Armoured Fighting Vehicles

The stretched ACV-S which was developed by FNSS
The Armoured Combat Vehicle - Stretched (ACV-S), developed by FNSS.
Close up of a ACV-S fitted with a two-person Bradley infantry fighting vehicle turret
The ACV-S fitted with the two person Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle turret designed by United Defense (now BAE Systems Land and Armaments).
A ACV-S fitted with a sharpshooter turret and ATK 25mm M242 cannon
The ACV-S fitted with the one-man Sharpshooter turret with ATK 25mm M242 cannon.
A ACV fitted with a bradley turret and Bushmaster 30mm cannon
ACV-S with the two-man Bradley turret, armed with ATK Bushmaster 30mm cannon.
The ACV personnel carrier armoured combat vehicle
The ACV-S Eryx Squad Vehicle carries a fully-equipped squad of soldiers and is armed with the Eryx anti-armour-missile system.
An ACV-S prototype fitted with a SWARM turret
A prototype has been fitted with a Thales AFV Systems SWARM turret.
The ACV-S which is powered by a diesel engine capable of 400hp
The ACV-S is powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V-53T turbo-charged diesel engine, rated at 350hp or optionally 400hp.
The ACV-S with SWARM turret features a 12.7mm gun
The Swarm turret is armed with an ATK 12.7mm gun.
Interior of an ACV squad vehicle
Inside the ACV-S Eryx Squad Vehicle.
Exterior image of a MCV-S which is capable of 0km/h to 30km/h in 7.5 sec
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.
The ACV-S Eryx Squad Vehicle.

The Al Fahd armoured fighting vehcile developed by Abdallah Al Faris
The Al Fahd is the first armoured vehicle designed and built in Saudi Arabia. It is an eight-wheeled armoured vehicle.
The Al Fahd armoured vehicle negotiating a trench
The vehicle is able to negotiate natural and engineered trenches to 2,500mm and 2,000mm.
The Al Fahd military vehicle operating on a steep slope
Al Fahd is able to negotiate side slopes to 55%.
The Al Fahd armoured vehicle traversing a large trench
Over very rough terrain and in negotiating large obstacles, the combined gas and hydraulics suspension system provides a very smooth and comfortable ride.
The Al Fahd vehicle descending down a severe gradient
Al Fahd can both climb and descend gradients of 80%.
The Al Fahd fighting vehicle climbing up stairs
Wheels were selected rather than a tracked system because they provide better manoeuvrability on both roads and rough terrain.
The water-tight and water-sealed Al Fahd vehicle operating in water conditions
An amphibious system is available for the Al Fahd armoured reconnaissance vehicle which is water-sealed and airtight.

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

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

Large number of ASCOD tracked fighting vehicle in formation
ASCOD is in service with the Spanish Army, where it is called the Pizarro.
ASCOD fighting vehicle in a forest
ASCOD is in service with the Austrian Army, where it is known as the Ulan.
ASCOD fighting vehicle travelling down a narrow track
Spanish Pizarro vehicles are fitted with the Mk-10 fire control system from Indra, Austrian Ulan Vehicles with the Kollsman Day/Night Range Sight.
ASCOD traversing a muddy landscape
The IFV is armed with a 30mm Mauser MK 30-2 automatic cannon with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.
Interior of the ASCOD tracked fighting vehicle
Interior of the ASCOD.
An ASCOD travelling close to its maximum road speed of 70km/h
Maximum road speed is 70km/h.
Camouflaged ASCOD fighting vehicle
The ASCOD armoured fighting vehicles have a reduced signature due to low silhouette.
Light tank LT 105 variant of the ASCOD in a field
The ASCOD 105 light tank LT 105 variant.
Desert ready AIFV ASCOD variant
The ASCOD armoured infantry fighting vehicle AIFV variant.

