HANDBOOK OF MAJOR FOREIGN WEAPON SYSTEMS EXPORTED TO THE THIRD WORLD: 1981-86

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Handbook of Major Foreign
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Volume II
Ground Forces Equipment
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Handbook of Major Foreign
Weapon Systems Exported
to the Third World: 1981-86
Volume II
Ground Forces Equipment
Office of Global Issues, and from
the Office of Scientific and Weapons Research.
Comments and queries are welcome and may be
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Handbook of Major Foreign
Weapon Systems Exported
to the Third World: 1981-86
Volume II
Ground Forces Equipment
Preface
litiormation available
as oj11 August 1987
was used in this report,
except where otherwise indicat-
ed on individual revisions.
Data on deliveries of each system reflect the minimum number of items re-
ceived by each country in each of the last six years and do not represent
order-of-battle data or include information prior to 1981. The list of
recipients of each weapon system, therefore, does not necessarily encom-
pass all countries that have ever received the system.
The design of this handbook permits the inclusion of new systems.
Additions or revisions will be disseminated as necessary.
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Organization Information on each weapon system is organized according to the following
categories:
? Major supplier and manufacturer of the system.
? Series production dates.
? Known production or assembly licensees.
? Performance, dimensions, and weights.
? Brief description of the system, its variants, and special features.
? Photograph of the system.
? Table of delivery data.
? Footnoted indications of supplier if other than major supplier.
An overview of aggregate supplier and recipient information for each
major category of systems is provided at the beginning of each section. The
appendixes provide a glossary of abbreviations used throughout the paper
and an index of ground forces equipment listed by recipient nation.
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various issues o open-source
material, including the o owing:
? Defense and Armament
? IISS, The Military Balance
? International Defense Review
? Jane's Armour and Artillery
? Jane's Defense Weekly
? Jane's Weapon Systems
? World Fighting Vehicles and Ordnance Forecast
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Glossary of Abbreviations
AA antiaircraft
APC armored personnel carrier
APU auxiliary power unit
ARV armored recovery vehicle
ATGW antitank guided weapon
ECM electronic countermeasures
IFV infantry fighting vehicle
IOC initial operational capability
max maximum
MBT main battle tank
MG machinegun
MICV mechanized infantry combat vehicle
min minimum
MRL multiple rocket launcher
m/s meters per second
NA not available
NBC nuclear, biological, chemical
rkt rocket
rpm rounds per minute
RV reconnaissance vehicle
SAM surface-to-air missile
SP self-propelled
TEL transporter, erector, launcher
Missile Guidance/Homing Systems
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MCLOS manual command to line of sight
SACLOS semiautomatic command to line of sight
AP armor piercing
APAM antipersonnel antimateriel (bomblet)
APC-T armor-piercing capped tracer
APERS-T antipersonnel tracer
APM antipersonnel mine
AP-T armor-piercing tracer
AT antitank
ATM antitank mine
BB base bleed
biol biological
Chem chemical
CP concrete piercing
HE high explosive
HEAT high-explosive antitank
HEAT-FS high-explosive antitank fin-stabilized
HE-FRAG high-explosive fragmentation
HEP high-explosive plastic
HE/RAP high-explosive rocket-assisted projectile
HESH high-explosive squash head
ilium illuminating
PFF preformed fragmentation
RAP rocket-assisted projectile
SAP semi-armor-piercing
TP-T target practice tracer
WP white phosphorus
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Organization
Glossary of Abbreviations
Chieftain/Khalid
7
Vickers/Vijayanta
8
Israel
9
M51 Super Sherman
9
Italy
11
OF-40
11
USSR
13
T-34-85
13
T-54/55
14
T-62
16
T-72
17
West Germany
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Italy 37
Armored Personnel Carriers and Infantry Fighting Vehicles 43
Belgium 47
Type 63 (YW 531) 51
Egypt 55
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West Germany
