AMX-10RC French 6x6 Amphibious Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)
AMX-10 RC
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
AMX-10RC French 6x6 Amphibious Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)
Designation
AMX-10 RC
Alternate Designation
AMX-10 RC
Equipment Type
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer
GIAT
Date of Introduction
1979
Description
The AMX-10RC was developed during the late 1970s. It entered service with the French Army in 1979. The French Army obtained a total of 284 of these vehicles. It was one of the first, if not the first production fire support vehicle, armed with a powerful 105 mm gun. The AMX-10RC is no longer produced. Between 2005 and 2010 a total of 256 of these armored vehicles were upgraded to the AMX-10RCR standard in order to keep them in operational service. In the near future, these are due to be replaced by a new Jaguar armored reconnaissance and combat vehicle. French Army has a requirement for up to 250 new machines, that will replace in French Army service the AMX-10RCs, as well as some other armored vehicles. Deliveries of the Jaguar are scheduled to begin in 2020. The AMX-10RC has been exported to Morocco and Qatar. This tank destroyer has seen action during numerous military conflicts.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon
105mm semi-automatic rifled gun
Engine
Diesel (260 hp)
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
85.0 km/h
Range
1000.0 km
Variants
AMX-10RC Renové
The AMX-10RC Renové (AMX-10RCR) is the upgraded version of the AMX-10RC in service with France. Of the original 337 vehicles produced for the French Army, only 256 were upgraded and the upgraded vehicles were used operationally in Afghanistan, Côte d'Ivoire, and Mali.
AMX-10RC, DAS
Development goal: Improve the protection of the AMX-10RC through active protection measures.
System
Alternative Designation
AMX-10 RC
Type
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)
Manufacturer
GIAT
Configuration
6x6
Family
AMX-10 Family
Crew
4 ea
Passenger Capacity
INA
Dimensions
Length (Gun Forward)
9.15 m
Length (Hull)
6.36 m
Width
2.95 m
Height
2.21 m
Weight, Combat
15.88 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
Renault-built HS 115
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
260 hp
Cruising Range
1,000 km
Speed, Maximum Road
85 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
50 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
7 km/h
Gradient
50 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.8 m
Trench
1.65 m
Fording Depth
Amphibious
Transmission
Semi-automatic transmission
Communications
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Yes
Tactical Radio
Thales Model DIVT 13 LLLTV
Main Weapon System
System
Name
1 x F2 BK MECA L/47 Medium-Pressure Gun 105mm semi-automatic rifled gun
Type
105 mm
Barrel Length
48 Caliber
Weight
720 kg
Max Rate of Fire
1,000 m/s
Thermal Sleeve
Yes
Muzzle Reference System
Yes
Muzzle Brake Type
Single Baffle Muzzle Brake
Traverse Range
360 deg
Traverse Left
180 deg
Traverse Right
180 deg
Maximum Elevation
+20 deg
Minumum Elevation
-8 deg
Recoil Stoke
600 mm
Recoil Force
13 tons
Effective Firing Range
1,250 m
Breech Block
Vertical Wedge
Note
The Rounds for the AMC-10RC are not the NATO Standard
Ammunition (Option 1)
Name
OFL 105 F3
Type
APFSDS-T
Caliber
105 mm
Muzzle Velocity
1,400 m/s
Maximum Effective Range
1,800 m
Penetrator
tungsten-alloy penetrator
Penetration
360 mm
Accuracy
0.25 mils
Basic Load
38 Rounds
Ammunition (Option 2)
Name
OCC 105 F3B
Type
HEAT-T
Caliber
105 mm
Muzzle Velocity
1,200 m/s
Maximum Effective Range
1,300 m
Penetration
100 mm
Accuracy
0.4 mils
Basic Load
38 Rounds
Ammunition (Option 3)
Name
OE 105 F3B
Type
HE
Caliber
105 mm
Muzzle Velocity
1,200 m/s
Maximum Effective Range
1,000 m
Penetration
INA
Accuracy
0.4 mils
Lethal Radius
15 m
Basic Load
38 Rounds
Auxiliary Weapon System
System
Name
1 x FN MAG, 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Max Rate of Fire
650-1000 rds/min
Length
1,263 mm
Barrel Length
630 mm
Width
118.7 mm
Height
263 mm
Weight
11.8 kg
Effective Firing Range (Bipod)
800 m
Effective Firing Range (Tripod)
1,800 m
Maximum Firing Range
3,500 m
Feed System
Non-disintegrating DM1 or disintegrating M13 linked belt
Sights
Folding leaf sight with aperture and notch, front blade
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×51mm NATO
Muzzle Velocity
840 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
3,500 m
Basic Load
4,000 ea
Fire Control
FCS Name
COTAC
Main Gun Stablization
Yes, electrohydraulic gun laying system with a manual back-up
GSR (Ground Surveillance Radar)
INA
Battle Management System (BMS)
No
IFF Capabile
No
Fire on the Move
No
Hunter-Killer Engagement Capability
INA
Periscopes (Commander)
6 ea
Commander's Thermal Image
1 x Panoramic M389 day telescope and 2 x Thales Castor thermal cameras
Periscopes (Gunner)
3 ea
Gunner's Thermal Image
1 x M504 telescope and the 2 x Thales Castor thermal cameras
Fast Information, Navigation, Decision, and Reporting System
Yes
Map Database
Yes
Range Finder
1 x M550 laser rangefinder
Boresight Unit
1 x M553 boresight unit
Protection
Hull Armor
Welded aluminum armor, Vehicle withstands hits from medium-caliber weapons and artillery shell splinters
Turret Armor
The Turret provides the crew with protection from small arms fire and shell splinters
Applique Armor
Yes, add on armor kit
Active Protection System
No
NBC Protection
Yes
IR Signature
INA
Jamming System
INA
IR Countermeasure System (LIRE)
INA
Smoke
Yes, 4 x Gallix grenade launchers
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Reconnaissance Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Reconnaissance Vehicles
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.15 m
Width
2.95 m
Height
2.21 m
Weight
15880 kg
Operators (5)
France
Ukraine
Cameroon
Morocco
Qatar
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