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AMX-10 RC vs M8 Greyhound

AMX-10 RC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· AMX-10 RC
M8 Greyhound light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M8 Greyhound
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Specifications
AMX-10 RC M8 Greyhound
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Ford
Number produced 464 units 8,523 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 17.2 tons 7.7 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 800 km 480 km
Length 9.15 m 5.01 m
Width 2.78 m 2.26 m
Height 2.56 m 2.54 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-10 RC M8 Greyhound
Main armament 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun 1 M6 37mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 Γ— 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp

Overview

The AMX-10 RC and the M8 Greyhound are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Ford respectively.

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.

The AMX-10 RC has been produced in 464 units vs 8,523 for the M8 Greyhound. The M8 Greyhound entered service 38 years before the AMX-10 RC (1943 vs 1981).

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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound has been produced in greater numbers with 8,523 units compared to 464 units of the AMX-10 RC.
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.