of 3.
::*'''AMX-10 VAA Mistral'''
:::Upgraded with 2 triple Mistral MANPAD launchers.
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Latest revision as of 05:52, 2 February 2024

AMX-10
TypeArmoured fighting vehicle
Place of origin Sieuxerr
Service history
In service1963–present
Used by Sieuxerr
 Solevant
Production history
DesignerGIAT Industries
Designed1959-1963 (Tracked model)
ManufacturerRoanne Tank Plant (1959-1964)
Scola Aluminum Corp (1964-1981)
Food Canning Corp (1965-1998)
Produced1964–2005
No. built25,000~
Specifications (AMX-10ter VTT)
Weight12.3 tonnes
Length5.8 m (19 ft) (hull)
6.36 m (20.9 ft) (W/ fuel tanks)
Width2.75 m (9.0 ft)
Height2.31 m (7.6 ft) (hull)
Crew2 (Commander/gunner, driver)
Passengers11 dismounts
Main
armament
AA M39 (2,000 rounds)
Secondary
armament
MILAC M14 Tulipe (4 rounds)
Engine6-cylinder turbosupercharged diesel engine
275 hp (205 kW)
Power/weight20.0 hp/t (14.9 kW/t)
Transmission4 Forward
2 Reverse
Suspensiontorsion bar
Ground clearance.5 meters
Fuel capacity360 l (95 US gal)
Operational
range
480 km
Speed65 km/h (40 mph) (Land)
5.8 km/h (3.6 mph) (Water)

The AMX-10 is a family of armored vehicles designed in Sieuxerr. The vehicle replaced the older AMX-VCIs and VBCP 39Ls that had been in service previously. The vehicles were produced in large numbers and widely exported, with successor derivative designs being produced in other countries as well. It is one of the most prolific armored vehicles in the world and is the most produced Sieuxerrian tracked armored vehicle in history. Production of new vehicles of the base AMX-10 family halted by the early 2000s. Experience with the AMX-10 would lead to the AMX-15 and later into the AMX-20 families of armored vehicles, the later being its replacement.

Description

The AMX-10 is constructed of all-welded aluminum armor. The driver is located in the front to the left of the vehicle, with the engine to the right and troop compartment in the rear. The engine compartment is fitted with an automatic extinguishing system.

Variants

  • AMX-10
Baseline vehicle model as accepted in 1964.
  • AMX-10bis
Improved model accepted into service in 1973. Reengined with a 275hp diesel, improved suspension. Smoke dischargers added. Armored fuel tanks were added on the outside, replacing the internal tanks. Lost the ability to float, instead only able to ford deep water crossings.
  • AMX-10ter
Improved model accepted into service in 1987. New steering system to replace the older levers. Additional Kevlar spall liners added along with appliqué armor to resist 12.7mm.
  • AMX-10quat
Integration with the BRUTUS and CESAR networking and GPS systems starting in the early 2000s. Vehicles equipped with SIT (Système d'Information Terminal) or SIR (Système d'Information Régimentaire). Provisions for additional passive NERA and cage armor for protection against sharped-charged warheads. A new, more reliable 300hp diesel engine replaces the older 275hp one.
A greatly improved variant of the AMX-10, the first nation to adopt the vehicle would be Solevant in 1976. Solevant would later begin domestic production of the AMX-15 even through the souring of Sieuxerrian-Solevanti relations.

