A survey of popular world armored vehicles

In addition to Soviet-made armored vehicles, foreign armored vehicles are also very popular in many modern conflicts. Some of them successfully help win conflicts around the globe. Let's take a look at the most popular and current armored vehicles and find out what makes them stand out.
List:

• Bushmaster
• Kirpi
• Husky TSV
• Iveco LMV
• Mastiff
• Wolfhound
• HMMWV
• International MaxxPro
• AMZ Dzik
• MLS Shield
• Pinzgauer Vector PPV
• Mowag Duro III

Bushmaster

The Bushmaster is the first armored vehicle to be designed and manufactured entirely in Australia since the Sentinel tank of World War II. This all-wheel drive "infantry mobile vehicle" is manufactured by Oshkosh Truck and designed to transport troops on the battlefield. It has light armor made of high-strength steel to provide protection against 5.56 and 7.62 mm bullets, as well as an IED (improvised explosive device) central compartment and chassis. On the roof there are 5 hatches and turrets for placing 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns.

The suspension is independent, with springssprings, the steering wheel is equipped with a hydraulic booster, and there is also a central tire pressure control system. The car is equipped with a powerfulwinchand air conditioner.

Kirpi

Kirpi ("Hedgehog") is a Turkish mine-resistant armored vehicle of the MRAP class. Developed by the Turkish company BMC on the order of the command of the ground forces of Turkey.

It is based on the automotive components of the BMC 235-16P military truck. Its armored body provides protection against armor-piercing shells of caliber 7.62x51 mm and fragments of artillery shells. The machine is equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system and a V-shaped body that diverts mine fragments to the side. The crew and passengers sit on integrated anti-mine seats that absorb the impact force and pressure of a mine explosion. Kirpi withstands impacts of 8 kg in TNT equivalent.

Husky TSV

The Husky TSV is a highly mobile all-wheel drive tactical support vehicle designed specifically for the British Army to provide personnel protection against small arms fire and mines during missions. It can accommodate four people, including the driver and commander.

The machine is equipped with a universal 12.7 mm machine gun and a remote-controlled weapons system with doors and glass loopholes. The armored car has special Hutchinson wheels with a side locking system and a central Dana tire inflation system.

Iveco LMV

The Iveco LMV is a lightly armored multi-purpose SUV capable of protecting the crew from 5.56 and 7.62 mm bullets, improvised explosive devices and engineering mines. And additional mounted modules increase security, providing protection against large-caliber machine guns. Made in Italy primarily for the needs of the Italian Army, but used in countries around the world. With a mass of 7 tons, the maximum speed of such SUVs reaches 130 km/h, which allows for quick maneuvering in the territory of hostilities. These machines were handed over to Ukraine by the government of Norway.

Mastiff

Mastiff is the British version of the American Cougar armored car, developed by the South African company Technical Solutions. This armored car can accommodate up to 8 personnel + 2 crew members and provide them with full protection from machine guns of 7.62 mm, 12.7 mm and 40 mm grenade launchers, as well as SVP and mines. The British significantly modernized the basic Cougar from the experience gained during the conflicts in Afghanistan.

Wolfhound

The Wolfhound is a six-wheeled version of the Mastiff that provides troops with increased protection during missions in high-risk areas.

This heavy armored truck belongs to the group of tactical support vehicles (Tactical Support Vehicles, TSV). They are used to accompany patrols on the front line and transport the necessary combat cargo.

The Wolfhound is equipped with a 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun and a standard set of radio-electronic equipment.

HMMWV

The Humvee or HMMWV (High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle) is the most widely used military light vehicle in the world. The HMMWV was developed by AM General in 1980 and sold more than 160,000 copies. Accommodates a crew of up to 4 people and provides them with protection from 7.62 mm machine guns. In different modifications, the degree of protection is very different. The armed forces of the Armed Forces have both basic light Humvees and reinforced versions.

On some models, a winch and a kit for overcoming deep-water obstacles are installed, which allows you to overcome water obstacles up to 1.5 m deep.

International MaxxPro

MaxxPro is a mine-resistant armored vehicle developed by Navistar International in cooperation with the Israeli company Plasan. These armored vehicles may eventually replace all active HMMWVs as the US Army's standard vehicles in Iraq and other war zones.

The basic MaxxPro uses a crew capsule and has a V-shaped hull (except for the engine compartment). This solution allows you to divert the impact energy from a mine or SVP to one of the sides. During testing, this MRAP withstood a 7 kg high-explosive blast. MaxxPro armor provides protection against direct fire and RPG fire. From the armament, machine guns of 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm caliber can be installed on this armored car.

AMZ Dzik

Dzik (from the Polish "Boar") is a multi-purpose mobile infantry vehicle of Polish production. Designed for both patrol and offensive operations, as well as an armored personnel carrier for use by peacekeeping and police forces. Accommodates up to 15 people (2-3 crew and up to 13 personnel) and provides protection against 12.7 mm and 7.62 mm caliber weapons.

MLS Shield

Shield is a special version of the armored patrol vehicle of the MLS Mobile Land Systems company. Such an armored car is suitable both as a commander's car and for units of rapid reaction forces.

Unlike its counterparts, the SHIELD APC does not use a commercial chassis, but has its own Shield APC chassis, 100% developed by the manufacturer. MLS SHIELD can transport up to 10 people (8+2).

Pinzgauer Vector PPV

Vector PPV 6x6 is a purpose-built armored vehicle designed to transport personnel in difficult combat conditions. It uses the proven Pinzgauer 718 chassis, but has a new armored body with the maximum level of protection for its weight class. The machine has a certain level of ballistic protection against bullets, fragments of artillery shells, as well as protection against explosions. Vector accommodates 2+4 crew members and is capable of overcoming climbs with a gradient of up to 60%.

Mowag Duro III

Duro III is a highly mobile tactical transport vehicle of Swiss origin specially designed for military needs. The armored vehicle was designed for operation in mountainous terrain and in its concept is similar to the Austrian Pinzhauer in many respects. However, DURO is much heavier and can carry more payload (up to 4,200 kg in the 4x4 version and up to 6,300 kg in the 6x6 version. These load capacity indicators are unique for this class of cars.

A special feature of the Duro III is its modularity - it can be easily installed with interchangeable bodies and modifications instead of the standard body.