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

The Russian BMP-3 Infantry Combat Vehicle in a field
BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle.
BMP-3 Infantry Combat Vehicle aiming at an aerial target
The BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle has been in service with Russia and been exported to a number of countries.
A BMP-3 Infantry Combat Vehicle featuring a missile launcher
BMP-3 showing the 100mm gun/missile launcher.
Camouflaged front end of the BMP-3 Infantry Combat Vehicle
The front end of BMP-3.
An upgraded turret on the BMP-3 Infantry Combat Vehicle
The upgraded BMP-3 turret with the ARENA-E active protection system and the latest surveillance systems.
Driver section of a BMP-3 Infantry Combat Vehicle which has been upgraded
The upgraded BMP-3 driver's station.
The fire control components of the BMP-3 Infantry Combat Vehicle
The BMP-3 fire control system components.
The BMP-3 Infantry Combat Vehicle fording a river
BMP-3 fording.
Schematic plans of the BMP-3 Infantry Combat Vehicle
Schematic of BMP-3.

The Boxer 8x8 wheeled Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (MRAV).
The Boxer 8x8 wheeled Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (MRAV).
The Boxer vehicle in an exterior setting order by the German Army
272 Boxer vehicles have been ordered by the German Army and 200 vehicles by the Royal Netherlands Army.
View of the Boxer vehicle from behind
The Boxer is based on a modular design to allow maximum flexibility for different mission requirements.
Interior of the Boxer vehicle which accomodates crew of 11
Boxer can accommodate up to 11 crew.
Front view of the Boxer vehicle showing the integrated weapon station
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 vehicle with  additionally attached wing mirrors
Boxer can carry a payload up to 8t and has an internal volume of 14m³.
Boxer vehicle with the rear doors open showing troop transport area
Boxer will provide the capability to operate in both high-intensity conflict, and relief and humanitarian operations.
Soldiers lining up behind a Boxer vehicle with the rear doors open
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.

Sand submerged Bradley fighting vehicle in the desert
The Bradley M2A3.
Upgrade of the Bradley in the desert
The Bradley M2/M3 A3 upgrade.
Bradley M2/M3 A2 variants which featured in the Gulf War
The Bradley M2/M3 A2 variant heavily deployed during the Gulf war.
Bradley M2 infantry fighting vehicle deploying troops into battlefield
The role of the Bradley M2 infantry fighting vehicle is to transport infantry, provide fire cover and suppress enemy armour.
Camouflaged Bradley A1 fighting vehicle
Sophisticated technology provided significant design improvements beginning with the Bradley A1.
Bradley fighting vehicle travelling near maximum speed of 66lm/h
Maximum ground speed is 66km/h.
Close up image of the Bradley M2A3 fighting vehicle
An M2A3 Bradley at Fort Hood.
The Bradley military fighting vehicle in the desert
The Bradley M2A3 fighting vehicle.

BTR-80 armoured personnel carrier in a field setting
The BTR-80 8x8 armoured personnel carrier.
The BTR-80 Armoured Personnel Carrier on rough terrain
The BTR-80 Armoured Personnel Carrier.
Interior and drivers station of the BTR-80 armoured personnel carrier
The Gunner's and Driver's stations.
A BTR-80K Command APC fording a river
The BTR-80K Command APC fording.
The RKhM-4-01 BTR-80 variant of the BTR-80 on outdoors exercise
The RKhM-4-01 BTR-80 variant.
The side entrance of the BTR-80 armoured vehicle
The BTR-80S showing side entrance.
BTR-90 armoured vehicle mounting a sand dune
The new BTR-90 builds on the success of the BTR-80.

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

Bushmaster pushing through a ford of water
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.
Bushmaster vehicle outside a military training building
The first of 300 Bushmaster vehicles was delivered to the Australian Army in August 2004.
Bushmaster vehicle during Iraq operational tour of action
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.
Bushmaster vehicle entering a watered area
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.
Bushmaster spraying water during testing
The Bushmaster is being produced in six variants: troop transport, ambulance, direct fire, mortar, engineer and command.
Bushmaster driving through a muddy terrain
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,
The Bushmaster provides high-level protection against anti-tank mines, improvised explosive devices, mortar fragments and small arms fire.

