Development of this tank began in 1970, with prototypes being tested 6 years later. The first one would be produced in 1981 with the first of them being delivered to the 2nd Regiment de Hussards. The vehicle supported a GIAT 105mm gun and mounted a welded turret made of aluminum.
AMX-10 RC served in the two reconnaissance regiments of the 6e Division Blindee Legere while the other two school house Division Blindee Legere has one reconnaissance regiment equipped with AMX-10RC along with other wheeled vehicles. The Division d'Infanterie has a reconnaissance regiment equipped with three squadrons of AMX-10RC.
Apart from France, the tank is also used by Cameroon, Morocco and Qatar.
Weapons[]
Airland Battle[]
Weapons
Type
Main Gun
MMG
No Weapon
Name
MECA L/48
NF-1
Caliber
105mm KE AoE
7.62mm
Ammo
x 25
x 4000
Range
Ground = 1925 m Helicopters = N/A m Airplanes = N/A m
Ground = 875 m Helicopters = 525 m Airplanes = N/A m
Accuracy
9
N/A
AP Power
12
N/A
HE Power
3
N/A
Suppression
121
55
Rate of fire
7 r/min
600 r/min
Red Dragon[]
Weapons
Type
Main Gun
MMG
No Weapon
Name
MECA L/48
NF-1
Caliber
105mm KE STAT AoE
7.62mm
Ammo
x 25
x 2000
Range
Ground = 2275 m Helicopters = N/A m Airplanes = N/A m
Ground = 875 m Helicopters = 525 m Airplanes = N/A m