AMX-10 ECH

Notes: The AMX-10 ECH is the repair vehicle version of the AMX-10P APC. It retains the full armament of the standard AMX-10P, but instead of an infantry squad carries a reduced crew of mechanics. The driver is seated at the front left of the hull, and there is a large drop ramp in the rear of the vehicle with a door in it. On the right side of the rear deck is a crane with a capacity of 6 tons. The operator has a small roof hatch that he uses when working with this crane. When the crane is used, jacks are lowered under the rear of the hull to brace the vehicle. Other equipment carried includes a full range of tools and a pair of jacks with the ability to jack up one side of a 15-ton vehicle. Note that the AMX-10 ECH does not have a winch, does not normally carry tow bars or tow cables, and in general does not have the muscle for recovery operations.

France, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Mexico, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates use the AMX-10 ECH.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$224,143

D, A

2.5 tons

13.8 tons

5

9

Passive IR

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

107/75

25/15/2

528

78

CiH

T2

TF3 TS2 TR2 HF4 HS3 HR2

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+1

Basic

20mm M-693 autocannon, AAT-F1

576x20mm, 2000x7.62mm

AMX-13 CPP

Notes: This is an AVLB based on the AMX-13 chassis. The bridge can span a gap of 14.01 meters is suitable only for light vehicles, able to support 25 tons. The bridge weighs 4.7 tons and takes 3 minutes to emplace or recover. Two stabilizers are lowered at the rear before the bridge is emplaced or recovered.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$66,106

G, A

400 kg

19.7 tons

3

11

Passive IR

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

88/61

20/15

480

91

CiH

T3

TF4 TS4 TR4 HF6 HS4 HR4

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

None

None

AAT-F1 (C)

2000x7.62mm

AMX-13 VCG

Notes: This is a Combat Engineer Vehicle version of the AMX-13. The VCG has a 2.85x0.7m dozer blade capable of excavating 45 cubic meters per hour, An A-frame crane with a 4.5-tonne capacity, a winch with 40m cable able to pull 20 tons, 2 smoke projectors, 1 smoke discharger, 2 mine detectors, an electric drill, a hammer drill, a power saw, and an integral 4.5Kw generator. The turret has been replaced with a raised superstructure with an M2HB fired from inside or outside the vehicle. There are two hatches on the roof and hatches on the sides, and a driver’s hatch on the front left deck.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Gas Engine

$82,976

G, A

2 tons

17.6 tons

3+6

10

Headlights

Shielded

Diesel Engine

$83,132

D, A

2 tons

17.8 tons

3+6

10

Headlights

Shielded

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

Gas Engine

100/70

20/15

410

103

Stnd

T4

HF6 HS4 HR4

Diesel Engine

109/76

25/15

410

92

Stnd

T4

HF6 HS4 HR4

Vehicle

Fire Control

Armament

Ammunition

(Both)

None

M-2HB (C), 2xSmoke Grenade Projectors

1000x.50

AMX-30D ARV

Notes: This is an armored recovery vehicle version of the AMX-30 tank. The turret is removed and replaced with a raised superstructure. The driver sits at the front and slightly to the left side of the vehicle, with the commander to his with a cupola mounting a machinegun. The machinegun may be aimed and fired when the vehicle is buttoned down via a 10x periscope. To the rear of the commander's cupola is a hatch for the two mechanics. At the front of the hull is a dozer blade used for earthmoving and to brace the vehicle during crane and winching operations.

The crane is on the front left side and can lift 12 tons through 240 degrees, or 15 tons when lifting while the crane is positioned straight forward and the dozer blade is lowered. (There is a version used only by France, called the AMX-30DI, which can lift 15 tons through the entire 240 degrees.) There is a platform on the rear of the superstructure to carry engines and other large assemblies. The main winch is located in the center of the hull, with the cable leading out of the front of the hull. This winch has a 35-ton pull with 100 meters of cable. It cannot be overstressed, as it stops automatically when this 35-ton limit is reached. The auxiliary winch has 120 meters of cable and has a 3.5-ton pull. The crew compartment has a heater, and a snorkel can be installed that allows fording of up to 4 meters depth.

The AMX-30D is built by France and used by that country, as well as most countries that use the AMX-30 tank (such as Chile, Cyprus, Greece, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela).

