AMX-30 Bridge

The chassis of this variant is almost identical to the AMX-30. Instead of the turret, a scissors bridge is laid hydraulically over the rear of the vehicle. Deployment and retraction time of the bridge is about 5 minutes, and has a span of 20 meters.^[2] The bridge is erected vertically, and can therefore be easily seen by enemy forces.^[1]

Night vision optics and NBC (nuclear, biological and chemical) defense systems are standard fittings.^[1]

The AMX-30 was manufactured by Nexter. The first prototype of the AMX-30 Bridge was built in the mid 60s, but production did not start until the mid 70s.^[1]

It was intended to be used in tandem with the AMX-30, having no armament of its own.^[1] It was not used by the French Army; 12 vehicles are in use by the Saudi Arabian Army.^{[when?][citation needed]}