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AML-90

AML-90

AB	RB	SB
7.0	7.7	7.7

Class:

Light tank

Research:63 000

Purchase:200 000

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Description

The AML-90 is a rank IV Israeli light tank with a battle rating of 7.0 (AB) and 7.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Wind of Change".

General info

Survivability and armour

Smoke grenades

Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle

Armourfront / side / back

Hull10 / 10 / 10

Turret12 / 10 / 10

Crew3 people

Visibility84 %

The armour of the AML-90 can barley stop the coaxial of most tanks and can be easely killed by 12.7mm MG's

Armour type:

Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret)
Structural steel (mudguards, storage boxes)
Wheel (tires)

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	10 mm (51°) Upper glacis 10 mm (17°) Upper glacis	10 mm (4°) Front half 10 mm (6°) Rear half	10 mm Upper plate 10 mm (46°) Upper glacis 10 mm (20°) Lower glacis	10 mm (40°) Front glacis 10 mm (44°) Rear glacis
Turret	12 mm (30°) Turret front 12 mm (8°) Gun mantlet	10 mm (17-21°) 10 mm Viewports	10 mm (16°)	10 mm (16°) Front part 10 mm Rear part 8 mm Gunner hatch
Cupola	8 mm (spherical)

Notes:

Wheels are 10 mm thick and a spare wheel covers the left side of the hull.
Storage boxes and mudguards are 5 mm thick.
The belly is 8 mm thick.
The gun barrel is 20 mm thick.

The AML-90 lacks protection against heavy machine gun fire and is susceptible to damage by light machine gun fire. The crew is located in a rather small compartment, making the armoured car prompt to being knocked out by a single shot from almost any direction. It is also vulnerable to overpressure, meaning chemical energy ammunition will take out your vehicle regardless of where they impact. A kinetic energy ammunition can damage your AML through the projectile itself or the spalling generated but the inflicted damages are lesser and has a higher chance to knock out the crew members or critical modules than to destroy the vehicle. It should be noted that the thin armour has a chance to not activate fused shells like APHE, APCBC, etc, although it will trigger HEAT, HEATFS, HE and ATGM.

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB101 / 20 km/h

RB and SB91 / 18 km/h

Number of gears10 forward

2 back

Weight5.5 t

Engine power

AB172 hp

RB and SB90 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB31.3 hp/t

RB and SB16.4 hp/t

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Game Mode	Forward	Reverse	Weight (tons)	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	101	20	5.5	139	172	25.27	31.27
Realistic	91	18	5.5	80	90	14.55	16.36

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB2 445 → 3 550

RB2 954 → 4 289

SB3 995 → 5 800

Total cost of modifications52 700

90 600

Talisman cost1 700

Crew training57 000

Experts200 000

Aces800

Research Aces520 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

110 / 140 / 190 %

172 / 172 / 172 %

Modifications

Mobility

Protection

Firepower

Tires Research: 3 500 Cost: 6 000 210
Suspension Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 100 145	Brake System Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 100 145
Filters Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 500 155
Transmission Research: 4 300 Cost: 7 400 260	Engine Research: 4 300 Cost: 7 400 260

Improved Parts

Research:

3 500

Cost:

6 000

210

Improved FPE

Research:

2 400

Cost:

4 100

145

Crew Replenishment

Research:

2 600

Cost:

4 500

155

Horizontal Drive Research: 3 500 Cost: 6 000 210
Adjustment of Fire Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 100 145	Airstrike Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 100 145
Elevation Mechanism Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 500 155	90mm_CN90_Smoke_ammo_pack Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 500 155	Smoke grenade Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 500 155
Artillery Support Research: 4 300 Cost: 7 400 260	Improved optics Research: 4 300 Cost: 7 400 260

Armaments

Main armament

90 mm DEFA F1 cannon

Ammunition20 rounds

First-order10 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

8.7 → 6.7 s

Vertical guidance-8° / 15°

Main article: DEFA F1 (90 mm)

