Anoa Armored personnel carrier

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The Indonesian Anoa armored personnel carrier was developed by Pindad. Its development commenced in 2004. This APC is named after an Indonesian type of buffalo. It is also referred as the APS-3. First prototype of this armored vehicle was revealed in 2006. It resembles the French VAB 6x6. Production commenced in 2008. A total of 150 of these APCs are planned to be produced for the Indonesian Army. Some countries showed their interest in purchasing the Anoa. Some sources claim that Oman ordered 200 of these APCs.

Armored hull of the Anoa provides all-round protection against 7.62 mm armor-piercing rounds. Hull floor withstands a 8 kg anti-tank mine blast. In combat order front windscreens are covered with armored shutters for increased protection.

The baseline Pindad Anoa armored personnel carrier is fitted with a shielded cupola, which mounts a 12.7 mm machine gun or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. This cupola is capable of 360° rotation.

This APC has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. It accommodates up to 10 fully equipped infantrymen. Commander and driver enter and leave the vehicle via the side doors, while the troops dismount via the rear doors or roof hatches. There are numerous firing ports with associated vision blocks, provided for the occupants.

The Anoa 6x6 APC uses Renault engine and transmission, however indigenous options are being developed as a replacement. Engine is located at the front of the hull, behind the driver. Vehicle is powered by Renault MIDR 062045 turbocharged diesel, developing 320 hp. The Anoa has a central tyre inflation system. This APC is not amphibious.

Country of origin Indonesia
Entered service 2008
Crew 3 men
Personnel 10 men
Dimensions and weight
Weight 14 t
Length 6 m
Width 2.5 m
Height 2.5 m
Armament
Machine guns 1 x 12.7 mm (500 rounds)
Mobility
Engine Renault MIDR 062045 diesel
Engine power 320 hp
Maximum road speed 92 km/h
Range 600 km
Maneuverability
Gradient 60%
Side slope 35%
Vertical step 0.6 m
Trench 1.5 m
Fording 1 m

Variants



Fire support vehicle. Its prototype, armed with a CMI Defence CSE-90 turret with the Cockerill 90 mm gun was revealed in 2008. This fire support vehicle is planned to be operational with the Indonesian Army by 2010.

Armored ambulance.

Command vehicle.

Armored logistics vehicle.

Armored recovery vehicle.

Reconnaissance vehicle.

Mortar carrier.

A 4x4 variant of this APC has been developed. This variant is fully amphibious.
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