The AMX-30 is a French main battle tank designed by Ateliers de construction d'Issy-les-Moulineaux (AMX, then GIAT) and first delivered to the French Army in August 1966. The first five tanks were issued to the 501st Régiment de Chars de …

The AMX-30 was the most lightly protected of any MBT in Europe for the time. The design philosophy indeed favoured entirely active protection given by the speed, agility and small dimensions. The amphibious sealing and NBC lining were completed by a slight overpressure and ventilation system.

The AMX-30 B2 was the final production model of the AMX-30 MBT and is powered by a Hispano-Suiza HS-110 12-cyUnder water-cooled multi-fuel engine built by Renault developing 720 hp at 2,600 rpm coupled to a SESM ENC 200 transmission.

The AMX-30 AuF1 is a French self-propelled gun vehicle currently in use by the armies of France and Saudi Arabia. It replaced the former Mk F3 155mm in French Army service.

This is a modified AMX 30 MBT chassis with two Euromissile Roland surface-to-air missiles in the ready-to-launch position and eight missiles in reserve in the hull, ready for automatic reloading. The surveillance radar is mounted on the turret rear …

For a tank, the AMX-30 had a low silhouette; the height of the tank was 2.28 meters (7.5 feet), [11] compared to the Leopard's 2.6 meters (8.5 feet). [12] In terms of lethality, the AMX-30's Obus G high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) round was one of …

During the Early 90’s after the Gulf War (which the AMX-30 fought in) the French Army started taking delivery of its new 3rd Generation MBT, the Leclerc. However the AMX-30 continued to play a key role in the French army and two further up-grades were implemented in limited numbers for their rapid reaction force which was made up of 2 Tank ...

Feb 19, 2019 · The AMX-30 was designed more for mobility than for protection. Therefore, its armor is relatively light for an MBT – only 3.15 inches (80mm) maximum. There is a torsion bar suspension, with five pairs of road wheels and five track-return rollers.

Oct 26, 2015 · Designed by the Atelier de Construction d’Issy-les-Moulineaux, it weighed some 79,000 pounds, had a crew of four, a 720-hp engine capable of 40 mph, and mounted a powerful (105mm) main gun, along with a coaxial 20mm cannon and one machine gun for …

Aug 11, 2017 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the AMX-30 Main Battle Tank (MBT) including pictures.