| M462 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Automotive Industries Limited |
| Production | 1966–1987 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | multipurpose high-performance 4x4 military vehicle |
The M462 Abir (English: "Knight") is a 4x4 military vehicle in service with the Israel Defense Forces, developed by Automotive Industries Ltd. to serve as a replacement for the M325.
Specifications
The M462 can carry 13 troops or a cargo of 1800 kg. The M462 can be fitted with one forward machine gun and a side machine gun.
Variants
Abir Rhino APC
Nimrod anti-tank system.
- M462 Abir: standard model.
- M462 ATGM Portee: with BGM-71 TOW.
- M462 M40A2 Portee: with M40A2 106mm recoilless rifle.
- M462 Rhino: a 4x4 armoured vehicle based on the M462, used for high risk area patrol, riot control, special operations, and command post.
- M462 Fire: bush fire engine.
- M462 Ambulance: military ambulance, 4 litter cases or 8 sitting patients.
- Anti-tank: armed with two Nimrod anti-tank missile pods
Operators
Map with Abir operators in blue
Current operators
Colombian Army AIL Abir.
Actual
Former
External links
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