The FV432 was a solid, if unspectacular, armored personnel carrier for the British Army, seeing over 3,000 in total production completed. Much like other multi-faceted chassis of this type, the FV432 continues to serve in other roles (electronic warfare, battlefield recovery, artillery command, etc...), though not the primary frontline armored personnel carrier role it was originally designed for. The FV432 series of armored personnel carriers has since been supplanted by the modernized Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle in the British Army inventory.

Last Updated: 10/12/2009

Specifications for the FV432

Dimensions:

Length: 17.22ft (5.25m)
Width:9.19ft (2.80m)
Height: 6.14ft (1.87m)

Structure:

Accommodation: 2 + 10
Weight:15.1US Short Tons (13,740kg; 30,292lbs)

Performance:

Speed: 32mph (52.2km/h)
Range: 298miles (480km)

Systems:

NBC Protection: Yes
Nightvision: Yes - Passive for Driver

Power:

Engine(s): 1 x Rolls-Royce K60 No. 4 Mk 4F 2-stroke 6-cylinder multi-fuel engine generating 240bhp at 3,750rpm.

Armament Suite:

1 x 7.62mm Machine Gun
2 x 3 Smoke Dischargers

AMMUNITION:
1,600 x 7.62mm ammunition
6 x smoke grenades

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1963

Designation: FV432
Classification Type: Armored Personnel Carrier
Contractor: BAe Systems Land Systems, UK
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Number Built: 100

Operators: United Kingdom

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