What is a military Ifv?
An infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), also known as a mechanized infantry combat vehicle (MICV), is a type of armoured fighting vehicle used to carry infantry into battle and provide direct-fire support. IFVs often serve both as the principal weapons system and as the mode of transport for a mechanized infantry unit.
What defines an IFV?
An infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), also known as a mechanized infantry combat vehicle (MICV), is a type of armoured fighting vehicle used to carry infantry into battle and provide direct-fire support. Some armies continue to maintain fleets of both IFVs and APCs.
What is Ifv tank?
What is the difference between an IFV and a tank gun?
IFV guns are not as large or long as a tank gun. IFV guns will usually but not always be mounted in a small turret that does not span the full width of the hull. IFVs almost always have one primary weapon. If the vehicle has multiple large guns mounted to a single turret, it is probably a SPAAG (described further down).
What is the difference between an IFV and a SPAAG?
IFV guns will usually but not always be mounted in a small turret that does not span the full width of the hull. IFVs almost always have one primary weapon. If the vehicle has multiple large guns mounted to a single turret, it is probably a SPAAG (described further down).
Is this a Bradley IFV or a tank?
A Bradley IFV is pictured here; note the much smaller primary cannon than a tank. Also, to the right of the turret there are two TOW missiles in a launching canister. The large main cannon (100mm) of the Russian BMP-3 IFV gives it a tank-like appearance.
What is the difference between a combat engineering vehicle and ABV?
In many cases, the distinction may not be of critical importance. This fearsome looking American Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV) is made to clear obstacles and alter the battlefield physically while under fire. The implements at the front indicate that this is a combat engineering vehicle.