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Centauro "Freccia" VBM
Infantry Fighting Vehicle
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Freccia APC (VBC)
Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Italy |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 2007 |
| Manufactured by: | IVECO-OTO Malera |
| Crew: | 3+8 |
| Armament: | APC: Turret: 25mm Cannon; Co-Axial: 7.62mm machine gun; Secondary: 7.62mm machine gun. |
| Engine: | 550 hp Diesel Engine |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The "Freccia" is class of vehicles related to and was preceded by the Centauro Tank Destroyer although it is bit longer and more narrow. "Freccia" means "Arrow" in Italian and VBM is the acronym for 'Veicolo Blindato Medio' or Medium Armored Vehicle. A number of variants exist of the Freccia, including an Ambulance, APC (VBC), ATGW Carrier (25mm Cannon with 2 Rafael 'Spike' ML/LR Anti-Tank Missiles), Command, 120mm Mortar Carrier and Recovery Vehicle. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Centauro Freccia APC (VBC) Photos | Neil Baumgardner - Arlington, Virginia USA |
| Centauro Freccia ATGM Carrier Photos | Neil Baumgardner - Arlington, Virginia USA |
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Centauro Freccia ATGW Carrier |
Jaques Dujardin - France |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Centauro Freccia Infantry Fighting Vehicle Information and Photos | Army-Technology.Com Website |
| Centauro Freccia Infantry Fighting Vehicle Information and Photos | Deagal.Com Website |
| Centauro Freccia Infantry Fighting Vehicle Information and Photos | Military Today.Com Website |
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