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AMX-10RC |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
AMX-10RC |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Atelier de Construction Roanne (ARE) |
| Status |
In service with France 1979. |
| Production Period |
1978-? |
Production Quantity |
n/a |
| Type |
armored car |
Crew |
4 |
| Length, overall |
9.2m |
Length, hull |
6.2m |
| Width, overall |
2.9m |
Height, overall |
2.6m |
| Combat Weight |
15000kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
105mm L48 MECA gun |
Ammunition Carried |
38x105mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+20/-8 |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
laser |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm MG (coaxial) |
Ammunition Carried |
4000x7.62mm |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Baudouin 6F 11 SRX 8-cylinder diesel |
Transmission |
n/a |
| Horsepower |
280hp at 3000rpm |
Suspension |
hydropneumatic |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
n/a |
Configuration |
6x6 |
| Speed, on road |
85km/h |
Wheelbase, overall |
3.10m |
| Fuel Capacity |
520 l |
Tires |
14.00 x 20 |
| Range, on road |
800km |
Ground Pressure |
n/a |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Gradient |
60% |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Side Slope |
30% |
| Ground Clearance |
0.30m |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.7m |
| Angle of Approach |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
1.6m |
| Angle of Departure |
n/a |
Fording |
amphibious (1) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2 x 2 smoke dischargers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
Armor provides protection against small arms and shrapnel. Thickness of armor varies from 8mm to 32mm. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Maximum speed 7km/h on water. |
| REFERENCES |
| JWAFV, FASMAN, AFV |
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