UR-416 Unimog
TPZ-1 (Fuchs)
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Towed Field Artillery (over 105 mm)
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Overview
123
Austria
125
155-mm GH N-45
125
China
127
122-mm Type 60
127
122-mm Type 54-1
128
130-mm Type 59-1
129
152-mm Type 66
130
Great Britain
131
105-mm Light Gun
131
155-mm FH-70
132
Israel
133
155-mm M-71
133
Italy
135
105-mm Model 56
135
South Africa
137
155-mm GS
137
South Korea
139
105-mm MIOlAI
139
155-mm M 114A 1
140
Sweden
141
155-mm FH-77A
141
USSR
143
122-mm M1938 (M-30)
143
122-mm D-74
144
122-mm D-30
145
130-mm M-46
146
152-mm M1938 (M-10)
147
152-mm M1937 (ML-20)
148
152-mm D-20
149
Self-Propelled Field Artillery (over 105 mm)
151
Overview
151
China
153
122-mm M1967/Type 54
153
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152-mm M1978 (DANA) 155
A. Index of Non-US Armored Vehicles Received or on Order, 165
by Recipient Nation, 1981-86
B. Index of Non-US Field Artillery and Missile Systems Received or 169
on Order, by Recipient Nation, 1981-86 ,
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Main Battle Tank Deliveries to the
Third World: 1981-86
Suppliers Main battle tanks form the backbone of many Third World armies'
Percent striking power. Since 1980, Third World forces have received nearly
12,000 non-US tanks, about the same rate of delivery that has
prevailed since the early 1970s. These vehicles, worth about $10
Retransfersb Z billion, range in sophistication from the World War II vintage
s~ _ ~-~ numbers, however, have been 1950s era T-54/SSs and 1970s T-72s,
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Us planning limit the capabilities of most forces.
The design and production of tanks has traditionally been centered
in Western Europe, the United States, and the USSR. The need for
skilled labor, experienced engineers, and large-scale industrial
plants and-more recently-the ability to work with exotic materi-
als and electronics, has limited the number of new producers that
can enter the field. Recently, however, South Korea and Brazil have
received outside assistance and have been able to design and produce
Total= 13,811 including
1,776 US deliveries
Percent advanced tanks. They have joined India, which has produced tanks
Latin
America
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under Soviet and British licenses for more than 20 years, and Israel,
which has used US financial assistance to produce the Merkava
Middle East/ tank. None of these countries has yet exported one of these tanks;
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zs ~~ than 60 percent of tank deliveries. West European manufacturers
with its inexpensive copies of older Soviet tanks has emerged as the
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have seen their share of the market shrink to a minor portion and
must rely on their own procurement needs to keep up production.
Other includes France, Israel, Italy, and West
Germany.
b Includes retransfers of non-US and US tanks
from original purchaser to third party. As such,
the summary data on this page will differ slightly
from the tables, which do not include US data.
Sale of MBTs produced under license by
Czechoslovakia, Poland, Romania, and North
Korea.
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China, Chinese state arsenals
Production: 1959-81
Crew:
Four
Combat weight:
36,000 kg
Road speed:
50 km/h
Road range:
400 km
Max frontal armor:
210 mm
Main armament:
100-mm gun
Chinese development based on licensed
production of Soviet T-54 MBTs deliv-
ered to China in the early 1950s. Night
vision equipment available on late-
model Type 59s.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
Zimbabwe(NK) 10
Middle East/North
Africa
Totals
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sudan
Zimbabwe
Bangladesh 10 10 8
Pakistan
a Supplier is China unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: NK=North Korea (retransfer).
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China, Baotou tank plant
Production: 1978-present
Crew:
Four
Combat weight:
36,500 to
37,000 kg
Road speed:
50 km/h
Road range:
440 km
Max frontal armor:
210 mm
Main armament:
100-mm gun
Further development of the Type 59,
with upgraded engine and improved
fire-control system. Equipped with
NBC system and night vision
equipment.
