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| Country | France |
| Type | infantry fighting vehicle |
The AMX-10P is a French infantry fighting vehicle.
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General Characteristics and Role
The AMX-10P is a French Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) designed and manufactured by GIAT (now Nexter). Developed in the late 1960s, it entered service in the mid-1970s, replacing the older AMX-VCI. The AMX-10P’s primary role is to transport infantry soldiers into battle while providing fire support and protection against small arms and artillery fragmentation. It was one of the first Western IFVs to mount a powerful 20 mm cannon, giving it significantly greater offensive capability against other light armored vehicles and dug-in troops compared to contemporary armored personnel carriers. Notably, the AMX-10P is fully amphibious without special preparation, a key requirement for the French Army.
| Property | Typical Value (AMX-10P) |
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| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) |
| National Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries (now Nexter) |
| Entered Service | 1973 |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver) |
| Passenger Capacity | 8 fully equipped infantry soldiers |
| Combat Weight | 14.2 tonnes |
| Length | 5.77 m (18 ft 11 in) |
Armament and Mobility
- Main Armament: 1 x 20 mm GIAT M693 automatic cannon (in a one-man Toucan II turret).
- Secondary Armament: 1 x 7.62 mm AA-52 machine gun (coaxial).
- Anti-Tank Capability: Generally fitted with launchers for MILAN anti-tank guided missiles on the turret side.
- Engine: Hispano-Suiza HS 115 multi-fuel engine.
- Engine Power: 280 hp (210 kW).
- Maximum Road Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph).
- Amphibious Speed: 7 km/h (4.3 mph) (driven by water jets).
- Armor: All-welded aluminum alloy construction, providing protection against 14.5 mm rounds over the frontal arc and small arms fire elsewhere.
Service History and Exports
- Service Life: The AMX-10P served as the main IFV for the French Army until it began being replaced by the Nexter VBCI in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
- Global Export: It was widely exported, with significant operators including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Indonesia, and Singapore.
- Combat Use: It has seen combat in various conflicts, notably during the First Gulf War and other Middle Eastern operations, where its mobility and firepower were proven.
- Key Variants: The AMX-10 chassis has been used for numerous specialized vehicles, including the AMX-10RC (wheeled reconnaissance vehicle), AMX-10TM (mortar carrier), and AMX-10 HOT (anti-tank vehicle).
- Legacy: The AMX-10P established the standard for modern French mechanized infantry and continues to serve in modernized form in many export nations.
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