Armoured Fighting Vehicles

ACV-S
The Armoured Combat Vehicle - Stretched (ACV-S), developed by FNSS.	The ACV-S fitted with the two person Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle turret designed by United Defense (now BAE Systems Land and Armaments).	The ACV-S fitted with the one-man Sharpshooter turret with ATK 25mm M242 cannon.
ACV-S with the two-man Bradley turret, armed with ATK Bushmaster 30mm cannon.	The ACV-S Eryx Squad Vehicle carries a fully-equipped squad of soldiers and is armed with the Eryx anti-armour-missile system.	A prototype has been fitted with a Thales AFV Systems SWARM turret.
The ACV-S is powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V-53T turbo-charged diesel engine, rated at 350hp or optionally 400hp.	The Swarm turret is armed with an ATK 12.7mm gun.	Inside the ACV-S Eryx Squad Vehicle.
ACV-S has an acceleration of 0km/h to 30km/h in 7.5 sec and a maximum road speed of 65km/h.	The ACV-S Eryx Squad Vehicle.

Al Fahd
The Al Fahd is the first armoured vehicle designed and built in Saudi Arabia. It is an eight-wheeled armoured vehicle.	The vehicle is able to negotiate natural and engineered trenches to 2,500mm and 2,000mm.	Al Fahd is able to negotiate side slopes to 55%.
Over very rough terrain and in negotiating large obstacles, the combined gas and hydraulics suspension system provides a very smooth and comfortable ride.	Al Fahd can both climb and descend gradients of 80%.	Wheels were selected rather than a tracked system because they provide better manoeuvrability on both roads and rough terrain.
An amphibious system is available for the Al Fahd armoured reconnaissance vehicle which is water-sealed and airtight.

AMX 10RC
The AMX 10RC is a medium-weight reconnaissance vehicle.	The TML 105 turret and 105mm NATO standard gun.	The AMX 10RC with the TK 105 turret was used extensively during Operation Desert Storm.
The TK 105 and TML 105 turrets use a mantlet sight, which is firmly linked to the movements of the gun for firing accuracy.	The TK 105 turret and light 105mm gun.	The AMX 10 RC has hydropneumatic suspension, with a high and variable ground clearance.
The AMX 10RC is being upgraded with a new battlefield management system, developed by Nexter and EADS.

Aravis
Nexter Systems developed the new Aravis family of multipurpose heavily protected armoured vehicles, first shown at Eurosatory, Paris in June 2008.	The Aravis vehicle provides high levels of protection against threats from ballistic, mine, artillery burst and improvised explosive devices.	Aravis can be fitted with a battle management system and a remotely controlled weapon system.

ASCOD (Pizarro / Ulan)
ASCOD is in service with the Spanish Army, where it is called the Pizarro.	ASCOD is in service with the Austrian Army, where it is known as the Ulan.	Spanish Pizarro vehicles are fitted with the Mk-10 fire control system from Indra, Austrian Ulan Vehicles with the Kollsman Day/Night Range Sight.
The IFV is armed with a 30mm Mauser MK 30-2 automatic cannon with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.	Interior of the ASCOD.	Maximum road speed is 70km/h.
The ASCOD armoured fighting vehicles have a reduced signature due to low silhouette.	The ASCOD 105 light tank LT 105 variant.	The ASCOD armoured infantry fighting vehicle AIFV variant.

Bionix Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Bionix II is the latest variant of the Bionix infantry fighting vehicle produced by Singapore Technologies Engineering.	Bionix II (BXII) entered service with Singapore Armed Forces in October 2006.	Bionix 25 (left) is armed with 25mm cannon and Bionix 40/50 (right) with 40mm grenade launcher and machine guns.
The Bionix armoured vehicle launched bridge (AVLB) is fitted with an MLC30 bridge that can be launched under armour or by remote control.	The Bionix armoured recovery vehicle (ARV) is fitted with a 25t winch and 30t crane.	The Bionix infantry carrier vehicle (ICV), with remote weapon station, was developed by Singapore Technologies as a private venture.

