Pindad APS-1 explained

Pindad APS-1
Is Vehicle:yes
Number:Prototype only, not produced[1]
Weight:10–11 tons
Crew:13 men
Armour:8 mm steel armour
Primary Armament:12.7 mm machine gun7.62 mm machinegun40 mm Automatic grenade launcher
Engine:Renault MIDR 062045 turbo-charged diesel, 6 cylinder inline engineSteyr WD 612 6.600 cc
Engine Power:216 hp
Transmission:Manual, 6 forward 1 reverse
Clearance:41 cm
Speed:120 km/hour

The Pindad APS-1 or APS-1 (Indonesian: Angkut Personel Sedang-1|lit=Medium Personnel Carrier) is an armored vehicle made by Pindad. The vehicle is based on the APR-1V with improved capabilities by using 6×4 wheel drive.[2]

Design

The difference with the APR-1V prototype is the replacement of the chassis model from Isuzu to the Perkasa truck chassis made by PT Texmaco.[3] This nearly 11 tonne combat weight vehicle is powered by a diesel engine built into the Perkasa truck, namely the Steyr WD 612 with a cylinder capacity of 6,600 cc which produces 220 PS of power. The engine is paired with a manual transmission, 6 forward and 1 reverse.

The maximum speed on flat road reaches 120 km / hour. APS-1 has been equipped with power steering and air conditioning (AC). The APS-1 has a ground clearance of 41 cm making it agile enough to cross bumpy roads (off-road) and a turning radius of 8 m. This armored vehicle is capable of running on a 60 degree incline and a 30 degree slope.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PT Pindad Panzer APS Armoured Personnel Carrier - Army Technology. www.army-technology.com.
  2. Web site: Panser APS-2 Buatan Pindad Siap Melaju. January 14, 2010. Republika Online.
  3. Web site: 2008-12-10. BPPT-Pindad Berencana Kembangkan Tank Untuk Kebutuhan Tni. Dephan. 2011-11-14. id.
  4. Web site: Rangga Baswara. Sawiyya. 2019-01-06. Pindad APS-1, Cikal Bakal Lahirnya Panser Anoa. Airspace Review. en-US. 2021-04-03.