AVS-16 SRC
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| AVS-16 SRC | |
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 AVS-16 SRC at the armor school in Deuxièlle | |
| Type | Armored car (military) |
| Place of origin |  Notreceau |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1979-Present |
| Used by | Notreceau |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ateliers de construction d'Villeaines (AVS) |
| Designed | 1970-76 |
| Manufacturer | GIST Industries |
| Produced | 1978-1993 |
| Variants | AVS-16 SRC AVS-16 LDC AVS-16 SRCM |
| 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).
History
Following the conclusion of the Fourth Peninsular War in 1960 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 wheeled chassis for use in the vehicle, eventually incorporating a variety of mechanical systems from the AVS-16 SRC's cousin vehicle the AVS-14T. In 1975 AVS selected a modified version of the AVS-14C's third generation 105mm cannon as the weapons primary armament, adapting it to a custom-built turret specifically fitted for the AVS-16 SRC. The design process was completed in 1976, and the first production variant was constructed in 1978 and entered service the following year with an initial operating weight of 16 tonnes.
Specifications
Propulsion and Performance
The AVS-16 SRC's initial production engine was the Faravanger D450-2 diesel engine which generated 250hp. The engine was slated for replacement beginning in 1982 with all subsequent models being built with the newer and improved Faravanger D450-5 supercharged diesel engine generating a maximum of 300hp but governed at 280hp in Notreceauen service. The amphibious capabilities of the vehicle are provided by two waterjets on either side of the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also comes standard with a 24 volt integrated electrical system.
The AVS-16 SRC uses a GIST preselector transmission with four forward and four reverse gears. The gearbox is fitted with a torque converted while the clutch is electro-magnetically operated. The AVS-16 SRC is skid steered and can preform pivot turns. A removable power unit provides propulsion for the water jets. The vehicle is fitted with a hydropneumatic suspension system and features shock dampeners mounted at all six wheels.
Protection
The AVS-16 SRC is protected against up to 23mm API from the frontal aspect, with further protection up to 30mm available in later armor upgrade and skirt packages. The vehicle is resistant to 14mm fire from all aspects and is NBC protected.
Armament
The AVS-16 SRC is equipped with the GIST-CN105M2 Medium Pressure Gun chambered in 105mm capable of firing APFSDS, HE and HEAT rounds. The turret is a proprietary gist design that is crewed by three personnel. The turret has no stabilization system but is equipped with an electrohydraulic gun control system. The turret is also equipped with the SPDRDM launcher systems and a single MAP 54 or 50 coaxial machine gun. The AVS-16 SRC carries 38 rounds for its main gun and 3000 for the MAP 54 and 16 smoke grenades and 8 fragmentation grenades for the SPDRDM system.
Variants
AVS-16 SRC: Original production model
AVS-16 LDC: The AVS-16 LDC (Light Tank Destroyer) is an up-armored version of the standard SRC without amphibious capabilities. The LDC is equipped with a GIST-CN105H1 high pressure cannon and two MACNG box-launched anti tank missiles and is tasked with engaging enemy armor in areas not accessible to the AVS 54 main battle tank.
AVS-16 SRCM: Beginning in 2007 the SRC and LDC fleet of vehicles were upgraded to included the new Lien de Bataille information management system. Further refinements to the armor package, climate control and suspension were also included in the upgrade package. The program was completed in 2014 with all existing vehicles meeting the SRCM standard.