Basic Information

Name

AMX-10P (Marines) French Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)

Designation

AMX-10P Marines

Alternate Designation

AMX-10P Marines

Equipment Type

Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)

Manufacturer

Nexter

Date of Introduction

1973

Description

The AMX-10P Marines was developed as a private venture by Nexter Systems (previously Giat Industries) Roanne facility specifically for the export market for use by marines and other armed forces having an amphibious capability. The first customer was Indonesia, which placed an order for 34 vehicles in two versions, 24 fitted with the Nexter Systems one-man turret armed with a .50 (12.7 mm) M2 HB machine gun and 10 fitted with the Nexter Systems TS 90 two-man turret armed with a 90 mm F4 gun and 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun. This turret is also installed on a number of other armored vehicles including the Panhard ERC Sagaie (6 × 6) and Renault Trucks Defense VBC 90 (6 × 6) armored cars. AMX-10P Marine: AMX-10P with improved amphibious capabilities and a modified propulsion system that allowed for top speeds of up to 10 km/h in water. This variant was developed for the Indonesian Marine Corps

Ground Specifications

Crew 2

Main Weapon .50 (12.7 mm) M2 HB machine gun or 90 mm F4 gun

Engine V-8 Diesel (300 hp)

NBC Protection Yes

Max Speed 10.0 km/h

Variants

AMX-10P Marines The AMX-10P Marines is a variant of the AMX-10P specifically developed to provide improved amphibious capabilities at sea or in rivers of the original AMX-10P.

AMX-10 PAC 90 The primary role of the AMX-10 PAC 90 is that of anti-tank and fire support on the battlefield at ranges between 1,000 and 2,500 m, but it can also be used as a reconnaissance vehicle or as an APC.

AMX-10 ECH The AMX-10 ECH is an ARV based on the hull of the AMX-10P. It is designed to support AMX-10P vehicles in combat and maintain readiness by conducting repairs as close to the battlefield as possible.

AMX-10 Ambulance The AMX-10P is also used to perform as a battlefield ambulance. It is based on the same hull as the AMX-10P to ensure that it can perform alongside other armored formations.

AMX-10PC The AMX-10PC is an armored command post designed to support the operations of armoured formations during combat.

AMX-10 HOT This was the basic AMX-10P, with the Toucan II turret replaced by a new two-man Lancelot turret based on the TH 20, with four ready-to-launch 4,000 m range MBDA HOT missiles and a further 14 missiles carried in the rear of the hull. The crew of five consisted of the commander and gunner in the turret, two missile loaders, and the driver.

AMX-10 VOA This was based on the AMX-10PC command vehicle chassis and has been designed for use by artillery observers. Its crew of four consisted of a commander, observer, radio operator, and driver. The turret, which was manned by one or two men, was provided with equipment for day and night observation and local defense.

AMX-10 SOA The AMX-10 SOA was used for battlefield observation and artillery fire-control. It was essentially an AMX-10P with its Toucan II turret replaced by a new two-man turret armed with an externally-mounted 7.62 mm MG on the right side.

AMX-10 SAF This was also known as the AMX-10PC SAF and was used with the ATILA artillery FCS. It had a crew of five consisting of the radio operator, driver, two warrant officers, and one commanding officer.

AMX-10 TM This model towed a 120 mm TDA Model MO-120-RT-61 muzzle loaded rifled mortar, and carried 60 rounds of ammunition, for the mortar. The AMX-10 TM had a crew of six consisting of commander, aimer, artificer, loader, ammunition carrier and driver, and was fitted with a Toucan I turret.

AMX-10 SAT This was based on the AMX-10 PC command vehicle but had been modified internally to carry a gyro-stabilised theodolite, a topographic survey theodolite, distance measuring equipment, and a navigation system.

AMX-10P with RATAC radar This had no turret and was fitted with a roof-mounted radar for field artillery fire (RATAC) pulse Doppler radar scanner. The vehicle had a crew of five: commander; radar operator; assistant radar operator; radio operator; driver. The radar had four operating modes: ground surveillance; acquisition and identification; angular deviation measurement; automatic tracking.

AMX-10P upgrade The AMX-10P ICV upgrade included the installation of a new passive armor package to the front, sides, rear, and hull top to provide an enhanced level of survivability. Other enhancements included a modified rear power-operated ramp, new torsion bars, and reinforced transmission. The original AMX-10P was fully amphibious, propelled in the water by two water-jets mounted one either side of the hull at the rear. These and the trim vane installed at the front of the hull were removed to save weight but the vehicle retained its fording capability.

