Mcheli content: AMX-13 F3 AM Self-propelled gun

Creator notes

AMX-13 F3 AM is a French self-propelled howitzer developed in the late 1950s and introduced into service in 1962. It mounts a 155 mm howitzer on a modified AMX-13 light tank chassis and was designed to provide highly mobile artillery support for mechanized and armored units. Development History The F3 AM (Artillerie Mobile) was created to meet the French Army’s requirement for a lightweight, air-transportable self-propelled artillery system. By using the proven AMX-13 chassis, engineers achieved rapid development and reduced costs. Production began in the early 1960s, and the system was widely exported. Design and Layout The vehicle features an open rear-mounted gun installation with minimal armor protection. Due to weight constraints, the howitzer is not fully enclosed, and most of the gun crew operates outside the vehicle during firing. The chassis retains the front-mounted engine and transmission of the AMX-13, while the gun is mounted at the rear with a large spade for recoil absorption. Armament and Performance The 155 mm howitzer fires NATO-standard ammunition with a maximum range of approximately 20–25 km , depending on shell type. Ammunition capacity on board is limited, em