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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
ABC-79M
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1979
- Combat Weight9 t
- Crew3
- Passengers / Dismounts4
- Vehicle ClassArmoured personnel carrier
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament5MOD.5
- Main Armament1 × 14,5mm KPVT Machine gun ; 500 rounds
- Main Gun Calibre14.5 mm
- Gun TypeMachine gun
- Secondary Armament1 × 7,62mm PKT Machine gun ; 2000 rounds
- Ammunition Stowage500
▣Protection1MOD.1
◇Mobility5MOD.5
- Engine TypeDiesel Type 798.05N2
- Suspension4×4
- Max Road Speed80 km/h
- Operational Range700 km
- AmphibiousYes
◆Electronics & Optics1MOD.1
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length5 m
- Width2 m
- Height2 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Production430
- Variants5
03 / History
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
ABC-79MSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 |  Israel | 1 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
151ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)38ROMANIA · ALL WEAPONS145PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
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