Panhard M3

Panhard M3
Страны	Франция
Роль	Бронетранспортер
Производства	1971–1986
Построен	1180

Teh Панхард M3 VTT (фр. Véhicule de Transport de Troupes) — плавающий бронетранспортёр. Разработанный как частное предприятие для экспортного рынка, M3 был построен с теми же механическими компонентами и компонентами шасси, что и линейка легких бронированных автомобилей Panhard AML. Эти два типа транспортных средств имеют 95% взаимозаменяемость автомобильных деталей. M3 — это чрезвычайно универсальная конструкция, которая может быть сконфигурирована для выполнения широкого спектра вспомогательных задач на поле боя. Наиболее популярными вариантами базового бронетранспортера стали бронированная санитарная машина, мобильный командный пункт и машина внутренней охраны. Он также мог быть оснащен широким спектром башен и вооружения, начиная от одного пулемета общего назначения и заканчивая автоматической пушкой среднего калибра

Источник: Панхард M3 в Википедии

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)
Роль	Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
National Origin	Франция
Производителя	Panhard (now Arquus)
Service Entry	1971
Экипажа	2 (Driver, Commander/Gunner)
Capacity (Troops)	10 (Driver, Commander, plus 8 fully-equipped troops)
Длина	4.45 m (14 ft 7 in)
Ширина	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.