Panhard EBR | |
| País | França |
| Tipo | Veículo de reconhecimento com rodas |
| Produzido | 1951-1960 |
| Construído | 1179 |
O Panhard EBR (Panhard Engin Blindé de Reconnaissance, em francês: Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle) é um carro blindado projetado por Panhard para o Exército Francês e mais tarde usado em todo o mundo, notavelmente pelo Exército Francês durante a Guerra da Argélia e pelo Exército Português durante a Guerra Ultramarina.
Fonte: Panhard EBR na Wiki
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The Panhard EBR was a heavy armored car designed for the French Army immediately after World War II to serve a reconnaissance role. It is famous for its unique 8×8 configuration, symmetrical hull, and the ability to be driven in either direction. The FL-11 designation refers to the specific Fives-Lille oscillating turret used on this variant.
Unique Design and Mobility
The EBR featured a highly innovative design focused on speed and survivability.
- Crew: 4 (Commander, Gunner, Front Driver, Rear Driver).
- Bi-directional Drive: The vehicle had two driving positions (one at the front, one at the rear) and a symmetrical hull, allowing it to rapidly reverse without turning around.
- Wheel Configuration: 8×8 drive. The four central metal wheels could be raised for high-speed road travel and lowered for better traction off-road, particularly on soft ground.
- Engine Placement: The flat-twelve cylinder engine was located directly under the fighting compartment, improving protection but making major maintenance difficult (requiring turret removal).
Specifications (Model 1951 with FL-11 Turret)
| Property | Valor |
|---|---|
| Tipo | Armored Car / Reconnaissance Vehicle |
| Mass (Combat Weight) | 13 toneladas |
| comprimento | 6.15 m (20 ft 2 in) |
| Largura | 2.42 m (7 ft 11 in) |
| altura | 2.24 m (7 ft 4 in) |
| Motor | Panhard 12H 6000 S Flat-Twelve Gasoline |
| Engine Power | 200 hp |
| Maximum Speed | Up to 115 km/h (71 mph) on road |
| Operational Range | ~700 km (430 mi) |
Armament and Turret
- Turret Type: FL-11 Oscillating Turret. This design separates the gun and the upper section from the lower turret ring, simplifying the incorporation of an autoloader or a larger gun caliber.
- Initial Main Armament: 75 mm SA 49 rifled gun (Model 1951).
- Upgraded Main Armament: Many FL-11 variants were later refitted with the more powerful 90 mm CN 90 F2 low-pressure gun (from 1964).
- Secondary Armament: Typically three 7.5 mm MAC 31 Reibel machine guns (one coaxial, one in the front hull, and one in the rear hull), with an optional fourth on the commander’s hatch.
- Armadura: Light (maximum 40 mm on the sloped turret front) but concentrated on the front and rear to protect the drivers, supporting its hit-and-run role.
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