The hull of the AMX 10P is made of all-welded aluminum.
The driver's compartment is at the front of the vehicle on the left.
The engine compartment is to his right.
The troop compartment is at the rear of the hull.
In front of the driver are three periscopes.
Air inlet and outlet louvers are on top of the hull, and the exhaust outlet is in the right side of the hull.
The complete powerpack can be replaced in two hours.
In the center, offset slightly to the left, is a two-man Toucan II turret.
The gunner sits on the left and commander on the right. Both their hatch covers open to either side.
The commander has a telescopic sight, a direct anti-aircraft sight, and a direct-fire external sight.
The gunner has a periscope with various possible sight combinations.
The commander and gunner also have seven periscopes for all-around view.
The AMX-10P is fully amphibious, but can be delivered without this capability.
It is propelled by two water jets on either side of the ramp.
Bilge pumps are in the engine and troop compartments.
A trim vane is erected at the front, and stowed on the glacis plate when not in use.
Standard equipment includes a heater and NBC system on the right side.
Recognition features:
- Fully tracked.
- Five road wheels and three return rollers.
- Low silhouette.
- Sloped front.
- Turret mounted on the left side of the chassis over the fourth road wheel.
- Turbine engine.
- Trim vane on the front slope for amphibious operations.
A French SNPE explosive reactive armor (ERA) kit and others are available for use on the AMX-10P. However, during dismounted troop
movement, ERA would be a hazard. Thus, passive armor is more likely; and ERA application is doubtful.
- AMX-10P
- Variant with Milan or HOT ATGM launcher.
- AMX-10P/Milan
- ATGM launcher vehicle, with two launchers.
- AMX/HOT
- ATGM launcher vehicle (Toucan II turret, 4 launchers).
- AMX-10 TM
- Mortar carrier towing 120mm RT-61 mortar.
- AMX-10 PAC 90
- Fire support/AT variant with Giat 90mm gun.
- AMX-10P Marine
- Improved swim variant with 12.7/25/90mm gun.
- AMX-10 PC
- Command variant with varied command stations.
- AMX-10 RC
- Wheeled (6 x 6) fire support vehicle with 90mm gun.
- AMX-10 RAC
- The same AMX-10 RC fire support chassis with 105mm gun.
