It features an uncommon two-part FL-10 oscillating turret, where the gun is fixed to the turret and the entire upper turret changes elevation. The turret is set to the rear of the vehicle and holds the commander and gunner.

Dec 10, 2019 · The AMX-13 Avec Tourelle FL-11 was an improvised variant of the AMX-13 that involved equipping the existing hull with the FL-11 turret.

AMX-13 “Chaffee Turret” (1952) AMX-13 with M24 Chaffee Turret The AMX-13 was first fitted with the turret of the American Chaffee Light Tank complete with its main gun etc, but the hull and its running gear was that of the AMX-13.

Although the chassis was a conventional one, light and sturdy, the very essence of the AMX-13 was its oscillating turret, only rendered possible by using an automatic drum autoloader. This new, original loading system led to the creation of this unusual two-part turret.

AMX-13-75 Light Tank Oscillating Turret To reduce weight it couldn’t be fitted with heavy armour as the vehicle had to be air portable to support paratroopers, so its designers decided to reduce the height of its silhouette with a new turret design.

Nov 29, 2016 · Probably the most innovative part of the tank is its oscillating turret made of two hinged parts to which the gun is fixed, and the entire upper turret changes elevation. This provides high gun placement, smaller turret size and simpler fitting of an autoloader. The AMX 13 employed a loading system fed by two six-round magazines.

It features an uncommon two-part 'oscillating' turret where the gun is fixed to the turret and the entire upper turret changes elevation. The turret is set to the rear of the vehicle and holds the commander and gunner.

Dec 12, 2006 · By adding HOT missiles, the AMX 13 can be used as a tank destroyer. Because of its light weight it may be considered as a useful air-portable reconnaissance vehicle. The AMX-13 has a driver's and engine compartment at the front. A small turret is set well to the rear, with a large flat overhang.

Apr 7, 2014 · The AMX-13 is a French light tank that was produced from 1953 to 1985. It was designed to be a fast and agile vehicle that could support infantry and reconnaissance missions. The AMX-13 had a distinctive feature: a two-part oscillating turret that housed a 75 mm or 90 mm gun with an autoloader.

Nov 30, 2019 · The AMX-US, or AMX-13 Avec Tourelle Chaffee, was an improvisation that led to the mating of the AMX-13 hull with the turret of the M24.