MilitaryWalid (armored personnel carrier)
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
The Walid is an Egyptian wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) with a design and role very similar to the Soviet BTR-40. It first saw combat during the Six-Day War, and also saw use by Iraqi forces during the Gulf War.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Kader Factory for Developed Industries |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 9.2 t |
| Length | 6.12 m |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Range | 800 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Main armament | 1× 7.62 mm machine gun |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 650 | confirmed |
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