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AMX VCI (Model 1989) |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
AMX VCI, originally Transport de Troupe Chenille Model 56 (TT12CH Mle 56) later Vehicule Transport de Personnel (AMX VTP) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Atelier de Construction Roanne (ARE), now GIAT Industries |
| Status |
Production completed. Formerly in service with France. |
| Production Period |
1957 to 1989+ |
Production Quantity |
3400 |
| Type |
APC (T) |
Crew |
3 +10 |
| Length, overall |
5.7m |
Length, hull |
5.7m |
| Width, overall |
2.7m |
Height, overall |
2.4m |
| Combat Weight |
15000kg |
Unloaded Weight |
12500kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
20mm gun or 12.7mm MG or 7.62/7.5mm MG |
Ammunition Carried |
n/a |
| Gun Traverse |
n/a |
Elevation/Depression |
n/a |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
none |
| Night Vision |
optional |
Auto-Loader |
yes |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Detroit Diesel 6V-53T, turbocharged 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel, or Baudouin 6F 11 SRY turbocharged 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel |
Transmission |
manual 5F/1R (1) |
| Horsepower |
280hp at 2800rpm, or 280hp at 3200rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar (2) |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
16.7hp/t |
Track Width |
35.0cm |
| Speed, on road |
64km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
301.2cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
410 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.7kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
500-550km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.7m |
| Turning Radius |
skid turns |
Trench Crossing |
1.6m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.48m |
Fording |
1m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
optional |
| Armor Details |
Hull front: 15mm at 55; hull sides: 20mm, troop compartment front: 20mm; troop compartment sides: 20mm; troop compartment hatches: 15mm; hull top: 15mm; hull floor: 20mm (front), 10mm (rear); hull rear 15mm. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
(1) Optional automatic transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
(2) Optional hydropneumatic suspension was developed but not produced. |
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