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T-84-M

Fire Control

The vehicle has three forward-facing periscopes in front of the driver's cupola.

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The centre periscope can be replaced with a night driving device.

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The fire control system includes a gunner's day sight, PNK-6 commander's panoramic sighting system

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PTT-2 thermal imaging sight,

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anti-aircraft sight and anti-aircraft machine gun control system

https://www.flickr.com/photos/128792274@N04/16866425037/in/photostream/. Detection range of targets for thermal sighting system is up to 8 km.

The tank is also equipped with LIO-V ballistic computer, armament stabiliser and other systems.

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The advanced fire-control system enables the gunner or commander to lay and fire the main armament on the move. The stationary and moving targets can be hit with a high first round hit probability

Commanders Station

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Gunner’s position

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Power pack is a 6ТD-2 engine is a multifuel, 6-cylinder, double-stroke liquid cooled diesel engine.

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Maximum output using diesel fuel – 882 kW (1200 hp)

Max. torque at diesel fuel at engine – crankshaft rotation speed at (1600±10) rpm 3135 N (320 kgf·m)

Specific fuel consumption at maximum power mode 211-231 g/kW·h – (155-170 g/hp·h)

The engine is adapted for automatic transmission control.

Drivers station:

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Weight 51 tonnes[2]

Length 7.075 m (23 ft 3 in)[2]

Width 3.400 m (11 ft 2 in)[2]

Height 2.800 m (9 ft 2 in)[2]

Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver)

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The engine provides a maximum on-road speed of 70 km/h and a range of 500 km with additional fuel tanks.

tank is also equipped with a diesel-electric auxiliary power unit (10kW) to supply power to onboard systems when the main engine is turned off.

BM Oplot is equipped with torsion bar type suspension. Either side of the six dual rubber-tyred road wheels are provided with idler at forward, drive sprocket at the rear, and track support rollers.

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The first, second and sixth road wheel stations are fitted with hydraulic shock absorbers. The tank can negotiate a gradient of 320 and side slope of 250. Equally, the tank can ford a water depth of 5m using deep water fording equipment.

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T-84M

Operational history

Ukraine

The first T-84 prototype vehicle rolled out in 1994, and in the same year it was decided to build several more vehicles. After successful completion of the extensive trials programe in the late 1990s the T-84 MBT entered service with the Ukrainian Army in 1999. On 24 August 2000, 10 T-84 MBTs took part in the parade dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Ukraine's independence.

In 2014, the T-84 first saw action during the War in Donbass.

Thailand

In September 2011, The Malyshev Plant, based in Kharkiv, announced plans to produce the first batch of five Oplot-M tanks for the Thai Army by the end of the year. Under the contract, the Ukrainian company will make 49 tanks worth over USD 200 million. 49 Oplot tanks were ordered by RTA’s operational command from Ukrspecexport under a $200m contract in September 2011.

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Georgia

In October 2009, Plans to sell to Georgia 12 modern T-84 Oplot tanks, among other weapons and, according to the arms trade watchdog SIPRI, they bought 70 Ejder armored personnel carriers from Turkey and 32 tanks from Ukraine, 20 T-72s and 12 T-84s.

Variants

T-84

Ukrainian Modernization of the T-80UD. New welded turret and Shtora-1 countermeasures suite, new electronics, new main gun, new armor, and 1,200 hp (895 kW) 6TD-2 diesel engine.

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T-84U

Ukrainian upgrade of the T-84. New armoured side skirts, turret-conformal Kontakt-5 explosive reactive armour, auxiliary power unit, thermal imaging sight, satellite navigation, commander's laser range-finder, muzzle reference system, and other improvements.

T-84 Oplot

T-84U with a new welded turret with separate crew and ammunition compartments with blowout panels on the ammunition compartment, a new bustle-mounted autoloader.

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T-84-120 Yatagan

A prototype version of Oplot tailored for evaluation by the Turkish Army (prototype designation, KERN2-120). Mounts a 120 mm main gun which fires both NATO 120 mm rounds (like the M829 DU series) and a special 120 mm version of the AT-11 Sniper ATGM. It also has automated gear shifting in place of mechanical gear selector, driver's T-bar control replacing tiller bars, air conditioning, and projectile muzzle velocity sensor, as well as differences in the fire control system, communications, etc.

