VEC

   VEC (Vehiculo de Exploracion  de Caballeria) was developed by Pegaso to meet the Spanish Army requirements. It uses many components of the BMR-600 armored personnel carrier. Production commenced in late 70's. This armored reconnaissance vehicle was offered for export, however Spain is the only operator. This vehicle is also know as the BMR-625 VEC and Pegaso 3562.

   VEC has welded aluminum armor. It provides protection against small arms rounds and artillery shell splinters. NBC protection and fire extinguishing systems were optional.

   Vehicle is armed with the US M242 Bushmaster 25-mm cannon. The same cannon is fitted on the Bradley M2/M3 used by the US Army. Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun.

   The VEC armored reconnaissance vehicle has a crew of five, including commander, gunner, driver and two scouts.

   Vehicle is powered by the Pegaso 9157/8 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 310 horsepower. The VEC is fully amphibious. It is propelled on water by it's wheels. Maximum water speed is 3 km/h. Waterjets were optional and provided water speed of 9 km/h.

   All surviving VECs were upgraded to the enhanced VEC-M1 standard in late 90's. The VEC-M1 features new diesel engine and additional passive armor. It is currently powered by the Scania DS9 diesel, developing 310 horsepower.