AMX-13/105



Overview


AMX-13 Modèle 58

Forward view of an upgraded Dutch army AMX-13 Modèle 58 light tank armed with 105mm cannon.
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Origin
France
Type
Light tank
Entered service
Early 1960's
Status
Limited service
Development
Mid 1950's
Developer
France - Atelier de Construction d'Issy-les-Moulineaux (AMX)
Production
Late 1950's - ?
Producer
France - AMX
Number produced
Over 200
Designations
AMX-13 Modèle 1958
PRLTTK / Pantserrups Lichte Tank
Dutch for "tracked light tank"
Notable users
Netherlands
Argentina
Indonesia

Details


Facts AMX-13/105
General
Origin
France
Type
Light tank
Crew
3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Dimensions
Weight
14.8 t
Length
6.70 m gun forward
4.88 m hull
Width
2.51 m
Height
2.80 m overall
Main armament
Type
105mm L/44 cannon
Mount
Main gun in turret
Ammunition
32 rounds, 12 ready to fire in turret bustle loader
Elevation
-5 to + 12°
Traverse
360°
Stabilizer
No
Coaxial armament
Type
7.62mm MAG machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Ammunition
4.000 rounds in total
Traverse
Traverse and elevation as main armament
Stabilizer
No
Secondary armament
Type
7.62mm MAG machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount on turret roof
Ammunition
4.000 rounds in total
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Ground pressure
0.76 kg/cm²
Track width
0.35 m
Track on ground
3.0 m
Tread
2.16 m
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine model
Sofam Model 8Gxb
Engine type
8-cylinder water-cooled petrol
Power output
250 hp at 3.200 rpm
Transmission
Manual, 5 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
480 L
Mobility
Speed
60 km/h on road
15 km/h in the field
Range
350 - 400 km on road
Turn radius
Skid turns
Power to weight ratio
16.9 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.4 m
Wall
0.65 m
Trench
1.6 m
Gradient
60 %
Fording
0.6 m
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Armor thickness
15 mm @ 55 degree hull front
20 mm hull side
10 mm hull top
15 mm hull rear
25 mm @ 45 degree turret front
25 mm turret sides
10 mm turret top
NBC system
No
Smoke system
2x3 smoke grenade dischargers
Equipment
Night vision
No
Radio
Yes

Media


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