BMP-3
BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle.	The BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle has been in service with Russia and been exported to a number of countries.	BMP-3 showing the 100mm gun/missile launcher.
The front end of BMP-3.	The upgraded BMP-3 turret with the ARENA-E active protection system and the latest surveillance systems.	The upgraded BMP-3 driver's station.
The BMP-3 fire control system components.	BMP-3 fording.	Schematic of BMP-3.

Boxer MRAV,
The Boxer 8x8 wheeled Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (MRAV).	272 Boxer vehicles have been ordered by the German Army and 200 vehicles by the Royal Netherlands Army.	The Boxer is based on a modular design to allow maximum flexibility for different mission requirements.
Boxer can accommodate up to 11 crew.	Boxer has an integrated weapon station on which various weapons can be mounted, including 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine guns and 40mm grenade launcher.	Boxer can carry a payload up to 8t and has an internal volume of 14m³.
Boxer will provide the capability to operate in both high-intensity conflict, and relief and humanitarian operations.	Boxer has modular add-on armour which includes protection against top attack bomblets, anti-tank and antipersonnel mines, 360° heavy machine gun fire and artillery fragments.

Bradley M2 / M3
The Bradley M2A3.	The Bradley M2/M3 A3 upgrade.	The Bradley M2/M3 A2 variant heavily deployed during the Gulf war.
The role of the Bradley M2 infantry fighting vehicle is to transport infantry, provide fire cover and suppress enemy armour.	Sophisticated technology provided significant design improvements beginning with the Bradley A1.	Maximum ground speed is 66km/h.
An M2A3 Bradley at Fort Hood.	The Bradley M2A3 fighting vehicle.

BTR-80
The BTR-80 8x8 armoured personnel carrier.	The BTR-80 Armoured Personnel Carrier.	The Gunner's and Driver's stations.
The BTR-80K Command APC fording.	The RKhM-4-01 BTR-80 variant.	The BTR-80S showing side entrance.
The new BTR-90 builds on the success of the BTR-80.

Buffalo
The Buffalo mine-protected clearance vehicle (MPCV) is a six-wheel heavily armoured EOD vehicle manufactured by Force Protection.	Buffalo features a 30ft robotic arm and iron claw for ordinance disposal and route clearance.	The mounted camera on the arm helps the crew to dispose of mines and IEDs from within the V-shaped armoured hull.

Bushmaster
The Bushmaster armoured vehicle, developed by Thales Australia (formerly ADI Limited) is in full production at ADI's engineering and manufacturing facility at Bendigo, Victoria.	The first of 300 Bushmaster vehicles was delivered to the Australian Army in August 2004.	The vehicle was operationally deployed to Iraq in April 2005 and the US Army and Iraqi defence officials have expressed interest in the Bushmaster after observing its capabilities with the Australian Army.
The Australian Army has tested the vehicle over thousands of kilometres in the extreme climatic conditions and terrain from sub-zero mountain areas to desert and tropical conditions.	The Bushmaster is being produced in six variants: troop transport, ambulance, direct fire, mortar, engineer and command.	With a road cruise speed of 90km/h, the Bushmaster transports up to ten troops, quickly and comfortably.
The Bushmaster provides high-level protection against anti-tank mines, improvised explosive devices, mortar fragments and small arms fire.

Bv206S Armoured,
The Bv206S is an APC version of the tracked articulated all terrain vehicle.	The Bv206S is quickly fully amphibious with a water speed up to 4.7km/h.	The Bv206S can carry 12 combat equipped soldiers through difficult terrain and extreme weather conditions.
The Bv206S can be armed with a ring mount for a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun.	The French Army has deployed Bv206S vehicles in Kosovo.	The Bv206S has been ordered by the Italian Army.
The Bv206S on manoeuvres in August 2002.	The vehicle can operate in temperatures ranging from -32°C to +46°C, from Arctic to desert and jungle conditions.

