AMX-10 RC vs M8 Greyhound
Overview
The AMX-10 RC and the M8 Greyhound are both Light Armoured Vehicles.
At 17.2 tons, the AMX-10 RC is 2.2x the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons. Top speed is 85 km/h for the AMX-10 RC vs 90 km/h for the M8 Greyhound. Operational range is 800 km for the AMX-10 RC vs 480 km for the M8 Greyhound. The AMX-10 RC is armed with a 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun, while the M8 Greyhound carries a 1 M6 37mm gun.
| French reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1981, equipped with a 105mm gun. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 464 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American light armored vehicle, six-wheeled design, used for scouting and screening during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 17.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.15 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.78 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.56 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) |
| Main armament | 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun |
| Combat weight | 7.7 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.01 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.26 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.54 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M6 37mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-10 RC or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or M8 Greyhound?
The AMX-10 RC has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M8 Greyhound's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or M8 Greyhound?
The AMX-10 RC is heavier at 17.2 tons combat weight compared to the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or M8 Greyhound?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the M8 Greyhound's 5.01 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and M8 Greyhound require?
Both the AMX-10 RC and M8 Greyhound require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and M8 Greyhound?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the M8 Greyhound carries 1 M6 37mm gun as its main armament.