The SPINIX was developed by French company Panhard (now part of Renault Trucks Defence) to meet the needs of the French Armies requirement for a new reconnaissance vehicle under Project Scorpion. First seen in public during the 2010 Eurosatory, it is described as an Armed Reconnaissance Vehicle with a 3 man crew.

The Panhard SPHINX EBRC Armored Vehicle Models

SPHINX Cockerill Turret

The 2010 SPHINX sported a version of the 2 man Cockerill Medium Calibre Turret (as confirmed in their 2010 annual report) which mounted a stabilized 40mm Case Telescoped Weapon System from CTAI.

The vehicle uses the 40 CTAS chain gun. It is a 40mm calibre, has a multi-angled thermal sleeve and capable of firing a range of munitions (link to these on manufacturers website is in “useful Links” section. It can fire x3 rounds per second.

SPHINX Lockheed Martin Turret

The next public viewing of the vehicle was at the 2012 Eurosatory. At this show the previous turret was replaced with the Lockheed Martin turret used in trials for the British Army Warrior upgrade program.

The Panhard SPHINX EBRC Armored Vehicle ATGM

The Turret has an ATGM launcher on either sides. The missile is designated the “MLP” (Missile Longue Portee). This is a Long Range Missile developed by MBDA who also developed the MMP missile as used on the CRAB workbook. The status of the MLP is not fully know, however it was shown for the first time at the 2010 show, uses many components as the MMP, but has a longer 8km range with the same warhead as the MMP.

The Panhard SPHINX EBRC Armored Vehicle Protection

The vehicle has a V-Shaped Hull, BAR armour and Level 4 STANAG 4569 offering protection against Kinetic Energy 14.5×114mm AP / B32 at 200 meters with 911 m/s, Artillery 155 mm High Explosive at 3 m. It can be increased to Level 5, offering protection against Kinetic Energy 25 mm APDS-T.

The Panhard SPHINX EBRC Armored Vehicle Specifications

•    Height: 1.65 m (Cockerill Medium Calibre Turret)
•    Width: 3 m
•    Length (Hull): 5.5 m
•    Length (Gun Forward): Unknown
•    Gun Elevation: -20 to +60 degrees

The Panhard SPHINX EBRC Armored Vehicle Status

The SPHINX hasn’t been seen since 2012. No information on the vehicle can be found on Panhard’s website who seem to now be focusing on the CRAB. As such sourcing photos and info has been complicated.

The Panhard SPHINX EBRC Picture Gallery

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