Armored Personnel Carriers | Infantry fighting vehicles | MRAPs

[Roger_Murderknife]

No protection for the turret gunner? I wouldn't want to be the gunner. Looks scary!

 

[Scorpion]

Piranha IV

Type : Specifications :
Designation : Piranha IV
Manufactured by : Mowag Motorwagenfabric AG
Qnt. Customer : Switzerland and the US
Number of drive wheels 8
Number of wheels 8
Crew 3
Troops 8
Weight (kg) 25000
Length (mm) 7240
Width (mm) 2800
Height (mm) 2200
Max. road speed (km/h) 100
Max. road range (km) 750
Main weapon caliber (mm) 30
Engine power output (h.p.) 544
Payload (kg) 1000

 

[Scorpion]

GIAT VBCI
Nexter, France

Type : Specifications :
Designation : VBCI
Manufactured by : Nexter
Qnt. Customer : France
Number of drive wheels 8
Number of wheels 8
Max. road range (km) 750
Max. road speed (km/h) 100
Weight (kg) 28000
Engine power output (h.p.) 550
Length (mm) 7600
Width (mm) 2980
Height (mm) 2200
Troops 9
Crew 2
Main weapon caliber (mm) 25
Auxiliary gun calibre (mm) 7.62
Ground clearance (mm) 500
Track (mm) 2550
Wheelbase (mm) 1850
Wheelbase (mm) 1550
Trench (mm) 2000
Fording depth (mm) 1200

 

[Scorpion]

BTR-90 (GAZ-5923)
Russia

Type : Specifications :
Designation : BTR-90 (GAZ-5923)
Manufactured by : Military Industrial Company LLC
Qnt. Customer : Russia
Main weapon caliber (mm) 30
Auxiliary gun calibre (mm) 7.62
Elevation (degree) 75
Depression (degree) -5
Ammunition of the main gun 500
Ammunition of the auxiliary gun 2000
Number of drive wheels 8
Number of wheels 8
Weight (kg) 20920
Troops 8
Engine power output (h.p.) 500
Max. road speed (km/h) 100
Max. swim speed (km/h) 9
Max. road range (km) 700

 

[Scorpion]

Pandur II
Steyr-Daimler-Punch, Austria

Type : Specifications :
Designation : PANDUR II
Manufactured by : Steyr-Daimler-Puch Spezialfahrzeug AG & Co KG
Qnt. Customer : Austria
Number of drive wheels 8
Number of wheels 8
Troops 12
Weight (kg) 22000
Payload (kg) 8500
Length (mm) 7540
Width (mm) 2680
Height (mm) 2008
Ground clearance (mm) 450
Track (mm) 2190
Wheelbase (mm) 1530
Wheelbase (mm) 1400
Max. road speed (km/h) 105
Max. swim speed (km/h) 10
Trench (mm) 2200
Vertical obstance (mm) 600
Turning circle radius (mm) 9
Engine power output (h.p.) 435
Max. road range (km) 700

 

[Scorpion]

BTR-3

Type : Specifications :
Designation : BTR-3
Manufactured by : SOE Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau - KMDB
Qnt. Customer : Ukraine
Weight (kg) 16400
Crew 3
Troops 6
Length (mm) 7650
Width (mm) 2900
Height (mm) 2860
Main weapon caliber (mm) 30
Ammunition of the main gun 350
Auxiliary gun calibre (mm) 7.62
Ammunition of the auxiliary gun 2500
Grenade launcher calibre (mm) 30
Ammunition of the grenade launcher 116
Number of guided missiles 4
Engine power output (h.p.) 326
Max. road speed (km/h) 85
Max. swim speed (km/h) 8
Max. road range (km) 600
Operating temperature, max (degree, C) 55
Operating temperature, min (degree, C) -15
Gradient (%) 60
Side slope (%) 30
Vertical obstance (mm) 500
Trench (mm) 2000

