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TM-170 Armored Personnel Carrier
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Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Germany. Also used by Kuwait and Macedonia |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1979 |
| Manufactured by: | Rheinmetall Landsysteme (Thyssen Henschel) |
| Crew: | 2+10 |
| Armament: | Various weapons packages can be fitted including 7.62mm Machine Gun, 7.92mm MG, 12.7mm Heavy MG, 20mm Cannon, 25mm Cannon, 30mm Grenade Launcher, HOT ATGM and MILAN ATGM. |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder Turbo-Diesel? |
| Miscellaneous Info: | This APC is based upon a Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG truck chassis and is used by a number of countries, including Macedonia. The Macedonian vehicle is referred to as the Hermelin, which translates into Stoat/Ermine, a type of small Weasel. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Hermelin/TM-170 APC Photos (Macedonian) Photos | Lt. Col. Dick Taylor (RTR) -
Blandford Forum, |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| TM-170 APC Information & Photos | Army Guide.come |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
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ISAF Vehicles in
Afghanistan: 2007 (Kabul and Kandahar Areas) - Mushroom Model
Publications Book Review by Patrick Keenan-Editor |
Dick Taylor |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher Foss |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |