Bushmaster
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle or Infantry Mobility Vehicle is an Australian-built four-wheel drive armoured vehicle. The Bushmaster was primarily designed by the then-government-owned Australian Defence Industries (ADI) and is currently produced by Thales Australia following its acquisition of ADI. The Bushmaster is currently in service with the Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Netherlands Army, British Army, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, Indonesian Army, Fiji Infantry Regiment, Jamaica Defence Force, New Zealand Army and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Transportation of infantry, incorporating full protection from small arms fire, was the primary role for which the Bushmaster was designed; infantry would dismount from the vehicle before going into action.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Thales Australia (formerly ADI) |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 11.4 t |
| Speed | 100 km/h |
| Range | 800 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Main armament | Remote weapon station up to 12.7 mm HMG or 40 mm AGL, or ; manned open turret up to 12.7 mm HMG or 40 mm AGL |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | |
| Japan | 8 | confirmed |
| Indonesia | 18 | confirmed |
| Australia | — | |
| Spain | — | |
| Ukraine | 75 | confirmed |
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