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Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Romania · 1980
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MLVM Photo: Batalionul_22_vm_041.jpg: plutonier adjutant Cristian Surugiu derivative work: Mircea87 (talk) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
40
Troop Capacity
50
Mobility
65
Self-Defence Firepower
35
Survivability
45
Amphibious Capability
70
Versatility
55
Reliability
80
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Romania
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraCold War
In service1980
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
53
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
26/59
Cold War
95/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
40
Troop Capacity
50
Mobility
65
Self-Defence Firepower
35
Survivability
45
Amphibious Capability
70
Versatility
55
Reliability
80
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
MLVM
Country
Production
1980–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
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 Year1989
  • Combat Weight9 t
  • Crew2
  • Passengers / Dismounts7
  • Vehicle ClassArmoured personnel carrier
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament8MOD.8
  • Main Armament1 × 14.5 mm KPVT machinegun ; 600 rounds
  • Main Gun Calibre14.5 mm
  • Gun TypeHeavy machine gun
  • Secondary Armament1 × 7.62 mm PKT machinegun ; 2500 rounds
  • ATGM CapableNo
  • Remote Weapon StationNo
  • Stabilized GunNo
  • Ammunition Stowage600
▣Protection12MOD.12
◇Mobility14MOD.14
  • Engine TypeSaviem 798-05M2, supercharged diesel, 4-stroke,
  • Engine Power154 hp
  • Power-to-Weight17.11 hp
  • Transmissionmanual
  • SuspensionTorsion bar
  • Max Road Speed48 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed15 km/h
  • Operational Range700 km
  • Fuel Capacity480 L
  • AmphibiousYes
  • Fording Depth1.5 m
  • Gradient30
  • Trench Crossing1.8 m
  • Vertical Obstacle0.6 m
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length5.85 m
  • Width2.71 m
  • Height1.95 m
  • Ground Clearance0.35 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production100
  • Production Start1,989 year
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
46
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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A vehicle subsystem that detects, contains, and extinguishes internal fires to protect crew and critical components.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for crew and occupants.
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