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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
Wheeled Artillery Reconnaissance Vehicle
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2021–
Quantity
997
Unit Price (current)
$1.5M↗ 24% inflation · 2020→2025
Original Price
$1.2M (2020)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · MODERN ERA
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.5M
Original: $1.2M (2020)
Inflation: +%24
ⓘ 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 Year2004
- Combat Weight21 t
- Crew3
- Passengers / Dismounts8
- Vehicle ClassWheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament8MOD.8
- Main Armament12.7 mm WKM-Bm machine gun
- Main Gun Calibre12.7 mm
- Gun TypeMachine gun
- Secondary Armament7.62 mm UKM-2000C machine gun
- ATGM CapableNo
- Remote Weapon StationYes
- Stabilized GunYes
- Ammunition Stowage400
▣Protection13MOD.13
- Armour TypeAll-welded steel hull with modular add-on armour
- STANAG Protection LevelSTANAG 4569 Level 3
- Hull Front (RHA equiv.)14.5 mm
- Turret Front (RHA equiv.)14.5 mm
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionYes
- V-Shaped HullNo
- Spall LinerYes
- NBC ProtectionYes
- Smoke GrenadesYes
- Fire SuppressionYes
◇Mobility14MOD.14
- Engine TypeCaterpillar C9 turbocharged diesel
- Engine Power400 hp
- Power-to-Weight19 hp
- TransmissionAllison HD 4560P 6-speed automatic
- SuspensionIndependent hydro-pneumatic
- Max Road Speed100 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed80 km/h
- Operational Range800 km
- Fuel Capacity350 L
- AmphibiousNo
- Fording Depth1.5 m
- Gradient60
- Trench Crossing2 m
- Vertical Obstacle0.6 m
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length7 m
- Width2.8 m
- Height2.5 m
- Ground Clearance0.45 m
⬢Production4MOD.4
- Total Production997
- Production Start2,004 year
- Unit Cost1,200,000 USD
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2021Production started
5
years in service
997
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
06 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
49ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)14MODERN ERA · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)64POLAND · ALL WEAPONS5PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)450PRICE · ALL WEAPONS60PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
📖 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.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices that detect heat signatures to provide a visual display for target detection and navigation in low‑visibility conditions.
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