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{{infobox weapon
{{Infobox weapon
| name              = AMX-45
| name              = CCP-ARE Model 1974
| image              = [[File:Amx45.png|300px]]
| image              =  
| caption            = An AMX-45 main battle tank
| image_size        = 300
| alt                =
| caption            =  
| type              = {{wpl|Main battle tank}}
| origin            = [[Sieuxerr]]
| origin            = [[Sieuxerr]]
| type              = {{wpl|Main battle tank}}
<!-- Type selection -->
<!-- Type selection -->
| is_ranged          =  
| is_ranged          =  
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| is_vehicle        = yes
| is_vehicle        = yes
| is_missile        =  
| is_missile        =  
| is_UK              =
| is_UK              =  
<!-- Service history -->
<!-- Service history -->
| service            = 1974-Present
| service            = 1974-Present
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| designer          = GIAT Industries
| designer          = GIAT Industries
| design_date        = 1963-1974
| design_date        = 1963-1974
| manufacturer      = Nexter (Formerly GIAT Industries)
| manufacturer      = Roanne Tank Plant
| unit_cost          = $4,000,000 UCD (Estimated price of a new AMX-45B3)
| unit_cost          =  
| production_date    = 1974-1997
| production_date    = 1974-1997
| number            = 8,000~
| number            = 8,000~
| variants          =  
| variants          =
<!-- General specifications -->
<!-- General specifications -->
| spec_label        = AMX-45B3
| spec_label        = AMX-45B3
| weight            = 47.1 tonnes (Basic)<br>
| mass              = 47.1 tonnes (Basic)<br>53.5 tonnes (Combat)
53.5 tonnes (Combat)
| length            = {{cvt|6.6|m|ft}} (w/o gun forward)<br>{{cvt|9.7|m|ft}}(w/ gun forward)
| length            = 6.8 m (w/o gun) <br> 10 m (w/ gun)
| part_length        =  
| part_length        =  
| width              = 3.3 m
| width              = {{cvt|3.3|m|ft}}
| height            = 2.38 m
| height            = {{cvt|2.5|m|ft}} (To turret roof)
| diameter          =  
| diameter          =  
| crew              = 4 (Commander, gunner, driver, loader)
| crew              = 4 (Commander, gunner, driver, loader)
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<!-- Vehicle/missile specifications -->
<!-- Vehicle/missile specifications -->
| armour            = Laminated steel/ceramic/composite mixture along with modular armor packages
| armour            = Laminated steel/ceramic/composite mixture along with modular armor packages
| primary_armament     = {{wpl|105 mm Modèle F1|GIAT CN105-F1}}<br>(50 rounds)<br>{{wpl|GIAT_CN120-26/52|GIAT CN120-26/52}} <br> (40 rounds)
| primary_armament   = {{wpl|105 mm Modèle F1|GIAT CN105-F1}}<br>(50 rounds)<br>{{wpl|GIAT_CN120-26/52|GIAT CN120-26/52}} <br> (40 rounds)
| secondary_armament   = M693 20mm coaxial autocannon <br>(600 rounds)<br>AA-MAS M.57 machine gun <br>(2,500 rounds)
| secondary_armament = M693 20mm coaxial autocannon <br>(600 rounds)<br>AA-MAS M.57 machine gun <br>(2,500 rounds)
| engine            = 8-cylinder diesel engine
| engine            = 8-cylinder diesel engine
| engine_power      = 1,400 horsepower (1,040 kW)
| engine_power      = {{cvt|1,400|hp|kW}}
| pw_ratio          = 26.1 hp/t (19.4 kW/t)
| pw_ratio          = {{cvt|26.1|hp/t|kW/t}}
| payload_capacity  =
| drive              =
| transmission      = SCT 2000
| transmission      = SCT 2000
| payload_capacity  =
| suspension        = torsion bar
| suspension        = torsion bar
| clearance          = .4 meters
| clearance          = {{cvt|.4|m|ft}}
| fuel_capacity      = 1,300 ℓ
| fuel_capacity      = {{cvt|1400|l|gal}}
| vehicle_range      = 550 km
| vehicle_range      = {{cvt|550|km|mi}}
| speed              = 70 km/h
| speed              = {{cvt|70|km/h|mph}}
| guidance          =  
| guidance          =  
| steering          =
| steering          =  
<!-- Missiles only -->
<!-- Missiles only -->
| wingspan          =  
| wingspan          =  
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| ceiling            =  
| ceiling            =  
| altitude          =  
| altitude          =  
| boost              =
| depth              =  
| depth              =  
| boost              =
| accuracy          =  
| accuracy          =  
| launch_platform    =  
| launch_platform    =  
| transport          =
| transport          =
<!-- For all -->
| ref                = <small></small>
}}
}}
The '''AMX-45''' is a Sieuxerrian third-generation main battle tank that was designed by GIAT Industries (Now Nexter) in 1973. It was one of the first main battle tanks in [[Septentrion]] to be equipped with a high-velocity 120mm smoothbore gun as standard armament.
The '''AMX-45''' is a Sieuxerrian third-generation main battle tank that was designed by GIAT Industries (Now Nexter) in 1973. It was one of the first main battle tanks in [[Septentrion]] to be equipped with a high-velocity 120mm smoothbore gun as standard armament.

