Terrex AV81

   The Terrex AV81 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carrier was originally developed in Ireland by Timoney for Singapore Technologies Kinetics. Vehicle underwent initial trials in Ireland and United Kingdom and was shipped to Singapore for evaluation in late 2000. Currently vehicle is in prototype stage.

   The Terrex is one of the latest and most advanced APCs. Vehicle has a modular protection system. It's all-round armor protects occupants from small arms fire, while the frontal armor withstands 12.7-mm armor piercing bullets. Add on armor plates can be added for a higher level of protection. Vehicle has a V-shaped hull, which deflects mine blasts. It can withstand up to 12 kg TNT explosion under the hull and the vehicle still keep on moving.

   Terrex AV81 in an APC configuration is armed with a single externally mounted 12.7-mm machine gun and a 40-mm automatic grenade launcher. It is also available in various turret-mounted armament configurations, but number of personnel carried is reduced. It is worth mentioning that the Terrex has a modular top deck and it's configuration can be changed from anti-tank missile carrier to a 105-mm fire support vehicle.

   This armored vehicle is fitted with a battlefield management system, which provides situational awareness of the battlefield.

   The Terrex APC has a two man crew and carrier up to 12 fully equipped troops. It can carry up to 11 tons of cargo internally, in place of the troops. Occupants enter and leave via hull and roof hatches, while commander and driver have their own roof hatches.

   Vehicle is powered by a Caterpillar C9 turbocharged diesel engine, delivering 400 hp. Engine is mounted at the front of the hull. The Terrex has an exceptional mobility achieved using Timoney suspension system. It comes with a central tyre inflation system. Vehicle is amphibious and is propelled on water by two hydrojets.

   The AV81 is also offered as an infantry fighting vehicle, armed with a 20- or 30-mm cannon. This variant is fitted with a two-man turret, has a crew of three, and accommodates 8 troops. Other possible variants include mortar carrier, armored ambulance and recovery vehicle.

   Another variant is the Terrex AV82 APC which was completed by Turkish company Otokar. This APC is also known as Yavuz. The AV82 Yavuz has a number of changes including hull details and more advanced suspension.