Data Quality87%
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
TM-170
Country
Production
1979–
Quantity
370
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year1979
- Combat Weight8.8 t
- Crew2
- Passengers / Dismounts10
- Vehicle ClassArmoured personnel carrier
◈Armament2MOD.2
- Main Armamentoptional
- Main Gun Calibre20 mm
▣Protection4MOD.4
- Armour Typeall-welded steel
- Hull Front (RHA equiv.)8 mm
- NBC ProtectionYes
- Fire SuppressionYes
◇Mobility6MOD.6
- Engine TypeDaimler-Benz OM366 EURO 1 (final production model - 1993)
- Engine Power214 hp
- Suspensioncoil sprung portal axles (Unimog)
- Max Road Speed100 km/h
- Operational Range870 km
- AmphibiousNo
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6.14 m
- Width2.47 m
- Height2.32 m
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Production370
- Production Start1,979 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1979Production started
- 1982Sale: Germany (87 units)
47
years in service
370
units produced
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
TM-170SALES2records
Icelandⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
95ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)26COLD WAR · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)466GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS5PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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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