An armoured fighting vehicle (British English) or armored fighting vehicle (American English) (AFV) is an armed combat vehicle protected by armour, generally combining operational mobility with offensive and defensive capabilities. AFVs can be wheeled or tracked.

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May 5, 2024 · Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs): IFVs are designed to transport infantry into battle while providing fire support. They are typically armed with autocannons and machine guns. Examples include the M2 Bradley (USA), BMP-3 (Russia), and CV90 (Sweden).

Chièvres Air Base (ICAO: EBCV), also referred to as SHAPE Airfield at Chievres Air Base, [2] is a NATO airfield operated by the United States Air Force.

Mar 20, 2024 · BGM-71B from 1976 extended the range to 3,750m (2.33mi). BGM-71C ITOW (Improved TOW) from 1981 used an improved 5" (13cm) warhead and a 265mm (10.4") long standoff probe which allowed the shaped charge penetrator to assume a more efficient shape before it struck the target.

Jun 21, 2018 · Armoured vehicles come in many shapes and sizes, with differing roles. This compendium will examine two categories: armoured fighting vehicles (AFV) used for direct fire and those that also carry infantry into the fight.

SHAPE, located in Casteau, is the central command of NATO military forces and controls all allied operations worldwide. Chievres airfield is home to the US Air Force 309th Airlift Squadron which is responsible for NATO and SHAPE executive airlift operations using the Gulstream V C-37A.

Dec 1, 2015 · IFVs are easy to mistake for tanks. The main difference between the two is role and weapon size. IFVs carry infantry into battle as well as participating in combat, whereas tanks do not transport infantry. This difference is reflected by the smaller IFV primary weapon size, which frees up space for infantry and equipment.

Jan 22, 2024 · Future AFV requirements will require the combination of passive and reactive armour in many cases, with an active protection system (APS) capable of data sharing with other vehicles, upper-hemisphere protection, and a mission …

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