Bv206S APC vehicles in a snowy setting
The Bv206S is an APC version of the tracked articulated all terrain vehicle.
Bv206S showing its amphibious qualities by driving through water
The Bv206S is quickly fully amphibious with a water speed up to 4.7km/h.
Tracked BV206S mounting a tricky section of road
The Bv206S can carry 12 combat equipped soldiers through difficult terrain and extreme weather conditions.
Bv206S with a ring mounted machine gun in a field setting
The Bv206S can be armed with a ring mount for a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun.
Bv206S vehicle in formation driving down a watered area
The French Army has deployed Bv206S vehicles in Kosovo.
Troop using the Bv206S during training operations in the snow
The Bv206S has been ordered by the Italian Army.
Bv206S on operational training in a forest area
The Bv206S on manoeuvres in August 2002.
The Bv206S is a extreme temperature operational vehicle
The vehicle can operate in temperatures ranging from -32°C to +46°C, from Arctic to desert and jungle conditions.

Fleet of Centauro tanks in a courtyard setting
Centauro entered production in 1991 and is in service with the Italian Army.
Centauro tank firing standard NATO ammunition
The Centauro anti-tank low-recoil force rifled gun fires standard NATO ammunition including APFSDS rounds.
Centauro reconnaissance anti-tank vehicle in a desert
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.
Centauro tank destroyer in a snowy Winter environment
The Centauro tank destroyer can operate in extreme conditions from deserts to harsh winter environments.
Centauro armoured fighting vehicles negotiating a muddy landscape
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.
Centauro armoured personnel carrier travelling down a country road
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.
Rear view of a Centauro armoured personnel carrier
The Centauro armoured personnel carrier carries a crew of three - commander, gunner and driver, plus eight equipped combat troops.

The Cobra military vehicle descending slop in a forest
The Cobra light armoured vehicle.
Open rear door of the Cobra fighting vehicle
Cobra has wide and fully opening side and rear doors.
Turrets and weapons of the Cobra military vehicle
Various turrets and weapons are adaptable.
Cobra light armoured military vehicle operating in the field
Cobra in the field.
Heavily armoured Cobra military vehicle used for reconnaissance and NBC missions
The anti-tank variant (top) and the NBC reconnaissance variant (bottom).
Cobra military vehicle EOD and anti-aircraft variants
The EOD variant (top) and the anti-aircraft variant (bottom).


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.

Side profile of the Cougar 4×4 in a desert
The Cougar 4×4 will form the basis for the Ridgback.
The Cougar features as a fleet upgrade vehicle for the  UK MoD
The UK MoD has ordered around 400 Cougars in a fleet upgrade.
The Cougar Ridgback 4×4 Armoured Vehicle featuring I MRAP protection.
The vehicle has category I MRAP protection.
Front view of the Cougar Ridgback 4×4 Armoured Vehicle
The Ridgback will be available in service in 2009 in four versions.
Cougar Ridgback 4×4 Armoured Vehicle being transported on a flat bed
The Cougar is produced by Force Protection Industries Inc, which also produces the highly successful Mastiff.

CV9030 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) in mud exercises
CV9030 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) in mud exercises.
The CV9040 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) travelling at speed
The CV9040 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) travelling at speed.
Rear view of the CV9025 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).
Rear view of the CV9025 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
Close up of the CV90105 Anti-Tank Vehicle (TML).
Close up of the CV90105 anti-tank vehicle (TML).
Close of theCV9040 anti aircraft vehicle
CV9040 anti-aircraft vehicle (AAV).
CV90 Forward Observation Vehicle (FOV) in wooded setting
CV90 forward observation vehicle (FOV).
CV90 Forward Command Vehicle (FCV) in a forest on operations
CV90 forward command vehicle (FCV) on forest operations.
Troop operating the CV90 Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV)
Troop operating the CV90 armoured recovery vehicle (ARV).
The CV90120-T tank firing using its 120mm gun
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.