Centauro
Centauro entered production in 1991 and is in service with the Italian Army.	The Centauro anti-tank low-recoil force rifled gun fires standard NATO ammunition including APFSDS rounds.	The Centauro reconnaissance anti-tank vehicle has a crew of four (commander, gunner, loader and driver) and is equipped with an Oto Melara 105mm / 52 calibre gun.
The Centauro tank destroyer can operate in extreme conditions from deserts to harsh winter environments.	The Centauro armoured fighting vehicles can negotiate gradients up to 60%, fording depth of 1.5m without preparation, and have a turning radius of 9m.	The Centauro armoured personnel carrier's main weapon is the Oerlikon KBA 25mm automatic cannon and a 7.62mm NATO machine gun is also fitted.
The Centauro armoured personnel carrier carries a crew of three - commander, gunner and driver, plus eight equipped combat troops.

Cobra
The Cobra light armoured vehicle.	Cobra has wide and fully opening side and rear doors.	Various turrets and weapons are adaptable.
Cobra in the field.	The anti-tank variant (top) and the NBC reconnaissance variant (bottom).	The EOD variant (top) and the anti-aircraft variant (bottom).

Concord 8 (C8)
Concord 8 (C8) is a four-wheel drive lightweight rugged armoured vehicle designed for the Indian defence market.	Developed by Concord Safety Systems, the Indian partner of Arotech, Concord 8 offers high mobility and bullet-proof protection.	Interior of the Concord 8 (C8) lightweight armoured vehicle.
Seating within the Concord 8 (C8) lightweight armoured vehicle.

Cougar Ridgback
The Cougar 4×4 will form the basis for the Ridgback.	The UK MoD has ordered around 400 Cougars in a fleet upgrade.	The vehicle has category I MRAP protection.
The Ridgback will be available in service in 2009 in four versions.	The Cougar is produced by Force Protection Industries Inc, which also produces the highly successful Mastiff.

CV90
CV9030 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) in mud exercises.	The CV9040 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) travelling at speed.	Rear view of the CV9025 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
Close up of the CV90105 anti-tank vehicle (TML).	CV9040 anti-aircraft vehicle (AAV).	CV90 forward observation vehicle (FOV).
CV90 forward command vehicle (FCV) on forest operations.	Troop operating the CV90 armoured recovery vehicle (ARV).	The CV90120-T tank has been developed to provide a lighter, highly mobile main battle tank with a high pressure smoothbore 120mm gun, battlefield management system and extensive defensive aids suite.

Dardo Hitfist
The Dardo Hitfist Infantry Fighting Vehicle, in production for the Italian Army.	The Dardo Hitfist Infantry Fighting Vehicle is intended to be the basic model of a family of vehicles.	The hull is of all-welded aluminium alloy with add on steel armour plates for increased protection.
Two TOW anti-tank guided weapon launchers are installed, one on each side of the turret.	The maximum speed of the Dardo is more than 70km/h.	Two 7.62mm machine guns are installed on the turret, one co-axial with the main gun.

Eagle II / Eagle III / Eagle IV
The Eagle IV is built on the DURO chassis with a payload increased to 2,400kg.	The Eagle II reconnaissance vehicle.	The Eagle III Forward Artillery Observation Vehicle is used for target surveillance and acquisition in addition to observation and reconnaissance.
Eagle vehicles are in service with Denmark and Switzerland.	The Eagle III artillery observation vehicle.	Eagle III has an electro-optical target acquisition and surveillance system.
Eagle III has a crew of four – driver, surveyor, forward observer and signals operator.	The Eaglea reconnaissance vehicle is based on the HMMWV vehicle chassis.

Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
The General Dynamics Land Systems expeditionary fighting vehicle (EFV) personnel variant (EFVP1).	The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) will be the new amphibious assault vehiclefor the US Marine Corps.	The EFV vehicles will be launched from US Navy amphibious ships at a ship-to-shore distance up to 46km (25nm).
The EFV is being produced in EVP1 personnel (left) and EVC1 command (right) variants.	The EFVP1 personnel variant can carry 17 fully equipped marines.	The EFV has two waterjets, 58cm (23in) in diameter, for water propulsion, providing a water speed of 45.6km/h.
The rear hatch of the EFV.	The EVC1 command variant has three vehicle crew stations and seven command crew stations.	The EVP1 personnel variant is fitted with a mk46 turret armed with a 30/40mm ATK mk44 Bushmaster automatic gun.
The EVC1 command variant, which does not have the 30/40mm gun.	The EVC1 command variant is a command and control platform at battalion and regimental levels.	The EVC1 vehicle is linked to the US Marine Corp's C2I (Command, Control and Intelligence) and the USMC fire support.

