These successors to the Jeep and Humvee have many uses for reconnaissance and internal security, but aren’t intended to carry full infantry squads into battle. There’s also a subclass of “heavy APCs” designed with the protection level (and hull) of a main battle tank, such as the Israeli Namer or the World War II Kangaroo APC.įinally, the APC should be distinguished from wheeled infantry mobility vehicle or mine-resistant armored protection (MRAP) designed for protection against small arms and mines. (Photo by IDF via Getty Images) Getty Images The Namer is built on the carriage of Israel's main battle tank, the Merkeva and is designed to offer superior protection to the infantry troops is carries in its compartment. spokesperson's office, the Namer (Hebrew for Tiger), the IDF's latest generation Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) is unveiled at a ceremony Maat the Tel Hashomer logistics base in central Israel. TEL HASHOMER, ISRAEL - MARCH 2: In this photo provided by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Modern self-propelled anti-aircraft weapons increasingly rely more on heat-seeking missiles, and radar and infrared sensor. But the small shells can’t penetrate the armor of a tank, and they aren’t as well armored as one. That firepower is also quite deadly when turned against infantry and light vehicles. Those cannons boast ultra-rapid rates of fire to shred low-flying aircraft, or in the 21 st century, cruise missiles and drones. That means they’re likely to be closer to the frontline than self-propelled howitzers. Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns like the legendary Soviet ZSU-23/4 “Shilka” (armed with quadruple 23-millimeter cannons) or the German Gepard (twin 35-millimeter guns) are designed to provide low-altitude air defense for advancing columns of armored vehicles.

Tracks, armor and wicked looking cannons? A tank, these do not make by themselves.

AFP PHOTO / Prakash SINGH (Photo credit should read PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The Indian Army celebrated their 58th anniversary by displaying their latest military equipment and awarding officers, soldiers and units. New Delhi, INDIA: An Indian Tunguska Mount is displayed to the public during the Army Day parade in.

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