Was the AMX-13 a good tank?
The AMX-13 was probably the best known vehicle mounting such a turret, as it was also the most used worldwide, still used by some armies today. It remains the most produced tank by any country in western Europe and by far the biggest French tank production of any time.
How much is an AMX-13?
TAMIYA French Light Tank Amx-13 Hobby Model Kit
| List Price: | $56.00 Details |
|---|---|
| Price: | $52.93 |
| You Save: | $3.07 (5%) |
What does AMX stand for in French tanks?
AMX – Atelier de Construction d’Issy-les-Moulineaux (Eng: Construction Workshop Issy les Molineaux)
Is AMX a 13?
The AMX-13 is a French light tank produced from 1952 to 1987. It served with the French Army, as the Char 13t-75 Modèle 51, and was exported to more than 26 other nations….
| AMX-13 | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1952–1987 |
| No. built | 7,700 (Total) 3,400 (Exported) 4,300 (Used in French military) |
| Specifications |
What is the point of an oscillating turret?
There are three primary advantages: higher placement of the gun in the turret, smaller turret size, and easier fitment of an autoloader. In a conventional design, the clearance between the breech of the gun and the ceiling inside the turret determines how far the gun can be depressed.
Is 3 a production?
The IS-3 (also known as Object 703) is a Soviet heavy tank developed in late 1944….IS-3 (tank)
| IS-3 | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1944 |
| Manufacturer | Factory No.100 Kirovskiy Works |
| Produced | 1945–47 |
| No. built | 2,311 (Total) |
Is the AMX 13 57 worth it?
No, don’t buy it, I need less competition. The 57 is one of the few tanks that can run hehind a wheelie and keep peppering him with rapid fire shots until he’s dead. most fun you will have in a tank in WOT. (maybe pre nerf FV4005 is a close second if you get a lucky game, but that is occasional).
What tanks do the French use?
The Leclerc tank (French: char Leclerc) is a main battle tank (MBT) built by GIAT, now Nexter of France….Leclerc tank.
| Leclerc | |
|---|---|
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1993–present |
What is the best French tank?
Best tier 10
- AMX 50 B (7 [8.97%]) Percentage of vote: 8.97%
- B-C 25t (61 [78.21%]) Percentage of vote: 78.21%
- AMX 13 105 (4 [5.13%]) Percentage of vote: 5.13%
- AMX 30 B (3 [3.85%]) Percentage of vote: 3.85%
- Foch 155 (3 [3.85%]) Percentage of vote: 3.85%
Whats does AMX mean?
AMX
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| AMX | Alabama Motor eXpress |
| AMX | Audio Mixer |
| AMX | Analog Multiplexing (theatrical lighting) |
| AMX | Amberjacks (FAO fish species code) |
Why do French tanks use oscillating turrets?
The initial claimed advantage of oscillating turrets was that of reducing the turret size for a large main battle tank gun. In the 1950s, tanks were rapidly growing more heavily armed, larger and heavier.
Do tanks have guns?
A tank gun is the main armament of a tank. Modern tank guns are large-caliber high-velocity guns, capable of firing kinetic energy penetrators, high explosive anti-tank, and cannon-launched guided projectiles. Tank guns generally use self-contained ammunition, allowing rapid loading (or use of an autoloader).