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T-84 Oplot-M

(Modernized), or "BM Oplot": The newest and most sophisticated version of the T-84 is an upgraded version of the "T-84 Oplot" mounting more advanced armor, new electronic countermeasure systems, and others. One visible feature is the new PNK-6 panoramic tank sight.

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BREM-84

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Boxer MRAV

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In mid-2006 the Netherlands decided to remain in the ARTEC consortium’s joint Boxer MRAV modular armored personnel carrier project with Germany.

A formal contract worth up to EUR 1.2 billion (about $1.6 billion) was finally signed in December 2006, clearing the way for both Dutch & German vehicle production.

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The 200 Boxer MRAVs will be delivered in 5 versions – 58 ambulances, 55 Command Post variants, 41 engineer group (pioneer) vehicles, 27 cargo vehicles, and 19 cargo/command-and-control vehicles to replace the current YPR 765 tracked vehicles. Note that this figure is down from initial estimates of 384 vehicles.

Under current plans, Jane’s revised reports indicate that the German Army is due to take delivery of 272 Boxer vehicles in 3 baseline versions: 135 armored personnel carriers (APCs), 65 command post (CP) variants, and 72 heavy armored ambulances.

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The Boxers will replace some Fuchs 6 x 6 and tracked M113-series APCs currently in service; like the Dutch Boxers, they will fill a middle weight armor role alongside heavier tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles – in this case, the new KMW/Rheinmetall Puma.

The Boxer program is being managed by the European OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) Armaments Agency. Britain was initially part of the MRAV consortium as well, but left in 2003 to pursue its own future armored vehicles project called FRES. The industrial contractor is ARTEC GmbH – acting on behalf of the consortium formed by Kraus-Maffei Wegmann (36%), Rheinmetall Landsysteme (14%) and Stork PWV (50%).

Manufacturing of the vehicles will take place in both countries. Amsterdam-based Stork PWV is the national prime contractor and system integrator for the Dutch Boxer vehicles. As a partner, Stork Special Products is also responsible for assembling of the power pack consisting of a MTU engine, angular gear, transmission, cooling block and over 1,200 minor parts in total. They’re also developing the Environmental Control System, an air-conditioning system with integrated NBC(nuclear, biological, chemical) protection.

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Boxer MRAV

Boxer's design is based on the modular structure for maximum flexibility. It uses a single chassis with a snap-in modules for different purposes,

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including infantry carrier, command vehicle, ambulance, supply carrier and so on. These modules are interchangeable in less than an hour.

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The base vehicle operates independently from the modules.

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Vehicle has a modular armor with special ceramic mix.

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The triple hull floor is shaped for maximum protection against anti-tank mines. Every mission module has its own primary safety cell. It is claimed that front armor can withstand 30-mm rounds, while the all-round protection can withstand 12.7-mm fire.

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Damaged armor slabs can be easily replaced in field condition. Also this APC has low radar and acoustic signatures, making it harder to detect.

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GTK Boxer

The Command Post variants of BOXER are used for command and control in theater by acting as a center for communication and control while being protected to a high level combined with superior mobility.

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Secured communication, displays for situation awareness in today’s complex battlefield scenarios and instruments for network enabled warfare are key characteristics of this variant.

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In a first batch the German Army ordered 65 (called “FüFz”) and the Dutch Army 55 BOXER vehicles in the Command Post variant.

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In the configurations of the German and the Dutch Armies the vehicles provide a variety of radio transmitters for secured communication and data exchange. The Dutch configuration will be equipped with the latest C4I-architecture to be integral part of a new generation of vehicles. The German variant is enabled to fully support the I Dz-System (infantry soldier of the future) and will be equipped with a special 40″ display at the rear of the vehicle for briefing and to provide visual situation awareness to dismounted soldiers.

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Further on, it is equipped with a flexible seating arrangement, providing different seating positions for driving and stationary operation.

