Peru acquired over 100 AMX-13 light tanks from France in the 1960s-1970s, operating both 90mm and 105mm gun variants. The lightweight oscillating turret design was innovative for its era but the AMX-13 is now thoroughly obsolete. Most of Peru's fleet is in storage or non-operational; surviving active examples serve in training and ceremonial roles. The light weight provides some mobility advantage in the Andean terrain where heavier MBTs cannot operate, but the minimal protection and outdated armament render it irrelevant in modern armoured combat. SIMA has investigated upgrade programmes but replacement has not been funded.
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- Light enough for Andean operations where heavier tanks struggle
- Peru's long familiarity reduces training burden
- Oscillating turret automatic loader enables faster rate of fire than manual
- Aluminium armour — vulnerable to all anti-armour weapons including heavy MGs
- Autoloader cannot be recharged from inside the turret — crew must dismount
- Vast majority of Peru's 100+ examples in storage or non-operational
- Spare parts production ended decades ago
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