Revision as of 15:56, 9 June 2021

CCP-ARE Model 1974
TypeMain battle tank
Place of originSieuxerr
Service history
In service1974-Present
Used bySieuxerr
Production history
DesignerGIAT Industries
Designed1963-1974
ManufacturerRoanne Tank Plant
Produced1974-1997
No. built8,000~
Specifications (AMX-45B3)
Length6.6 m (22 ft) (w/o gun forward)
9.7 m (32 ft)(w/ gun forward)
Width3.3 m (11 ft)
Height2.5 m (8.2 ft) (To turret roof)
Crew4 (Commander, gunner, driver, loader)
ArmorLaminated steel/ceramic/composite mixture along with modular armor packages
Main
armament
GIAT CN105-F1
(50 rounds)
GIAT CN120-26/52
(40 rounds)
Secondary
armament
M693 20mm coaxial autocannon
(600 rounds)
AA-MAS M.57 machine gun
(2,500 rounds)
Engine8-cylinder diesel engine
1,400 hp (1,000 kW)
Power/weight26.1 hp/t (19.5 kW/t)
TransmissionSCT 2000
Suspensiontorsion bar
Ground clearance.4 m (1.3 ft)
Fuel capacity1,400 l (370 US gal)
Operational
range
550 km (340 mi)
Speed70 km/h (43 mph)
References

The AMX-45 is a Sieuxerrian third-generation main battle tank that was designed by GIAT Industries (Now Nexter) in 1973. It was one of the first main battle tanks in Septentrion to be equipped with a high-velocity 120mm smoothbore gun as standard armament.

Development

The AMX-45 began development as a modernized version of the AMX-30 main battle tank.

Design

OFL 120 F2

Armament

EIREL

Protection

Variants

  • AMX-30
Prototype model produced in the 1960s, only 8 produced.
  • AMX-45
First production model.
  • AMX-45D
Armored recovery vehicle based on the AMX-45.
  • Engin Blindé du Génie
Combat engineering vehicle.
Series of large caliber air defense guns.
Series of smaller caliber air defense vehicles.
  • AMX-45B
First upgrade to the tank in 1983. Added hunter-killer capabilities to the FCS and improved armor protection.
  • AMX-45B Amélioré
Adaption of the AMX-45B to be applied to older AMX-45 series tanks.
  • AMX-45B2
Digitization of the AMX-45. Accepted in 1985. Added vastly improved armor protection as well as improved drive train. Applied to new build and older tanks.
  • AMX-45EX
Final production model accepted into Sieuxerrian service. Further improved digitization.
Self-propelled howitzer
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