AML-S530

Notes: This is a Panhard AML with a turret mounting twin 20mm autocannons. The new turret has hatches in the roof for the commander and gunner.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$64,092

D, A

300 kg

5.5 tons

3

2

Passive IR, WL Searchlight

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

156/62

39/16

156

34

Trtd

W(3)

TF3 TS3 TR3 HF3 HS2 HR2

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+1

Good

Twin 20mm Giat M 621 Autocannons

600x20mm

Crotale

Notes: Crotale is a light SAM launcher used by France, Abu Dhabi, Chile, Egypt, Libya, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa (where it is known as the Cactus). The system has two parts: the launcher vehicle and the radar vehicle. (Crotale New Generation does not require the radar unit.) The unit is mounted on a lightly armored 4x4 chassis. The launcher and radar units may be up to 3000 meters apart, linked by radio.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Radar Unit

$89,315

D, A

400 kg

12.62 tons

2

7

Radar, Passive IR

Enclosed

Firing Unit

$165,481

D, A

400 kg

14.95 tons

2

7

Radar, Passive IR

Enclosed

Crotale NG

$185,481

D, A

400 kg

14.95 tons

2

8

Radar, Thermal Imaging

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

Radar Unit

184/74

46/19

200

103

CiH

W(3)

TF1 TS1 TR1 HF4 HS3 HR3

Firing Unit/NG

170/68

43/17

200

107

Trtd

W(3)

TF2 TS2 TR2 HF4 HS3 HR3

Vehicle

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

Radar Unit

None

None

MAG (C)

750x7.62mm

Firing Unit/NG

+3

None

4xCrotale Launchers

4xCrotale SAMs

Panhard ERC-20 Kriss

Notes: This is a version of the ERC-90 fitted with a SAMM TAB 220 antiaircraft turret mounted in place of the normal turret. This is a clear-weather system that is not equipped with radar. This version had sales only to Gabon. The Kriss has twin smoke grenade launchers on either side of the turret.

Twilight 2000 Notes: ERC-20s were diverted from shipments to Gabon and placed in Service with the Foreign Legion.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$99,340

D, A

300 kg

8.3 tons

3

3

Passive IR, Image Intensification

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

108/44

27/11/3

242

33

Trtd

W(3)

TF3 TS3 TR3 HF8 HS6 HR4

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+3

Fair

Twin 20mm Giat M621 Autocannons

1080x20mm

Panhard ERC Santal

Notes: This is a version of the ERC-90 fitted with a two-man SANTAL turret with two 3-round Matra Mistral launchers and four smoke grenade launchers. This version is equipped with radar. The Santal is used only by France.

Twilight 2000 Notes: As they were still at the prototype stage at the November nuclear exchange, they are rare.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$315,200

D, A

300 kg

8.3 tons

3

6

Radar, Passive IR, Thermal Imaging

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

96/38

24/10/3

242

26

Trtd

W(3)

TF3 TS3 TR3 HF8 HS6 HR4

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+3

Fair

6xMistral SAM launchers

18xMistral SAMs

Panhard M-3/VDA

Notes: This is an antiaircraft version of the Panhard M-3 shown in French Armored Personnel Carriers on this web site. In this role, the M-2 has a turret mounting twin 20mm autocannons in a light turret. The system is equipped with radar for all-weather use. Sales include the Ivory Coast, Niger, and United Arab Emirates.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This vehicle was not used by France before the Twilight War, but some shipments to other countries were diverted to Foreign Legion use when the Legion deployed to the Middle East.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$115,766

G, A

400 kg

7.2 tons

3

5

Radar

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

86/34

22/9/2

165

30

Trtd

W(2)

TF2 TS2 TR2 HF3 HS2 HR2

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+3

Fair

Twin Giat M621 Autocannons, AAT-F1

600x20mm, 200x7.62mm

VAB HML

Notes: This is a 4x4 VAB armored personnel carrier topped with the SANTAL turret, as mounted on some versions of the Panhard ERC. The turret has a small hatch in between the missile launchers with a light machinegun mount, and is equipped with target acquisition radar. Inside the vehicle are the guidance system, a radar interface, and the launching electronics. The missiles are aimed by a periscopic sight.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$287,384

D, A

400 kg

11.5 tons

3

6

Radar, Passive IR

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

142/58

36/15/4

300

74

Trtd

W(3)

TF3 TS3 TR3 HF6 HS4 HR3

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+3

Fair

6xMistral SAM Launchers, AAT-F1 (C)

18xMistral SAMs, 1000x7.62mm

VAB VDAA

Notes: This is a 6x6 VAB APC fitted with the same turret as the Panhard M-3/VDA. The vehicle carries a large amount of ammunition and the gun crew and the gun turret, and some extra communications gear. Passenger space is deleted. The vehicle is equipped with radar for all-weather use. This vehicle, though built in France, is used only by Oman.

Twilight 2000 Notes: Some were diverted from those shipments for French Foreign Legion use during the War, and sent to the Middle East.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$114,417

D, A

500 kg

14.2 tons

3

8

Radar, Passive IR

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

126/50

32/13/3

300

76

Trtd

W(3)

TF2 TS2 TR2 HF6 HS4 HR3

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+3

Fair

Twin Giat M621 Autocannons, AAT-F1

3500x20mm, 4000x7.62mm

VBL LWB Air Defense Vehicle

Notes: This is a Long Wheelbase VBL carrying a mount for twin Mistral launchers.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$29,400 (R/R)

G, AvG, A

300 kg

4 tons

3

6

Passive IR

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Type

Config

Susp

Armor

185/80

45/19/6

130

40

SP Antiaircraft Missile Launcher

Trtd

W(2)

TF1 TS1 TR1

HF2 HS2 HR2

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+2

None

Twin Mistral Launcher, MAG (C)

6xMistral, 1000x7.62N