Wheeled all-terrain vehicle
Chivunk |
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Type | Wheeled all-terrain vehicle |
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Place of origin | Brazil |
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Engine | diesel |
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Suspension | 4x4 |
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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 diamond plate surfacing and a built-in roll cage for field ruggedness and durability. It has multipurpose roles such as transport, medevac, reconnaissance and can be air dropped by parachute. Around 2-4 vehicles can be air transported in a 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 – (United States)
- VLEGA Gaucho – (Argentina)
- P6 ATAV – (Indonesia)
- Agrale Marrua – (Brazil)
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.
External links
- Viatura Leve de Emprego Geral Aerotransportável (VLEGA CHIVUNK)
- Columbus
- 40 viaturas Vlega Chivunk para o Exército Brasileiro em 2018
- Chivunk 4x4
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