Panhard M3

Panhard M3
Paese	Francia
Ruolo	Portaerei corazzata
Prodotto	1971–1986
Costruito	1180

Le Panhard M3 VTT (in francese: Véhicule de Transport de Troupes) è un veicolo corazzato anfibio per il trasporto di truppe. Sviluppato come impresa privata per il mercato delle esportazioni, l'M3 è stato costruito con gli stessi componenti meccanici e del telaio della gamma di autoblindo leggere Panhard AML. I due tipi di veicoli condividono un'intercambiabilità del 95% delle parti automobilistiche. L'M3 è un design estremamente versatile che può essere configurato per un'ampia varietà di ruoli ausiliari sul campo di battaglia. Le varianti più popolari del veicolo per il trasporto di personale di base includevano un'ambulanza blindata, un posto di comando mobile e un veicolo di sicurezza interna. Poteva anche essere equipaggiato con un'ampia varietà di torrette e armamenti, che andavano da una singola mitragliatrice per uso generale a un cannone automatico di medio calibro

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Photographer	Vladimir Yakubov
Localisation	Military Vehicle Technology Foundation
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General Characteristics and Role

The Panhard M3 VTT (Véhicule de Transport de Troupes, or Personnel Carrier) is a French armored personnel carrier (APC) developed by Panhard in the late 1960s. Its key design feature is its high parts commonality (approximately 95%) with the highly successful Panhard AML armored car, simplifying logistics and maintenance. The M3 is a wheeled, amphibious, and air-transportable vehicle primarily designed to transport a squad of infantry in high-mobility warfare. While primarily used as an APC, its robust, boxy design allowed it to be adapted into various roles, including command, ambulance, mortar carrier, and maintenance vehicle. Although largely replaced in French service, it remains in use with over 30 countries globally.

Property	Typical Value (M3 VTT)
Ruolo	Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
National Origin	Francia
Produttore	Panhard (now Arquus)
Service Entry	1971
Equipaggio	2 (Driver, Commander/Gunner)
Capacity (Troops)	10 (Driver, Commander, plus 8 fully-equipped troops)
Lunghezza	4.45 m (14 ft 7 in)
Larghezza	2.40 m (7 ft 10 in)
Height (Hull Top)	2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
Combat Weight	6,100 kg (13,448 lb)

Powerplant and Performance

Engine: 1 x Panhard Model 4 HD four-cylinder, air-cooled petrol engine.
Power Output: 67 kW (90 hp) @ 4,700 rpm.
Drivetrain: 4×4 (All-Wheel Drive).
Maximum Speed (Road): 90 km/h (56 mph).
Maximum Speed (Water): 4 km/h (2.5 mph) (Propelled by its wheels).
Range (Road): 600 km (370 mi).
Key Feature: The high power-to-weight ratio and four-wheel drive configuration give it excellent off-road mobility. It is fully amphibious without preparation, propelled in water by its rotating wheels.

Protection and Armament

Armour: Welded steel, providing protection against small arms fire (up to 7.62 mm) and shell splinters.
Primary Armament: Typically equipped with a single 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun mounted on a roof ring or simple turret.
Troop Fire: Features six external firing ports with associated visors, allowing embarked troops to fire their personal weapons from within the safety of the vehicle.
Air Transport: Its light weight and compact size allow it to be easily airlifted by medium transport aircraft.