Tag: AFV
Armored Fighting Vehicles at AUSA 06
The 2006 AUSA convention provided the showcase for armored vehicles manufacturers to discuss upgrades and modernizations proposed for current armored vehicles, and provide a...
The Merits of a Four-Tank Platoon in Urban Combat
Start < Page 6 of 6 > In most modern armies, the standard post WWII five tank platoon organization has been changed to either four or three...
Merkava Mk 4 – A Growing Family of AFVs
Heavyweights are Adapting to LIC
Start < Page 4 of 5 > Based on the lessons learned in Lebanon since 1982, the IDF has pursued the development of...
Unmanned turrets at the 2006 Eurosatory Exhibition
Elbit Systems displayed its dual-axis stabilized 30 mm cannon, recently selected by Belgium for its new MOWAG Piranha Armored Infantry Vehicle (AFV). A similar...
Heavy Armored Fighting Vehicles at the 2006 Eurosatory Exhibition
At the time 8x8 armored vehicles are dominating world markets, the introduction of new tracked armored vehicles is unusual. Still two new tracked vehicles...
Wheeled Armored Fighting Vehicles at the 2006 Eurosatory Exhibition
VBCI, the new troop carrier for the French Army is progressing. In 2004 the first VCI infantry carrier was delivered and in 2005, the VPC command...
Puma Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Puma is the new armored infantry fighting vehicle developed for the German Army, which is expected to procure 405 vehicles with a total budget...
European 6×6 APC
The French Giat Industries and German KMW announced in May they will jointly develop a Medium Size Multi-role Armored Fighting Vehicle. This cooperation positions...
Mobile Gun System (MGS)
The 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry, received its complement of Mobile Gun System (MGS) vehicles in July. They are the first vehicles to be fielded...
Active Protection Systems for AFVs
Hard Kill Systems
Start < Page 6 of 6 > Russian Active Protection Systems were matured much earlier than the west's, as they were designed to...
Add-On – Reactive Armor Suits
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Explosive Reactive armor (ERA) is a common form of add-on armor, used on many Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV)....
Protection Systems For Future Armored Vehicles
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This article covers a wide range of protection systems designed for heavy, medium and light armored vehicles, including...
Armor Formations and Maneuver in Urban Terrain
Start < Page 5 of 6 > One of the most common armor formations utilized in urban combat is the box, or diamond, where several tanks and...
Hybrid Electric Drives (HED) For Armored Fighting vehicles
Start < Page 5 of 6 > A first hybrid-electric tracked armored vehicle developed by the U.S. Army’s National Automotive Center and BAE Systems (formerly United...
