AMX-VCI

The AMX-VCI (Véhicule de Combat d'Infanterie) is a French tracked armoured personnel carrier developed from the AMX-13 light tank chassis. It was designed to transport infantry into battle and was widely exported, often armed with a machine gun or small cannon.

Developed in the early 1950s, the vehicle was created to meet the French Army's need for a highly mobile armored transport capable of keeping pace with rapid tank maneuvers. It officially entered service in 1957 as the AMX-13 VTT before later receiving its VCI designation. The vehicle saw extensive combat during the Algerian War with French forces, and was later deployed in various global conflicts, including the Lebanese Civil War and the Iran-Iraq War by export customers. Although phased out of French front-line service by the AMX-10P in the late 1970s, it remains in active service with several international operators today, cementing its legacy as a pioneer of modern mechanized infantry tactics.