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Infantry Fighting Vehicle
An Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is a type of armored military vehicle designed to transport soldiers into battle while also providing direct firepower against enemy forces and armored protection for its occupants. It typically carries infantry personnel and is equipped with a main cannon and sometimes anti-tank missiles.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
An Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is a tracked or wheeled armored combat vehicle engineered to deploy infantry troops onto the battlefield while providing robust direct fire support via an integrated weapon system, often a medium-caliber cannon and anti-tank guided missiles, enhancing the mobility, protection, and offensive capabilities of mechanized infantry units during combined arms operations.
BACKGROUND
Borsuk is an amphibious infantry fighting vehicle produced by Huta Stalowa Wola, a part of Polish Armaments Group (PGZ). It is designed to replace the BWP-1 IFV that has been in service with the Polish Armed Forces since 1973 but is now obsolete.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- IFV
- Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle
- Tracked IFV
- Wheeled IFV
USAGE NOTE
IFVs are a cornerstone of modern mechanized infantry, bridging the gap between armored personnel carriers (APCs) and tanks by emphasizing both troop transport and offensive combat capabilities.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
A global defense, aerospace and security company that develops and manufactures a range of armored vehicles, including the M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
A major defense contractor producing a variety of combat vehicles, including the Stryker family and actively developing new IFV platforms like the Griffin for various programs.
A German defense contractor known for its advanced armored vehicles, including the Lynx family of Infantry Fighting Vehicles and its contribution to the Puma IFV.
A German defense company, part of KNDS, that manufactures and maintains a wide range of military vehicles, notably a co-developer and manufacturer of the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
A South Korean defense company specializing in advanced weaponry and combat systems, including the K21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle and the Redback next-generation IFV.
A French government-owned weapons manufacturer, part of KNDS, recognized for its land combat systems, including the VBCI (Véhicule Blindé de Combat d'Infanterie) wheeled IFV.
A Turkish armored combat vehicle manufacturer, developing and producing a range of tracked and wheeled vehicles, including the Kaplan-20 and Kaplan-30 Next-Generation Armored Combat Vehicles (IFVs).