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Bionix AFV
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BionixAFV

Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · Singapore · 1997
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BionixAFV

Bionix AFV
Bionix AFV Photo: Jonathan G. Seow H. C. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Protection
40
Mobility
50
Troop Capacity
70
Anti-Armour Capability
30
Situational Awareness
50
Survivability
40
Amphibious Capability
20
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Singapore
CategoryInfantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV)
EraPost-Cold War
In service1997–2027
Operators1 countries
Quantity800
Data Quality82%
48
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) MASS Rating
21/22
Post-Cold War
63/83
All-Time
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Protection
40
Mobility
50
Troop Capacity
70
Anti-Armour Capability
30
Situational Awareness
50
Survivability
40
Amphibious Capability
20
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category.
01 / Overview
Bionix AFV
Country
Production
1997–2027
Quantity
800
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) · POST-COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1997
  • Combat Weight23 t
  • Crew3
  • Passengers / Dismounts9
  • Vehicle ClassInfantry fighting vehicle
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Armament30 mm Bushmaster II cannon
  • Main Gun Calibre30 mm
  • Gun Typecannon
  • Secondary Armament7.62×51mm NATO Commander's MG; 7.62×51mm NATO Coaxial MG; 7.62×51mm NATO Trooper Compartment Side Mounted GMPG
▣Protection1MOD.1
  • Armour TypeMEXAS-M
◇Mobility6MOD.6
  • Engine TypeDetroit Diesel 6V 92TA
  • Engine Power550 hp
  • Power-to-Weight20 hp
  • SuspensionHydropneumatic suspension
  • Max Road Speed70 km/h
  • Operational Range400 km
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length5.9 m
  • Width2.7 m
  • Height2.6 m
▤Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production800
  • Production Start1,996 year
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1997Production started
  2. 2027Production ended
29
years in service
30
years in production
800
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 800units
800active
05 / MASS Score
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) RANKING Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · Post-Cold War
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