Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the recon vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Somua AM 1938
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECON VEHICLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
67
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the recon vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1938
- Combat Weight12 t
- Crew3
- Passengers / Dismounts2
- Vehicle Classarmored car
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament8MOD.8
- Main Armament25 mm SA 35 autocannon
- Main Gun Calibre25 mm
- Gun Typeautocannon
- Secondary Armament7.5 mm MAC 31 machine gun
- ATGM CapableNo
- Remote Weapon StationNo
- Stabilized GunNo
- Ammunition Stowage150
▣Protection13MOD.13
- Armour Typerolled homogeneous armour
- STANAG Protection LevelNATO STANAG 4569 Level 1
- Hull Front (RHA equiv.)40 mm
- Turret Front (RHA equiv.)35 mm
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionNo
- V-Shaped HullNo
- Spall LinerNo
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesYes
- Fire SuppressionNo
◇Mobility14MOD.14
- Engine TypeSomua V8
- Engine Power120 hp
- Power-to-Weight10 hp
- Transmissionmanual, 5 forward 1 reverse
- Suspensionleaf spring
- Max Road Speed80 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed50 km/h
- Operational Range400 km
- Fuel Capacity250 L
- AmphibiousNo
- Fording Depth1.2 m
- Gradient30
- Trench Crossing0.8 m
- Vertical Obstacle0.4 m
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length5.3 m
- Width2.2 m
- Height2.3 m
- Ground Clearance0.4 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production170
- Production Start1,938 year
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1938Production started
88
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
RECON VEHICLES RANKING Recon Vehicles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRecon Vehiclescategory.
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