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| spec_label        = AMX-10P
| spec_label        = AMX-10VTT ter
| 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)
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| width              = 2.78 m
| width              = {{cvt|2.75|m|ft}}
| height            = 1.87 m (hull)
| height            = {{cvt|2.31|m|ft}} (hull)
| diameter          =  
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| crew              = 2 (Commander, driver)
| crew              = 2 (Commander/gunner, driver)
| passengers        = 8 dismounts
| passengers        = 11 dismounts
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| armour             = Aluminium
| armour             = Aluminum
| primary_armament    = 20 mm F2/M693 autocannon<br>(800 rounds)
| primary_armament    =  
| secondary_armament  = {{wp|AA-52 machine gun|AA-52}}/{{wpl|FN MAG|AAT M.58}} coaxial machine gun<br>(2,000 rounds)
| secondary_armament  =  
| 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)
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Revision as of 09:16, 13 January 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–present
No. built8,000~
Specifications (AMX-10VTT ter)
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
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 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.

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.

Variants

  • AMX-10 P
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 VCR
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 PI
An improved version of the AMX-10 P. The PI has a new DRAGAR Turret like that found on the VCBI wheeled IFV. Like the VBCI, the turret is outfitted with a dual ATGM launcher, armed with two Milan or the new MMP ATGM missiles.
  • AMX-10 TP
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 VFA
Artillery fire control system, using older ATILA system.
  • AMX-10 VLA
Artillery liaison vehicle.
  • AMX-10 ATLAS
Using new fire control system, replaced VFA vehicles.
  • AMX-10 PMM-81
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 PMM-120
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 SAN
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 ECH
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 HOT
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 SMUG
Improved AMX-10 HOT modified to use 4 SMUG launchers with 16 reloads.
  • AMX-10 T-SMUG
Vehicle with a modified Toucan II turret and two SMUG launchers with 4 additional missiles stored.
  • AMX-10 PC
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 RATAC
Counter-battery radar vehicle with the DR-PC 1a RATAC doppler radar. Since 2001, vehicles have been fitted with new radar systems.
  • AMX-10 RAV
Fast ammunition resupply vehicle for the GCT 45 series of self-propelled howitzers.
  • AMX-10 SAO
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 SAT
Topographic survey vehicle for artillery positioning.
  • AMX-10 VOA
Artillery command and observation vehicle. Crew consists of driver, radio operator, commander and observer.
  • AMX-10 VAF
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 CNDA
Air Defense battery command post.
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