Totals
Middle East/North
Africa
Iraq
Asia
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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France, Atelier de Construction
Roanne (ARE)
Production: 1966-present
Licensee: Spain (1972-80)
Crew:
Four
Combat weight:
36,000 kg
Road speed:
65 km/h
Road range:
500 to 600
km
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Result of 1956 joint requirement drawn
up between France, West Germany,
and Italy for a lighter and more mobile
MBT than the American M47/48 or
British Centurion. Only France adopted
the AMX-30, while West Germany be-
gan the Leopard series. Night vision
equipment and NBC system are not
available on export models. Spain
bought the production/development li-
cense in 1980 to pursue further inde-
pendent development of the tank.
Middle East/North
Africa
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
a Supplier is France unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Sp=Spain (sale of Spanish-produced version)
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Great Britain, Royal Ordnance Leeds
Production: 1963-present
Crew:
Four
Combat weight
Chieftain:
55,000 kg
Khalid:
58,000 kg
Road speed:
50 km/h
Road range:
400 to 500 km
Max frontal armor:
474 mm
Main armament:
120-mm gun
Designed in the late 1950s to replace
the Centurion. Equipped with NBC
system and night vision equipment. The
Khalid, designed specifically for Jor-
dan, is alate-production Chieftain with
changes to the fire-control system and Recipient
powerpack.
Totals
Middle East/North
Africa
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
Jordan 19 89 120 46 274
Oman 12 I S 6 33
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Vickers/ VUayanta
Great Britain, Vickers Defence
Systems
Production: 1964-present
Licensee: India (1964-present)
Crew:
Four
Combat weight:
38,700 kg
Road speed:
60 km/h
Road range:
600 km
Max frontal armor:
114 mm
Main armament:
105-mm gun
The Vickers combines the 105-mm gun
of the Centurion and the engine, trans-
mission, brakes, and fire-control system
of the Chieftain, resulting in a lighter
and more durable tank than the Chief-
tain. The tank is produced under license
in India, where it is known as the
Vijayanta.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
Kenya
Nigeria
Asia
a British deliveries of components for Indian licensed production of
at least 800 Vijayantas, 1981-86. Yearly distribution of Indian
production numbers is estimated.
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Israel, Israel Military Industries
Production: 1960s-NA
Crew:
Combat weight:
Five
39,000 kg
Road speed:
Road range:
Max frontal armor:
Main armament:
45 km/h
270 km
NA
105-mm gun
Part of Israeli M4A 1 Sherman retrofit
program that began in the late 1950s.
The 75-mm gun of the M50 was re-
placed by a 105-mm gun, and a number
of improvements were made to the
tank's engine, suspension, tracks, and
turret.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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Italy, OTO Melara and Fiat
Production: 1980-86
Crew: Four
Combat weight: 45,500 kg
Road speed: 60 km/h
Road range: 600 km
Max frontal armor: NA
Main armament: 105-mm gun
Designed by OTO Melara and Fiat
specifically for the export market. Re-
sembles the West German Leopard I
and uses some West German compo-
nents. Equipped with NBC system and
night vision equipment. Mk 2 version
has an improved fire-control system.
Middle East/North
Africa
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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Tagil tank plants
Production: 1944-50
Licensees: Czechoslovakia (1951-58)
Poland (1952-57)
Crew: Five
Combat weight: 32,000 kg
Road speed: 55 km/h
Road range: 300 km
Max frontal armor: 90 mm
Main armament: 85-mm gun
Designed in 1940 with a 76-mm main
gun, the T-34 was modified during
World War II to carry an 85-mm gun.
In the 1960s, many of the tanks were
taken out of storage to be fitted with
T-54 engines, prior to export to East
European and Third World nations.
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cu=Cuba (retransfer)
Eg=Egypt (retransfer)
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T-54/55
USSR, Kharkov and Omsk tank plants
Production: T-54: 1948-58
T-55: 1958-79
Licensees: Czechoslovakia (1958-82)
China (see Type 59)
North Korea (1973-77)
Poland (1958-85)
Romania (1979-84, as the
TR-77)
Crew:
Four
Combat weight:
36,000 kg
Road speed:
50 km/h
Road range:
400 to 500 km
Max frontal armor:
210 mm
Main armament:
100-mm gun
The T-54 was afollow-on to the T-44,
an interim-late 1940s follow-on to the
T-34. Equipped with NBC system and
night vision equipment. The T-55 vari-
ant incorporated a modified transmis-
sion and turret, more horsepower, and
increased ammunition stowage. The
Romanian TR-77 variant has a larger
engine, side skirt armor, and an
extended hull.
