AMX-32 (105)

This page is about the French medium tank AMX-32 (105). For the other version, see AMX-32.

AMX-32 (105)

AMX-32 (105)

Description

The AMX-32 P1 is the first prototype subvariant of the AMX-32, which is the third variant of the AMX-30 main battle tank family. Ateliers de Construction d'Issy-les-Moulineaux and Atelier de Construction de Puteaux co-developed an export tank in the late 1970s during the Cold War to meet a specific market niche of nations with low defence budgets. Despite the development of six prototypes, there was no interest in foreign sales. In June 1979, the AMX-32 P1, the first prototype of an improved and modified AMX-30 for the export market, was presented. The AMX-30 P1 deliberately duplicated the spaced armour system on the German Leopard 1A3 and Leopard 1A4, resulting in better armour protection and enhanced survivability against anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). However, no orders were ever placed.

Introduced in Update "Apex Predators", the AMX-32 P1 is designed to be a low-cost alternative main battle tank for countries with limited defence budgets. The AMX-32 P1 has less mobility than the AMX-30 Super while sharing several features in common, such as a two-plane fully automatic stabilization system and thermal imaging equipment for the gunner. This is mostly owing to the weak engine and overall heavy structure. Nonetheless, it might be employed in battle as an alternative to the AMX-30 Super. Due to its low mobility, its play style may be more constrained, which does not aid its ranks since its armour is too thin to withstand any opponent's fire.

General info

Survivability and armour

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Armour type:

• Rolled homogeneous armour

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	35 mm (75°) Upper Glacis 50 mm (26°) Lower Glacis 25 mm (79°) Belly 57 mm (4°-57°) Hull over tracks	35 mm (35°) + 20 mm Top 30 mm + 6 mm Bottom	30 mm (0°-15°) 25 mm (71°) Belly	10 - 15 mm
Turret	30 mm (78°) Front slope 41,5 mm (7°-8°-22°) Cheeks 80 mm (rounded) Gun mantlet 50 mm (rounded) MG port 60 mm (rounded) Sides of mantlet	41,5 mm (18°-22°)	30 mm + 4 mm	15 - 20 mm
Cupola	35 mm (cylindrical)	35 mm (cylindrical)	35 mm (cylindrical)	20 - 35 mm

Notes:

• Suspension wheels, tracks, and torsion bars are 20 mm thick.

Mobility

The AMX-32 (105) is somewhat of a letdown when it comes to the mobility. This is due to the fact that the engine only outputs 680 hp when spaded, which isn't really enough at its BR. This is the same engine power as the AMX-30B2 at a lower BR and in general you can see the AMX-32 (105) as a stabilized AMX-30B2 at a higher BR. The tank can neutral steer and reverse at the same speed that it can go forward, so use this when engaging targets, but be careful when peaking targets since you often need more time to get into position than you expect.

The stock experience is really painful with the tank sometimes struggling to reach 30 km/h on flat terrain, this doesn't mean that you can't reach higher speeds. On paved roads and other hard surfaces, you will be able to get your speed but only as long as you don't turn, turning is something that can easily make you lose 10 km/h or more. Don't expect to be the first one to reach the best locations, you might not even reach the capture point in time before your teammates capped it. When spaded, you will be a bit faster but not really fast for the BR but you will be able to reach speeds over 30 km/h more reliably.

For those who are used to the AMX-30 Super, this tank will be a major oddity due to the lack of power, but this shouldn't discourage you from playing the AMX-32 (105). While the AMX-32 (105) leaves somethings to be desired when it comes to mobility, other things make up for it and the whole package is rather good.

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade				1,054			__.__
Realistic				601			__.__

Armaments

Main armament

105 mm CN-105-F1					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	47	-8°/+20°	±180°	Two-plane	23.8	32.9	40.0	44.2	47.1	8.71	7.70	7.10	6.70
Realistic					14.9	17.5	21.2	23.5	25.0

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
OCC 105 F1	HEAT	400	400	400	400	400	400
OE 105 F1 Mle.60	HE	25	25	25	25	25	25
OFL 105 F1	APFSDS	361	358	350	341	332	322

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
OCC 105 F1	HEAT	1,000	10.95	0.05	0.1	1.02	62°	69°	73°
OE 105 F1 Mle.60	HE	700	12.1	0	0.1	2	79°	80°	81°
OFL 105 F1	APFSDS	1,525	3.8	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°

Smoke shell characteristics
Ammunition	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Screen radius (m)	Screen deploy time (s)	Screen hold time (s)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
OFPH 105 F1	700	11.4	20	5	25	50

Ammo racks

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
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Machine guns

20 mm 20F2
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	480 (500)	740	0°/+20°	-

7.62 mm A-A-F1N
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Pintle	2,170 (100)	900	-10°/+40°	±120°

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Coaxial 20 mm autocannon with its own independent elevation
• One of the few French tanks with a stabilizer
• Access to a laser rangefinder for accurate long-range fighting
• Relatively good mobility (especially in reverse)

Cons:

• Paper-thin turret and hull armour is unlikely to stop any tank shells

History

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Media

Videos

The Shooting Range #341 - Metal Beasts section at 00:27 discusses the AMX-32 (105).

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the AMX-32 (105) from live.warthunder.com.

See also

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External links

• [Devblog] AMX-32 (105): The Sidekick