AMX-10RC

The AMX-10RC is a French armoured reconnaissance vehicle, often classified as a wheeled tank destroyer or light tank, equipped with a powerful 105 mm main gun. It is designed for reconnaissance and fire support missions, offering high mobility and significant firepower on various terrains.

Developed in the 1970s by GIAT Industries to replace the aging Panhard EBR, this vehicle was designed to provide the French Army with a highly mobile, amphibious reconnaissance platform capable of rapid deployment. It officially entered service in 1981 and quickly became a cornerstone of French rapid reaction forces. The vehicle proved its combat effectiveness during the Gulf War's Operation Daguet, as well as in various operations across Africa, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and more recently in Ukraine. While currently being phased out of French service in favor of the modern EBRC Jaguar, it leaves a lasting legacy as one of the most successful wheeled fire-support vehicles of the late 20th century.