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

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

Personnel variant of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
The General Dynamics Land Systems expeditionary fighting vehicle (EFV) personnel variant (EFVP1).
Marine Corps used Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) will be the new amphibious assault vehiclefor the US Marine Corps.
Ship launchable US Navy amphibious vehicles
The EFV vehicles will be launched from US Navy amphibious ships at a ship-to-shore distance up to 46km (25nm).
Two EFV's on a beach
The EFV is being produced in EVP1 personnel (left) and EVC1 command (right) variants.
Troops exiting a EFVP1
The EFVP1 personnel variant can carry 17 fully equipped marines.
EFV travelling in the sea
The EFV has two waterjets, 58cm (23in) in diameter, for water propulsion, providing a water speed of 45.6km/h.
Rear hatch entrance of the EFV
The rear hatch of the EFV.
Command center of the EFV
The EVC1 command variant has three vehicle crew stations and seven command crew stations.
EVP1 personnel variant in the snow
The EVP1 personnel variant is fitted with a mk46 turret armed with a 30/40mm ATK mk44 Bushmaster automatic gun.
ECV command variant without gun fitted
The EVC1 command variant, which does not have the 30/40mm gun.
Command and control platform of the ECV
The EVC1 command variant is a command and control platform at battalion and regimental levels.
Troops using the ECV control centre
The EVC1 vehicle is linked to the US Marine Corp's C2I (Command, Control and Intelligence) and the USMC fire support.

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

The Fuchs 2 6x6 armoured personnel carrier.
The Fuchs 2 6x6 armoured personnel carrier.
Fuchs 2 vehicle with Rheinmetall low weight RLS 609 weapon station
The Fuchs 2 with the Rheinmetall low weight RLS 609 weapon station which can be remotely controlled.
Side view of the Fuchs 2 military vehicle
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.
Digital electrical systems of the Fuchs 2 vehicle
The new digital electrical system provides vehicle status data and details of component failure to the Driver Information System.
A Fuchs military vehicle armed a machine gun
Fuchs 2 can be armed with a 12.7mm M2 machine gun.
Rear view doors of the Fuchs military vehicle
The height of the rear crew compartment has been increased by 145mm.

Close up of the ARTEC BOXER
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.
Diagram of the VBCI FROM NEXTER
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.
Diagram of the Piranha V military vehicle
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).
Piranha Evolution which evolved from the Piranha V
The Piranha Evolution is an interim design and forms the basis for the development of the Piranha V.
The Piranha Evolution on trials at Bovington.
The Piranha Evolution took part in the FRES 'Trials of Truth' conducted in 2007 at the Armoured Trials and Development Unit, Bovington.
Piranha Evolution demonstrating the FRES threshold requirements
The 2007 trials of Piranha Evolution demonstrated the potential of Piranha V to meet the FRES threshold requirements.
Piranha V exiting a water filler trench
Piranha V features already installed on the Piranha Evolution include 1st, 2nd and 4th-axle steering, remotely controlled weapon station and Bowman radio communications.

Highly protected Gefas vehicle
The Gefas vehicle has a very high level of protection for a vehicle of its weight class. The 4x4 version weighs 17,500kg.
Example of the Gefas modularly designed vehicle
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.
Drivers station of the Gefas vehicle
The Gefas driver's station. The crew compartment is of a suspended safety cell structure which accommodates the driver, commander and four troops.
Gefas vehicle with roof mounted gun
The Gefas vehicle provides protection against anti-tank mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire
Features at the rear of the Gefas military vehicle
Gefas provides minimum mobility even if only one axle module is functioning. Axles are fitted with STW electric motors that power short distances.
Front view of the shock absirbing Gefas vehicle
The Gefas vehicle's sides and undercarriage consist of large slanting surfaces which deflect the shockwaves caused by blast mines and roadside IEDs.

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

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

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

The Pandur Wheeled Armoured Vehicle
The Pandur 6x6 Light Armoured Vehicle.
Pandur 6x6 Armoured Reconnaissance Fire Support Vehicle
The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Reconnaissance Fire Support Vehicle.
Pandur 6x6 Armoured Reconnaissance Fire Support Vehicle in the desert
The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Recon Fire Support Vehicle.
The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Personnel Carrier Entering an Aircraft
The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Personnel Carrier entering an aircraft.
Pandur 6x6 Armoured Ambulance Vehicle
The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Ambulance.
The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Ambulance interior
The Pandur 6x6 Armoured Ambulance interior.
Pandur 6x6 Amphibious Vehicle exiting water environment
The Pandur 6x6 Amphibious Vehicle.

