| Armadillo | |
| Origin: | Guatemala |
| Service: | 1981–present |
| Used By: | Guatemala |
| Wars: | Guatemalan Civil War |
| Production Date: | 1981–present |
| Manufacturer: | Servicio de Material de Guerra (SMG), Guatemala City |
| Number: | 100 |
| Type: | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Is Vehicle: | yes |
| Crew: | 2 (driver and commander) (+6 passengers) |
| Length: | 6.13m |
| Width: | 2.48m |
| Height: | 2.60m |
| Primary Armament: | Browning M2 HB 12.7mm, mounted on the head dome and belt fed from 100-round boxes. |
| Secondary Armament: | 7.62 mm FN MAG |
| Engine: | diesel |
| Engine Power: | 260 hp (190 kW) |
| Suspension: | Semi-elliptical springs with shock absorbers. |
| Speed: | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Vehicle Range: | 1200 km |
The Armadillo is a 4 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed and solely operated by Guatemala. It was designed and built in 1981 in response to difficulties in obtaining American made military vehicles due to the ongoing civil war. It was inspired by the Cadillac Gage Commando.[1] [2]