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 …

Main Battle Tank - France. 3571 built 1965-88. Designed at the same time that the German Leopard, the AMX-30 was France\'s attempt to provide its armoured forces with a potent …

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 …

AMX-30 series MBTs were used by France, Saudi Arabia and Qatar during operations conducted early in 1991 to retake Kuwait following its invasion by Iraq in 1990. Production of the AMX-30 series was completed late in 1993 when the last AMX-30 …

The AMX-30E (E stands for España, Spanish for Spain) is a Spanish main battle tank based on France's AMX-30. Although originally the Spanish government sought to procure the German Leopard 1, the AMX-30 was ultimately awarded the contract due to its lower price and the ability to manufacture it in Spain. 280 units were manufactured by Santa ...

The modernized GIAT AMX Super 30 has improved mobility, firepower, and logistics support. It has a new diesel engine, automatic transmission, and cooling system.

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...

VENEZUELA – run a small fleet of 81 AMX-30’s and 4 AMX-30Ds purchased in 1972. These were upgraded in the 80’s with a new FCS, a new Continental AVDS-1790-5A diesel engine, producing 908hp and an Allison CD-850-6A transmission.

Feb 19, 2019 · Model AMX-30S, which was adapted for desert use, was exported to Saudi Arabia. Over 3,500 AMX-30 MBTs have been built. The AMX-30 Main Battle Tank was used by France, Saudi Arabia and Qatar during the 1990/1991 Gulf War.

The AMX-30S is an AMX-30 optimized for desert operations and given some fire control upgrades. It is also designed with lesser budgets in mind, being less expensive than corresponding tanks of the 1980s (when it was designed).