AMX-13 SM1
Un tanque ligero, rápido y ágil que le dio a Singapur su primera fuerza de ataque blindada durante la Guerra Fría.
Especificaciones
Historia
Cuando Singapur se convirtió en un país independiente en 1965, tuvo que construir una defensa armada muy rápidamente. En 1968, Singapur compró en secreto tanques ligeros franceses AMX-13 de segunda mano a Israel. Estos vehículos sorprendieron al público cuando aparecieron en el desfile del Día Nacional de 1969.
El tanque presentaba un chasis ligero y una inusual torreta oscilante de dos partes. Ingenieros locales de Singapur más tarde mejoraron la flota al modelo AMX-13 SM1 con motores diésel modernos, orugas actualizadas y mejores computadoras de puntería para defender a la nación durante toda la era de la Guerra Fría.
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Medallas y condecoraciones de combate
Bintang Temasek
Singapore's highest national medal awarded for extreme bravery in times of great danger.
Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera)
Singapore's highest distinguished military command award for outstanding leadership and defense service.
Pingat Bakti Setia (Tentera)
Singapore's prestigious quarter-century Long Service Medal presented for 25 continuous years of honorable military service.
Pingat Gagah Berani
Singapore's second-highest valor medal for conspicuous bravery in combat operations.
Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)
A prestigious military medal honoring exceptional performance and service to Singapore's national defense.
Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
Awarded to personnel who complete five years of faithful full-time military or national service.
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal
Recognizes a full decade of loyal and honorable regular military service in the armed forces.
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
Honors two decades of distinguished and dedicated duty in the Singapore military.
Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
Awarded to servicemen who deploy overseas on operational, combat support, or humanitarian missions.
Tsunami Relief Operation Medal
Special operational medal awarded for massive disaster relief efforts after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
