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Sounds as if the AMX is a thinned skin aluminium box. It's a French vehicle. Any
Frenchmen on the list who can tell us how thick the armor is?
Steve
> Subject: RE: Decided to build an AMX 10RC recon tank!!
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> The funny thing is that that info is ommited on most pages.
> The following is written: The upgraded AMX 10RC is equipped
> with the Galix defence system, which dispenses anti-personnel
> grenades, large band smoke grenades and decoys. The welded
> light alloy structure provides protection against artillery
> shell splinters and automatic medium calibre weapons. The
> LIRE infrared countermeasures system is also being fitted.
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> The armor consists of plates rolled and welded out of light alloy
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> Since its amphibian and only 16 tons, I guess it doesn't have
> heavy armor.
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> > What's the max armor thickness on the AMX 10RC vehicle?
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> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com
> >> [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com]On Behalf Of WJ
> >> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 6:23 PM
> >> To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
> >> Subject: Decided to build an AMX 10RC recon tank!!
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> >> I've decided to start on a 6-wheeler before building a
> real tank with
> >> tracks. Please check out my webpage here for all info on it, and
> >> links to
> >> resources:
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> >> http://www.xs4all.nl/~togt/pages/amx10rc.html
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