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AMX-10 PAC 90

Amphibious tank destroyer / SP artillery pieceFielded 1979Pending verification
Land ForcesFRA
AMX-10 PAC 90
Photo: Y.Leclercq© · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeAmphibious tank destroyer / SP artillery piece
Date of introduction1979
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNexter SystemsMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length5.87 m19 ftMed[1]
Width2.83 m9 ftMed[1]
Height2.73 m9 ftMed[1]
Combat weight14.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineBaudouin 6 F11 SRXMed[1]
Engine power300 hpMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed40 km/h25 mph · 22 ktMed[1]
Swim speed10 km/h6 mph · 5 ktMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armorwelded from aluminum armor plates, which protect the vehicle from 14.5mm roundsMed[1]
Turret ArmorNew Dragar Turret.Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentTwo 80 mm smoke grenade dischargersMed[1]
Armament
Rate of fire (max)INA (32-36 rds/min)Med[1]
Maximum elevation+15 degMed[1]
Minimum elevation-8 degMed[1]
Basic load10 x 90mm projectiles can be carried onboard with normally a combination of 12 HEAT and 8 HEMed[1]
Main armamentGIAT CS-90F-4 90mm High Velocity Rifled GunMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x AA-52, 7.62mm Machine GunMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYes, The commander has seven day (three M556 and four M554) periscopesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYes, the gunner five (three M556 and two M554). Also a M563 telescopic sightMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationNon-stabilizedMed[1]
Variants
Ammunition noteThe iconic MILAN is the most successful Western European anti-tank missile ever made and is only surpassed by the BGM-71 TOW when it comes to international customers.[1]
AMX-10P MarinesThe AMX-10P Marines is a variant of the AMX-10P specifically developed to provide improved amphibious capabilities at sea or in rivers of the original AMX-10P.[1]
AMX-10 PAC 90The primary role of the AMX-10 PAC 90 is that of anti-tank and fire support on the battlefield at ranges between 1,000 and 2,500 m, but it can also be used as a reconnaissance vehicle or as an APC.[1]
AMX-10 ECHThe AMX-10 ECH is an ARV based on the hull of the AMX-10P. It is designed to support AMX-10P vehicles in combat and maintain readiness by conducting repairs as close to the battlefield as possible.[1]
AMX-10 AmbulanceThe AMX-10P is also used to perform as a battlefield ambulance. It is based on the same hull as the AMX-10P to ensure that it can perform alongside other armoured formations.[1]
AMX-10PCThe AMX-10PC is an armoured command post designed to support the operations of armoured formations during combat.[1]
AMX-10 HOTThis was the basic AMX-10P, with the Toucan II turret replaced by a new two-man Lancelot turret based on the TH 20, with four ready-to-launch 4,000 m range MBDA HOT missiles and a further 14 missiles carried in the rear [1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
HEAT90 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
12 ea
Muzzle velocity
INA
HE90 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
8 ea
Muzzle velocity
INA
Summary

Known as a "Tank Destroyer," The AMX-10 PAC 90 is dedicated fire support and an anti-tank variant of the AMX-10P infantry fighting vehicle. Its production commenced in 1979.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. AMX-10 PAC 90 French Amphibious Tank Destroyer / SP Artillery Piece, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)