Totals
Sub-Saharan Africa
Angola
Angola (Cu)
Central African
Republic (Li)
Ethiopia
Ethiopia (Li)
Ghana (Li)
Mozambique
Somalia (Eg)
Sudan(Eg)
Tanzania
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
24 92
42
4
31 100
4 4
60 49 19
45
15
32
131
8
128
45 60
15
32
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Recipient a
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1981-86 Known
Orders
Middle East/North
Africa
Algeria
53
53
Egypt (Ro)
68
68
Iran (Li)
52
48
100
Iraq
5
61
66
Iraq (NY)
43
43
Iraq (Eg)
50
40
110
200
Iraq (Ro)
50
50
Iraq (Po)
425
140
100
25
690
Lebanon (Sy)
4
q
North Yemen
12
12
North Yemen (Et)
29 b
29
North Yemen (Li)
31 b
31
Syria (Cz)
11
11
Asia
Cuba 73 31 50 9 163
Nicaragua 25 22 66 113
Peru 50 50
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cu=Cuba (retransfer)
Cz=Czechoslovakia (sale of tanks produced under license)
Eg=Egypt (retransfer)
Et=Ethiopia (retransfer)
Li=Libya (retransfer)
NK=North Korea (retransfer)
NY=North Yemen (retransfer)
Po=Poland (sale of tanks produced under license)
Ro=Romania (sale of tanks produced under license)
Sy=Syria (retransfer)
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USSR, Nizhniy Tagil, Omsk, Kharkov
tank plants
Production: 1960-75
Licensee: North Korea (1973-
present)
Crew:
Four
Combat weight:
40,000 kg
Road speed:
50 km/h
Road range:
450 km
Max frontal armor:
230 mm
Main armament:
115-mm gun
Developed from the T-54/55 series.
Has a longer and wider hull, different
wheel spacing and turret shape, and
longer, fatter gun barrel than the
T-54/55. Equipped with nuclear fallout
protection and night vision equipment.
Totals
Sub-Saharan Africa
Angola
Middle East/North
Africa
Algeria
Iran (NK)
Iran (Li)
Iraq
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
20 158
60
30
121
South Yemen 32 34 15 81
Syria 25 100 125
Asia
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Li=Libya (retransfer)
NK=North Korea (sale of tanks produced under license)
b Soviet deliveries of components for North Korean licensed
production of at least 600 T-62s, 1981-86. Yearly distribution of
North Korean production numbers is estimated.
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USSR, Nizhniy Tagil and
Chelyabinsk tank plants
Production: 1973-present
Licensees: Czechoslovakia
(1977-present)
India (1985-present)
Poland (1980-present)
Yugoslavia (1985-present)
Crew: Three
Combat weight: 41,000 kg
Road speed: 60 km/h
Road range: 450 km
Max frontal armor: 530 mm
(laminate)
Main armament: 125-mm gun
Followed the T-64 in Soviet production.
Has a heavier combat weight and dif-
ferent engine. Equipped with NBC sys-
tem and night vision equipment. T-72M
and T-72M1 variants have improved
fire-control systems. T-72M1 also has
increased armor protection.
e Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cz=Czechoslovakia (sale of tanks produced under license)
Po=Poland (sale of tanks produced under license)
b Data apply to the T-72 and T-72M unless otherwise noted.
T-72M 1.
d 1986 delivery includes 36 assembly kits. In addition to the 200
T-72M1s on order, India is assembling several hundred T-72M1s
under license.