Fennek
The first Fennek reconnaissance vehicle was delivered to the Dutch army in July 2003 and to the German Army in December 2003.	The electrically controlled gun mount is designed to carry a 40mm automatic cannon, a .50 or 7.62 calibre machine gun.	The vehicle's observation system is the Rheinmetall Defence Electronics BAA, which includes a thermal imager, CCD day vision camera and laser rangefinder.
The driver's station with rear view monitor on the right.	The Commander's and Observer's stations.	The Tactical Command and Control system (TCCS).
The radio system.

Fuchs 2
The Fuchs 2 6x6 armoured personnel carrier.	The Fuchs 2 with the Rheinmetall low weight RLS 609 weapon station which can be remotely controlled.	The Fuchs 2 features the integration of a more powerful, low emission engine, which provides a payload increase over the Fuchs 1 of 4t. Total payload is 9.4t.
The new digital electrical system provides vehicle status data and details of component failure to the Driver Information System.	Fuchs 2 can be armed with a 12.7mm M2 machine gun.	The height of the rear crew compartment has been increased by 145mm.

Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) –
The ARTEC Boxer is scheduled to enter service with the German Army in 2009 and is one of three vehicles selected to take part in the FRES utility vehicle Trials of Truth.	The VBCI from Nexter has been selected for the French Army and is planned to enter service in 2008. The vehicle took part in the FRES utility vehicle Trials of Truth in the summer of 2007.	Piranha V was selected by the UK MoD in May 2008 as the preferred design for the utility vehicle of the future rapid effect system (FRES).
The Piranha Evolution is an interim design and forms the basis for the development of the Piranha V.	The Piranha Evolution took part in the FRES 'Trials of Truth' conducted in 2007 at the Armoured Trials and Development Unit, Bovington.	The 2007 trials of Piranha Evolution demonstrated the potential of Piranha V to meet the FRES threshold requirements.
Piranha V features already installed on the Piranha Evolution include 1st, 2nd and 4th-axle steering, remotely controlled weapon station and Bowman radio communications.

Gefas Protected Vehicle System
The Gefas vehicle has a very high level of protection for a vehicle of its weight class. The 4x4 version weighs 17,500kg.	The Gefas modular design allows the elements to be mixed and matched for different roles, the vehicle consists of a main power and axle modules.	The Gefas driver's station. The crew compartment is of a suspended safety cell structure which accommodates the driver, commander and four troops.
The Gefas vehicle provides protection against anti-tank mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire	Gefas provides minimum mobility even if only one axle module is functioning. Axles are fitted with STW electric motors that power short distances.	The Gefas vehicle's sides and undercarriage consist of large slanting surfaces which deflect the shockwaves caused by blast mines and roadside IEDs.

Gepard
The anti-aircraft Gepard tank with the FlakPz 1 A2 (foreground) PRTL-35mm GWI (behind).	The FlakPz 1 A2 variant Gepard anti-aircraft tank.	The Dutch PRTL-35mm GWI variant Gepard anti-aircraft tank.
The FAPDS rounds have a very high muzzle velocity, greater than 1,400m/s.	The new tactical-operational simulator for the turret compartment.	The Gepard anti-aircraft gun system can additonaly be upgraded by the integration of a Stinger surface to air missile system.
Other upgrades include digitalisation of the fire control computer.	The Gepard 35mm GWI anti-aircraft tank is operational with Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.

GPV Colonel 8 x 8 x 8 Armoured Personnel Carrier
The GPV Colonel 8 x 8 x 8 armoured personnel carrier.	The suspension system is an active pneumatic system that electronically raises and lowers the vehicle for different speeds and terrains.	The "cockpit" has displays for external thermal and optical cameras and an overhead display operation and maintenance diagnostics.
The Colonel with wire cutters and wing mirrors deployed.	The Colonel has ingress and egress doors on both sides, large rear doors and hatches at the driver and co-driver stations.	The rear cabin seats up to ten personnel with space for gear and equipment stowage.
The Colonel is fully amphibious without modification or preparation.	The "cockpit" has 13 panoramic periscopes, fitted with wipers and air blast cleaners.	The Colonel has a Caterpillar C7 diesel engine with an integral freestanding frame for off vehicle maintenance.
In amphibious mode, the speed is 5.6km/h. Propellers can be fitted to increase swim speed.

