Pindad APS-1
APS-1 prototype. Note that the shape of the cabin is not symmetrical.
TypeAPC
Place of originIndonesia Indonesia
Production history
DesignerBPPT, Pindad
ManufacturerPindad
No. builtPrototype only, not produced[1]
Specifications
Mass10–11 tons
Crew13 men
Armor8 mm steel armour
Main
armament
12.7 mm machine gun

7.62 mm machinegun

40 mm Automatic grenade launcher
Secondary
armament
6x 66 mm Smoke grenade launcher
EngineRenault MIDR 062045 turbo-charged diesel, 6 cylinder inline engine Steyr WD 612 6.600 cc
216 hp
TransmissionManual, 6 forward 1 reverse
Ground clearance41 cm
Maximum speed 120 km/hour

The Pindad APS-1 or APS-1 (Indonesian: Angkut Personel Sedang-1, lit. 'Medium Personnel Carrier') is an armored vehicle made by Pindad. The vehicle is based on the APR-1V with improved capabilities by using 6×4 wheel drive.[2]

Design

The difference with the APR-1V prototype is the replacement of the chassis model from Isuzu to the Perkasa truck chassis made by PT Texmaco.[3] This nearly 11 tonne combat weight vehicle is powered by a diesel engine built into the Perkasa truck, namely the Steyr WD 612 with a cylinder capacity of 6,600 cc which produces 220 PS of power. The engine is paired with a manual transmission, 6 forward and 1 reverse.

The maximum speed on flat road reaches 120 km / hour. APS-1 has been equipped with power steering and air conditioning (AC). The APS-1 has a ground clearance of 41 cm making it agile enough to cross bumpy roads (off-road) and a turning radius of 8 m. This armored vehicle is capable of running on a 60 degree incline and a 30 degree slope.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "PT Pindad Panzer APS Armoured Personnel Carrier - Army Technology". www.army-technology.com.
  2. ↑ "Panser APS-2 Buatan Pindad Siap Melaju". Republika Online. January 14, 2010.
  3. ↑ "BPPT-Pindad Berencana Kembangkan Tank Untuk Kebutuhan Tni" (in Indonesian). Dephan. 2008-12-10. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
  4. ↑ Sawiyya, Rangga Baswara (2019-01-06). "Pindad APS-1, Cikal Bakal Lahirnya Panser Anoa". Airspace Review. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
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