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West Germany, Thyssen Henschel
Production: 1979-86
Licensee: Argentina (1979-85)
Crew: Four
Combat weight: 30,500 kg
Road speed: 75 km/h
Road range: 550 km
Max frontal armor: NA
Main armament: 105-mm gun
Designed by West Germany for Argen-
tinian Army, along with the VCTP
IFV. Total of 200 tanks were to be built
in Argentina, with components supplied
by West Germany, but financial diffi-
culties forced closure of Argentinian
production in 1984/85.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
ablest German deliveries of components for Argentinian licensed
production of about 142 tanks, 1981-84.
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Light Tank and Reconnaissance
Vehicle Deliveries to the Third
World: 1981-86
Suppliers
Percent
Great Other
Britain 6
France Brazil
15 16
Total = 5,927 including
463 US deliveries
Light tanks and reconnaissance vehicles (RVs) have become popular
with Third World militaries operating in areas with rugged terrain
and not facing large numbers of heavy tanks. Since 1980, almost
6,000 have been delivered to Third World customers, with about
half going to nations in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. For the most
part, these vehicles have not represented state-of-the-art armor
technology: the early 1950s-design French AMX-13 has continued
to sell, as have a variety of 1960s and 1970s technology products.
The capabilities of these vehicles to carry current generation guns
and missiles, however, combined with their low price and acceptable
performance on adverse terrain, has made the age of the designs a
minor consideration for purchasers. Many light armored vehicles are
wheeled, not tracked, posing less severe maintenance problems for
Third World armies and operating conditions.
The Soviet Union has been the largest single exporter of light tanks
and RVs, delivering almost 2,000 BRDM-2s alone. The relative
simplicity of design and construction of these vehicles, however, has
enabled Third World states to become significant producers and
exporters. Most notable has been the rise of Brazil, which ranks
second to the USSR as an exporter-proven performance, reliabil-
ity, and low cost have made the Cascavel and Jararaca vehicles
popular with a wide range of customers and also helped Brazil
establish a niche as one of the leading Third World arms exporters.
Brazil's success has also cut into West European sales of this class of
vehicle, leaving France with the largest share of any West European
exporter, and Great Britain, Austria, and Italy with only fragments
of the Third World market. The continued usefulness of older
vehicles has also cut into European sales-13 percent of deliveries
are used vehicles, almost twice the proportion for main battle tanks.
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e Other includes Austria, China, Italy, and South
Africa.
b Includes retransfers of non-US and US vehicles
from original purchaser to third party. As such,
the summary data on this page will differ slightly
from the tables, which do not include US data.
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Austria, Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG
Production: 1971-present
Crew:
Three
Combat weight:
17,500 kg
Road speed:
65 km/h
Road range:
520 km
Nicknamed the Kurassier, the SK 105
is an antitank weapon effective on rug-
ged terrain. Equipped with individual
NBC protection. Variants include the
SK 105/A2, with an improved fire-
control system, engineering vehicles,
and ARVs.
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Brazil, Engesa (Engenheiros
Especializados SA)
Production: 1974-present
Crew:
Four
Combat weight:
13,700 kg
Configuration:
6 X 6
Road speed:
100 km/h
Road range:
880 km
Highly mobile and extremely fast ar-
mored car that shares many compo-
nents with the EE-11 Urutu APC. First
production model built with 37-mm
main gun. Most of these have since
been refitted with the 90-mm gun.
Night vision equipment optional.
Middle East/
North Africa
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Other suppliers: Li=Libya (retransfer).
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Brazil, Engesa (Engenheiros
Especializados SA)
Production: 1981-present
Crew:
Three
Combat weight:
5,500 kg
Configuration:
4 X 4
Road speed:
100 km/h
Road range:
700 km
Designed specifically for the export
market, the Jararaca complements the
other vehicles in the Engesa range of
armored vehicles (EE-9 and EE-11).
Night vision equipment is optional and
an NBC system can be fitted. The
standard 12.7-mm MG can be replaced
by two 7.62-mm MGs, 20-mm cannon,
60-mm mortar, or MILAN ATGMs.
