AIFV

Notes: The AIFV originally developed as a private venture by FMC as a possible replacement for the M-113 in the US Army. FMC went on to develop what became the Bradley, but the AIFV was, in the meantime, sold to some of the US’s NATO partners, especially to Belgium and the Netherlands, who bought them in large numbers, and eventually obtained a license to build them in their countries. More were bought by the Philippines and Pakistan (who also license produced them) and Egypt. The AIFV was also developed into the Turkish TIFV series. There are 23 variants of the basic vehicle.

The basic AIFV IFV is basically an M-113 chassis with appliqué armor added to the HF and HR, a turret mounting a light autocannon mounted on top, two firing ports on each side and one in the rear, a searchlight, and a better suspension for a smoother ride.

The AIFV CPV is the command post carrier variant of the AIFV, used by Belgium and the Netherlands. It is basically an AIFV with the turret removed, and unlike most command post carriers, without the roofline raised. There is a commander's position with an M-113-style cupola, mounting an M-2HB. Inside, there are at least 3 radios, a mapboard, a field computer, various drawers with office supplies, and a folding table and chairs to set up outside under the tent that may be erected at the rear.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

AIFV

$226,672

D, A

1.14 tons

13.69 tons

3+7

7

Active/Passive IR, WL/IR Searchlight

Shielded

AIFV CPV

$83,262

D, A

1 ton

13.5 tons

2+5

6

Active/Passive IR

Shielded

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

AIFV

91/63

20/15/2

416

60

Trtd

T2

TF5 TS4 TR4 HF6Sp HS4Sp HR4

AIFV CPV

121/84

25/20/3

416

86

Stnd

T2

HF6Sp HS4Sp HR4

Vehicle

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

AIFV

+1

Fair

25mm KBA, MAG

324x25mm, 1840x7.62mm

AIFV CPV

None

None

M-2HB (C)

2000x.50

ASCOD

Notes: This is an international development by Austria and Spain. It is in service with Austria (where it is known as the Ulan), Greece (where it is known as the Alexandros), and Spain (where it is known as the Pizarro). Though specialized versions (such as ATGM, mortar carrier, ambulance, engineer, recovery vehicle, and others) were planned, very few of these have actually been built yet. The ASCOD is designed to be easily serviced, with the engine, transmission, and cooling system changeable in about 30 minutes. The commander and gunner have hatches on the turret roof, the driver on the front deck, and passengers have hatches on the rear and passenger compartment deck.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$470,389

D, A

1.5 tons

25 tons

3+8

10

Thermal Imaging, Image Intensifier

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

128/90

25/20

860

167

Trtd

T3

TF14 TS7 TR6 HF18 HS5 HR4

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+3

Good

30mm Mauser MK-30, MG-3, MG-3 (C)

402x30mm, 2900x7.62mm

OT-62

Notes: This vehicle was conceived by Czechoslovakia and Poland as an upgraded version of the BTR-50PK, entering service in 1964 with Czechoslovakia and 1966 with Poland. The improvements over the BTR-50 include an NBC system, higher speeds, a fully enclosed weapon station, and doors in the sides of the passenger compartment. There are at least 8 variants, including several APCs with different armament, a recovery vehicle, an ambulance, and several command versions. They are still in service with the Czechs and Polish, as well as Bulgaria, Iraq, India, and several African nations. In addition, Israel captured almost 100 of them during several past wars and equipped some of their reserve units with OT-62s. The T-21 is a Czech/Polish version of the Russian B-10 recoilless rifle.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

OT-62B

$65,612

D, A

1 ton

15 tons

2+18

9

Active IR

Enclosed

OT-62C

$70,394

D, A

1 ton

16.39 tons

3+12

9

Active IR

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

OT-64B

129/90/22

30/20/5

417

88

Stnd

T3

HF3 HS2 HR2

OT-64C

120/84/20

25/20/4

520

88

CiH

T3

TF2 TS2 TR2 HF3 HS2 HR2

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

None

None

PKT, T-21 Recoilless Rifle

1250x7.62mm, 12x82mm

+1

Basic

KPV, PKT

500x14.5mm, 2000x7.62mm