 

[Scorpion]

Stryker
General Motors, USA

Type : Specifications :
Designation : Stryker ICV
Manufactured by : General Motors Of Canada Limited
Qnt. Customer : USA
Crew 2
Troops 9
Main weapon caliber (mm) 12.7
Weight (kg) 17236
Engine power output (h.p.) 350
Length (mm) 6985
Width (mm) 2717
Height (mm) 2641
Max. road speed (km/h) 96
Max. road range (km) 531

 

[Scorpion]

SEP
BAE Systems, UK

Type : Specifications :
Designation : SEP
Manufactured by : BAE Systems Land Systems Hagglunds AB
Qnt. Customer : UK

 

[Scorpion]

Pars
FNSS Defence Systems, Turkey

Type : Specifications :
Designation : Pars
Manufactured by : FNSS Defence Systems Inc
Qnt. Customer : Turkey
Number of drive wheels 8
Number of wheels 8
Weight (kg) 24500
Max. road speed (km/h) 100
Max. road range (km) 1000
Engine power output (h.p.) 530

 

[UAE]

Very informative. The thread title should be change and sticked. @BLACKEAGLE This should be the thread about APCs and AFVs and WCVs.

 

[Gabriel92]

The VBCI VCI (Vehicule Blinde de Combat d'Infanterie) infantry fighting vehicle is a recent French development. The first prototype was completed in 2004. It is a successor to the ageingAMX-10P IFV. The VBCI shares much in common with the Vextra and X8A prototype IFVs, developed by GIAT Industries and Renault in the early 1990s. A total of 630 VBCI infantry fighting vehicles were ordered by the French Army. Deliveries commenced in 2008.

The VBCI has a welded steel and aluminum armor hull with add-on modular armor protection. Protection level that can be adapted to the threat. It seems that basic armor provides all-round protection against 14.5-mm armor-piercing rounds. Titanium armor plates can be fitted for increased protection. Interior of the VBCI is fitted with spall liners. Vehicle keeps on moving if a wheel is lost by mine explosion. NBC protection and fire suppression systems are fitted as standard.

The VBCI infantry fighting vehicle is fitted with DRAGAR one-man turret. Vehicle is armed with a fully-stabilized, dual fed 25-mm cannon and coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun. The cannon is compatible with standard NATO ammunition. It fires single round, three round burst, ten rounds burst or in fully automatic mode. Its APFSDS rounds penetrate 85 mm of armor at 1 000 m range. This cannon can also engage low-flying helicopters. The VBCI VCI is fitted with Galix grenade launching system and infrared decoy system.

This infantry fighting vehicle is fully compatible with emerging digitalized battlefield. The VBCI is fitted with combat identification system and has secure data and voice communications.

Vehicle has a crew of two and can carry nine troops. Commander dismounts with the troops. Troops leave the vehicle through the rear power-operated ramp with integral door.

The VBCI is powered by Renault turbocharged diesel engine, developing 550 horsepower. This armored vehicle can switch its configuration from 8x8 to 8x6, while moving on hard surface roads. Vehicle is fitted with hydropneumatic suspension and has variable tyre pressure system. It is capable of negotiating various terrain obstacles at high speeds. However it has inferior cross-country performance comparing with tracked vehicles. This IFV is not amphibious. The VBCI can be airlifted by the Airbus A400M.

French MOD qualifies a heavier VBCI armoured fighting vehicle | Defense Update:

 

[Lieutenant]

Allow me to merge your thread @Gabriel92 ?

 

[Rakan.SA]

F1 technology adapted to CV90

 

[Ahmed JO]

Puma APC can be used in military, law enforcement, fire support and counter-terrorism operations. Image courtesy of STREIT Group.

The Puma APC can accommodate six personnel and two crew members. Image courtesy of STREIT Group.

The vehicle features anti-riot mesh on windows. Image courtesy of STREIT Group.

