Panhard AMD 178 | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Role | Armoured Car |
| Produced | 1937-1940 |
| Built | 729 A version + 414 B version |
The Panhard 178 (officially designated as Automitrailleuse de Découverte Panhard modèle 1935, 178 being the internal project number at Panhard) or “Pan-Pan” was an advanced French reconnaissance 4×4 armoured car that was designed for the French Army Cavalry units before World War II. It had a crew of four and was equipped with an effective 25 mm main armament and a 7.5 mm coaxial machine gun. A number of these vehicles were in 1940 taken over by the Germans after the Fall of France and employed as the Panzerspähwagen P204 (f) for some months after the armistice of June production continued for the benefit of Germany. After the war a derived version, the Panhard 178B, was again taken into production by France.
Source: Panhard AMD 178 on Wikipedia
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General Characteristics
The Panhard 178, nicknamed “Pan-Pan”, was a highly advanced and successful pre-WWII French reconnaissance vehicle. It featured a four-wheel drive chassis and dual driving controls for rapid reversal.
| Property | Value (AMD 35 / Panhard 178) |
|---|---|
| Role | Reconnaissance Armored Car |
| Manufacturer | Panhard et Levassor |
| Introduced | 1937 |
| Crew | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Rear Driver) |
| Combat Mass | 8.2 metric tonnes |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4.79 m × 2.01 m × 2.31 m |
Armament and Protection
| System / Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 25 mm SA 35 high-velocity anti-tank cannon |
| Secondary Armament | 1 × 7.5 mm Reibel coaxial machine gun |
| Ammunition Capacity | 150 rounds (25 mm); 3,750 rounds (7.5 mm) |
| Max Armor Thickness | 20 mm (Hull Front); 26 mm (Turret Front) |
| Turret Type | APX-3 (powered traverse) |
Mobility and Powerplant
- Engine: Panhard 4-cylinder petrol engine (various models)
- Power Output: Approx. 105–110 hp
- Maximum Road Speed: 72 km/h (45 mph)
- Maximum Reverse Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
- Operational Range: Approx. 300 km
- Key Feature: Dual steering controls (front and rear) for quick escapes and reconnaissance maneuvers.
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