Canadian Forces Armored Patrol Vehicle
The Armoured Patrol Vehicle (APV) is a 4 x 4 wheeled armoured patrol vehicle designed to provide a high level of protection for troops while they conduct patrol, command and liaison, and reconnaissance tasks in complex urban and mountainous terrain. It is based on the RG-31 Mine-Protected Vehicle, from General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada.
Fitted with bullet resistant windows and enhanced protection against both Improvised Explosive Devices and ballistic threats, the APV is specifically designed to resist under wheel and under belly mine strikes to enhance crew survivability. The APV also offers protection from small arms, hand grenades and anti-tank mines.
The APV will incorporate a remote weapon station (RWS) for self-defence, permitting the operator to fire the weapon from within the vehicle while remaining protected. The RWS can mount a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun, or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher. The RWS will incorporate a day/night sighting system that will also provide a mounted surveillance capability. In addition, the APV will be fitted with necessary communications equipment, a driver's thermal viewer and hand-held sensors to provide a dismounted surveillance capability.
Armament:
* 1 x 7.62mm machine gun, or
* 1 x 12.7mm machine gun, or
* 1 x 40mm automatic grenade launcher
Length:
6.40 m
Width:
2.47 m
Height:
2.63 m
Ground clearance:
400 mm
Payload:
2,100 kg
All up weight :
8,400 kg
Max speed:
105 km/h
Range:
600 km
Wheel Drive:
Full-time 4 wheel drive
Brakes:
Pneumatically operated drums
Engine:
6 cylinder OM 366 A 5.958L 4-stroke turbo diesel
Transmission:
Allison Series S2000 automatic
Suspension:
Semi-elliptical leaf spring; dual, double acting hydraulic shocks
Winch:
Fitted
Crew:
2 crew + 4 passengers
To enter service:
2006
Number of vehicles purchased:
50 + option of purchasing 25 additional vehicles
