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M1117 armored security vehicle
Photo: Spc. Micah E. Clare, U.S. Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · United States · 1999
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M1117armoredsecurityvehicle

M1117 armored security vehicle
M1117 armored security vehicle Photo: Spc. Micah E. Clare, U.S. Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
65
Troop Capacity
40
Mobility
70
Self-Defence Firepower
60
Survivability
75
Amphibious Capability
0
Versatility
55
Reliability
80
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United States
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraPost-Cold War
In service1999
Operators11 countries
Data Quality86%
58
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
20/43
Post-Cold War
70/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
65
Troop Capacity
40
Mobility
70
Self-Defence Firepower
60
Survivability
75
Amphibious Capability
0
Versatility
55
Reliability
80
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
M1117 armored security vehicle
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
58
armoured personnel carriers (apc) category
ⓘ 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
◇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
▤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
  1. 1999Production started
  2. 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
  3. 2008Sale: Bulgaria (17 units)
  4. 2013Sale: Colombia (28 units) · $32 M
  5. 2016Sale: Colombia (54 units)
  6. 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
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory9country · 4,315units
4,315active
M1117 armored security vehicleSALES8records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2023Greece400——
2016Colombia54——
2013Colombia28$31.6 M$43.7 M
2008Bulgaria17——
—Colombia39——
—Colombia200——
—Greece1,202——
—Canada500——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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