90 mm DEFA F1					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	20	-8°/+15°	±180°	N/A	23.8	32.9	40.0	44.2	47.1	8.71	7.71	7.10	6.70
Realistic	20	-8°/+15°	±180°	N/A	14.9	17.5	21.3	23.5	25.0	8.71	7.71	7.10	6.70

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
Ammunition	Type of warhead	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
OCC 60-62	HEATFS	320	320	320	320	320	320
OE 90 F1	HE	13	13	13	13	13	13

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	0%	50%	100%
OCC 60-62	HEATFS	750	8.95	0.05	0.1	877.7	65°	72°	77°
OE 90 F1	HE	640	10.45	0	0.1	945	79°	80°	81°

Smoke shell characteristics
Ammunition	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Screen radius (m)	Screen deploy time (s)	Screen hold time (s)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
OFUM PH90-F2	640	10.2	13	5	20	50

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the AML-90 (Israel)

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
20	17 (+3)	11 (+9)	6 (+14)	1 (+19)	No

Notes:

Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
Racks 3 and 4 are first stage ammo racks. They total 10 shells and get filled first when loading up the tank.
- These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2.
- Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammunition from rack 1 then 2 into ready rack 4 then 3. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready racks.

Machine guns

7.62 mm A-A-F1N machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition2 200 rounds

Belt capacity100 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate900 shots/min

7.62 mm A-A-F1N machine gun

Ammunition800 rounds

Belt capacity100 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate900 shots/min

Main article: A-A-F1N (7.62 mm)

7.62 mm A-A-F1N
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Pintle	800 (100)	900	-10°/+40°	±120°
Coaxial	2,150 (100)	900	N/A	N/A

Usage in battles

AML-90 should be primarily used as a scout flanking vehicle due to its high speed, low profile, scouting capabilities and firepower (tremendous for such a small vehicle). The AML-90 has primarily 3 uses:

Scouting:

As its name says, scouting. When on large maps, the scouting ability should be used at its full potential. The low profile and high speed make it able to crawl to cover fast and without creating much suspicion, while marking targets for friendlies to engage.

Flanking:

Due to the high speed and really powerful gun, the AML-90 can be used to hit any enemy from the back. This tactic should be a "Hit n' Run", you should disable or destroy targets and leave before they can engage you. The powerful gun can even be able to take on a Maus or E-100 if used properly (320 mm of penetration at all ranges at 0°). Use smoke to cover your trail when you have been spotted.

Sniping:

Despite the optics not having a huge zoom, it is enough to be able to detect, target and engage enemy vehicles at all ranges thanks to the HEAT-FS round. Be aware of your ammo as it can only carry 20, so make all shots count. It also creates a relatively small smoke trail when firing compared to other cannons at the battle rating (105 mm, other 90 mm, 122 mm) thanks to the muzzle brake. Bushes can also be used to make this vehicle invisible due to its low profile. A big bunch of branches can cover almost 70% of the front of the AML-90, making it a moving and deadly bush. It also creates a small engine sound that will be, most of the time, masked up by other tanks, giving you a stealth capability which can be exploited in urban combat.

Pros and cons

Pros:

Is very short and narrow, can effectively hide itself
High speed on road (~50-80 km/h), faster than tracked light tanks like M41
90mm HEATFS is lethal thanks to its high penetration. Can go through almost all common tanks like Leopard 1
-18 km/h reverse speed can pull it out of a dangerous situation rather quickly
Small wheel spacing leading to tight turn radius, good for urban combat
Smoke grenades can conceal the vehicle when needed

Cons:

Cannon isn't stabilised in any way, can be very fatal considering that the gun needs a while to fully stabilise when braking a fast vehicle
HEAT has limited post-penetration damage especially against spacious tanks like M60
HEAT trajectory is quite curved, so long range shots are challenging
Wheeled design makes it extremely sluggish in off-road conditions
Armour cannot stop any projectile except rifle-caliber bullets shot from a distance (eg. 400m)

History

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Media

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External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

topic on the official game forum;
other literature.

