AVS-16 SRC

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AVS-16 SRC
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AVS-16 SRC at the armor school in Deuxièlle
TypeArmored car (military)
Place of origin Notreceau
Service history
In service1977-Present
Used byNotreceau
Production history
DesignerAteliers de construction d'Villeaines (AVS)
Designed1970-75
ManufacturerGIST Industries
Produced1978-2008
VariantsAVS-16 SRC
AVS-16 LDC
AVS-16 SRCM
AVS-16 SRAA
Specifications (AVS-16 SRC)
WeightSRC:
  • 15.8 tonnes (Basic)
LengthSRC:
  • 6.24 m (w/o gun)
  • 9.15 m (w/ gun)
Width2.78 m
Height2.56 m
Crew4

ArmorComposite 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)
EngineFaravanger D450-5 Diesel Engine
280 horsepower (206 kW)
Power/weight16 hp/t
TransmissionManual Preselector
Suspensionvariable hydropneumatic
Operational
range
800 km
Speed85 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).

History

Following the conclusion of the 4th Peninsular War in [Date] and the end of "Les Terreurs" in 1965 the National Army of Notreceau issued a request to the Department of Defense Research and Development (DDRD) for a wheeled reconnaissance vehicle capable of operating in high-intensity conflict areas. Additional requirements included the ability to engage contemporary armored targets at 1 kilometer and hardened static positions at 1.5 kilometers. The DDRD considered seeking a foreign provider before turning the program over to Ateliers de construction d'Villeaines (AVS) in 1968. AVS initially attempted to create a reconnaissance variant of the in-developmentAVS 14T IFV, but this idea was rejected after speed and armament concerns were raised by the Notreceauen Army.

In 1970 AVS began designing a proprietary chassis

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