Rafale, France

Norway Bridge layer Biber

Bridge layer being managed by Norwegian military called Biber by German troops. Beaver in English. Two prototypes were manufactured in 1969 and totally 105 layers been produced since then, being deployed in Germany, Austria, Canada and Italy, etc.

Netherland CV-9035 MK-III IFV

It has one Boeing/ATK Bushmaster III 35/50mm machine gun.

Italian infantry combat armor, Dardo

Dardo Hifist is Italian military armor made by Consorzio Iveco Fiat – Oto Melara. It’s equipped with 25mm cannon and is the original form of 120mm mortar armor, C3I armor, first-aid armor, etc. The height of this armor is very low with 2.64m, so it’s not easily detected by radar or to naked eyes which results in the increase of its survivability.

Flail armor Buffel Mk I of South Africa

More than 2,400 of this armor have been produced and gave birth to follow-up model Casspir. Buffel means buffalo. It’s built in simple structure so when it’s damaged by a mine, it can be repaired within an hour with parts already set inside.

Flail armor Nyala(RG-31) belonging to UN and Estonia

The RG-31 Nyala is multi-purpose mine-protected vehicle based on the Mamba APC. The vehicle’s V-shaped monocoque welded steel hull and high suspension are designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously.

The RG-31 has become the multi-purpose of choice of the UN and other peacekeeping and security forces. It is finding favor with nongovernmental organizations requiring a vehicle with a non-aggressive appearance to protect their personnel against the threat of landmines.

Stryker at firing range

U.S Army M1135 Stryker CBR recon armor

It’s equipped with CBR measuring sensor and componential analysis instrument inside so it gathers sample at contaminated area informing whether the area is safe or not. By the way, I’ve been in a CBR chamber 3 times, and it’s the last place I want to get in again. Can’t breathe and water’s coming out of both eyes and nose. It’s like a little bomb’s exploded inside my chest. Seen a hell..

MRAV Boxer 8X8 multinational armor – part2

MRAV Boxer 8X8 multinational armor – part1

This armor is designed with adjustment of module-type structure for multi-purpose missions. It has 8 tons maximum load and 14m³ capacity. So it is able to perform transporting troops as well as special missions such as command posts, field hospitals, etc.