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CM-32

Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · Taiwan · 2007
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CM-32

CM-32
CM-32 Photo: 玄史生 · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Protection
50
Mobility
40
Troop Capacity
70
Anti-Armour Capability
30
Situational Awareness
80
Survivability
60
Amphibious Capability
20
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Taiwan
CategoryInfantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2007
Operators1 countries
Quantity378
Data Quality82%
54
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) MASS Rating
17/22
Post-Cold War
50/83
All-Time
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Protection
50
Mobility
40
Troop Capacity
70
Anti-Armour Capability
30
Situational Awareness
80
Survivability
60
Amphibious Capability
20
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category.
01 / Overview
CM-32
Country
Production
2007–
Quantity
378
Unit Price (current)
$2.4M↗ 19% inflation · 2021→2025
Original Price
$2.0M (2021)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) · POST-COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.4M
Original: $2.0M (2021)
Inflation: +%19
54
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 Year2014
  • Combat Weight22 t
  • Crew2
  • Passengers / Dismounts8
  • Vehicle ClassInfantry Fighting Vehicle
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament7MOD.7
  • Main Armament30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II chaingun (CM34) 40 mm automatic grenade launcher (CM32/33) 105 mm rifled gun, or 120 mm mortar
  • Main Gun Calibre30 mm
  • Gun Typeautomatic cannon
  • Secondary ArmamentType 74 7.62 mm machine gun (co-axial)
  • ATGM CapableNo
  • Remote Weapon StationYes
  • Stabilized GunYes
▣Protection12MOD.12
◇Mobility7MOD.7
  • Engine TypeCaterpillar C12 diesel, 450 hp
  • Engine Power450 hp
  • Power-to-Weight20 hp
  • Suspension8×8 wheeled
  • Max Road Speed120 km/h
  • Operational Range800 km
  • AmphibiousNo
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7 m
  • Width2.7 m
  • Height2.23 m
⬢Production4MOD.4
  • Total Production378
  • Production Start2,007 year
  • Unit Cost2,000,000 USD
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2007Production started
19
years in service
378
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE13terms
The ability to perceive and understand all surroundings, 360 degrees, in real-time, providing a comprehensive view of the operational environment.
A Battle Management System (BMS) is a command‑and‑control software suite that gathers, processes, and shares battlefield data to provide situational awareness and coordinate the actions of military units.
A vehicle-mounted night vision system enabling drivers of infantry fighting vehicles to navigate and operate in low-light conditions.
A vehicle subsystem that detects, contains, and extinguishes internal fires to protect crew and critical components.
A navigation system combining Global Positioning System (GPS) for absolute positioning and Inertial Navigation System (INS) for dead reckoning, providing continuous and accurate location and orientation data.
Optical device that uses laser pulses to measure the distance to a target with high precision.
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for crew and occupants.
A Remote Weapon Station is a weapon mount controlled from within an armored vehicle, allowing operation without exposing the operator to direct fire.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
A spall liner is an interior armor layer in armored vehicles, such as IFVs, designed to catch or reduce high‑velocity fragments (spall) generated when the vehicle's outer armor is penetrated.
A firearm or automatic weapon mounted on a vehicle and equipped with a gyroscopic or hydraulic system to reduce recoil and maintain aim during movement.
Vehicle hull design featuring a V-shaped cross-section to deflect blasts upward, enhancing protection against landmines and IEDs.
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