The Puma can be used in the rough terrain and obstacle crossing operations. Image courtesy of STREIT Group.

The Puma APC is capable of surviving ballistic and blast threats. Image courtesy of STREIT Group.

The Puma 4x4 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) by STREIT Group is suitable for use in military, law enforcement, fire support and counter-terrorism operations.

The APC was unveiled for the first time at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2013. It was also showcased at the MSPO International Defence Industry equipment exhibition held in Poland in September 2014.

Puma APC design and features
The Puma armoured personnel carrier features capsule body design integrating a transfer case enclosed with V-shape tray. The hull is constructed with a steel base for protection against ballistic and blast threats. The vehicle also features anti-riot mesh on windows and a blast mitigation floor mat. The crew section offers CEN Level BR6 protection.

"The APC was unveiled for the first time at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2013."
The vehicle can carry six personnel and two crew members. It features a drop seat layout and can be optionally fitted with bench seating to create additional stowage. It is designed to suit high-speed mobility operations by quick reaction forces and convoy escort duties. It also features lockable fuel doors, heavy-duty door hinges, reinforced door pillars and posts, as well as internal locking system on all doors.

The standard Puma APC comes with additional equipment, including fire suppression system, air-conditioning system, GPS system and rear view camera. The vehicle is equipped with 12V electric system. The lighting systems include red and blue strobe lights, red and white dome lights, and roof-mounted searchlights with toggle control switches. The vehicle also includes additional equipment such as power mirrors, intercom, siren, radio and public address system.

The APC has a length of 5.13m, width of 2.15m and height of 2.21m. The mission-ready curb weight of the vehicle is 5,500kg.

Armament aboard armoured personnel carrier
The Puma APC is fitted with a universal turret ring and a roof turret, suitable to accommodate a standard 50Cal machine gun (MG). The turret can also be mounted with a 12.7mm machine gun or 40mm automatic grenade launcher (AGL).

The vehicle also features a wall gun-port, gun rack and remote weapon station. It can also be fitted with client-specific weapon systems.

Puma APC engine details
The Puma APC is powered by an aluminium i-Force V8 engine with DOHC E85 flex fuel 32-valve with dual independent variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i). The 5.7l petrol engine, coupled to a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) system, generates 381hp at 5,600rpm.

The vehicle has a fuel tank storage capacity of 26.4gal. It also includes sequential shift mode, uphill / downhill shift logic and TOW/HAUL mode.

Mobility
The Puma APC can be utilised in rough terrain and obstacle crossing operations. The vehicle is fitted with independent coil-spring high-mounted double-wishbone suspension system. It features power-assisted ventilated 13.9in front and 13.6in rear disc brakes, and also comes with Star Safety System™.

The vehicle features hydraulic power rack-and-pinion steering system. It is fitted with Michelin XZL 395/85R20 wheels and tires. The ground clearance and curb-to-curb turning circle diameter of the vehicle are 345mm and 11.3m respectively.

The APC has an approach angle of 42.5° and departure angle of 31.5°. It is capable of operating in temperatures ranging between -20°C and 55°C.
Puma Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) - Army Technology

I saw this in a video about the recent events in Ma'an lol, the darak forces were using it.

I think it's the first one.

Or no I think I'm wrong (as usual haha)

 

[silentwarfare]

I wouldn't mind having an APC or a tank, but I hope these awesome machines stay in the military and don't reach the streets for law enforcement some day. They've given enough of our stuff away as it is, and I don't want to see the local police force getting them cheap and then using them on the civilians for things like DUIs and search warrants. It's just too much. For field use, it's important. But for the police departments? They just need what they already have. I bet the fuel usage on all of these is extremely high despite the great armor and amenities they sport. I know this post is like 2 years old, but just wanted to chime in on it and say thanks to Legend, Gasoline, BlackEagle, and Scorpion for sharing some great info, video, and pictures here.