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China, Harbin armored vehicle plant
Production: 1962-present
Crew: Four
Combat weight: 21,000 kg
Road speed: 60 km/h
Road range: 510 km
Main armament: 85-mm gun
A scaled-down Type 59 MBT with bet-
ter performance in rugged terrain.
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Asia
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France, Creusot-Loire
Production: 1952-present
Licensee: Argentina (1968-71)
Crew: Three
Combat weight: 15,000 kg
Road speed: 60 km/h
Road range: 400 km
Main armament: 105-mm gun
Although the basic design is over 35
years old, the AMX-13 is still used on a
large scale by the French Army. Origi-
nally developed with a 75-mm main
gun, it has since been fitted for 90-mm
and 105-mm guns. Other armament
options include SS-11 AT missiles,
HOT ATGMs, and MRLs. Diesel,
ARV, and bridgelaying versions also
available.
Middle East/
North Africa
Indonesia (Ne) 130 130
Indonesia (Si) 70 70
Singapore (In) 40 70 110
e Supplier is France unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: In=India (retransfer)
Ne=Netherlands (retransfer)
Si=Singapore (retransfer).
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France, Atelier de Construction
Roanne (ARE)
Production: 1972-present
Crew:
Four
Combat weight:
15,880 kg
Configuration:
6 X 6
Road speed:
85 km/h
Road range:
800 to 1,000
km
Amphibious reconnaissance vehicle de-
signed as a replacement for the Pan-
hard EBR heavy armored car. Uses
many of the same components as found
in the AMX-lOP APC. Equipped with
NBC system and night vision equip-
ment. Air transportable. A variant with
a 90-mm gun is also produced.
Middle East/
North Africa
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France, Panhard
Production: 1960-present
Licensee: South Africa (see Eland)
Crew:
Three
Combat weight:
5,500 kg
Configuration:
4 X 4
Road speed:
90 km/h
Road range:
600 km
Designed to meet French requirement
for a vehicle similar to the British Fer-
ret Scout Car but with more powerful
armament. Basic vehicle is not
equipped with an NBC system or night
vision equipment. Amphibious kit is
available. Different armament installa-
tions include a Lynx 90 turret, 60-mm
mortar, or 60-mm mortar with a
20-mm cannon.
Chad 20 22 16 58 8
Djibouti (SA) 13 13
Gabon 17 30 47
Niger 16 2 11 29
Nigeria 126 45 171
Senegal 3 3
Middle East/
North Africa
e Supplier is France unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: A1=Algeria (retransfer)
Li=Libya (retransfer)
SA=Saudi Arabia (retransfer).
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France, Panhard
Production: 1978-present
Crew: Three
Combat weight: 8,100 kg
Configuration: 6 X 6
Road speed: 100 km/h
Road range: 800 km
Main armament: 90-mm gun
Series of armored cars aimed specifical-
ly at the export market. Amphibious
kit, NBC system, and night vision
equipment optional. Designed for re-
connaissance, but has many different
applications. Various armament instal-
lations include a Lynx 90 turret,
81-mm mortar, 60-mm mortar, or
60-mm mortar with 20-mm cannon.
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France, Panhard
Production: 1984-present
Crew: Two or three
Combat weight: 3,550 kg
Configuration: 4 X 4
Road speed: 100 km/h
Road range: 530 km
Main armament: Depends on
role
Designed to fulfill French requirement
for a vehicle weighing less than 3,500
kg for antitank, intelligence, and scout
roles. Amphibious kit, NBC system,
and night vision equipment optional.
Armament options include MGs, 20-
mm cannon, and HOT or MILAN
ATGMs.
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Great Britain, Daimler Company Ltd.
Production: 1952-71
Crew: Two or three
Combat weight: 4,200 to
4,500 kg
Configuration: 4 X 4
Road speed:
Road range:
93 km/h
306 km
Basic vehicle has changed little
throughout its production life. It may
be fitted with an NBC system and night
vision equipment in the future. Export
versions are not amphibious. The
Mk 2/6 can carry the Vigilant ATGM
system.
