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AMX-30 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
AMX-30 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
GIAT Industries |
| Status |
Production complete. In service with France. |
| Production Period |
1966-1981 |
Production Quantity |
1701 |
| Type |
MBT |
Crew |
4 |
| Length, overall |
9.5m |
Length, hull |
6.6m |
| Width, overall |
3.1m |
Height, overall |
2.9m |
| Combat Weight |
36000kg |
Unloaded Weight |
34000kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
105mm L/56 CN-105-F1 rifled gun |
Ammunition Carried |
47 |
| Gun Traverse |
360° |
Elevation/Depression |
+20°/-8° |
| Traverse Rate |
30°/s |
Elevation Rate |
5.5°/s |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
yes |
| Night Vision |
active |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
20mm F2 gun (coaxial)
7.62mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
1050x20mm
2050x7.62mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
HS110 12-cylinder water-cooled multi-fuel |
Transmission |
ENC200 5F/5R |
| Horsepower |
655hp at 2600rpm (1) |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
20hp/t |
Track Width |
57.0cm |
| Speed, on road |
65km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
412cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
970 l |
Ground Pressure |
412cm |
| Range, on road |
600km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
160 l/100km |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.9m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.9m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.44m |
Fording |
1.3m/4m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2 x 2 smoke dischargers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
Explosive reactive armour modules are available to increase protection. Hull armor thickness: 79mm (front); 30-57mm (sides); 30mm (rear); 15mm (top/floor). Turret: 81mm (front); 42mm (sides); 50mm (rear); 20mm (top). |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Horsepower estimate is based on the claim that the AMX-30 B2 has an increase of 45hp
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