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Encyclopedia > AMX 30 AuF1

AMX-30 AuF1
General Characteristics
Length: 10,23m
Height: 3,17m
Weight: 43 500 kg
Speed: 60 km/h
Fuel: 970 l diesel or gasoline
Range: 500km on diesel or 420km on gasoline
Primary
armament:
155mm GCT gun
Secondary
armament:
12.7mmmachine gun
Power plant: Hispano-Suiza HS-110 producing 680HP
Crew: 4

The AMX 30 AuF1 is a ground-ground artillery system using the AMX 30 hull. A machine gun is a fully-automatic firearm that is capable of firing bullets in rapid succession. ... Overview Perhaps the most successful post-war French armored vehicle design, the AMX-30 main battle tank was designed by GIAT Industries with a focus on good firepower and superior mobility. ...


It is now in service in the French Army, which operates 400 units. Though heavier than the AMX-30, the AuF1 retains similar mobility. It is able to shoot 6 rounds in 45 seconds, and can deploy swiftly. The French Army (Armée de Terre) is the land-based component of the French Armed Forces. ...


These systems were used during the Siege of Sarajevo, where they helped silence artillery positions of the Bosno-Serbian forces. Bosnian soldiers on a house to house hunt for a Serbian sniper. ...




Modern French armoured fighting vehicles
Tanks
Leclerc | AMX 30 | ERC-90 Sagaie | AMX 10 RC | VBC-90
Armoured personnel carriers
VAB | Panhard AML | VBL | AMX-10P
Artillery
LRM | AMX 30 AuF1
French armoured fighting vehicles
An armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) is a military vehicle, equipped with protection against hostile attacks and often mounted weapons. ... The Leclerc is a main battle tank built by GIAT Industries of France. ... Overview Perhaps the most successful post-war French armored vehicle design, the AMX-30 main battle tank was designed by GIAT Industries with a focus on good firepower and superior mobility. ... General Characteristics (ERC 90 Sagaie) Length: 7,70m Width: 2,50m Height: 2,25m Mass: 8,3t Speed: 90km/h Range: 730km Primary armament: 1 cannon 90mm Secondary armament: 2 7,62 machine guns Power plant: hp Crew: 3 The ERC 90 SAGAIE is a six-wheeled light tank. ... AMX 10 RC on a trailer The AMX 10 RC is a wheeled light tank in service in the French Army. ... The M113, one of the most common APCs, on duty during the Vietnam War Armoured personnel carriers (APCs) are light armoured fighting vehicles for the transport of infantry. ... General Characteristics (VAB) Length: 5. ... The AML 60/90 is a light armoured car with permanent 4x4 drive which gives it exceptional mobility. ... Panhard Véhicule Blindé Léger (Light armoured vehicle) is a wheeled 4x4 all-terrain vehicle offered in various configurations. ... The AMX 10 P is a French armoured personnel carrier. ... Historically, artillery refers to any engine used for the discharge of projectiles during war. ... The M270 MLRS conducts a rocket launch. ...

  Results from FactBites:
 
AMX 30 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (430 words)
The AMX design was the result of French specifications for a new main battle tank to replace ageing American tanks in French service since the end of World War II.
AMX 30 FORAD: Cosmetically modified version, to play the role of foreign tanks during exercises.
AMX 32: Export version with heavier armour, but far less manoeuvability.
AMX 30 AuF1 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (131 words)
The AMX 30 AuF1 is a ground-ground artillery system using the AMX 30 hull.
These systems were used during the Siege of Sarajevo by the French artillery detachement of the IFOR, where they helped silence artillery positions of the Bosno-Serbian forces.
AuF1 battery near Sarajevo, with the hull of the tank protected by concrete
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