Sub-Saharan Africa
Chad (Fr)
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Middle East/
North Africa
a Supplier is Great Britain unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Fr=France (retransfer)
Jo=Jordan (retransfer)
UAE=United Arab Emirates (retransfer).
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Great Britain, Alvis Ltd.
Production: 1958-72
Crew:
Three
Combat weight:
11,590 kg
Configuration:
6 X 6
Road speed:
70 km/h
Road range:
400 km
Designed to succeed World War II
armored cars. Design, prototype, and
preproduction stages took more than 10
years. The Saladin was succeeded in
production by the Alvis Scorpion and
phased out of frontline British units.
Totals
Sub-Saharan Africa
Somalia (UAE)
Middle East/
North Africa
North Yemen (Li)
Asia
a Supplier is Great Britain unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Be=Belgium (retransfer)
Li=Libya (retransfer)
UAE=United Arab Emirates (retransfer)
b For PDRY exiles in North Yemen.
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Great Britain, Alvis Ltd.
Production: 1972-present
Crew: Three
Combat weight: 8,075 kg
Road speed: 80 km/h
Road range: 645 km
Main armament: 76-mm gun
Developed in the late 1960s to meet
British requirement fora reconnais-
sance, fire-support, and antitank vehi-
cle. Amphibious kit optional. Equipped
with NBC system and night vision
equipment. Many variants exist with
different armament installations, in-
cluding a 90-mm main gun, 30-mm
cannon, Swingfire, MILAN, TOW, or
HOT ATGMs, and AA gun or missile
systems. Other variants include com-
mand vehicles, APCs, and ARVs.
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Great Britain, Short Brothers Ltd.
Production: 1965-present
Crew:
Three
Combat weight:
3,360 kg
Configuration:
4 X 4
Road speed:
105 km/h
Road range:
515 km
Used for both internal security and
border patrol operations. Can be armed
with AA missile systems. Variants in-
clude APCs, antihijack vehicles, and
command/radar vehicles.
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North Africa
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Italy, OTO Melara and Fiat
Production: 1972-present
Crew: Three
Combat weight: 8,000 kg
Configuration: 4 X 4
Road speed: 100 km/h
Road range: 700 km
Main armament: 20-mm
cannon
Joint development that shares many
components with the amphibious Type
6614 APC. NBC system is optional.
Can be fitted with a variety of arma-
ment, including a 90-mm main gun.
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North Africa
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South Africa, Sandock-Austral
Beperk Ltd.
Production: mid-1960s-present
Crew: Three
Combat weight: 5,500 kg
Configuration: 4 X 4
Road speed: 90 km/h
Road range: 600 km
Main armament: 90-mm gun
South African licensed production of
the French Panhard AML armored car
in its 60-mm mortar and 90-mm gun
versions. Ninety-five percent of the
Eland is now produced in South Africa.
Middle East/North
Africa
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PT-76 Light Tank
USSR, Volgograd Tractor Plant
Production: 1951-67
Crew: Three
Combat weight: 14,000 kg
Road speed: 45 km/h
Road range: 260 km
Main armament: 76-mm gun
Amphibious light tank still in service
with the Soviet army and marines,
though gradually being replaced by the
BMP IFV because of its thin armor and
lack of an NBC system.
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,_a North Africa
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a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cu=Cuba (retransfer)
Eg=Egypt (retransfer).
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motor vehicle plants
Production: 1966-present
Recipient a
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1981-86 Known
Orders
Totals
175
214
601
266
235
500
1,991
Sub-Saharan Africa
Angola
15
15
16
46
Angola (Cu)
4
4
Burundi
10
10
Congo
13
12
25
Ethiopia
24
14
13
51
Liberia (Ro)
5
5
Madagascar
5
5 it
Mozambique
36
17
8
61
Zimbabwe
10
10
Middle East/
North Africa
Algeria
38
28
25
91
Iraq
72
166
26
62
326
Libya
12
3
15
North Yemen
40
6
4
50
South Yemen
37
13
50
Syria
16
93
232
70
66
18
495
Asia
Afghanistan
25
43
103
208
379
Cambodia
100
100
India
15
15
30 9
North Korea
30
30
Crew:
Four
Combat weight:
7,000 kg
Configuration:
4 X 4
Road speed:
80 to 100
km/h
Road range:
Main armament:
750 km
14.5-mm MG
Successor to the BRDM-1, with better
amphibious capabilities, more powerful
engine, and fully enclosed armament
installation. Equipped with NBC sys-
tem and night vision equipment. Can be
equipped with AT-2, AT-3, AT-4, or
AT-5 ATGMs. The BRDM-2 chassis
also serves as the TEL for the SA-9
SAM system. Other variants include
command and radiological-chemical re-
connaissance vehicles.
