France
AMX-10 HOT ATGM Launcher Vehicle
Gary's Combat Vehicle Reference Guide

AMX-10 HOT
GENERAL DATA
 AMX-10 HOT
Country of OriginFrance
RoleAnti-tank vehicle
Date Of Introduction?
Crew4-5
Combat Weight15.5 tons (14.1 mt)
Ground Pressure?
Length, Overall 18.96 ft (5.78 m)
Width, Overall 9.12 ft (2.78 m)
Height, Overall 8.43 ft (2.57 m)
PERFORMANCE
 AMX-10 HOT
Engine300 hp (224 kw) diesel
Range373 miles (600 km)
Road Speed40 mph (65 km/h)
Cross Country Speed19-25 mph (30-40 km/h)
Swim Speed4 mph (7 km/h) - with optional water jets
Fording DepthAmphibious
PROTECTION
 AMX-10 HOT
ArmorFrontal: Against .50 caliber (12.7 mm) projectiles
Applique ArmorN/A
Explosive Reactive ArmorAvailable. See NOTES
Active Protective SystemN/A
NBC Protection SystemCollective
Smoke EquipmentThree smoke grenade launchers
ARMAMENT
AMX-10 HOT
Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
"Lancelot 3" HOT ATGM launcher.
SACLOS; wire-guided
Turret; 4 launch tubes; manual loading 18: 4 on launcher + 14 stowed.
HOT, HOT 2, HOT 2T, HOT 3
FIRE CONTROL
 AMX-10 HOT
Fire Control System?
Main Gun Stabilization?
RangefinderM427 Laser rangefinder
Infrared Searchlight?

NOTES

The platform vehicle is the AMX-10P. The Lancelot turret used on AMX-10 HOT can be mounted on other armored fighting vehicles.

The HOT Antitank guided missile is produced by a European consortium which includes France and Germany. It can be launched from a ground launcher, the same launcher mounted on a variety of vehicles, from infantry fighting vehicles and ATGM launcher vehicles, and from helicopters. The AMX-10 HOT constitutes a high-end application on that spectrum, and has not been widely proliferated.

French SNPE explosive reactive armor can be employed on AMX-10 type vehicles.

VARIANTS

None.