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Centauro
IOC: 1991
Total Production: 484
Centauro VBM
IOC: 2006
Also Known As
Centauro VBC
Freccia (Italian Army name)
Origin
Italy
Contractor/s
Consortium Iveco Fiat-Oto Melara *
Iveco Defence Vehicles
Oto Melara
Family Members
Centauro
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Description:
The Centauro VBM, also known as Centauro VBC or Freccia within the Italian Army, is an Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AIFV) derived from the Centauro 8x8 cavalry fighting vehicle. The new vehicle features a new interior layout allowing for the accommodation of up to eight infantrymen, driver and two-man in the turret. The Italian Army's 26-ton Freccia is provided with a two-man HitFirst P turret equipped with a 25mm stabilized gun, a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and a 7.62mm roof-mounted machine gun.
The Freccia/Centauro VBM (Veicolo Blindato Medio) is powered by a 550-hp diesel engine which permits a top speed of 110 kph. In addition to the ballistic armor protection, the Freccia is provided with a protection system against Nuclear, Bacteriological and Chemical (NBC) agents.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3 driver + two-man in turret, Troops 8
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 25 mm
Dimensions: Height 3 m, Length 8.6 m, Width 2.9 m
Weights: Max Weight 26 t
Performance: Max Range 800 km (432 nm), Top Speed 110 kph (68 mph)
Power: Power 550 hp
Other: Wheel Drive 8, Wheels 8
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008
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