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 |