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French Army

(Redirected from Armée de Terre)

The French Army (Armée de Terre, "Ground Army") is one component in the Military of France.

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Divisions

The army is divided into the following armes:

Weapons

Combat vehicles

  • Leclerc - Main Battle Tanks (240)
  • AMX 30 - Main Battle Tanks (780) (were to be replaced by AMX-40 since cancelled)
  • AMX-10 - armoured vehicle (1050)
  • ERC-90 Sagaie - armoured vehicle (192)
  • Panhard AML245 series-60/90 - light armoured car (155)
  • VBL - armoured vehicle (899)
  • VAB - armoured personnel carrier (3820)

Artillery

  • AU-F1 GCT - 155 mm (272)
  • MRLS - multiple rocket launcher (41)
  • HM-2 155 mm towed howitzer (103)
  • BF-50 155 mm towed howitzer (113)
  • F3 self-propelled howitzer (55)
  • RTF1 120 mm Mortar (361)
  • M-51 120 mm Mortar

Non-combat vehicles

Helicopters

See also



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