AMX-30R
Overview
AMX-30R
Former French army AMX-30R on display in a museum with launcher and radar in firing configuration.
Source: Rama -
© CC BY-SA 2.0
Origin
France
Type
Self-propelled SAM system
Entered service
1976 or 1977
Status
Limited service
Development
1970’s
Developer
France
Spain
Spain
Production
1976 - 1985
Producer
France
Number produced
230 launch vehicles on AMX-30 chassis
Designations
AMX-30RE (Spanish service)
Notable users
France
Spain
Iraq
Nigeria
Spain
Iraq
Nigeria
Details
Facts
AMX-30R
General
Origin
France
Type
Self-propelled SAM system
Crew
3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Dimensions
Weight
33 t combat load
Length
6.65 m
Width
3.1 m
Height
4.45 m radar raised
Armament
Type
Roland 1 or Roland 2 surface to air missile
Ammunition
10 missiles, 2 ready to fire
Elevation
-5 to +85 degrees, powered, 45 degrees/s
Traverse
360 degrees, powered, 80 degrees/s
Stabilizer
No
Sensors
Radar
Surveillance radar, 16 km range
Sight
Optical tracker
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels
Layout
Idler front and drive sprocket rear
Ground pressure
0.71 kg/cm²
Track width
0.57 m
Track on ground
4.12 m
Suspension
Torsion bar
Tread
2.53 m
Automotive
Engine model
Hispano-Suiza HS 110
Engine type
12-cylinder water-cooled supercharged diesel
Power output
720 hp at 2.000 rpm
Transmission
Mechanical, 5 forward, 5 reverse
Fuel
970 L
Mobility
Speed
60 km/h on road
30 km/h cross country
Range
500 - 600 km
Power to weight ratio
21.8 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Wall
0.9 m
Trench
2.9 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
1 m
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Armor thickness
Up to 30 mm
Smoke system
2x2 smoke grenade dischargers
Media
AMX-30R
Former Spanish army AMX-30R on display in a museum. Note that the launcher is in transport configuration.
Source: Yaco Erisso
Copyright: CC BY-SA 4.0
AMX-30R
Former French army AMX-30R on display in a museum with launcher and radar in firing configuration.
Source: Rama
Copyright: CC BY-SA 2.0
