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AMX-13

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AMX-13

The AMX-13 is a French light tank produced from 1953 to 1987. It was designed to be air-transportable and featured an oscillating turret with an autoloader, allowing for a smaller crew.

Specifications

TypeTank
OriginFrance
ManufacturerGIAT Industries (now Nexter)
Introduced1953
StatusIn service
Speed60 km/h
Range400 km
Crew3
Weight15 t

History

Developed by GIAT during the latter stages of the Cold War, the AMX-40 project failed to attract interest and sales, leading to its discontinuation in 1990.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Indonesiapartially upgradedconfirmed

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