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FV432 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
FV432 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
GKN Sankey, now GKN Defence |
| Status |
Production completed. In service with UK, India. |
| Production Period |
1962-1971 |
Production Quantity |
around 3000 |
| Type |
APC (T) |
Crew |
2 + 10 |
| Length, overall |
5.3m |
Length, hull |
5.3m |
| Width, overall |
2.8m |
Height, overall |
2.3m |
| Combat Weight |
15280kg |
Unloaded Weight |
13740kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
7.62mm MG |
Ammunition Carried |
1600x7.62mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
n/a |
| Traverse Rate |
manual |
Elevation Rate |
manual |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
none |
| Night Vision |
n/a |
Auto-Loader |
yes |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Rolls-Royce K60 No 4 Mk 4F 2-stroke, 6-cylinder multi-fuel |
Transmission |
TX-200-4A semi-automatic 6F/1R |
| Horsepower |
240hp at 3750rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
15.7hp/t |
Track Width |
34.3cm |
| Speed, on road |
52km/h (1) |
Track Ground Contact |
281.9cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
454 l |
Ground Pressure |
n/a |
| Range, on road |
480km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.6m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.1m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.41m |
Fording |
1.1m (1) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2 x 3 smoke grenade dischargers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
6-12mm |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Amphibious with preparation. Maximum speed of 7km/h in water. |
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