AMX-50
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The AMX-50 is a French heavy tank designed in the immediate post Second World War period. It was proposed as, in succession, the French medium, heavy, and main battle tank, incorporating many advanced
The AMX 50 (lowered) cast hull with the Tourelle D, at Saumur
The AMX 50 Surbaissé in Musée des Blindés
The American T69 resembled the AMX 50
Maybach HL 295 V12 Engine for the AMX 50
Oscillating turret
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An oscillating turret is a form of turret for armoured fighting vehicles, both tanks and armoured cars. The turret is unusual in being made of two hinged parts. Elevation of the gun relies on the uppe
AMX-50
…level offered by 30 mm of armour was unacceptably low. In response the armour was increased to 80 mm. To save weight it was decided to install a novel oscillating turret, designed by the Compagnie des forges et aciéries de la marine et d'Homécourt (FAMH). Nevertheless, when the first prototype, now named the AMX 50 (or…
The French AMX-13, known for its oscillating turret
SK-105 Kürassier, showing the low height of the turret above the gun barrel
SK-105 Kürassier 19 ton light tank of the Bolivian Army with 105mm gun in oscillating turret, 2007