AIL Abir explained

M462
Manufacturer:	Automotive Industries Limited
Class:	multipurpose high-performance 4x4 military vehicle
Production:	1966–1987

The M462 Abir (English: "Knight") is a 4x4 military vehicle in service with the Israel Defense Forces, developed by Automotive Industries Ltd. to serve as a replacement for the M325.^[1]

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.
• 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

Actual

• Azerbaijan

Former

Notes and References

1. Web site: M462 Abir . 2024-05-10 . Weaponsystems.net . en.