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BOXER

The BOXER IFV variant, equipped with the REMOTE CONTROLLED LIGHT WEAPON STATION FLW 200

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Remote controlled active self-defense with an effective range of up to 2000 m. Modular and efficient The remote controlled Light Weapon Station FLW 200 is constructed in a completely modular design. Via a standardized interface weapons of calibers 7,62/12,7 mm up to a 40 mm grenade launcher can be integrated quickly and safely. http://www.kmweg.com/uploads/pics/KMW_FLW200_3371.jpg

The interface and operating software permit the weapon system to be changed within minutes. The respective armaments – from the machine gun to the grenade launcher – are automatically detected and the weapon station adapts its ballistics accordingly.

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Modular opto-electronic sensor systems also guarantee optimized field surveillance, target acquisition and combat by day, night or under poor visibility.

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The system comprises a high-resolution CCD color camera with zoom, a powerful thermal imaging device (cooled or non-cooled), a unique image fusion function and a laser rangefinder for the modular surveillance, operating and display concept of the weapon stations.

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The high elevation aiming angle from -15° to +70° offers distinct advantages, also in urban mission scenarios.

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The efficient combination of weapon options, high grade opto-electronics and stabilization guarantee a fast and precise reaction to threats, even when driving.

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The Boxer's Remote Controlled Turret (RCT) mounting the Bushmaster Mk44 30mm gun.

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Boxer with Puma turret

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Lance Turret

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Battle Damage Repair variant Boxer

To support the maximum availability of deployed vehicles and equipment the Battle Damage Repair variant of BOXER provides maintenance and diagnostic services on the battlefield, under protection and for a sustained period.

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The vehicle and its crew can also execute logistic support tasks during combat operations to a range of land systems.

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The Battle Damage Repair variant has a crew of four: driver, commander and two technicians.

This variant is also able to accommodate the special equipment, tools, expendable and non-expendable supplies needed to carry out diagnoses, maintenance and minor repairs if required.

By ensuring the availability of deployed vehicles and equipment, the Battle Damage Repair variant of the BOXER is of great value in safeguarding the crew and securing the success of any kind of military mission.

As the vehicle is protected as any other BOXER variant, and powered by a 530 kW MTU diesel engine which is linked to the automatic transmission by Allison, with a Max Speed 103km/h at 25.2-33 tonnes, and a range of 1,100 km.

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Drivers area:

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Troop area:

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Cmdr's area

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GTK Boxer in Afghanistan

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GTK BOXER

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BVP 80/M-80

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Under Marshal Tito’s leadership and in defiance to the Warsaw pact and Yugoslavia tried to developed a reasonably successful local armament industry, both for land vehicles and the air force. Despite its marked independence towards the Soviet bloc,instead of adopting the BMP-1 for its motorized infantry regiments, the choice was made to develop a local version early on, in 1969.

Early research and development were achieved with the first completed prototype in 1974. Eventually the BVP M-80 final prototype was ready in 1979 but only accepted for service the next year (since the “80”) and fully entered service from 1982 onwards. About 800+ were manufactured (until the collapse of the country), including the upgraded M80A and several variants. All were passed onto the successors states (Serbia had the bulk of these) and saw heavy action in the 1990s civil war in all camps.

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BVP” means “Borbeno Vozilo Pjeshadiye”, or “Combat Infantry Vehicle”.

Dimensions: 6.42 x2.90 x2.20 m ( ft)

Weight: 13.850 tons

Crew: 3+6 (driver, gunner, Cdr, 6 infantry)

Engine: Daimler Benz OM-403 320 hp

hp/tonn: 22.6

Speed (road/water): 65/8 kmh (xx/xx mph)

Range: 500 km (xx mi)

Armament: 20 mm HS 803/ coaxial 7.62 LMG

Armor 10 to 30 mm est. (0.24-0.35 in)

Total production 800 in 1980-1990

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BVP 80/M-80

The hull is made of Aluminum/Aluminum oxide and Titanium boride, over a steel structure, and in sufficient thickness to protect against heavy machine-gun rounds on the frontal arc. This was a compromise in order to get a light hull, yet still better protected than the BMP-2, in a system recalling the M2 Bradley.

