The M462 Abir (English: "Knight") is a 4x4 military vehicle in service with the
Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF; he, צְבָא הַהֲגָנָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵל , ), alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym (), is the national military of the Israel, State of Israel. It consists of three servic ...
, developed by
Automotive Industries Ltd. to serve as a replacement for the
M325.
Specifications
The M462 can carry 13 troops or a cargo of 1800 kg. The M462 can be fitted with one forward machine gun and a side machine gun.
Variants
*''M462 Abir'': standard model.
*''M462 ATGM Portee'': with
BGM-71 TOW
The BGM-71 TOW ("Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided") is an American anti-tank missile. TOW replaced much smaller missiles like the SS.10 and ENTAC, offering roughly twice the effective range, a more powerful warhead, and a greatly ...
.
*''M462 M40A2 Portee'': with
M40A2 106mm recoilless rifle.
*''M462 Rhino'': a 4x4 armoured vehicle based on the M462, used for high risk area patrol, riot control, special operations, and command post.
*''M462 Fire'': bush fire engine.
*''M462 Ambulance'': military ambulance, 4 litter cases or 8 sitting patients.
* Anti-tank: armed with two Nimrod anti-tank missile pods
Operators
Current operators
Actual
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Former
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External links
{{Commons category, AIL Abir
Military vehicles of Israel
Military vehicles introduced in the 1960s