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AMX-10 RC vs ERC-90 Sagaie

AMX-10 RC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-10 RC
ERC-90 Sagaie armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ERC-90 Sagaie
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Specifications
AMX-10 RC ERC-90 Sagaie
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Panhard
Number produced 464 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 17.2 tons 8.3 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km 730 km
Length 9.15 m 7.69 m
Width 2.78 m 2.49 m
Height 2.56 m 2.25 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-10 RC ERC-90 Sagaie
Main armament 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun 1 NF-1 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds)
Engine Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) V-6 Peugeot Petro Diesel Engine with 155 hp

Overview

The AMX-10 RC is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the ERC-90 Sagaie is a Armored Personnel Carrier.

At 17.2 tons, the AMX-10 RC is 2.1x the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons. Top speed is 85 km/h for the AMX-10 RC vs 100 km/h for the ERC-90 Sagaie. Operational range is 800 km for the AMX-10 RC vs 730 km for the ERC-90 Sagaie. The AMX-10 RC is armed with a 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun, while the ERC-90 Sagaie carries a 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun.

The AMX-10 RC has been produced in 464 units vs 300 for the ERC-90 Sagaie. The ERC-90 Sagaie entered service 1 years before the AMX-10 RC (1980 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-10 RC or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The AMX-10 RC has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 730 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The AMX-10 RC is heavier at 17.2 tons combat weight compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 7.69 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and ERC-90 Sagaie require?
The AMX-10 RC requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The AMX-10 RC has been produced in greater numbers with 464 units compared to 300 units of the ERC-90 Sagaie.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and ERC-90 Sagaie?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the ERC-90 Sagaie carries 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun as its main armament.