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-''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''
+The armour of the AML-90 can barley stop the coaxial of most tanks and can be easely killed by 12.7mm MG's
-'''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
+'''Armour type:'''
+* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret)
+* Structural steel (mudguards, storage boxes)
+* Wheel (tires)<!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
 <!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof)
 * Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) -->
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+!Armour
+!Front (Slope angle)
+!Sides
+!Rear
+!Roof
 |-
-! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
+|Hull
-|-
+|10 mm (51°) ''Upper glacis''
-| Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
+mm (17°) ''Upper glacis''
-|-
+|10 mm (4°) ''Front half''
-| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
+mm (6°) ''Rear half''
+|10 mm ''Upper plate''
+mm (46°) ''Upper glacis''
+mm (20°) ''Lower glacis''
+|10 mm (40°) ''Front glacis''
+mm (44°) ''Rear glacis''
 |-
-| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
+|Turret
+|12 mm (30°) ''Turret front''
+mm (8°) ''Gun mantlet''
+|10 mm (17-21°)
+mm ''Viewports''
+|10 mm (16°)
+|10 mm (16°) ''Front part''
+mm ''Rear part''
+mm ''Gunner hatch''
 |-
+|Cupola
+| colspan="4" |8 mm (spherical)
 |}
+'''Notes:'''
+* Wheels are 10 mm thick and a spare wheel covers the left side of the hull.
+* Storage boxes and mudguards are 5 mm thick.
+* The belly is 8 mm thick.
+* The gun barrel is 20 mm thick.
-'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
+The AML-90 lacks protection against heavy machine gun fire and is susceptible to damage by light machine gun fire. The crew is located in a rather small compartment, making the armoured car prompt to being knocked out by a single shot from almost any direction. It is also vulnerable to overpressure, meaning chemical energy ammunition will take out your vehicle regardless of where they impact. A kinetic energy ammunition can damage your AML through the projectile itself or the spalling generated but the inflicted damages are lesser and has a higher chance to knock out the crew members or critical modules than to destroy the vehicle. It should be noted that the thin armour has a chance to not activate fused shells like APHE, APCBC, etc, although it will trigger HEAT, HEATFS, HE and ATGM.<!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
 <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
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-''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
+''AML-90 should be primarily used as a scout flanking vehicle due to its high speed, low profile, scouting capabilities and firepower (tremendous for such a small vehicle). The AML-90 has primarily 3 uses:''
+'''''Scouting:'''''
+''As its name says, scouting. When on large maps, the scouting ability should be used at its full potential. The low profile and high speed make it able to crawl to cover fast and without creating much suspicion, while marking targets for friendlies to engage.''
+'''''Flanking:'''''
+''Due to the high speed and really powerful gun, the AML-90 can be used to hit any enemy from the back. This tactic should be a "Hit n' Run", you should disable or destroy targets and leave before they can engage you. The powerful gun can even be able to take on a [[Maus]] or [[E-100]] if used properly (320 mm of penetration at all ranges at 0°). Use smoke to cover your trail when you have been spotted.''
+'''''Sniping:'''''
+''Despite the optics not having a huge zoom, it is enough to be able to detect, target and engage enemy vehicles at all ranges thanks to the HEAT-FS round. Be aware of your ammo as it can only carry 20, so make all shots count. It also creates a relatively small smoke trail when firing compared to other cannons at the battle rating (105 mm, other 90 mm, 122 mm) thanks to the muzzle brake. Bushes can also be used to make this vehicle invisible due to its low profile. A big bunch of branches can cover almost 70% of the front of the AML-90, making it a moving and deadly bush. It also creates a small engine sound that will be, most of the time, masked up by other tanks, giving you a stealth capability which can be exploited in urban combat.''
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+* [[AML-90 (Family)]]
+* [[AML-90]]
-* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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Contents

Description

General info

Survivability and armour

Mobility

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Ammunition

Ammo racks

Machine guns

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links