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An armoured personnel carrier (APC) is a broad type of armoured military vehicle designed to transport personnel and equipment in combat zones. Since World War I , APCs have become a very common piece of military equipment around the world.
The armoured reconnaissance vehicle from Stalowa Wola would also be suitable for the role of a reconnaissance vehicle for lower-level firing positions in the Narew system – a program for the construction of a future short-range air shield.
Dragon's teeth: Triangular obstacles acting as roadblocks for armoured vehicles. Dutch Water Line: a series of water-based defensive measures designed to flood large areas in case of attack. Earthworks; Embrasure: an opening in a parapet or casemate, for a gun to fire through.
Heron, like the smaller Waran 4×4 transporter, is the result of cooperation between Huta Stalowa Wola and the Czech company Tatra Export s.r.o. The basis for the transporter from HSW is the Czech design of the TADEAS 6×6 vehicle (Tatra Defence Armoured Solution), built on the chassis of the Tatra 815-7 truck.
M1167A1 Up-Armored TOW Carrier Army, Marine Corps, Air Force,Navy, Coast Guard 260,000 Oshkosh L-ATV: Oshkosh Corporation: Army and Marines 19,150 ordered M1117 armored security vehicle: Textron Marine & Land Systems: Command and Control
The TM-170 is an armoured personnel carrier was announced for the first time in 1978 and entered production in 1979. It was originally designed primarily for use as an APC or an internal security vehicle, but could be adapted for a wide range of other roles.
Combat vehicles require at least one crew member, though typically at least two (one driver and one gunner). Some vehicles, such as armored personnel carriers, also contain a dedicated passenger bay, able to carry up to a dozen or more passengers. Hygiene upkeep is difficult when operating a combat vehicle. [6]
Equipment: All variants: Turret Kuka 606 A1-CH with Mg 63/93; PAL Pz 93 with RGW 90; Kdo Pz 93/99 INTAFF with command system; Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 "PAL Pz 93" Switzerland: Armoured Personnel Carrier: 141 1995 Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 "Kommado Panzer 93/99" (Kdo Pz 93/99) Switzerland: Command vehicle: 92 1995 Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 "Kommando ...