The first prototype of the AMX-13, being was one of the three armoured vehicles designed in France following the end of the Second World War, was constructed in 1948. The early models were armed with a 75mm gun, similar to that of the Panther which equipped the French army immediately after the Second World War. This was followed by later models with a 90mm gun with others mounting SS-12 ATGMs. The AMX has an unusual FL-10 oscillating turret and a gun fed by two revolver type magazines, each holding six rounds of ammunition.
A whole family of vehicles were developed from the AMX-13. Over 3000 examples were built in a period up to the early eighties.
Tank Museum, Bovington: July 2006
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