Derivatives

  • AMX-10 VTT (Véhicule transport de troupe)
Armored personnel carrier. Equipped with a .50 caliber machine gun. 2 crew and 11 dismounts. Provisions to mount 3 additional machine guns with gun shields present.
  • AMX-10 VTT MILAN
Mounts a MILAN on the commander's copula.
  • AMX-10 TOP (tourelle TéléOPérée)
Early 2000s upgrade replacing the manned machine gun with a remote weapon station to fit a light or heavy machine gun or grenade machine gun. Later the station was upgraded to be able to fire Tulipe ATGMs.
  • AMX-10 VCI (Véhicule de combat d'infanterie)
Equipped with a Toucan II turret. 3 crew and 8 dismounts. Carries 800 rounds of 20mm and 2,000 rounds for its coax.
  • AMX-10 VCI MILAN
AMX-10 VCI modified to use the MILAN firing post. The commander is needed to expose himself to manually aim and fire the missile. 4 MILANs carried.
  • AMX-10 VCI DRAGAR
Developed in the late 1980s, this model features a single-man DRAGAR 25mm turret instead of the Toucan II. The DRAGAR features a day/night sight and is stabilized. Later in the early 2000s the TARASK was also offered, which featured thermal imager, laser range finding, integration with the SIT battlefield management system, as well as the ERIEL softkill APS system. The DRAGAR and TARASK both had 165 rounds HE and 45 rounds APDS ready, with an additional combat load for both APDS and HE stored. Crew changes to 3 crew and 9 dismounts.
  • AMX-10 TS-90
Variant equipped with a TS-90 turret. 50 rounds carried for the 90mm main gun, 3,200 rounds carried for the coax.
  • AMX-10 MARINE
Dedicated amphibious warfare model. Fitted with large pump jets and new bilge pumps, able to achieve 10 km/h overwater with jets and tracks.
  • AMX-10 TB (Transport blessés)
Battlefield ambulance. Carries 3 crew and 4 litters or 8 sitting patients.
  • AMX-10 PM (Portée mortier)
Self-propelled mortar carrier. Equipped with a .50 caliber machine gun. 6 crew. Can be configured to carry 81mm, 107mm, or 120mm mortars. Carries 81mm or 120mm in Sieuxerrian service.
  • AMX-10 PC (Poste de commandement)
Command post. Expanded hull for additional communications equipment, as well a 4.2kW diesel generator. Later upgraded with a 5kW generator.
  • AMX-10 SAN (Sanitaire)
Armored treatment vehicle. Based on the expanded model of the AMX-10 PC. Used as treatment vehicle at battlefield aid stations. Equipped with similar communications equipment as well as the 4.2kW diesel generator. Received 5kW generator like the PC models.
  • AMX-10 ECH (Echelon)
VTT modified as a field repair vehicle. Equipped with a 6,000kg hydraulic crane.
  • AMX-10 T (Tracteur)
Using an AMX-10 chassis, unarmored 5.5t cargo carrier used mostly to transport artillery ammunition.
  • AMX-10 MSA (Missile sol-air)
Battlefield air defense variant. Armed with four ground-variants of the R.550 Magic I missile known as the Magic Sol. Carried 8 additional missiles.
  • AMX-10 MSAbis
Variant upgraded use the Mistral and later able to use the Starstreak missile in quad packs with a pack mounted one each side. Carries 8 additional Starstreaks or 10 Mistrals.
  • AMX-10 TR (Transformable)
Foundational variant of an expanded family of flat-bed carrier vehicles.
  • AMX-10 HOT (Véhicule de combat d'infanterie)
Anti-tank vehicle. Equipped with four launchers for HOT missiles. An additional 14 missiles stored inside. Crew of 5. Known also as the Lancelot.
  • AMX-10 VCA (Véhicule de contrôle d'artillerie)
Artillery fire control vehicle. Equipped with the ATILA fire control system. Crew of 4. Upgraded to later ATILA II and ATILA III systems.
  • AMX-10 VOA (Véhicule de observateur d'artillerie)
Forward observation vehicle. Additional communication and range-finding equipment. Single machine gun. Crew of 4.
  • AMX-10 TM (Tourelle de mortier)
Self-propelled mortar. Fitted with either an 81mm or 120mm breech loading mortar firing from an enclosed turret. Crew of 4.
  • AMX-10 VAA (Véhicule antiaérien)
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. Uses the SIDAM 25 module produce by Gothia. 660 round magazine. Crew of 3.
  • AMX-10 VAA Mistral
Upgraded with 2 triple Mistral MANPAD launchers.
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