The
AMX-10 RC is a wheeled armoured vehicle, usually
used for reconnaissance and fire support. The AMX-10
RC was developed at the end of 1970s. The AMX-10RC
entered service with French army in 1979. It is
no longer produced. Over 300 of these vehicles are
in service with France. Export operators are Morocco
and Qatar. It was designed in the 1970s as a replacement
for French Army's Panhard EBR armored vehicle which
entered service in the 1950s. In December 2000,
the French Army awarded a contract for the upgrade
of 256 AMX-10RC vehicles. The upgrade includes:
new automatic transmission, new electro-hydraulic
suspension control system, additional armour protection,
a battlefield management information system, the
Galix self-protection system, laser warning system,
IFF (Identification, Friend or Foe) system, thermal
imager for night vision and PR4G radios from Thales
(formerly Thomson-CSF).
The
AMX-10 RC is armed with the F2 105-mm rifled
gun, developed by GIAT. Vehicle is fitted
with a modern fire control system and has
a high first hit probability. The AMX-10
RC can open aimed fire just after 10 seconds
after spotting a target. However it has
a significant drawback, as the main gun
is not stabilized and vehicle can't fire
accurately on the move. The AMX-10 RC fires
APFSDS, HE, HEAT and smoke rounds. It's
range of effective fire is over 2 000 meters.
Protection
The AMX-10RC is equipped with all-welded
aluminium hull and turret, which provide
protection for the crew against small arms
fire, flash burns and shell splinters.
Propulsion
The
AMX-10 RC is powered by the Baudouin GF-11SX
diesel engine, developing 280 horsepower.
Vehicle uses a number of automotive components
of the AMX-10P infantry fighting vehicle.
The suspension at each wheel station consists
of a roadwheel arm and suspension assembly
(link rod, level and cylinder with the cylinder
acting as spring and shock-absorber and
allowing the height to be adjusted). The
suspension cylinders are supplied by a hydraulic
pump.
Accessories
The
AMX-10RC is equipped with an NBC (Nuclear/Biological/Chemical)
protection system and may conduct reconnaissance
in a radioactive environment. Add-on armor
and anti-tank missile infrared jamming system
can be added if necessary. The AMX-10RC
is fully amphibious, being propelled in
the water by two water-jets either side
of the rear of the hull. Before entering
the water a trim vane is erected at the
front of the vehicle, with a transparent
window in the left side to allow the driver
to see ahead when afloat.
Specifications
Armament
One
105 mm gun, one coaxial
machine gun 7.62 mm calibre,
and one 7.62 machine gun
on the turret
Country
users
France,
Morocco, Qatar
Designer
Company
GIAT
Nexter Systems
Accessories
Firing
control system, laser range
finder, firing computer,NBC
protection.
Crew
4
soldiers
Armor
Medium-caliber
weapons fire and artillery
shell splinters.
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