SIBMAS AFSV-90 Belgian 6x6 Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
SIBMAS AFSV-90
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
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Basic Information
Name
SIBMAS AFSV-90 Belgian 6x6 Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Designation
SIBMAS AFSV-90
Alternate Designation
SIBMAS AFSV-90
Equipment Type
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Manufacturer
BMF (Belgian Mechanical Fabrication) SA, SIBMAS Division, Grace-Hollogne, Belgium (formerly Cockerill Mechanical Industries)
Date of Introduction
1975
Description
The SIBMAS is a Belgian amphibious infantry fighting vehicle. It was engineered from the same prototype as the South African Ratel. In appearance the vehicle is also similar to the Chinese WZ-523 armoured personnel carrier.The SIBMAS was developed between 1975 and 1976 at a department of the BN Constructions Ferroviaires et Metalliques in Nivelles. Production was on an order-by-order basis and commenced only for the Malaysian Army.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon
Cockerill Mk III 90mm cannon
Engine
696-cu in (11.4 L) liquid-cooled, turbocharged, in-line 6-cyl diesel (320 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
100.0 km/h
Range
1000.0 km
Variants
SIBMAS AFSV-90
Standard production model. Armed with a two-man CM-90 turret and Cockerill Mk. III 90mm cannon, one co-axial 7.62mm machine gun, and a roof-mounted 7.62mm machine gun. There are eight smoke dischargers on either side of the turret. An AFSV-90 was also offered with a DEFA D921 90mm low-pressure cannon and turret adopted from the Panhard AML-90 armored car; this did not enter production.
SIBMAS ARV
SIBMAS modified as an armored recovery vehicle, including a large winch capable of supporting loads up to 20,000 kg, a crane capable of hoisting loads of 10,500 kg, and front and rear blades.
System
Alternative Designation
SIBMAS AFSV-90
Type
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Manufacturer
BMF (Belgian Mechanical Fabrication) SA, SIBMAS Division,
Grace-Hollogne, Belgium (formerly Cockerill Mechanical Industries)
Configuration
6x6
Crew
3 (commander, gunner, driver)
Passenger Capacity
9 ea
Dimensions
Length
7.3 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
2.8 m
Distance Between Axles, 1st and 2nd
2.8 m
Distance Between Axles, 2nd to 3rd
1.4 m
Tire Size
356 x 508 mm
Ground Clearance
0.4 m
Unloaded Weight
13,200 kg
Combat Weight
16,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x MAN 2566 MK
Engine Type
696-cu in (11.4 L) liquid-cooled, turbocharged, in-line 6-cyl diesel
Engine Power
320 hp at 2,200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
20 hp/metric ton
Transmission
ZF 6 HP 500 6-speed automatic, 6 x 6
Suspension
wishbone above axle, longitudinal suspension arms below progressive coil springs and shock absorbers
Maximum Land Speed
100 kph
Maximum Amphibious Speed
11 kph
Range
1,000 km
Vertical Obstacle
0.7 m
Trench
1.5 m
Gradient
70 percent
Turning Radius
8.0 m
Main Weapon System
Turret
1 x Cockerill CM90 turret
System
Name
1 x Cockerill Mk III
Type
Rifled Gun
Caliber
90 mm
Muzzle Brake
Single-stage muzzle brake
Bore Evacuator
Yes
Indirect Firing Capability
Yes, 7.8 km range at 20° elevation
Elevation
-10 deg to 30 deg
Traverse
360 deg
Note
The Cockerill® 90 mm MP is the most powerful 90 mm gun ever fielded on vehicles in the
10-20 tons gvw class
Ammunition (Option 1)
Type
APFSDS-T
Caliber
90 mm
Muzzle Velocity
1,345 m/s
Armor Penetration
Penetration at 2,000 m range:
150 mm RHA @ 60° NATO
Basic Load
12 ready rounds
Ammunition (Option 2)
Type
HESH-T
Caliber
90 mm
Muzzle Velocity
703 m/s
Armor Penetration
Spalling at 1,000 m range: 100 mm
RHA @ 60° NATO, plus destruction of bunkers, concrete, walls, vehicles and similar
Basic Load
12 ready rounds
Ammunition (Option 3)
Type
Falarick 90 (GLATGM)
Caliber
90 mm
Muzzle Velocity
14 s time of flight to
4,000 m
Armor Penetration
Armor penetration: No less than
550 mm RHA behind ERA
Basic Load
12 ready rounds
Coaxial Weapon System
Note
1 x 7.62-mm MAG coaxial machine gun
Fire Control
Name
1 x OIP LRS5
Computerized FCS
Yes
Digital Ballistic Computer
digital ballistic computer w/ballistics
profiles for 4 types of ammunition
Rangefinder
1 x Nd YAG laser
Optics
2 x 8-power optical sights (for commander and gunner)
Night Vision
Yes
Protection
Hull Armor
Welded steel proof against 5.56-mm and 7.62-mm armor-piercing ammunition
Applique Armor
Available
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Mine Clearing
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
16 x 76-mm grenade launcher (2 x 8)
Details
Country of Origin
Belgium
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.3 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
2.8 m
Weight
16000 kg
Operators (1)
Malaysia
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