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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
M1117 armored security vehicle
Country
Production
1999–
Unit Price (current)
$1.1M↗ 43% inflation · 2011→2025
Original Price
$800.0K (2011)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · POST-COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.1M
Original: $800.0K (2011)
Inflation: +%43
ⓘ 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 Year1999
- Combat Weight13.4 t
- Crew5
- Passengers / Dismounts4
- Vehicle ClassInternal security vehicle
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament7MOD.7
- Main Armament40 mm Mk 19 grenade launcher, .50 caliber M2HB heavy machine gun
- Main Gun Calibre40 mm
- Gun TypeAutocannon
- Secondary ArmamentM240H general-purpose machine gun
- ATGM CapableNo
- Remote Weapon StationNo
- Stabilized GunYes
▣Protection10MOD.10
- Armour TypeModular Expandable Armor System
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionYes
- V-Shaped HullYes
- Spall LinerYes
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesYes
- Fire SuppressionYes
◇Mobility8MOD.8
- Engine TypeCummins 6CTA8.3
- Engine Power260 hp
- Power-to-Weight19.4 hp
- TransmissionModel MD3560 6-speed Allison Transmission
- Suspension4×4 wheeled, fully independent
- Max Road Speed101 km/h
- Operational Range764 km
- AmphibiousNo
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6.02 m
- Width2.565 m
- Height2.591 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Production Start1,999 year
- Unit Cost800,000 USD
- Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1999Production started
- 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- 2008Sale: Bulgaria (17 units)
- 2013Sale: Colombia (28 units) · $32 M
- 2016Sale: Colombia (54 units)
- 2023Last sale: Greece (400 units)
27
years in service
11
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
M1117 ARMORED SECURITY VEHICLE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
2011–2013Iraqi insurgency—→2003–2011Iraq WarDecisive victory→2001–2021War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory9country · 4,315units
4,315active
M1117 armored security vehicleSALES8records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 400 | — | — | |
| 2016 | 54 | — | — | |
| 2013 | 28 | $31.6 M | $43.7 M | |
| 2008 | 17 | — | — | |
| — | 39 | — | — | |
| — | 200 | — | — | |
| — | 1,202 | — | — | |
| — | 500 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
70ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)20POST-COLD WAR · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)1413UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS7PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)481PRICE · ALL WEAPONS166PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
The ability to perceive and understand all surroundings, 360 degrees, in real-time, providing a comprehensive view of the operational environment.
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.
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.
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.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices that detect heat signatures to provide a visual display for target detection and navigation in low‑visibility conditions.
Vehicle hull design featuring a V-shaped cross-section to deflect blasts upward, enhancing protection against landmines and IEDs.
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