The U.S. Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Can Do Everything
By
Caleb Larson
The U.S. Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) should be ready for initial operational testing next year, according to Defense News.
The AMPV is to replace the Army’s M113 tracked vehicles, Vietnam-era armored personnel carrier that, despite innovations like aluminum armor to keep weight low and afford a moderate amphibious capability, suffered from inadequate armor protection and a poor weapons compliment.
BAE Systems describes the AMPV as a low-risk, highly survivable armored platform that is cost-effective thanks to relying on the design and engineering features from the Bradley armored vehicle and the M109A7 Self Propelled Howitzer, both of which are manufactured by BAE. The AMPV will be manufactured at least initially in five variants: command, mortar carrier, medical treatment, and medical evacuation variants.
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