
ELC project | |
|---|---|
| Krajiny | Francúzsko |
| Úlohu | Svetelná nádrž |
| Výrobný závod | Od roku 1955 |
| Postavený | 10 |
Komisia Projekt ELC bol prototyp tank torpédoborec projekt začal francúzske ministerstvo obrany v roku 1955. Účelom projektu ELC (Engin Léger de Combat en:Light combat vehicle) bolo vyvinúť ľahko obrnené, ťažko ozbrojené bojové vozidlo schopné prepravovať leteckou prepravou na rýchle nasadenie.
Zdrojový: Projekt ELC na Wikipédii
| ELC EVEN 90 Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Neznáme |
| Lokalizácia | Neznáme |
| Fotografie | 23 |
Niekoľko modelov veže (AMX ELC bis) bolo testovaných na podvozku vyrobenom z plánov vytvorených spoločnosťou Hotchkiss. Jazdné odpruženie vozidla obsahovalo štyri kolesá a dva horné valce na každej strane. Nový podvozok sa začal objavovať v roku 1957 a bol dokončený v roku 1961 pod označením ELC bis; tento novší prototyp mal päť cestných kolies na jednej strane. Prototyp je zachovaný v Múzeu brnenia v Saumur.
| ELC Bis Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Neznáme |
| Lokalizácia | Saumur |
| Fotografie | 22 |
| ELC EVEN 30 Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Neznáme |
| Lokalizácia | Neznáme |
| Fotografie | 27 |
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General Characteristics
The ELC EVEN 90 was a prototype light tank destroyer developed in France by Brunon-Valette as part of the “Engin Léger de Combat” (ELC) project during the mid-1950s. The goal was to create a highly mobile, heavily armed, and extremely small vehicle that could be air-transported for rapid deployment and capable of countering heavier Soviet tanks like the IS-3. The project prioritized miniaturization and firepower over armor, resulting in one of the smallest armored fighting vehicles ever conceived.
| Property | Typical Value (EVEN 90 Prototype) |
|---|---|
| Úlohu | Experimental Light Tank Destroyer / Aeromobile Support |
| National Origin | Francúzsko |
| navrhnutý | 50- tych rokov minulého |
| No. Built | Part of a series of 10 pilot vehicles (ELC Even variants) |
| Posádky | 2 (Driver and Commander/Gunner) |
| Mass (Combat Weight) | Approx. 7.4–8.9 tonnes |
| Length (Hull) | 5.30 m (17 ft 5 in) |
| Výška | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Powerplant and Mobility
- Engine: SOFAM Type 4 GSr 4-cylinder gasoline engine (or similar).
- Engine Power: 134 kW (180 hp) or 120 hp, depending on the specific prototype.
- Power/Weight Ratio: Approx. 20 hp/tonne.
- Maximum Speed (Road): Up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in some variants; typical operational speed around 60 km/h.
- Suspension: Torsion bar suspension.
- Design Note: The extremely low profile and light weight gave the vehicle exceptional camouflage characteristics and high tactical mobility.
Armament and Protection
- Main Armament: 90 mm DEFA D.915 low-pressure gun (or similar D.914).
- Ammunition Type: Primarily fin-stabilized HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) rounds (e.g., ENERGA or OCC-90-62).
- Rate of Fire: Some variants featured an **autoloader** system with a short reload time between shells in the clip.
- Ammunition Capacity: Approx. 45 rounds (some sources cite 34 rounds in the hull and 19 in the turret).
- Secondary Armament: 1 x 7.5 mm AAT-52 coaxial machine gun.
- Maximum Armor (Hull Front): 10–15 mm (sloped at up to 80° on later hulls).
- Armor Note: The armor was designed only to protect against heavy machine gun fire (7.62 mm rounds) and shell fragments. It offered no protection against dedicated anti-tank weaponry.
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