K21
The K21 next-generation infantry fighting vehicle (NIFV) has been developed for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army to replace the existing K200 series infantry fighting vehicles.	The K21 NIFV has been developed to reinforce the Republic of Korea Army's combat capabilities.	The ROK Army plans to launch about 1,000 K21 NIFV units into the field.

Pandur
The Pandur 6x6 Light Armoured Vehicle.	The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Reconnaissance Fire Support Vehicle.	The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Recon Fire Support Vehicle.
The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Personnel Carrier entering an aircraft.	The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Ambulance.	The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Ambulance interior.
The Pandur 6x6 Amphibious Vehicle.

Pandur II 6x6 and 8x8 Light Armoured Vehicles
The Pandur II is being developed for the Austrian Army.	The baseline version of the Pandur II is an infantry 6x6 armoured personnel carrier.	The water speed of the amphibious 8x8 is 10km/h.
The Pandur II is equipped with a Cummins diesel engine rated at 285hp.	The Pandur II 6x6 armoured personnel carrier can carry three crew and up to 10 troops.	Interior of the 8x8. The seats are suspended from wall and ceiling mounts.
The Pandur II 8x8 can be fitted with a gun up to 105mm calibre.	An automatic drive train management system provides automatic engagement of all wheel drive to suit the terrain surface.	The Pandur II can ford to a depth of 1.5m.
The Pandur II 6x6 can be armed with weapons up to calibre 90mm.

Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle (CLV)
The new UK Army future command and liaison vehicle (FCLV) is the Panther CLV.	The Panther fitted with BAE Systems self-defence weapon station (SDW). SDW combines BAE Systems target acquisition weapon sight (STAWS) with the AEI Enforcer remote controlled weapon station (RCWS).	486 Panther vehicles are required for the UK Army.
The MLV is designed for tactical mobility with a high level of protection against anti-tank and anti-personnel mines.	The vehicle has a maximum road speed of 130km/h and the range is over 500km.	The armour protection is tuneable by the replacement of armour packs within the vehicle's external skin.
The MLV is of low observable design with minimised acoustic, radar and thermal signatures.	There is accommodation for up to five people and a spacious rear cargo compartment.	The MLV is available in a choice of wheel bases and cab / cargo configurations.
The vehicle can tow loads up to 4.2t.

Patria AMV
The Patria AMV 8x8 equipped with Oto Melara HITROLE 12.7mm turret.	The AMV 8x8 equipped with Oto Melara 25mm Hitfist turret.	The Patria AMV seen during swimming tests in summer 2002.
The Patria AMV 8x8 AMOS advanced mortar system which has been selected by the Finnish Army.	The AMV 8x8 equipped with Oto Melara HITFIST turret fitted with the TOW anti-tank missile system.	An AMV 8x8 was transported to Brno in the Czech Republic by C-130 aircraft.
The Patria AMV 8x8 equipped with LAV 30mm turret.

Piranha III / LAV III
Piranha vehicles are constructed in 6×6, 8×8 and 10×10 configurations.	The Piranha III has been ordered by Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Spain and Switzerland.	The Piranha III has amphibious capability with two propellers and twin rudders in the rear (shown here equipped with 25mm DELCO turret).
The Piranha III 8x8 with 120mm smoothbore mortar turret.	Piranha III has a maximum road speed of 100km/h.	Piranha II fitted with a Kuka 30mm gun turret.
Piranha III fitted with a 12.7mm gun turret.	The Piranha III repair and recovery variant.	The Piranha family is ideally suited for many roles including mortar carrier.
Piranha's flexible design and payload capacity allow the fitting of a wide range of weapon systems.	The armoured personnel carrier variant schematic.

