Discovery Channel : Top Tens Infantry Fighting Vehicle

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Discovery Channel Bulan Depan Akan Mengembalikan Siri Top Tens. Antara yang baru ialah submarines dan combat rifles. Tapi Sini disenarikan semula Top 10s IFV




10. Humvee
When the call went out to develop a vehicle to replace the much-loved and ubiquitous jeep, the winning design had to be exceptional. The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or Humvee, first appeared in 1980 and a contract was awarded to makers AM General for nearly 60,000 vehicles. This figure has now risen to over 160,000, with Humvees sold to more than 36 countries. Its low center of gravity and strong frame make the Humvee a very dependable transport in over 12 different configurations. From armored carrier to special operations, from missile platform to recoilless rifle vehicle, this amazing fighting vehicle is fast making a reputation for itself. The Humvee's ability to carry eight troops plus crew, top speed of over 65 mph and .50-caliber machine gun further strengthen that reputation. Its all-terrain capability is global, with the U.S. Army using the Humvee for operations in Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Though the Humvee has been criticized by some for its vulnerability, the sheer usefulness of this vehicle has led to its service in situations that normally call for much more heavily armed and armored vehicles.




9. LVT MK-4 (Landing Vehicle Tracked)
Known as amphibious tractors, or amtracks for short, the LVTs were the backbone of all the Marine landings during the long and bloody campaign of the Pacific War.Introduced in 1944, the innovative LVT MK-4 had a rear door so that either a jeep or gun could be unloaded. This new door also saved the lives of countless Marines, as they did not have to clamber over the side as in previous LVTs. With its powerful 75-mm howitzer, the LVT MK-4 could deliver a hail of fire to protect its 30 disembarking troops. Also, it did not have to stop at the water's edge. Propelled by tracks instead of a propeller, this LVT was just as at home on water, sand or jungle mud as it was on hard roads or grass. It was also used by the British forces in river crossings, particularly the Rhine, during the war in Europe. So respected was the LVT, that Navy leader Vice Adm. Edward L. Cochrane wrote: "There is not the slightest shadow of doubt that the overwhelming victories of our forces at Tarawa, Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian, Guam, Palau and Iwo Jima would not have been possible without the Amtracks."




M-3 Halftrack
Inspired by a 1931 French design, the U.S. Army started work on a halftrack in 1938 and the basic M-3 design went into production in 1941. Used throughout the Army, the M-3 was an essential part of the armored divisions

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5. Sd.Kfz. 251
When Nazi Germany began developing its new theory of blitzkrieg in the 1930s, it became obvious that its infantry and artillery would need a new type of cross-country vehicle if they were to keep up with the tanks of the Panzer divisions. The result was one of the most important fighting vehicles of its time

edmundo

Wow....thanks bro MMC..
Nice pictures.. we did purchased some Korean-made IFV durung the Bosnian conflicts..does it in anyway resemble the M113? Looks quite similar to me..

mmc

the korean IFV and even the adnans are based on the M113 bro, only updated and improved..

tankee1981

Yes, even today there are still many countries using the M113 some have opt to upgrade them to improve their operational capability instead of scrapping them. One example is the Ultra used by the SAF. They comes in 2 versions: the 40/50 and the OWS.

alphawolf

Not bad for a 40+ year design eh?

RainbowSix

The BMP isnt such a good IFV. Losses were tremendous in Afghanistan. Although, I admit the Soviets pioneered the IFV concept well. The M113 is an APC. Its actually a battle taxi, not an IFV. In any case, the difference is not seen important enough to highlight.

In summation, the M113 is a well chosen APC to be No.1.