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Entered service |
2008 |
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Crew |
3 men |
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Personnel |
10 men |
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Dimensions and weight |
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Weight |
14 t |
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Length |
6 m |
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Width |
2.5
m |
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Height |
2.5 m |
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Armament |
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Machine guns |
1 x 12.7-mm |
|
Ammunition load |
|
Machine guns |
500 x 12.7-mm |
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Mobility |
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Engine |
Renault MIDR 062045 diesel |
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Engine power |
320 hp |
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Maximum road speed |
92 km/h |
|
Range |
600 km |
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Maneuverability |
|
Gradient |
60% |
|
Side slope |
35% |
|
Vertical step |
0.6 m |
|
Trench |
1.5 m |
|
Fording |
1 m |
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The
Indonesian Anoa armored personnel carrier was developed by Pindad.
It's development commenced in 2004. This APC is named after an
Indonesian type of buffalo. It is also referred as the APS-3. First
prototype of this armored vehicle was revealed in 2006. It resembles
the French VAB 6x6. Production
commenced in 2008. A total of 150 of these APCs are planned to be
produced for the Indonesian Army. Some countries showed their
interest in purchasing the Anoa. Some sources claim that Oman
ordered 200 of these APCs.
Armored hull
of the Anoa provides all-round protection against 7.62-mm
armor-piercing rounds. Hull floor withstands a 8 kg anti-tank mine
blast. In combat order front windscreens are covered with armored
shutters for increased protection.
The baseline
Pindad Anoa armored personnel carrier is fitted with a shielded cupola,
which mounts a 12.7-mm machine gun or 40-mm automatic grenade
launcher. This cupola is capable of 360° rotation.
This APC has
a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. It
accommodates up to 10 fully equipped infantrymen. Commander and
driver enter and leave the vehicle via the side doors, while the
troops dismount via the rear doors or roof hatches. There are
numerous firing ports with associated vision blocks, provided for
the occupants.
The Anoa 6x6
APC uses Renault engine and transmission, however indigenous options
are being developed as a replacement. Engine is located at the front
of the hull, behind the driver. Vehicle is powered by Renault MIDR
062045 turbocharged diesel, developing 320 hp. The Anoa has a
central tyre inflation system. This APC is not amphibious.
Variants
Fire support
vehicle. It's prototype, armed with a CMI Defence CSE-90 turret with
the Cockerill 90-mm gun was revealed in 2008. This fire support
vehicle is planned to be operational with the Indonesian Army by
2010;
Armored ambulance;
Command
vehicle;
Armored
logistics vehicle;
Armored
recovery vehicle;
Reconnaissance vehicle;
Mortar
carrier.
A 4x4
variant of this APC has been developed. This variant is fully
amphibious.
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