Centauro VBM

Wheeled Armored Vehicles

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Basic Information

Name

Centauro VBM

Designation

Centauro VBM

Alternate Designation

Centauro VBC, Freccia (Italian Army name)

Equipment Type

Wheeled Armored Vehicles

Manufacturer

Consortium Iveco-Oto Melara, Iveco Defence Vehicles, Oto Melara

Date of Introduction

2009

Description

The Centauro VBM, also known as Centauro VBC or Freccia within the Italian Army, is an Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AIFV) derived from the Centauro 8x8 cavalry fighting vehicle. The new vehicle features a new interior layout allowing for the accommodation of up to eight infantrymen, driver and two-man in the turret. The Italian Army's 26-ton Freccia is provided with a two-man HitFirst P turret equipped with a 25mm stabilized gun, a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and a 7.62mm roof-mounted machine gun. The Freccia/Centauro VBM (Veicolo Blindato Medio) is powered by a 550-hp diesel engine which permits a top speed of 110 kph. In addition to the ballistic armor protection, the Freccia is provided with a protection system against Nuclear, Bacteriological and Chemical (NBC) agents.

Ground Specifications

Crew 3

Troop Capacity 8

Mobility Type Wheeled (8x8)

Main Weapon 25mm stabilized gun (25mm)

Max Speed 110.0 km/h

Range 800.0 km

Overview (Deagel)

Group Wheeled Armored Vehicles

Status Active

Also Known As Centauro VBC, Freccia (Italian Army name)

Origin Italy

Contractors Consortium Iveco-Oto Melara*, Iveco Defence Vehicles, Oto Melara

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) February 17, 2009

Total Production 254

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 3

Troops 8

Wheel Drive 8

Wheels 8

Dimensions — Height 3 meter

Dimensions — Length 8.6 meter

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 25 millimeter

Dimensions — Width 2.9 meter

Mass — Combat Weight 26 ton

Performance — Max Range 800 kilometer

Power — Power 550 hp

Speed — Top Speed 110 kph

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: SPIKE-LR (2)

Item 2 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: SPIKE-MR (2)

Item 3 Weapon Stations: HITFIST (1)

Item 4 Weapon Stations: HITROLE (1)

Variants

Variant 1 Centauro

Variant 2 Centauro VBM

Variant 3 Centauro VBM Recovery

Variant 4 Centauro Draco

Variant 5 Centauro 155/39 LW

Variant 6 Centauro VBM Mortar Carrier

Variant 7 Centauro AIFV/OWS 30 Freccia

Variant 8 Centauro II

Variant 9 Centauro VBM Command Post

Variant 10 Centauro VBM PLUS

Details

Country of Origin Italy

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000412

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

8.6 m

Width

2.9 m

Height

3 m

Weight

26000 kg

Operators (1)

Italy

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