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The shape of the hull is prismatic with a considerable glacis front. The crew comprised the driver (front left) commander behind and gunner in a small one-man turret.

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Behind six equipped infantry took place on benches in the rear compartment. Exit doors are provided as well as eight pistol ports to fire on the move (sides and one in the rear doors).

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Other protection equipment includes a collective NBC system, automatic fire extinguishers, inside heating and water ejecting system. In addition for concealment, smoke grenade discharges are provided and in addition diesel could be injected on to the hot exhaust (creating a smoke screen).

Mobility was provided on the first initial series by the French engine of 260 hp also used by the AMX-10P. It was replaced one year later on the M80A by a more powerful and reliable license-produced Daimler-Benz OM-403 which developed 320 hp engine, produced by FAMOS factories.

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This engine provides a 22.6 hp/tonne, which gave a top speed of 65 km/h on land. The BVP-80 is also fully amphibious, propelled by its tracks in the water at 7-8 km/h, without preparation but raising the front trim vane (folded on the glacis).

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BVP 80A/ M80

The M-80A main armament consists in a Hispano-Suiza HS 804 20 mm auto cannon

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(400 rounds) and a coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun (2000 rounds) plus launcher for two wire-guided 9M14/Malyutka AT-3 “Swagger” ATGMs at the turret’s rear (licensed-manufactured).

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Reloads (four more inside the tank) must be performed partly on the exterior from two rear roof hatches. Above all, the M80 is relatively easy to distinguish from the BMP-1/2, as being one meter shorter with one less road wheel, and a smaller turret.

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BVP-80A

Variants

BVP M80AK – New one man turret (angled sides, older M80 & M80A are circular) with a 30mm main gun and Sagger launcher.

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BVP M80A1 – Two man turret armed with twin 30mm Anti-Aircraft guns, prototype only.

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BVP M80A KC – Company commanders vehicle.

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BVP M80A KB – Battalion commanders vehicle.

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BVP M80A LT anti-tank – New turret with a ready to fire launcher, which holds 6 Stagger missiles at once.

BVP M80A Sn – Non turret ambulance.

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SAVA – Low altitude SAM system.

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M80А SPAT 30/2

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MOS - Self-propelled mine layer.

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M-80A LT - Tank hunter version with six AT-3 launchers

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M-80AK/M-98A - new gun turret with 30mm M86 cannon or 30mm dual feed M89 cannon

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[Maj.Hans]

The Panzer V - Panther

Surprised I didn't see it mentioned earlier since it basically was the invention of the modern MBT concept.

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[12Alfa]

BVP 80A

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=edb_1414428159

[Lt DeFault]

The Panzer V - Panther

Surprised I didn't see it mentioned earlier since it basically was the invention of the modern MBT concept.

I'm sure there are plenty of weeks left for this and other tanks. :biggrin:

Who knows? Maybe 12Alfa had it planned for next week. Of course, you'd have to ask him, since this is his thread.

[Maj.Hans]

Sorry, I didn't mean to 'tread' on his toes!

[12Alfa]

Panhard AML M3 VTT

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/interactive/ground.weapons/9.panhardm3arveh.jpg

The Panhard M3 VTT (French: Véhicule de Transport de Troupes) of the French firm Panhard, it’s a variant of AML-60 which uses the same essential components.

http://globetrotter08.free.fr/Materiels/AML/AML-60_01.jpg

The Auto-Mitrailleusse Legere, aka the Panhard AML was developed and manufactured by French firm Panhard to meet the requirements of the French Army for an indigenous 4x4 Scout Car.