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$120,213

D, G, A

3 tons

36 tons

4

13

Passive IR

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

133/93

30/20

1100

259

Stnd

T6

HF58 HS14 HR8

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

None

+1

AAT-F1 (C)

4000x7.62mm

AMX-30 AVLB

Notes: This is an AVLB version of the AMX-30 main battle tank. The hull is virtually unchanged from the base vehicle, but the turret is removed and replaced with a bridge that can span a gap of 20 meters. The bridge can support 50 tons and takes 5 minutes to lay or recover. The bridge itself weighs 8.5 tons. The AMX-30 AVLB is not used by France, but is used by Saudi Arabia.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$279,144

D, G, A

315 kg

42.5 tons

3

8

Image Intensification

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

116/81

25/15

1100

257

CiH

T6

TF4 TS4 TR4 HF58 HS14 HR8

AMX-30 EBG

Notes: This is a CEV version of the AMX-30. The EBG has a dozer blade capable of excavating 120 cubic meters per hour, a winch capable of pulling 20 tons with 40m of cable, and a hydraulic arm with pincers capable of lifting 15 tons. The EBG has a two-tier turret with a MAG MG and 4 smoke projectors on the top tier, and a 142mm demolitions gun and 4 coaxial mine throwers on the bottom tier. The two tiers are able to rotate independently. The EBG has an integral 50Kw generator. The driver’s hatch is located on the left front deck, and the commander’s and loader’s hatches are located on the turret deck. The gunner uses the loader’s hatch. The AMX-30 EBG, like other vehicles of its kind, has been removed from active service in its country.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

700 hp Engine

$204,892

D, G, A

500 kg

38 tons

3

17

Passive IR

Shielded

800 hp Engine

$205,455

D, G, A

500 kg

38.4 tons

3

17

Passive IR

Shielded

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

700 hp Engine

127/89

25/20

1100

259

Trtd

T6

TF23 TS8 TR6 HF58 HS14 HR8

800 hp Engine

141/99

30/20

1100

296

Trtd

T6

TF23 TS8 TR6 HF58 HS14 HR8

Vehicle

Fire Control

Armament

Ammunition

(Both)

None

142mm Demolitions Gun, AAT-F1 (C), 4xMine Throwers

15x142mm, 4000x7.62mm, 40xMines

AMX VCI Recovery Vehicle

Notes: This is a recovery vehicle meant to recover and repair AMX VCI vehicles and similar-sized vehicles. The basic chassis is fitted with a raised section in the center of the hull. To the left of this superstructure is a crane with a capacity of 6 tons and the ability to swivel through 240 degrees. The main winch leads out through the front of the hull and has a capacity of 18 tons with 100 meters of cable. The auxiliary winch is in the rear of the hull and has a capacity of 3.5 tons with 120 meters of cable. The AMX VCI RV is equipped with basic, tracked vehicle, wheeled vehicle, small arms, and heavy ordinance tools, an air compressor, a welding set, and excavating tools.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$78,965

D, A

3 tons

18 tons

4

9

Passive IR, WL Spotlight

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

95/67

20/15

410

92

Stnd

T3

HF8 HS4 HR4

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

None

None

AAT-F1 (C)

2000x7.62mm

AMX VCG

Notes: This is the combat engineer vehicle version of the AMX VCI, used by many of the countries that use the AMX VCI. The vehicle is equipped with an A-frame crane that deploys over the front of the vehicle; this crane has a capacity of 4.5 tons. When the crane is not in use, it is split at the top and folded on either side of the hull. The vehicle is also equipped with a forward winch, with a capacity of 4.5 tons and 63 meters of cable. On the front of the vehicle is a dozer blade to brace the vehicle or to prepare fighting positions. The vehicle has a 3kW generator to power tools when the engine is off. The AMX VCG is issued with an engineer demolitions chest, welding and cutting tools, an air compressor, power tools, basic tools, and excavating tools.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$104,853

D, A

2 tons

16 tons

3+7

8

Passive IR, WL Spotlight

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

105/73

20/15

410

92

Stnd

T3

HF8 HS4 HR4

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

None

None

M-2HB (C)

2000x.50

Leclerc ARV (DNG)

Notes: This armored recovery vehicle was originally produced for Abu Dhabi, but France later decided to buy some for its own army. It is a conversion of the EPC Leclerc main battle tank. The turret has been removed and replaced with a raised superstructure, and the vehicle has been lengthened so it has seven roadwheels on each side instead of six. The right side of the vehicle carries a long crane with a reach of 7.9 meters over 260 degrees that can lift 30 tons. The vehicle has a main winch with a capacity of 34 tons and 160 meters of cable, and an auxiliary winch with a capacity of 15 tons and 160 meters of cable. To the rear of the superstructure is a platform that may carry a complete Leclerc power pack (approximately 4 tons). On the hull front is a dozer blade for bracing the vehicle. A 10kW diesel generator is provided to power tools, the winches, and crane when the engine is turned off. The Leclerc ARV carries a welder, air compressor, electric and electronic repair tools, and a complete set of tools to service main battle tanks and other armored vehicles. The crew compartment is air-conditioned and includes a chemical toilet. The vehicle mounts the Galix close-defense system, which automatically lays a smoke screen and infrared countermeasures if the vehicle is threatened by enemy missiles or targeted by lasers.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$245,667

D, A

4 tons

59 tons

3+1

21

Image Intensification

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

170/119

35/25

1500

557

Stnd

T6

HF140 HS28 HR19

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

None

None

M-2HB (C)

1000x.50