As promised, the AMX 10-RCs promised in January by France arrived in Ukraine in the marine infantry units. It was the Ukrainian Defense Minister who made the announcement in a message on social media. Oleksiï Reznikov not only greeted them, but also came on board to take command.
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This nickname is not usurped. The AMX-10RC 6×6 armored car is equipped with a 105mm gun, hence the RC sign for “cannon wheel”. It has 38 shells, 12 of which are ready to fire. He is also armed with a 7.62mm machine gun. It is his speed that makes him a formidable opponent for tanks.
Depending on the terrain it could reach 80 km/h, but in the video posted by Oleksiï Reznikov a speed of 120 km/h is mentioned.
“Really?” asks the minister. “Yes, if the mechanic adjusts a few things,” an operator replied. “After that, we’ll deal with the odometer according to the old Ukrainian methods,” replies Oleksiï Reznikov with a laugh.
It is still unknown how many AMX-10RCs have arrived, or even the total number that will be supplied. It could initially amount to about twenty units, a figure that corresponds to the AMX 10-RC replaced by Jaguars since last year. But the Ministry of the Armed Forces has never officially confirmed this figure.
Source: BFM TV
