The Panhard AML (automitrailleuse légère, or "light armoured car") [3] is an armoured car with reconnaissance capability. [8] Designed by Panhard on a lightly armoured 4×4 chassis, it weighs an estimated 5.5 tonnes, and is thus suitable for airborne deployment. [9]

The Panhard AML early prototypes were unveiled in mid-1959 and the pre-production took place in 1960. As early as 1961, at least one regiment in Algeria was tested the vehicle in operations. It was equipped then by a fully orientable 60 mm Brandt gun-mortar (with 53 rounds in store) or a DTAT CS61/67 mortar, assisted by two MAS AA-52 NF-1 LMGs ...

The Auto Mitrailleuse Le'gere' (AML) 60 vehicle is similar to the AML-20 and AML-90 Armored Cars, which all share many of the same parts/components as the M3 APC. Two (2) primary versions of the AML-60 were built, differing in the co-axial armament mounted.

The Panhard AML (Auto Mitrailleuse Légère, or "Light Armoured Car") is a fast, long-ranged, and relatively cheap first-generation armoured car with excellent reconnaissance capability. Designed on a small, lightly armoured 4X4 chassis, it weighs an estimated 5.5 tonnes—much lighter than a tank—and is therefore more suited to rapid ...

The Panhard AML (called the AML 245 by Panhard) 60/90 is a light armoured car, with permanent 4×4 drive for mobility. It can carry either a 90 mm quick firing low pressure gun, or a 60 mm breech loading mortar as main weapons.

La Panhard AML est une automitrailleuse légère (AML) fabriquée par la firme Panhard qui équipa l’ armée de Terre et la Gendarmerie nationale française du début des années 1960 à la fin des années 1990.

The Panhard AML ( called the AML 245 by Panhard) 60/90 is a light armoured car with permanent 4x4 drive which gives it exceptional mobility. It can carry either a 90 mm quick firing low pressure gun, or a 60 mm breech loading mortar as main weapons.

Sep 21, 2020 · The Panhard AML ("Auto Mitrailleuse Legere", translating simply to "Light Armored Car") was a light armored car of French design and taken on by the French Army to replace an aging stock of British-originated Daimler "Ferret" cars in same battlefield role.

Apr 3, 2024 · The original AML series turret was removed and replaced with a new rectangular turret with two anti-tank missile launchers mounted on either side. The driving position is also modified, the single hatch is replaced by three bulletproof windows offering a wide view to the front and sides.

Jun 7, 2012 · Panhard began production of this armoured car in 1960 (Wikipedia: Panhard AML) for delivery to the French army in 1961 (Army Guide: AML). Given the model number (m/1965) the Portuguese must have acquired theirs in 1965 (Vehicles of the Portuguese Armed Forces).