Anoa (armoured personnel carrier)

 


The Indonesian Anoa (armored personnel carrier) was developed by Pindad. Its development commenced in 2004. This APC is named after an Indonesian type of buffalo. It is also referred as the APS-3. First prototype of this armored vehicle was revealed in 2006. It resembles the French VAB 6x6. Production commenced in 2008. A total of 150 of these APCs are planned to be produced for the Indonesian Army. Some countries showed their interest in purchasing the Anoa. Some sources claim that Oman ordered 200 of these APCs.

Armored hull of the Anoa provides all-round protection against 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds. Hull floor withstands a 8 kg anti-tank mine blast. In combat order front windscreens are covered with armored shutters for increased protection.

The baseline Pindad Anoa armored personnel carrier is fitted with a shielded cupola, which mounts a 12.7-mm machine gun or 40-mm automatic grenade launcher. This cupola is capable of 360° rotation.

This APC has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. It accommodates up to 10 fully equipped infantrymen. Commander and driver enter and leave the vehicle via the side doors, while the troops dismount via the rear doors or roof hatches. There are numerous firing ports with associated vision blocks, provided for the occupants.

The Anoa 6x6 APC uses Renault engine and transmission, however indigenous options are being developed as a replacement. Engine is located at the front of the hull, behind the driver. Vehicle is powered by Renault MIDR 062045 turbocharged diesel, developing 320 hp. The Anoa has a central tyre inflation system. This APC is not amphibious.


  

Pindad APS-3 "Anoa" 6x6

Type Armoured personnel carrier
Place of origin Indonesia
Service history
In service 2009–Present (Indonesian service)
Used by See Operators
Wars UNIFIL
Production history
Designer Pindad
Designed 2006
Manufacturer Pindad
Produced 2008–Present
No. built 250+50
Variants See Variants
Specifications
Weight 11 tonnes, 14 tons (combat)
Length 6 m
Width 2.5 m
Height 2.5 m / 2.9 m (FSV variant)
Crew 3 + 10 passengers

Armor Monocoque Armoured, STANAG 4569 level 3
Main
armament
12.7 mm MG, CIS 40 AGL
Secondary
armament
2x3 66 mm smoke grenade launcher
Engine Renault MIDR 062045 inline 6 cylinder turbo-charged diesel, Behr cooling pack
320Hp, 2500 Rpm
Power/weight 22,85 HP/ton
Transmission Automatic, ZF S6HP502, 6 forward, 1 reverse
Suspension Independent suspension, torsion bar
Ground clearance 40 cm
Fuel capacity 200 litres
Operational
range
600 km
Speed 90 km/h




cources :military-today, wikipedia

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