Notes: The RAM family of armored cars was built for long-range scouting missions. They are updated versions of the earlier RBY Mk 1 armored car. Improvements over the RBY Mk 1 include higher ground clearance, a diesel instead of a gasoline engine, an automatic transmission to reduce driver fatigue, and a beefier suspension to reduce the fatigue of the rest of the crew. At the front of the vehicle is a winch with a capacity of 3629 kg. There are four basic variants: the open topped V-1S (short wheelbase) and V-1L (long wheelbase), and the closed topped V-2S and V2L. Each of these versions have 4 further variants: the infantry fighting vehicle carries 3 machineguns and a B-300 rocket launcher; the infantry combat vehicle carries 3 machineguns, a 52mm mortar (hand-fired), and two M-72 LAW rockets; the close-range antitank vehicle carries an M-40 recoilless rifle; and the long-range antitank vehicle carries a TOW II ATGM launcher and two machineguns. In all cases, the weapons may be easily dismounted and fired from outside the vehicle if necessary.

Notes: The RBY Mk 1 is a 4x4 light recon vehicle, an earlier version of the RAM V-1. The vehicle has two large doors on the top deck through which the crew enters and exits the vehicle. The driver and commander have small firing ports (one on each side). The vehicle is armed with four pintle-mounted MAG MGs--one firing forward, one to each side, and one to the rear. All of these weapons are readily dismountable; indeed, they must be dismounted to close the top doors.

Notes: This Israeli-made armored car was sold to several countries that were never disclosed, but examples have been seen in Central America, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Israel uses them for internal security purposes, especially in police raids against Palestinian rebels. It is based on the M-462 Abir light truck, with a fully enclosed armored body. There are doors in either side just behind the cab and another door in the rear. There are three firing ports in either side of the passenger compartment and one in the rear door. On the front of the passenger compartment to the right is a roof hatch with a machinegun mount.

Notes: This Israeli update of the BTR-152 is aimed primarily at the export market. The Shoet II has heavier armor, more weapons, a more powerful engine, more comfortable accommodations, longer range, and refinements such as night vision, armored fuel tanks, run-flat tires, and a better suspension.