AMC 34 (Auto Mitrailleuse De Combat)

AMC 34 (Auto Mitrailleuse De Combat)
Image: AMC 34 (Valka-ca)
Year1934
Vehicle TypeLight Cavalry Tank
Origin & DesignerFrance/Renault
Numbers Produced12 (6 x APX-1 & 6 x APX-2)
Crew3 (Commander, Gunner & Driver)
(Commander/Gunner & Driver)
Main ArmamentAPX-1 Turret: 1 x 47mm L/30 SA-34 Gun
APX-2 Turret: 1 x 25mm L/47 SA-35 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-18° to +18°<
Turret Traverse360° (Powered)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightAPX-1: L.711
APX-2: L.671
Secondary Armament1 x 7.5mm MAC Modèle 1931 Machine Gun (Coaxial)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition CarriedAPX-1: 120 x 47mm + 5.250 x 7.5mm
APX-2: 120 x 25mm + 5.250 x 7.5mm
Height2.10m
Width2.07m
Length3.98m
Combat Weight9.700 kg
Ground Clearance0.40m
Fording Depth1.0m
Trench Crossing1.20m
Obstacle Clearance0.40m
Climbing Ability45°
RadioER-28
ArmourHull Front: 20mm
Hull Sides: 12mm
Hull Rear: 17mm
Hull Top: 14mm
Hull Bottom: 5mm
Gun Mantlet: 25mm
Turret Front: 25mm
Turret Sides: 25mm
Turret Rear: 25mm
Turret Top: 25mm
EngineRenault 8-Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 4 Reverse
Maximum Road Range200 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed40 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed40 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesDesigned as a fast cavalry tank but only built in small numbers, the AMC 34 served mainly overseas.