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Panhard AML H60 CS/HB Armoured Car | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Panhard AML H60 CS Copyright � An Cosantoir |
Panhard AML H60 HB Copyright � An Cosantoir |
Panhard AML 30 Rarden Copyright � An Cosantoir |
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The Panhard AML 60 has been the backbone of the Cavalry Corps since 1964 when they first entered service. The original order for 16 vehicles was split, with 8 being delivered directly to the Irish Contingent serving in Cyprus and the other 8 to the Curragh. The original vehicles were fitted with a 60mm CS Mortar and the later vehicles with a 60mm HB Mortar. You will note from the photos that a number of efforts have been made to perpetuate the AML 60s, Diesel engines were fitted and different main armnaments tested, the AML 127 and AML 20 both have their own pages. However, other trials were made, a vehicle had a Creusot-Loire T25 Turret armed with a 25mm Bushmaster cannon, and this was tested in the Glen of Imaal on July 21st, 1986. A further vehicle was fitted with a Rarden 30mm armed turret, as fitted to the Scimitar CVR(T). |
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