Pandur II 6x6 Light Armoured Vehicle
The Pandur II is being developed for the Austrian Army.
Baseline version of the Pandur II is an infantry 6x6 armoured personnel carrier
The baseline version of the Pandur II is an infantry 6x6 armoured personnel carrier.
The 8X8 version of the Pandur II vehicle in amphibious settings
The water speed of the amphibious 8x8 is 10km/h.
Pandur II is equipped with a Cummins diesel engine rated at 285hp
The Pandur II is equipped with a Cummins diesel engine rated at 285hp.
Pandur II 6x6 armoured personnel carrier travelling at speed
The Pandur II 6x6 armoured personnel carrier can carry three crew and up to 10 troops.
The interior of the 8X8 Pandur II vehicle
Interior of the 8x8. The seats are suspended from wall and ceiling mounts.
Pandur II 8x8 vehicle firing its 105mm calibre gun
The Pandur II 8x8 can be fitted with a gun up to 105mm calibre.
Pandur II vehicle negotiating a muddy terrain
An automatic drive train management system provides automatic engagement of all wheel drive to suit the terrain surface.
Pandur II vehicle exiting a fording environment of water
The Pandur II can ford to a depth of 1.5m.
Pandur II 6x6 vehicle exiting a muddy environment
The Pandur II 6x6 can be armed with weapons up to calibre 90mm.

UK Army command and liaison vehicle the Panther CLV
The new UK Army future command and liaison vehicle (FCLV) is the Panther CLV.
Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle (CLV) in the forest
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).
Side view of the Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle (CLV)
486 Panther vehicles are required for the UK Army.
Front view of the Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle (CLV)
The MLV is designed for tactical mobility with a high level of protection against anti-tank and anti-personnel mines.
The Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle splashed through mud
The vehicle has a maximum road speed of 130km/h and the range is over 500km.
The heavily armoured Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle
The armour protection is tuneable by the replacement of armour packs within the vehicle's external skin.
Heavily armoured Panther 4X4 seen from above
The MLV is of low observable design with minimised acoustic, radar and thermal signatures.
The Panther Vehicle travelling through concreted area
There is accommodation for up to five people and a spacious rear cargo compartment.
Medium shot of the Panther Armoured Vehicle from the side
The MLV is available in a choice of wheel bases and cab / cargo configurations.
Long shot of the Panther vehicle passing through muddy terrain
The vehicle can tow loads up to 4.2t.

The Patria AMV 8x8 equipped with Oto Melara HITROLE 12.7mm turret
The Patria AMV 8x8 equipped with Oto Melara HITROLE 12.7mm turret.
AMV 8x8 equipped with Oto Melara 25mm Hitfist turret
The AMV 8x8 equipped with Oto Melara 25mm Hitfist turret.
Patria AMV during swimming amphibious vehicle tests
The Patria AMV seen during swimming tests in summer 2002.
Diagram of the Patria AMV 8x8 AMOS advanced mortar system
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 travelling at speed
The AMV 8x8 equipped with Oto Melara HITFIST turret fitted with the TOW anti-tank missile system.
AMV 8x8 Armoured Modular Vehicle being transported by an aircraft
An AMV 8x8 was transported to Brno in the Czech Republic by C-130 aircraft.
Patria AMV 8x8 equipped with LAV 30mm turret
The Patria AMV 8x8 equipped with LAV 30mm turret.

Piranha III 6X6 vehicle with mounted rocket launcher
Piranha vehicles are constructed in 6×6, 8×8 and 10×10 configurations.
Piranha III 8X8 vehicle with surveillance turret
The Piranha III has been ordered by Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Spain and Switzerland.
The Piranha III amphibious capable vehicle with twin rudders
The Piranha III has amphibious capability with two propellers and twin rudders in the rear (shown here equipped with 25mm DELCO turret).
Piranha III 8x8 with 120mm smoothbore mortar turret
The Piranha III 8x8 with 120mm smoothbore mortar turret.
Piranha III 8X8 vehicle with main cannon
Piranha III has a maximum road speed of 100km/h.
Piranha II vehicle fitted with a Kuka 30mm gun turret
Piranha II fitted with a Kuka 30mm gun turret.
Piranha III vehicle fitted with a 12.7mm gun turret
Piranha III fitted with a 12.7mm gun turret.
Repair and Recovery variant of the Piranha III vehicle
The Piranha III repair and recovery variant.
Interior layout of the Piranha vehicles ideal for mortar transport
The Piranha family is ideally suited for many roles including mortar carrier.
Piranha vehicle illustrating its wide weapon range
Piranha's flexible design and payload capacity allow the fitting of a wide range of weapon systems.
Schematic of the Personnel Carrier variant of the Piranha vehicle
The armoured personnel carrier variant schematic.

