TM-170
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
The TM-170 is an armoured personnel carrier was announced for the first time in 1978 and entered production in 1979. It was originally designed primarily for use as an APC or an internal security vehicle, but could be adapted for a wide range of other roles. The TM 170 was originally developed by Thyssen Henschel which subsequently became part of Rheinmetall Landsystem. Today, the TM-170 is considered a legacy product of Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles, part of Rheinmetall's Vehicle Systems Division. The equivalent vehicle in the current RMMV portfolio is the Survivor R.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Thyssen-Henschel (acquired by Rheinmetall Landsysteme) |
| Introduced | 1979 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 11.9 t |
| Length | 6.14 m |
| Speed | 100 km/h |
| Range | 870 km |
| Crew | 12 |
| Main armament | optional |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 10 | confirmed |
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