| Name: | ABC-79M | Egyptian Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Reconnaissance armoured personnel carrier | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Origin: | Romania | Egypt |
| Produced: | 1979 | 1995 |
| Unit cost: | - | 311,000 $ |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
ABC-79M and Egyptian Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Specifications
| Main armament: | 1 × 14,5mm KPVT Machine gun 500 rounds | 25 mm M242 Chain Gun, BGM-71 TOW II |
| Engine: | Saviem 798-05 N2, turbodiesel, 154 hp | Detroit Diesel 6V53TIA electronically controlled 400 hp |
| Speed: | 85 km/h (53 mph) | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
| Weight: | 9.3 tonnes | 17.7 tonnes |
| Crew: | 3 (+4 passengers) | 3 (+7 passengers) |
Speed
Dimensions
| Length: | 5.64 m | 5.26 m |
| Width: | 2.80 m | 2.82 m |
| Height: | 2.34 m | 2.5 m |
Images
ABC-79M