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South African Army, battle of Cuito Cuanavale, province of Cuando Cubango, Angola, July 1987 - April 1988.

 

Specifications
General

Type: Armored Personnel Carrier
Crew: 4 + 7 troops
Entry in service: 1974
Number built: about 1000
Powerplant
D 3256 BTXF 6-cylinder in-line turbocharged diesel, 282 hp
Power/weight: 15.24 hp/t
Dimensions/Masses
Length: 7.32m | Width: 2.70 m | Height: 2.40 m
Weight: 19000 kg
Armor
20 mm maximum
Performances
Maximum speed: 105 km/h | Range: 1000 km
Suspension: 6×6
Armament

Main: 1 x 90 mm low velocity gun
Secondary: 3 x 7.62 mm (.30cal) MG,

 

 

Armored Personnel Carriers