Piranha V
Piranha V was selected by the UK MoD in May 2008 as the preferred design for the utility vehicle of the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES).	The Piranha Evolution is an interim design and forms the basis for the development of the Piranha V.	The Piranha Evolution took part in the FRES 'Trials of Truth' conducted in 2007 at the armoured trials and development unit, Bovington.
The 2007 trials of Piranha Evolution demonstrated the potential of Piranha V to meet the FRES threshold requirements.	Piranha V features already installed on the Piranha Evolution include 1st, 2nd and 4th-axle steering, remotely controlled weapon station and Bowman radio communications.	Piranha Evolution undertaking fording trials in July 2007.
The Piranha Evolution, the basis for the Piranha V, has improved mobility compared to earlier variants, including a smaller turning radius.

Puma
The Puma, being developed by the PSM consortium, will be the German Army's new tracked infantry fighting vehicle.	The Puma will be armed with a remote weapon station, which is fitted with a dual feed Mauser 30mm MK 30-2 cannon.	The Mauser MK 30-2, which is in production for the Spanish Pizarro and Austrian Ulan IFV, has a rate of fire of 700 rounds per minute.
The 30mm Air Burst Munition (ABM) from Oerlikon Contraves Pyrotec has been developed for the German Army.	The Puma vehicles will replace the Marder 1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles which entered service with the German Army in 1971.	The ABM is effective against a wide spectrum of threats including infantry fighting vehicles, field fortifications containing antitank guided missile systems and helicopters.
The German Army has about 2,000 Marder 1 IFVs that have been much upgraded but are reaching the end of operational life.

Puma
The Puma family of vehicles were developed for the Italian Army to complement the fleet of Centauro Tank Destroyer vehicles.	Dimensions and measurements of the Puma 6 x 6 wheeled armoured fighting vehicle.	The Puma 6x6 carries 8 troops plus driver and has a combat weight of 7.5t.
The Puma 4x4 wheeled armoured fighting vehicle carries 6 troops plus driver and has a combat weight of 5.7t	Dimensions and measurements of the Puma 4 x 4 wheeled armoured fighting vehicle.	A 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun can be installed on the cupola.
The vehicle is air and sea transportable, here it is being loaded onto a Chinook helicopter.

RG32M Mine Hardened Armoured Patrol Vehicle
The RG32M mine hardened armoured patrol vehicle.	RG32M mine hardened patrol vehicle at Gerotek testing facility.	RG32M vehicle at Gerotek testing facility. The RG32M has applications in several military and non-military roles for scouting, patrol, command, liaison and peacekeeping.
32M mine hardened patrol vehicle in snow.	RG32M mine hardened patrol vehicle in the desert.

RG33 Mine-Resistant Ambush Vehicle (MRAP)
The BAE Systems RG33 6×6 and 4×4 mine-protected vehicles are in production for the US Marine Corps mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle programme.	The RG33 category II 6×6 vehicle with explosives ordnance disposal arm extended.	The RG33 6×6 MRAP can operate in explosive hazardous environments, carrying out missions such as route and area clearance, explosive hazards reconnaissance and explosive ordnance disposal.
RG33 series vehicles provide survivability against improvised explosive devices (IEDs), medium machine gun or small arms fire and mine blast protection.

RG35
RG35 is a mine-protected multipurpose fighting vehicle manufactured by BAE systems.	The RG35 vehicle combines the survivability standards of RG31 with the manoeuvrability capabilities of a contemporary combat vehicle.	Excluding the driver, the RG35 vehicle can accommodate up to 15 crew.
The RG35 offers tactical mobility both on and off road.

Rooikat 105
The Rooikat 76 Armoured Fighting Vehicle with a 76 millimetre gun.	The Rooikat 105 is for high mobility day and night-time combat operations.	The Rooikat 105 is equipped with a GT7 105 millimetre anti-tank gun.
The Rooikat has the advantage of a user friendly turret interior.	The top speed of the Rooikat is 120km/h.	Rooikat 105 crossing a 2 metre trench.
The gun fires the full range of NATO full pressure 105 millimetre ammunition including Generation I, II and III rounds.