System

Alternative Designation AMX-10P Marines

Date of Introduction 1973

Proliferation Indonesia, which placed an order for 34 vehicles, Singapore ordered 44

Manufacturer Nexter Systems

Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)

Family AMX-10

Crew 2 ea

Passenger Capacity 13 ea

Turret Type New Dragar Turret

Dimensions

Length 5.77 m

Width 2.78 m

Height 2.75 m

Weight, Combat 14.5 tons

Ground Pressure 0.56 kg/cm²

Ground Clearance 0.45 m

Track Width 425 mm

Track Length (on the ground) 2.93 m

Automotive

Engine Name Baudouin 6 F11 SRX

Engine Type V-8 Diesel

Engine Power 300 hp

Cruising Range 600 km

Speed, Maximum Road 65 km/h

Speed, Average Cross 40

Speed Maximum Swim 10 km/h

Gradient 60 %

Side Slope 30 %

Vertical Step 0.7 m

Trench 1.6 m

Fording Depth Amphibious

Fuel Capacity 518 liters

Propellers 2 each (305 mm Diameter)

Emergency Pneumatic Engine Starter Yes

Water Exchanger Yes

Main Gun

NOTE The AMX-10P Marines can be outfitted with either a Nexter Systems one-man turret armed with a .50 (12.7 mm) M2 HB machine gun or it can be outfitted with the Nexter Systems TS 90 two-man turret armed with a 90 mm F4 gun and 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun.

System

Name M2 HB Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun

Type 12.7 mm (.50 Caliber)

In Service 1933-Present

Manufacturer Current: General Dynamics, Fabrique Nationale

Proliferation Over 3 Million

Max Rate of Fire (M2HB Version) 450-600 rds/min

Max Rate of Fire (AN/M2 Version) 750-850 rds/min

Max Rate of Fire (AN/M3 Version) 1,200-1,300 rds/min

Weight (Gun Only) 38 kg

Weight (Gun and Tripod) 58 kg

Length (Total) 1,654 mm

Length (Barrel) 1,143 mm

Action Short recoil-operated

Ammunition

Type Rifle

Caliber 12.7 mm

Cartridge 0.50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)

Muzzle Velocity 450-1,300 m/s (Depending on model)

Basic Load INA

Effective Range 1,800-2,000 m

Coaxial Weapon System

System

Name AA-52, 7.62mm Machine Gun

Type 7.62 mm

Manufacturer Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne (MAS)

Max Rate of Fire 900 rds/min

Weight 9,970 kg

Length 1,080 mm

Barrel Length 600 mm

Action Lever-delayed blowback

Effective Firing Range 600 m

Maximum Firing Range 3,200 m

Feedd System Belt

Sights Iron Removable APX (SOM) telescopic sights IR scope

Ammunition

Type Rifle

Caliber 7.72 mm

Cartridge 7.5×54mm French, 7.62×51mm NATO

Muzzle Velocity 830 m/s

Basic Load 2,000 ea

Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

MILAN ATGM

Country France / Germany

Service 1972-present

Prolioferation Thousands deployed by the French, German, Belgian, and Spanish armies, but Italy and soon India were assembling MILANs under license. All in all, the MILAN’s customer list has reached 41 countries and at least several non-state groups.

Range 2 km

Basic Load 10 ea

Armor Penetration 350 mm

Missile Length 918 mm

Missile Diameter 103 mm

Fin Span 267 mm

Missile Weight 6.73 kg

Total Weight with Launcher 24 kg

Warhead Weight 2.7 kg

Warhead Type High Explosive

Guidance System Wire-Guided

Note The iconic MILAN is the most successful Western European anti-tank missile ever made and is only surpassed by the BGM-71 TOW when it comes to international customers.

Fire Control

Name INA

Computerized FCS Yes

Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander Yes, M371 day sight with a magnification of ×1 and ×6

Thermal Sight Gunner Tes, OB-40 day/night periscope

Main Gun Stabilization Non-stabilized

Periscopes 5 ea

Protection

Hull Armor Welded from aluminum armor plates, which protect the vehicle from 14.5mm rounds

Turret Armor New Dragar Turret.

Applique Armor Available

Explosive Reactive Armor Available

Active Protection System INA

Mine Clearing No

Self-Entrenching Blade No

NBC Protection Yes

Smoke Equipment 4 × turret mounted 80 mm Smoke grenade launcher (2 × 2)

IR Signature INA

Anti-Corrosion Lining Yes

Image Sources

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