Computer generated image of the 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).
Piranha Evolution vehicle which inspired the Piranha V design
The Piranha Evolution is an interim design and forms the basis for the development of the Piranha V.
Piranha Evolution taking part in FRES 'Trials of Truth'
The Piranha Evolution took part in the FRES 'Trials of Truth' conducted in 2007 at the armoured trials and development unit, Bovington.
Piranha Evolution vehicle entering water on training exercise
The 2007 trials of Piranha Evolution demonstrated the potential of Piranha V to meet the FRES threshold requirements.
Piranha V vehicle mounting a steep muddy bank
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 vehicle fording in muddy water
Piranha Evolution undertaking fording trials in July 2007.
Piranha Evolution during testing and training exercises
The Piranha Evolution, the basis for the Piranha V, has improved mobility compared to earlier variants, including a smaller turning radius.

Scale drawing of the Puma tracked vehicle
The Puma, being developed by the PSM consortium, will be the German Army's new tracked infantry fighting vehicle.
Puma vehicle features a remote weapons station
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 gun used on the Puma vehicle
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.
30mm Air Burst Munition (ABM) diagram used by the Puma vehicle
The 30mm Air Burst Munition (ABM) from Oerlikon Contraves Pyrotec has been developed for the German Army.
The Puma is a Marder 1 vehicle replacement
The Puma vehicles will replace the Marder 1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles which entered service with the German Army in 1971.
Cross section of the ABM ammunition used for the Puma vehicle
The ABM is effective against a wide spectrum of threats including infantry fighting vehicles, field fortifications containing antitank guided missile systems and helicopters.
Marder 1 IFVs travelling at speed in sand
The German Army has about 2,000 Marder 1 IFVs that have been much upgraded but are reaching the end of operational life.

Puma 6X6 Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicle
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
Dimensions and measurements of the Puma 6 x 6 wheeled armoured fighting vehicle.
Puma 6x6 vehicle driving through the countryside
The Puma 6x6 carries 8 troops plus driver and has a combat weight of 7.5t.
Puma 4X4 vehicle travelling ona  road
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
Dimensions and measurements of the Puma 4 x 4 wheeled armoured fighting vehicle.
Machine gun installed of the cupola of the Puma vehicle
A 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun can be installed on the cupola.
Puma vehicle entering a chinook helicopter for transport
The vehicle is air and sea transportable, here it is being loaded onto a Chinook helicopter.


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.

BAE Systems designed RG33 6×6 Mine-Resistant Ambush Vehicle
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.
RG33 category II 6×6 vehicle with explosives ordnance disposal arm
The RG33 category II 6×6 vehicle with explosives ordnance disposal arm extended.
RG33 6×6 Mine-Resistant Ambush Vehicle MRAP
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 vehicle driving in gravel conditions
RG33 series vehicles provide survivability against improvised explosive devices (IEDs), medium machine gun or small arms fire and mine blast protection.

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

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

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

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

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

Stryker eight-wheel infantry carrier vehicle (ICV
The Stryker eight-wheel infantry carrier vehicle (ICV) is in production for the US Army.
Stryker brigade combat team vehicle (SBCT)
The Stryker brigade combat team (SBCT) combines the capacity for rapid deployment with survivability and tactical mobility.
Stryker 8-Wheel Drive Vehicle seen head on
Stryker is the first new military vehicle to enter service into the United States Army since the Abrams tank in the 1980s.
Stryker 8-Wheel Drive ICV vehicle with mounted weapon station
The ICV has a remote weapon station, which can mount either a 0.50-caliber machine gun or a 40mm grenade launcher.
Stryker ICV vehicle seen head on from above
The first Stryker ICV was delivered to the US Army in March 2002.
Stryker vehicle 8X8 variant with gun station mounted
Stryker vehicles will equip six brigade combat teams.
Stryker ICV commander vehicle has a 'tactical internet' digital communications system
The ICV commander has an FBCB2 'tactical internet' digital communications system.
Stryker ICV  Armoured Combat Vehicle 8X8 variant
The Stryker ICV has a road speed of 62mph and a range of 312 miles.
Submersible Stryker 8-Wheel Drive Armoured Combat Vehicle
The US Army's requirement is for 2,131 Stryker vehicles.
Stryker 8-Wheel Drive Vehicle seen from the side
Stryker is based on the chassis of the LAV III light armoured vehicle in service since early 2001.

