Panhard M3

Panhard M3
País	França
Papel	Porta-aviões blindado
Produzido	1971–1986
Construído	1180

O Panhard M3 VTT (francês: Véhicule de Transport de Troupes) é um veículo blindado anfíbio de transporte de pessoal. Desenvolvido como um empreendimento privado para o mercado de exportação, o M3 foi construído com os mesmos componentes mecânicos e de chassi da linha Panhard AML de carros blindados leves. Os dois tipos de veículos compartilham uma intercambialidade de 95% de peças automotivas. O M3 é um design extremamente versátil que pode ser configurado para uma ampla variedade de funções auxiliares no campo de batalha. As variantes mais populares do veículo de transporte de pessoal da base incluíam uma ambulância blindada, um posto de comando móvel e um veículo de segurança interna. Também pode ser equipado com uma ampla variedade de torres e armamentos, desde uma única metralhadora de uso geral até um canhão automático de calibre médio

Fonte: Panhard M3 na Wikipédia

Panhard M3 VTT with TL-2i turret
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)
Papel	Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
National Origin	França
Fabricante	Panhard (now Arquus)
Service Entry	1971
tripulação	2 (Driver, Commander/Gunner)
Capacity (Troops)	10 (Driver, Commander, plus 8 fully-equipped troops)
comprimento	4.45 m (14 ft 7 in)
Largura	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.