The Panhard EBR (Panhard Engin Blindé de Reconnaissance, French: Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle) is an armoured car designed by Panhard for the French Army and later used across the globe, notably by the French Army during the Algerian War and by the Portuguese Army during the Portuguese Colonial War.

The Panhard AML (automitrailleuse légère, or "light armoured car") [3] is an armoured car with reconnaissance capability. [8] Designed by Panhard on a lightly armoured 4×4 chassis, it weighs an estimated 5.5 tonnes, and is thus suitable for airborne deployment. [9]

Panhard EBR - Armoured Car - France. 1200 built 1951-60. The specifications for this model came from postwar requirements, in 1938. The army already searched for a replacement for the Panhard 178. The latter was already in production and probably one the best armoured car fielded by the French army during the war.

Mar 24, 2020 · A Panhard 178 in its original configuration, armed with a 25 mm SA 35 anti-tank gun and a 7.5 mm MAC 31 machine gun in an APX 3 turret, in service with the 6th GRDI, a reconnaissance group, during a parade, late 1930s.

May 5, 2018 · The Panhard EBR was more than capable of engaging light or even medium tanks, despite the fact that it was completely unable to withstand a hit from such tanks, due to its light armor. Its role on the battlefield was primarily reconnaissance.

The Panhard 178 [2] (officially designated as Automitrailleuse de Découverte Panhard modèle 1935, [2] 178 being the internal project number at Panhard) or "Pan-Pan" was an advanced [2] French reconnaissance 4x4 armoured car that was designed for the French Army Cavalry units before World War II.

Panhard was a French motor vehicle manufacturer that began as one of the first makers of automobiles. It was a manufacturer of light tactical and military vehicles. Its final incarnation, now owned by Renault Trucks Defense, was formed by the acquisition of Panhard by Auverland in 2005, and then by Renault in 2012.

How much do you know about the Panhard EBR? Join David Willey for this week's Tank Chat as he covers the development, design and use of this French armoured ...

Mar 12, 2019 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Panhard EBR (Engin Blinde de Reconnaissance) Heavy Armored Car / Reconnaissance Light Tank including pictures.

Panhard is still the French reference builder of armored cars and wheeled tanks today. Development of the model 178 began with a 1931 specification from the cavalry, for a modern, long range and fast reconnaissance vehicle classed as …