VAB vehicle showing its off-road abilities
The running gear of the VAB gives exceptional off road mobility.
A fleet of VAB vehicles used by the UN for peace keeping missions
The VAB has taken part in United Nations peacekeeping missions.
VAB vehicle in operations with the United Nations Protection Force
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.
VAB vehicle in a desert operation
The VAB in desert operation, equipped with an anti-tank missile launcher.
VAB vehicle fitted with a Dragar turret
The VAB fitted with the Dragar turret.
VAB vehicle with French Army enhancements
The French Army has constantly carried out VAB enhancement programmes.
VAB vehicle being used in the Yonne 97 manoeuvres
The Leclerc main battle tank and the VAB during Yonne 97 manoeuvres.
VAB vehicle in amphibious operation
The VAB in amphibious operation.

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

Artists impression of the VBCI Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle
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.
Artists impression of troops exiting the VBCI Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle
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.
Artists impression of the VBCI Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle being air transported
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 with the one-man Dragar turret
The VBCI infantry fighting vehicle is fitted with the one-man Dragar turret armed with a stabilised 25mm Nato gun.
The interior of the VBCI Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle
The VBCI infantry fighting vehicles will be equipped with the SIT terminal information system, a version of the FINDERS computerised battle management system.
SIT terminal information system featured on the VBCI Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle
The SIT terminal information system allows the exchange of digitised data, for example the tactical situation between the vehicle and the unit command.


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

Viking (BvS10) vehicle in snowy conditions
The Viking fully amphibious armoured all-terrain vehicle.
A Viking (BvS10) vehicle exiting the water and driving onto a beach
The first production Viking was delivered in July 2003.
A Viking (BvS10) vehicle being deployed from a shore side boat
108 Vikings have been ordered for the UK Royal Marines.
Viking (BvS10) vehicle during hot conditions testing
Vikings took part in exercises in Oman in extreme hot and dry desert conditions.
The Viking (BvS10) tackling muddy conditions
The Viking has a speed of over 15km/h cross country.
Viking (BvS10) vehicle exiting a LCU mk9 landing craft
Two Vikings offloading at sea from an LCU mk9 landing craft.
Viking vehicle pulling a Royal Marines 105mm light gun in Oman
Viking pulling a Royal Marines 105mm light gun in Oman.
Viking Bv206 vehicle fording through a muddy area
Viking was developed from the Bv206 which is in service in 40 countries.
Two Vikings Inside a C-17 Transport Aircraft
Two Vikings inside a C-17 transport aircraft.
A Viking Vehicle Coming Ashore from a Landing Craft
The amphibious Viking coming ashore.
A Viking vehicle entering a LCU mk9 landing craft at sea
Climbing aboard the LCU mk9 landing craft.
Viking vehicle fully submerged in a water setting
Viking can swim with less than two minutes preparation. Water speed is 5km/h.
Viking vehicle exiting a LCU mk9 landing craft
Viking disembarks from the LCU mk9.

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

XA-202 Armoured Wheeled Command vehicle
XA-202 Armoured Wheeled Command vehicle.
XA-202 Armoured Wheeled Command vehicle with hydraulic mast
XA-202 Armoured Wheeled Command vehicle with 24m hydraulic mast.
XA-200 Advanced Mortar System in muddy conditions
XA-200 Advanced Mortar System.
The XA-200 Recovery and Repair vehicle
XA-200 Recovery and Repair vehicle.
The interiors of theXA-200 Personnel Carrier
XA-200 Personnel Carrier.
Cutaway diagram of the XA-200
Cutaway diagram of XA-200.
XA-200 vehicle climbing a steep incline
XA-200 can climb 60% gradients.


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