Anoa (APS-3) Indonesian 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

Anoa

Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

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Basic Information

Name

Anoa (APS-3) Indonesian 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

Designation

Anoa

Alternate Designation

Anoa; APS-3

Equipment Type

Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

Manufacturer

PT Pindad (Persero), Bandung, Indonesia

Date of Introduction

2009

Description

The Indonesian Anoa armored personnel carrier was developed by Pindad. Its development commenced in 2004. This APC is named after an Indonesian type of buffalo. It is also referred to as the APS-3. The design of the Anoa has been copied from that of the French VAB, which is also in service with Indonesia.

Ground Specifications

Crew 3

Mobility Type Wheeled (6x6)

Main Weapon 12.7 mm machine gun or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher

Engine 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (320 hp)

NBC Protection Yes

Max Speed 90.0 km/h

Range 600.0 km

Variants

Anoa II The Anoa II is an upgraded and up-armored variant. The vehicle has protection equivalent to NATO Standard Agreement (STANAG) Level 3. It can withstand 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds and mine explosions equivalent to 18 lb (8 kg) at the wheels.

System

Alternative Designation Anoa; APS-3

Type Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

Manufacturer PT Pindad (Persero), Bandung, Indonesia

Configuration 6x6

Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner)

Passenger Capacity 10 ea

Dimensions

Length 6.0 m

Width 2.5 m

Height 2.5 m

Ground Clearance 0.4 m

Wheelbase 1.5 m

Combat Weight 14,000 kg

Empty Weight 11,000 kg

Automotive

Engine Name 1 x Renault MIDR 062045

Engine Type 6-cylinder inline turbocharged diesel

Engine Power 320 hp (240 kW)

Power-to-Weight Ratio 22.85 hp/ton

Fuel Capacity 200 liters

Maximum Speed 90 kph

Range 600 km

Fording 1.00 m

Trench 0.75 m

Side Slope 35%

Gradient 60%

Turning Radius 10 m

Main Weapon System

Note The baseline Anoa armored personnel carrier is fitted with a shielded cupola, which mounts a 12.7 mm machine gun or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. This cupola is capable of 360° rotation.

Protection

Hull Armor Armored hull of the Anoa provides all-round protection against 7.62 mm armor-piercing rounds. Hull floor withstands a 8 kg anti-tank mine blast. In combat order front windscreens are covered with armored shutters for increased protection.

Turret Armor A shielded cupola

Applique Armor Available

Explosive Reactive Armor No

Mine Clearing No

Self-Entrenching Blade No

NBC Protection Yes

Smoke Equipment INA

Image Sources

Notes https://www.militarytoday.com/apc/anoa_images.htm; https://www.moddb.com/groups/ifv-lovers-group/images/na418904; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anoa_(armoured_personnel_carrier);

Details

Country of Origin Indonesia

Category Land

Land

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

6 m

Width

2.5 m

Height

2.5 m

Weight

14000 kg

Operators (5)

Bangladesh

Brunei

Indonesia

Malaysia

Oman

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