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AMX-13 Light Tank

This French made light tank was first produced in 1949. It caused a technical uproar because it had a front mounted engine and the driver sat next to the engine compartment. This is the first modern tank bought by the IDF (1956). Israel upgraded her AMX-13s with a 90mm main gun.

AMX-13 Light Tank
The original French AMX-13 high velocity 75mm gun was derived from the German Panther's main gun.

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