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 …

Designed at the same time that the German Leopard, the AMX-30 was France\'s attempt to provide its armoured forces with a potent second generation main battle tank, and the first French medium tank built since the late 1950s. The AMX-30 was a radical step forward of previous designs like the AMX-50/100.

Aug 3, 2023 · Using the top gun for the 30A and it's completely fine in Era 1, though the shell velocity is a bit slow. The same gun in Era 2 though, is very problematic. You'll be facing FV4211s, T-72AVs, and Leopard 2AVs.

The Venezuelan AMX-30 is modernized with a new fire-control system that has a laser rangefinder, weapon stabilization system, and sensors for wind, temperature, and humidity. A new diesel engine with fully-automatic transmission increases …

Aug 9, 2021 · The AMX 30 has great DPM, good alpha, good aim time, excellent mobility (speed, not traverse) and some armour (turret). Accuracy is sub par, so think mid range fighter rather than long range sniper. Gun depression is just okay at 8 degrees, not exceptional.

The first production versions of the AMX-30, named AMX 30B to distinguish them from the AMX 30A prototypes, were completed in June 1966, manufactured with a welded and cast hull and a fully cast turret. The AMX-30 was out of French Army's service in 2011.

Sep 9, 2023 · Amidst this backdrop, France and West Germany embarked on a collaborative journey in 1956 to design a new medium tank, a project known as the Europa Panzer. This vehicle was envisioned as a lightly...

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

Developed as part of a competitive search for a unified European tank, the vehicle turned out to have maneuverability, engine power, and effective anti-tank engagement distance superior to all other vehicles except the Leopard 1. The armor of the vehicle was quite thin, but it was decided that technological advances in anti-tank shells had …

Aug 29, 2023 · Same with the AMX 30B2 engine I swear the upgraded one actually makes it slower, despite apparently having more horsepower. It has a higher top speed, but only downhill.