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Pakistan produces an armored personnel carrier known as Talha which has a number of mechanical and automotive parts in common with the M113. Turkey produces the ACV-300 based on the AIFV . Egypt produces many variants of the M113 including the Egyptian Infantry Fighting Vehicle (EIFV), which features a combination of an M113A3-base and the ...
Some Australian AFVs have the suffix "AS" (the NATO code for Australia), often appended by a model number. Generally speaking, Australian models are modified from the original models, in the case of the M113A1 series this included the AN/VIC-1 communications harness, large dust filters for the passenger compartment ventilation blower, heavy steel track manufactured by ADI, provision for 600 kg ...
The ARTEC Boxer of the German Army Troops deployed from the Swiss Schützenpanzer 63, a variant of the M113A1, in 1964. An armoured personnel carrier (APC) is a broad type of armoured military vehicle designed to transport personnel and equipment in combat zones.
The vehicle has a top road speed of about 32 miles per hour, considerably less than that of its M75 predecessor. 135 gallons (511 liters) of fuel could be carried, giving it a road range of approximately 120 miles (150 km). The vehicle was designed to be amphibious, with rubber seals on all hatches and doors. A trim vane is provided.
There is a six-barrel smoke discharger mounted at the front, just above the large trim vane. [citation needed] The troop compartment is at the rear of the hull; a large power operated ramp allows access through the rear of the vehicle, a door is also provided in the ramp. Additionally a single piece hatch covers the top of the troop compartment.
The front of the vehicle is fitted with the armored trim vane from the K2000. Vehicles are usually armed with a Browning M2 HB 12.7mm heavy machine gun. The K277A1 is an upgraded version with a more powerful engine and transmission, NBC protection and an automatic fire extinguishing system. With the additional armor and other changes, the K277 ...
Despite two prototypes put on display in 1997, the 2S31 didn’t complete development until 2006, and Russia’s military only received a small number for testing in 2010.
The trim board was modified. The new air intake was fitted with a low snorkel to prevent water flooding the vehicle while swimming. The fender profile was modified. The detachable hatch cover over the engine compartment was replaced with a hinged cover. The Commander's hatch was fitted with a torsion bar, the troop hatches were fitted with key ...