SEP Modular Armoured Tactical System
The SEP modular armoured tactical system incorporates an electric transmission system and a family of interchangeable mission modules.	Land Systems Hagglunds has delivered SEP demonstrators in both wheeled and tracked versions.	The SEP's useable internal volume of 8.7m³ is a substantial increase over a conventionally powered vehicle of a similar length.
The SEP tracked vehicle is fitted with rubber bandtracks rather than conventional steel link tracks.	The new electric drive SEP vehicle has greatly improved stealth characteristics in terms of low thermal, acoustic, visual and radar signatures.	The SEP-wheeled vehicle has three axles and is driven through all six wheels.
The combination of decoupled suspension and bandtracks provides an internal noise level comparable to that of a civilian vehicle.	The use of an electric transmission system increases volume and fuel efficiency and reduces environmental impact.	Batteries are integrated into the electric drive system, which allow the vehicle to be driven silently for several hours with the engines shut down.
The SEP combat weight is 13.5t and the load capacity is up to 6t.	The top speed for the wheeled SEP is 100km/h.

Shadow RST-V
The Shadow Reconnaissance, Surveillance Targeting Vehicle (RST-V).	The Shadow RST-V is being developed for the US Marine Corps.	The RST-V is fitted with a 3m extending mast on which is mounted with a suite of electro-optical surveillance sensors.
The pneumatic suspension can reduce the vehicle's size for air transportation, by allowing the tires to be pulled in and the height of the vehicle to be dropped.	The RST-V's hybrid electric drive consists of a diesel engine powering permanent magnet generator and motors.	In stealth mode the vehicle can be powered by battery only, reducing acoustic and thermal signatures.
The RST-V prepared for transportation. Unlike the HMMWV, the RST-V can be transported internally in a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.	The sensor mast being extended.	Surveillance sensors include CCD TV, mid-wave thermal imager and laser ranger/designator.
The vehicle's maximum road speed is 112km/h and it has an unrefueled range of 758km at 50km/h.	The RST-V can be armed with machine gun, grenade launcher or anti-tank missile system.

Stormer 30 Tracked Armoured
The Stormer 30 fulfils a variety of military and peacekeeping functions, providing reconnaissance, fire support, escort duties, armour in advance and withdrawal.	Stormer 30 is manufactured with an armoured aluminium hull against 14.5mm Heavy Machine Guns and artillery shell splinters.	The cannon and turret can traverse through 360° and the elevation is from -45° to +60°.
The installation of the TOW missile launcher on either side of the turret is optional on the Stormer 30.	Stormer 30 is a highly mobile armoured reconnaissance vehicle and light tank.	The Stormer Air Defence vehicle variant.

Stryker 8-Wheel Drive
The Stryker eight-wheel infantry carrier vehicle (ICV) is in production for the US Army.	The Stryker brigade combat team (SBCT) combines the capacity for rapid deployment with survivability and tactical mobility.	Stryker is the first new military vehicle to enter service into the United States Army since the Abrams tank in the 1980s.
The ICV has a remote weapon station, which can mount either a 0.50-caliber machine gun or a 40mm grenade launcher.	The first Stryker ICV was delivered to the US Army in March 2002.	Stryker vehicles will equip six brigade combat teams.
The ICV commander has an FBCB2 'tactical internet' digital communications system.	The Stryker ICV has a road speed of 62mph and a range of 312 miles.	The US Army's requirement is for 2,131 Stryker vehicles.
Stryker is based on the chassis of the LAV III light armoured vehicle in service since early 2001.

VAB (Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde)
The running gear of the VAB gives exceptional off road mobility.	The VAB has taken part in United Nations peacekeeping missions.	In operations with the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in Sarajevo, VAB vehicles were hit on several occasions by 7.62mm or higher calibre projectiles but they were never penetrated.
The VAB in desert operation, equipped with an anti-tank missile launcher.	The VAB fitted with the Dragar turret.	The French Army has constantly carried out VAB enhancement programmes.
The Leclerc main battle tank and the VAB during Yonne 97 manoeuvres.	The VAB in amphibious operation.

