Al Fahd

   The Al Fahd wheeled armored personnel carrier was developed by Saudi Arabian company. It is the first production armored vehicle built in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian National Guard ordered 100 of these armored personnel carriers in 1998.

   This armored personnel carrier has a front-mounted engine. It's hull incorporates single steel sheets reinforced with multi-Kevlar material. The Al Fahd can be equipped with a turret-mounted weapons, up to 40-mm caliber.

   This armored personnel carrier can transport 11 fully equipped troops. Driver is the only crew member, as commander detaches with the troops. Infantry troops enter and leave the vehicle via a large ramp door at the rear of the hull. Firing ports for the troops can be optionally installed.

   The Al Fahd is powered by a Deutz V10 air-cooled diesel engine, developing 400 horsepower. Most unusual thing about this APC is it's suspension leveling system. It is designed to provide a good cross country performance. In terms of cross country performance Al Fahd outperforms most of contemporary wheeled armored vehicles. Furthermore such suspension allows vehicle to kneel, thus reducing it's external size. Amphibious system is optional, however if it is selected vehicle can ford water obstacles without preparation. It has a maximum amphibious speed on water of 10 - 12 km/h.

   Vehicle comes with an NBC protection and air conditioning as standard. Automatic fire extinguishing system is available as an option.

Variants

   Al Fahd AF-40-8-1 is a base model APC;

   AF-40-8-2 is an armored reconnaissance vehicle, armed with a turret mounted 105-mm gun. This version is powered by a more powerful diesel engine.