The AMX-13 is a French light tank produced from 1952 to 1987. It served with the French Army, as the Char 13t-75 Modèle 51, and was exported to more than 26 other nations.

Apr 28, 2018 · The AMX 13 went on to produce more than a hundred different variants, some of them included self-propelled guns, anti-aircraft systems, APCs, and ATGM versions. The tank was tested in action during the Suez Canal Crisis in …

This article deals with Sherman tanks extensive use around the world after World War II and catalogues foreign post–World War II use and conversions of Sherman tanks and variants based on the Sherman chassis.

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.

Giat Industries\’ modernized AMX-13, 1987 version, with thermal sleeve 105 mm (4.13 in), improved suspension, laser rangefinder, improved optics and targeting system, new engine and transmission, revised storage, mud guards, side skirts, cal.30 (7.62 mm) and cal.50 (12.7 mm) machine-guns plus four AT missiles.

As expected, the AMX-13 was heavily influenced by World War II tank warfare theory. It is designed around a traditional "track wheel" system with five twin tire wheels assigned to each chain side, a front drive sprocket and a rear chain idler.

Feb 1, 2024 · The AMX-13 Light Tank struck an outstanding balance between these as it launched just after World War II and is still active worldwide today.

France’s AMX-13 light tank was designed soon after World War II ended. Design of the tank began in 1946. The first prototype was finished in 1948 and production began in 1952.

NIMDA, an Israeli company, produces a complete retrofit package for the AMX 13 light tank. The package consists of a new diesel engine, a new automatic transmission, new armament, computerized fire control system, additional armor protection, and a fire/explosion detection and suppression system.

Nov 29, 2016 · The AMX 13 went on to produce more than a hundred different variants, some of them included self-propelled guns, anti-aircraft systems, APCs, and ATGM versions. The tank was tested in action during the Suez Canal Crisis in …