ELC project

ELC project
Državi	Francija
Vlogo	Lahki rezervoar
Produkcija	Od leta 1955
Zgrajena	10

V Projekt ELC je bil prototip projekta uničevalca tankov, ki ga je leta 1955 začelo francosko ministrstvo za obrambo. Namen projekta ELC (Engin Léger de Combat en:Light combat vehicle) je bil razviti lahko oklepno, močno oboroženo bojno vozilo, ki ga je mogoče prevažati z zračnim prevozom za hitro uporabo.

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Several models of the turret (AMX ELC bis) were tested on chassis manufactured from plans created by Hotchkiss. The vehicle’s drive suspension featured four roadwheels and two top rollers on each side. A new chassis began development in 1957, and was completed in 1961 under the designation of the ELC bis; this newer prototype had five roadwheels per side. The prototype is preserved at the Museum of Armour in Saumur.

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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)
Vlogo	Experimental Light Tank Destroyer / Aeromobile Support
National Origin	Francija
Namenjen	Leta 1950
No. Built	Part of a series of 10 pilot vehicles (ELC Even variants)
Posadke	2 (Driver and Commander/Gunner)
Mass (Combat Weight)	Approx. 7.4–8.9 tonnes
Length (Hull)	5.30 m (17 ft 5 in)
Višina	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.