Chivunk
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| Chivunk | |
|---|---|
| Type | Wheeled all-terrain vehicle |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Specifications | |
| Engine | diesel |
| Suspension | 4x4 |
The Chivunk is Brazilian fast attack vehicle used by paratroopers and special forces.[1]
Development
The Chivunk was preceded by a joint program by Argentina and Brazil as the VLEGA Gaucho until 2011.[1][2]
Design
The Chivunk uses
C-130 Hercules and 4-7 vehicles in an Embraer C-390. Chivunk vehicles can be stored by stacking above each other. It can also be armed with a 120mm Mortar, AT4 launcher and FN MAG
7.62mm GPMG.
See also
- FMC XR311
- VLEGA Gaucho
- P6 ATAV
- Agrale Marrua
References
- ^ a b "Chivunk Fast Attack Vehicle | Military-Today.com". www.military-today.com.
- ^ "Viatura Leve de Emprego Geral Aerotransportável (VLEGA GAÚCHO)". Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2021-12-19.