AVS-16 SRC
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| AVS-16 SRC | |
|---|---|
 AVS-16 SRC at the armor school in Deuxièlle | |
| Type | Armored car (military) |
| Place of origin |  Notreceau |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1977-Present |
| Used by | Notreceau |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ateliers de construction d'Villeaines (AVS) |
| Designed | 1970-75 |
| Manufacturer | GIST Industries |
| Produced | 1978-2008 |
| Variants | AVS-16 SRC AVS-16 LDC AVS-16 SRCM AVS-16 SRAA |
| Specifications (AVS-16 SRC) | |
| Weight | SRC:
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| Length | SRC:
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| Width | 2.78 m |
| Height | 2.56 m |
| Crew | 4 |
| Armor | Composite steel armor package resistant against 23mm API from frontal aspect. |
Main armament | SRC: GIST-CN105M2 Medium Pressure Gun (38 rounds) |
Secondary armament | MAP 54 coaxial (1,200 rounds) MAP 50 (Optional) (3000 rounds) |
| Engine | Faravanger D450-5 Diesel Engine 280 horsepower (206 kW) |
| Power/weight | 16 hp/t |
| Transmission | Manual Preselector |
| Suspension | variable hydropneumatic |
Operational range | 800 km |
| Speed | 85 km/h |
The AVS-16 SRC is a Notreceauen six-wheeled armored car designed and manufactured by AVS. The AVS-16 SRC primarily serves as a reconnaissance vehicle, with secondary functions as a fire-support vehicle and tank destroyer. As of 2019, 480 AVS-16 SRC vehicles in various configurations are currently in service with the military of Notreceau. The AVS-16 SRC is most commonly employed as a long range reconnaissance vehicle in high-intensity combat areas. SRC stands for système à roues canon (Wheeled Cannon System).