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Is the AMX 30 still in service?
As of 2019, 30 units are in service alongside 32 Leopard 2A7+. Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabian Army acquired 250 units, now in reserve (also ordered 53 AMX-30 DCA, in the late 1970s, which may still be in reserve, and 12 AMX-30H bridgelayers.)
What replaced the AMX 30?
Between 1974 and 1984 the AMX-30 was also license-produced in Spain. A total of 299 AMX-30E were built for the Spanish Army. French Army retired its AMX-30 series tanks in 2011. It was replaced in service with a new and more capable Leclerc MBT.
Did the AMX 30 have a stabilizer?
To answer your question, the main armament of the AMX 30 series (AMX 30B-AMX30 B2-AMX30 B2 BRENUS), the 56 calibers 105 mm F1 gun has never been equiped with a stabilizer. The same goes for the export designed prototypes (AMX 32 and AMX 40).
How many tanks does France have?
With production now complete, the French Army has 222 Leclercs and the United Arab Emirates Army has 388….Leclerc tank.
| Leclerc | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1983–1989 |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries (now Nexter) |
| Unit cost | ₣rs104,304,000 in 1993, US$4+million in 2016 |
What does AMX stand for French?
AMX – Atelier de Construction d’Issy-les-Moulineaux (Eng: Construction Workshop Issy les Molineaux)
How many tanks did the French have in WW2?
5,800 tanks
General overview: French armored forces in 1939 A total force of nearly 5,800 tanks, many of which were based overseas, in operational reserve or second line (such as the obsolete FT).
Is the AMX 13 still in service?
Production halted with the AMX-13 Model 1987. After sales support and upgrades are still offered through GIAT Industries (now Nexter). The AMX-13 tank was phased out of service with the French Army in the 1980s. Current French armoured vehicles with a similar role are the ERC 90 Sagaie and the AMX 10 RC.
How many AMX-30’s did the French Army have?
A total of 1173 AMX-30 (including the new build B2’s) MBT’s (excluding other variants) had been built for the French Army by 1985 when final deliveries were completed. During the Early 90’s after the Gulf War (which the AMX-30 fought in) the French Army started taking delivery of its new 3rd Generation MBT, the Leclerc.
How many AMX-30 MBT’s did France have?
FRANCE – A total of 1173 AMX-30 (including the new build B2’s) MBT’s (excluding other variants) had been built for the French Army by 1985 when final deliveries were completed. During the Gulf War, France deployed 4e Régiment de Dragons AKA the 4th Dragoon Regiment with their 44 AMX-30B2’s to join the Coalition Forces.
Which country first ordered the AMX-30 tank?
As a result, both nations decided to adopt tanks based on their own prototypes. The German tank became known as the Leopard 1, while the French prototype became the AMX-30. As early as 1969, the AMX-30 and variants were ordered by Greece, soon followed by Spain.
What countries used AMX-30s in the Gulf War?
In the 1991 Gulf War, AMX-30s were deployed by both the French and Qatari armies. Qatari AMX-30s saw action against Iraqi forces at the Battle of Khafji. France and most other nations replaced their AMX-30s with more up-to-date equipment by the end of the 20th century.