Valuk
The Stalker Armoured Reconnaissance and Scout Vehicle (ARSV).	The ambulance variant of the Valuk.	The Valuk is equipped with a stabilised OWS-25 Overhead Weapon Station.
The Valuk light armoured vehicle, in production for the Slovenian Army.	The Valuk Armoured Reconnaissance and Scout Vehicle (ARSV).	Valuk has been designed and manufactured in co-operation with Rafael of Israel and Steyr of Austria.
The gunner can track a target, aim and fire from inside the turret.	The Valuk's armour can withstand 7.62mm AP rounds through 360° and 12.7mm AP rounds over a 30° frontal arc.	A version of the Valuk with a rear ramp and emergency door.

VBCI
The French Army has selected the VBCI 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle as a successor to the AMX10P. Up to 550 VBCI/VCI infantry fighting vehicles and 150 VBCI/VPC command post vehicles are required.	The VCI infantry fighting vehicle version has a combat weight of 26t and accommodates two crew and a combat team of eight troops and commander.	The VBCI is air transportable on a A400M transport aircraft. It has a top speed of 100km/h and an unrefuelled range of 750km.
The VBCI infantry fighting vehicle is fitted with the one-man Dragar turret armed with a stabilised 25mm Nato gun.	The VBCI infantry fighting vehicles will be equipped with the SIT terminal information system, a version of the FINDERS computerised battle management system.	The SIT terminal information system allows the exchange of digitised data, for example the tactical situation between the vehicle and the unit command.

VBM Freccia
The VBM Freccia IFV is manufactured in six variants: armoured personal carrier, ATGW carrier, mortar carrier, command vehicle, armoured ambulance and recovery vehicle.	VBM Freccia is an 8×8-drive vehicle with disc brakes on all eight wheels.	The VBM Freccia with 25mm Hitfist Plus turret and Spike missile launchers.

Vextra 105
The new generation Vextra 105 Reconnaissance 8x8 Vehicle.	The stabilised gun can fire a range of standard NATO ammunition including APFSDS (Armour Piercing Fin-Stabilised Discarding Sabot) rounds.	The armoured vehicle is protected against 14.5mm heavy machine gun rounds and artillery splinters.
During trials, the Vextra 105 covered nearly 2,500km without any incident, over varied and difficult terrain.	The Giat TML 105 stabilised turret installed on the Vextra 105 is a light three-man turret armed with a 105mm gun.	The vehicle is equipped with a version of the FINDERS battlefield management system.
The Vextra is a new-generation multirole armoured vehicle whose missions will be reconnaissance tasks.

Viking (BvS10) Amphibious
The Viking fully amphibious armoured all-terrain vehicle.	The first production Viking was delivered in July 2003.	108 Vikings have been ordered for the UK Royal Marines.
Vikings took part in exercises in Oman in extreme hot and dry desert conditions.	The Viking has a speed of over 15km/h cross country.	Two Vikings offloading at sea from an LCU mk9 landing craft.
Viking pulling a Royal Marines 105mm light gun in Oman.	Viking was developed from the Bv206 which is in service in 40 countries.	Two Vikings inside a C-17 transport aircraft.
The amphibious Viking coming ashore.	Climbing aboard the LCU mk9 landing craft.	Viking can swim with less than two minutes preparation. Water speed is 5km/h.
Viking disembarks from the LCU mk9.

Warrior
Land Systems Warrior OPV (Observation Post Vehicle).	A British Army Warrior with 30mm RARDEN cannon and image intensification sights.	Warrior delivers road speeds of 75km/h, and crosses rough terrain faster than most main battle tanks.
The British Army using Warrior in operations in the Middle East.	A Kuwaiti Land Forces Warrior.	The TOW missile is a tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided anti-tank missile from Raytheon Missile Systems.

XA-200
XA-202 Armoured Wheeled Command vehicle.	XA-202 Armoured Wheeled Command vehicle with 24m hydraulic mast.	XA-200 Advanced Mortar System.
XA-200 Recovery and Repair vehicle.	XA-200 Personnel Carrier.	Cutaway diagram of XA-200.
XA-200 can climb 60% gradients.

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