US Army Acquires Additional AMPVs: A Comprehensive Overview

The Army Contracting Command in the United States has awarded BAE Systems a new order worth $139.5 million for the production of Armored MultiPurpose Vehicles (AMPVs).

With the new order, the existing contract for AMPV production now amounts to $2.28 billion.

The tasks of this order will be carried out in York, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2028.

The AMPV family of vehicles (FoV) replaces the old M113 and various versions of the Army and modernizes the force by providing critical survival, mobility, onboard power, and interoperability updates to the Armored Brigade Combat Team.

The FoV is currently built in five variants, including the General Purpose vehicles (XM1283), Mortar Carrier (XM1287), Medical Evacuation (XM1284), Medical Treatment (XM1285), and Mission Command and Control (XM1286).

AMPV Characteristics

The General Purpose or XM1283 configuration has a length of 6.55 meters, a width of 3.7 meters, a height of 3.1 meters, with the hull being 0.4 meters from the ground. The gross weight of the vehicle is about 36 tons.

The BAE AMPV is powered by a Cummins VTA-903T diesel engine, which provides a maximum power of 600 HP. The fuel tanks are located at the rear of the vehicle.

The vehicle can reach a maximum speed of over 60 km/h while the maximum range is around 400 km. The onboard suspension system guarantees smooth vehicle mobility while crossing rough terrain.

The AMPV is equipped with a spaced laminated armor ensuring complete protection from 14.5-30mm AP and a side armor with M19 ARAT 1 ERA tiles, as well as a cage to detonate RPG explosive warheads.

In the GP version, the armament is limited to a heavy M2 12.7mm machine gun, the crew consists of two men, and it is possible to transport up to six riflemen.

Source: US Department of Defense

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