Riding on the success of the AML, Panhard developed as a private venture for the export market the M3 Armored Personnel Carrier. Both the AML and M3 share 95% commonality in their parts. The first M3 prototype was completed in 1969 and production started in 1971, since then over 1200 were built, which were exported to 35 countries around the world. Production has now ceased.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/images/vtt-panhard-apc1.jpg

Bosnia-Herzegovina has taken delivery of a quantity of Panhard General Defense VAT, VTS and VPC vehicles from an existing user rather than direct from Panhard General Defense. Recent information indicated that these vehicles were supplied from a country in the Middle East.

http://www.areamilitar.net/DIRECTORIO/IM_ter/PanhardM3_01.jpg

[12Alfa]

Panhard M3 VTT

The hull of the Panhard M3 is made of all-welded steel armour with the driver seated at the front of the vehicle with 3 vision periscopes.

http://www.toadmanstankpictures.com/panhardm3_37.jpg

http://gallery.irishmilitaryonline.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1310&g2_serialNumber=3

http://svsm.org/albums/PanhardM3/IMGP5382.jpg

The engine is behind him and the rear space is used for variants equipment. The 1969 prototype had square-cut sides with a single door in each side of the hull and twin doors in the hull rear. It was intended that each door would have a single circular firing port. The production vehicle had a redesigned hull incorporating three hatches either side of the troop compartment.

The Panhard General Defense Model 4 HD engine

http://www.armybazar.eu/data/inzeraty/1368864206gearbox.jpg

is immediately behind the driver with the air inlet louvres above and to the rear of the driver, air outlet louvres on either side of the roof and the two exhaust pipes running along the top of the hull, one on each side.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQ8dRiGjhpSQWc8q_z7xg89aNUHvZuvCMumctyb2Zzkb7dDCYR

The gear casing is crosswise and consists of two gearboxes in one coupled on both sides of the bevel pinion. The low-range gearbox comprises two low gears, top and one reverse for use in rough country and the high-range gearbox has three low ranges and one overdrive. When the low-range gearbox is in direct drive, the four ratios of the high-range box command the four upper gears of the range (6th, 5th, 4th and 3rd). Drive is transmitted from the main gearbox to the two lateral boxes, which transmit power to the front wheels by pinions and to the rear wheels by drive shafts that run along the inside of the hull.

http://www.club-panhard-france.net/Site/images/phocagallery/vospanhard/M3_VTT/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_IMG-20131028-00540.jpg

http://www.club-panhard-france.net/Site/images/phocagallery/vospanhard/M3_VTT/thumbs/phoca_thumb_m_100_0865.JPG

Ball-type differentials in the gearbox and in each of the rear lateral transfer boxes prevent wheel slip. The suspension at each wheel station consists of coil springs and hydro pneumatic shock-absorbers acting on the suspension arms of the wheel mechanism. The tires have puncture-proof Hutchinson inner tubes.

Weight 6,100 kg (13,400 lb)

Length 445 cms (175 in)

Width 240 cm (94 in)

Height 248 cm (98 in)

Crew 2

Passengers 10

Armor 8-12 mm

Engine Panhard 4 HD

90 horsepower

Power/weight 14.75 hp/t

Payload capacity 1,360 kg (3,000 lb)

Ground clearance 35 cm(14 in)

Fuel capacity 165 lt (44 US gal)

Operational range 600 km (370 mi)

Speed 90 km per hour (56 mph)

http://www.amphibiousvehicle.net/amphi/P/Panhard/panhard-m3-01.jpeg

[12Alfa]

Armament: 2 x 7.62mm MGs in

Creusot-Loire TL.21 Turret,

http://svsm.org/albums/PanhardM3/IMGP5392.jpg

http://svsm.org/albums/PanhardM3/IMGP5389.jpg

http://svsm.org/albums/PanhardM3/IMGP5371.jpg

http://svsm.org/albums/PanhardM3/IMGP5373.jpg

http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af33/roykinsella/armoramaProject-PanhardM3VTTAPC-ear.jpg

Variants:

M3 VTT- APC, the basic version, either with or without turret and LMGs/HMGs.

http://tonnel-ufo.ru/foto/tanciki/pic_188.jpg

M3/VDA- PldK caliber self-propelled 20 mm motor-driven tower AA defence vehicle, with a twin 20 mm cannon and day sight plus RA 20 series radar on the turret rear in option. The chassis was reinforced as this was the heavier version of the type.

http://zonwar.ru/images/artillerij/samoxod_zenit/Panhard_M3_VDA_m.jpg

http://zonwar.ru/images/artillerij/samoxod_zenit/Panhard_M3_VDA_4.jpg

http://zonwar.ru/images/artillerij/samoxod_zenit/Panhard_M3_VDA_3.jpg

M3/VAT-dílenské Repair variant, crew of 5, pulley block with struts and tackle, cutting equipment.

http://www.warwheels.net/images/PanhardM3_Dujardin1.JPG

M3/VPC-Command vehicle with additional com. equipment, batteries, map tables.

http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/middle_east/united_arab_emirates/wheeled_vehicle/panhard_m3_united_arab_emirates/picture/Panhard_M3_Armoured_Personnel_Carrier_United_Arab_Emirates_01.jpg

http://img.bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/files/BEMIL085/upload/Iraq_Panhard%20M3.jpg

M3/VLA- engineer vehicle with a dozer blade on the front hull

http://www.maquetland.com/article-phototheque/1613-panhard-m-3-police-saumur#13

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M3/VTS-ambulance transportation for 4 or 6 seats lying patients:

M3 VSB - Radar veh

http://www.armourbook.com/uploads/forum/images/1407328592.jpg

M3 Buffalo:

http://www.army-guide.com/images/buffalo_sfdsfd1.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UAxqxJnDAKA/TkoqBWlviKI/AAAAAAAAAiM/5yjtuHCr-RQ/s1600/BLINDADO+PANHARD+BUFFALO+POLICIA+COLOMBIA.jpg

[12Alfa]

Buffalo APC

http://i60.tinypic.com/1619pw.jpg

Replaced original M3 production in 1986. Has additional storage and new Peugeot 3T 96hp diesel engine.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UAxqxJnDAKA/TkoqBWlviKI/AAAAAAAAAiM/5yjtuHCr-RQ/s1600/BLINDADO+PANHARD+BUFFALO+POLICIA+COLOMBIA.jpg

This vehicle is in service with – Benin, Colombia and Rwanda.

Operators

Algeria, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burkina, Burundi, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ireland http://gallery.irishmilitaryonline.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1310&g2_serialNumber=3

, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia

http://www.army-guide.com/images/m3_sdfkjllkm2.jpg

, Senegal, Togo, United Arab Emirates.

[12Alfa]

MLI-84M   (or a picture of a APC for the sensitive people )

 

The MLI-84M infantry fighting vehicle is an upgraded variant of the Romanian MLI-84. The original MLI-84 is an indigenous variant of the Soviet BMP-1 IFV, but has a lengthened hull and additional heavy machine gun mounted over the troop compartment. The decision to upgrade ageing infantry fighting vehicles came in 1995. To date 99 Romanian MLI-84 IFVs were upgraded to the MLI-84M standard.

 

[12Alfa]

In recent years Romania has been upgrading The Romanian MLI-84 IFV to the The Romanian MLI-84M IFV new standard with non Romanian parts.

The most striking is the new turret. The OWS-25R (Overhead Weapon Station) turret is from the Israeli firm RAFAEL.

The main gun is a KBA 25mm auto cannon, supplied by the famous Swiss firm Oerlikon.

It is equipped with a 7.62mm Machine Gun in an armoured box on the right and two 9S415 ATGM launchers on the left, which are used to fire AT-3 Sagger wire guided ATM.

The new turret has increased the vehicles overall weight, so a new engine was added, which then meant the overall size of the hull had to be increased. This has had a detrimental effect on the vehicles amphibious capabilities and requires a higher level of preparation before entering the water.

The engine is a diesel Perkins CV8T-400, which generates 400hp. Its received new drives and upgraded suspension.

 

Its understood there that 99 MLI-84’s of the original 184 have been brought up to the MLI-84M standard. A late upgrade of the standard, will be the replacement of the launchers used to fire the Russian Sagger wire guided ATM’s, to those that can fire the Israeli 4th generation, fire and forget (vehicle does not need to remain stationary whilst firing & guiding, so isn’t a target), tandem charge (two charges) warhead, capable of defeating ERA, Spike ATM.