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AMX 10 P

The AMX 10 P is the support and freight vehicle of the mechanized infantry units, and the tank carried squadrons of the combat regiments. This tracked amphibious armoured vehicle transports a group of 9 men in addition to the driver and gunner under turret. It has a great autonomy and an excellent terrestrial and water mobility which allow it, in particular, to cross by its own means a flooded cut. Its armament enables it to intervene effectively against light armoured tanks and low flying aircraft. Protected against weapons from average gauge and the shrapnel of artillery shell, it can fight in contaminated atmosphere. Crew: 2 men (1 conductor and 1 gunner) remain on board after the unloading of a group whose leader also serves as commander of the vehicle.

A French SNPE explosive reactive armor (ERA) kit and others are available for use on the AMX-10P. However, during dismounted troop movement, ERA would be a hazard. Thus, passive armor is more likely; and ERA application is doubtful.

VARIANTS

• AMX-10P: Variant with Milan or HOT ATGM launcher
• AMX-10P/Milan: ATGM launcher vehicle, with two launchers
• AMX/HOT: ATGM launcher vehicle (Toucan II turret, 4 launchers)
• AMX-10 TM: Mortar carrier towing 120-mm RT-61 mortar
• AMX-10 PAC 90: Fire support/AT variant with Giat 90-mm gun
• AMX-10P Marine: Improved swim variant w/ 12.7/25/90-mm gun
• AMX-10 PC: Command variant with varied command stations
• AMX-10 RC: Wheeled (6 x 6) fire support vehicle with 90-mm gun
• AMX-10 RAC: The same fire support chassis with 105-mm gun

Specifications
Date of Introduction	1973
Proliferation	At least 3 countries
Crew	3
Troop Capacity	8 passengers
Combat Weight (mt)	14.5
Length Overall (m)	5.75 m
Height Overall (m)	2.57
Width Overall (m)	2.78
Ground Pressure (kg/cm 2 )	0.53
Engine Type	300-hp Diesel
Cruising Range (km)	600
Speed (km/h)	Max Road: 65 Max Off-Road: INA Average Cross-Country: INA Max Swim: 7
Fording Depths (m)	Amphibious
Mineclearing Equipment	N/A
Self-Entrenching Blade	N/A
Radio	INA
Protection	Armor, Turret Front (mm): 12.7-mm frontal Applique Armor (mm): N/A Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available Active Protective System: N/A NBC Protection System: Yes
Smoke Equipment	4 smoke grenade launchers
ARMAMENT Caliber, Type, Name	20-mm automatic cannon M693 F1
Rate of Fire (rd/min)	740
Loader Type	Dual belt feed
Ready/Stowed Rounds	800 rounds total, 350 rounds approximately ready in 2 racks incorporated in the basket of turret
Elevation (°)	-8/+50
Fire on Move	INA
Auxiliary Weapon Caliber, Type, Name	7.62-mm (7.62 x 51) MG, AAT 52 NF1
Mount Type	Coax
Maximum Aimed Range (m)	INA
Max Effective Range	Day: INA Night: INA
Fire on Move	Yes
Rate of Fire (rd/min)	INA
ammunition	2000 rounds total, 300 rounds ready for shooting
ATGM Launcher	N/A
Firing Ports	None
FIRE CONTROL Name	INA
Main Gun Stabilization	INA
Rangefinder	INA
Infrared Searchlight	Yes
Sights w/Magnification	Gunner: Day: OB 40 Day/ night sight Field of View (°): INA Acquisition Range (m): INA Night: OB 40 Day/ night sight Field of View (°): INA Acquisition Range (m): INA
Commander Fire Main Gun	No
MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION	Caliber, Type, Name: 20-mm (20x139) APDS-T Maximum Aimed Range (m): INA Max Effective Range (m): Day: 1,300 Night: INA Tactical AA Range: INA Armor Penetration (mm): INA Other Ammunition Types: API, API-T, HEI, HEI-T

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