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The Chivunk is Brazilian fast attack vehicle used by paratroopers and special forces.[1]
| Chivunk | |
|---|---|
| Type | Wheeled all-terrain vehicle |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Specifications | |
| Engine | diesel |
| Suspension | 4x4 |
Development
editThe Chivunk was preceded by a joint program by Argentina and Brazil as the VLEGA Gaucho until 2011.[1][2]
Design
editThe 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
edit- FMC XR311 – (United States)
- VLEGA Gaucho – (Argentina)
- P6 ATAV – (Indonesia)
- Agrale Marrua – (Brazil)
References
edit- ^ a b "Chivunk Fast Attack Vehicle | Military-Today.com". www.military-today.com. Archived from the original on January 7, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Viatura Leve de Emprego Geral Aerotransportável (VLEGA GAÚCHO)". Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2021-12-19.