AMPV American Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
AMPV
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
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Basic Information
Name
AMPV American Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Designation
AMPV
Alternate Designation
AMPV; M1283; Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Equipment Type
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
BAE Systems
Date of Introduction
2023
Description
The AMPV American Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is the replacement for the M113 Family of Vehicles (FoV) within the Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), comprising approximately 30% of its tracked vehicle fleet. The General Purpose variant accommodates two crew and six passengers, and it is reconfigurable to carry one litter and mounted crew-served weapon.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
M249, M240, M2, or MK-19; 120 mm mortar
Engine
Diesel (600 hp)
Max Speed
61.0 km/h
Range
362.0 km
Variants
M1284 Medical Evacuation Vehicle
The Medical Evacuation variant includes room for three crew, six ambulatory patients or four litter patients, or three ambulatory and two litter patients, and storage for Medical Equipment Sets.
M1285 Medical Treatment Vehicle
The Medical Treatment variant includes room for four crew, one litter patient, and a patient treatment table.
M1286 Mission Command
The Mission Command variant is the cornerstone of the Army’s ABCT Network Modernization Strategy. It takes advantage of increased size, weight, power, and cooling limitations and provides a significant increase in Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capability. The variant accommodates a driver, commander, and three workstation operators, and its red side network provides full Tactical Command Post capabilities at brigade and battalion levels.
M1287 Mortar Carrier Vehicle
The Mortar Carrier variant accommodates two crew, two mortar crew, a mounted 120 mm mortar, 69 rounds of 120 mm ammunition, and M95 Mortar Fire Control System.
System
Alternative Designation
AMPV; M1283; Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Type
Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
BEA Systems
Configuration
Tracked
Crew
2 ea
Passengers
6 ea
Dimensions
Length
INA
Width
3.7 m
Height
3.1 m
Ground Clearance
0.5 m
Weight, Combat
36,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x Cummins Diesel Engine
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
600 hp
Maximum Range
362 km
Maximum Speed
61 km/h
Amphibious
No
Main Weapon System
Note
The one-man open turret of the AMPV can be installed with a roof-mounted protected weapon station housing M249, M240, M2, or MK-19; 120 mm mortar.
Protection
Armor
The all-welded aluminium hull integrates enhanced underbody protection for increased survivability. Explosive reactive armour sheets fitted in front and either side of the hull offer protection against grenade launchers and guided ammunition.
Applique Armor
Applique armor and spall liners on the crew compartment further enhance the protection level offered by the vehicle.
Fire Suppression System
The crew and engine compartments feature an advanced automatic fire suppression system.
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.govconwire.com/2023/09/bae-secures-797m-initial-army-order-for-full-rate-production-of-of-ampv/; https://www.army-technology.com/projects/bae-systems-armoured-multi-purpose-vehicle/; https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/ampv.html?sortBy=relevant; https://www.defensenews.com/land/2020/08/03/pandemic-causes-latest-delay-in-us-armys-m113-replacement-program/;
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
3.7 m
Height
3.1 m
Weight
36000 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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