An armoured personnel carrier (APC) is a broad type of armoured military vehicle designed to transport personnel and equipment in combat zones. Since World War I, APCs have become a very common piece of military equipment around the world.

Namer (Hebrew: נמ"ר, pronounced; meaning "leopard," and also a syllabic abbreviation of "Nagmash" (APC) and "Merkava") is an Israeli armoured personnel carrier based on a Merkava Mark IV tank chassis. [5] Namer was developed by and is being assembled by the Israeli Ordnance Corps.

2024年7月19日 · The comparison of APC versus tank capabilities reveals the distinct strengths and tactical roles each armored vehicle plays in modern warfare. While APCs excel in troop transport and versatility, tanks dominate in firepower and direct engagement, showcasing the multifaceted nature of armored warfare.

The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier (APC) that was developed and produced by the FMC Corporation. The M113 was sent to United States Army Europe in 1961 to replace the mechanized infantry's M59 APCs.

2015年12月1日 · Tanks are heavily armed and armored vehicles designed to clear out well-protected targets, engage other vehicles (especially other tanks), and use their off-road mobility to exploit weaknesses in the enemy’s defenses.

2019年6月10日 · Armoured personnel carriers, popularly called APCs, have occupied an important role in military operations since World War I. Modern APCs such as Patria AMV, Boxer and Piranha V offer enhanced protection, enabling safer infantry deployment in high-threat areas.

In 1945, the US Army already had the experience of armoured personal carrier, thanks to the uniquitous and modular M2/M3 White Halfrack family of vehicles. However its mixed nature (it was not fully tracked) and only light flat armour offered little protection.

Showcase of Armored Personnel Carrier military combat vehicles from origin to present day as well as future concepts.