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cu=Cuba (retransfer)
Ro=Romania (retransfer)
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Armored Personnel Carrier
Deliveries to the Third World:
1981-86
Suppliers
Percent
1
Czech-
oslovakia
a
West
Germany
4
France
4
China
7
Recipients
Percent
Total = 16,498 including
3,723 US deliveries
a Includes retransfers of non-US and US APCs
from original purchaser to third party. As such,
the summary data on this page will differ slightly
from the tables, which do not include US data.
n Other includes Austria, Belgium, Brazil,
Bulgaria, Egypt, Great Britain, Italy, South
Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia.
Deliveries of armored personnel carriers (APCs) have roughly
paralleled those of main battle tanks. Over 16,000 APCs have been
delivered to the Third World since 1980, with about 60 percent
going to the Middle East and nearly 25 percent to Asia-also the
largest tank customers. The APCs provide mobility and some degree
of protection for the infantry that must accompany any successful
tank assault. At about half the cost of a tank, personnel carriers can
also mount machineguns, antitank guided missiles, and light can-
non, thus giving them the flexibility to be used in a variety of roles,
including antiinsurgency and internal security, command and con-
trol, communications, and fire support. Wheeled APCs have been
popular in the Third World-accounting for nearly half of deliver-
ies-because of their lower cost, easier maintenance, and good
performance in Third World conditions.
The design and production of APCs is centered in the tank-
producing countries. The complexity of design, larger size, and need
for experience in armor fabrication has kept manufacturing cen-
tered in the developed world. The Soviet Union leads in exports,
accounting for over 40 percent of deliveries, and has sold over 6,000
BTR-60 and BMP 1/2 APCs to its clients. The United States lags
far behind in second place. China, with its Type 63 APC, is the
major Third World exporter, with 7 percent of the market. Brazil,
Egypt, and South Africa are the only other Third World states to
have exported their own APCs, but their combined share of the
market is only about 3 percent. West European states, offering a
variety of models, each have a small share of remaining sales, and
continued improvements for new models in armor protection and
mobility have limited sales of used APCs to a negligible portion of
the market.
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4K 7FA Gl or G2 Armored
Personnel Carrier
Austria, Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG
Production: 1977-present
Licensees: Greece (1979-present)
Nigeria (1979-83)
Crew, troops:
10
Combat weight:
14,800 kg
Road speed:
70 km/h
Road range:
520 km
Uparmored version of the Saurer 4K
4FA APC fitted with the SK 105 light
tank engine. Equipped with individual
NBC protection system and night vision
equipment. Can be armed with 20-mm
cannon. Variants include command and
mortar carrier vehicles.
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Belgium, Beherman Demoen
Engineering
Production: 1978-81
Crew, troops: 12
Combat weight: 10,700 kg
Configuration: 4 X 4
Road speed: 100 km/h
Road range: 500 to 900
km
Main armament: Depends on
role
Amphibious APC suitable for a wide
range of roles such as command, recon-
naissance, and ambulance. NBC system
optional. Can be fitted with 90-mm
gun, 20-mm cannon, MILAN ATGMs,
81-mm mortar, or MRLs.
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Belgium, SIBMAS
Production: 1980-present
Crew, troops:
12 to 14
Combat weight:
14,500 to
17,500 kg
Configuration:
6 X 6
Road speed:
100 km/h
Road range:
1,000 km
Amphibious APC with NBC system
and night vision equipment optional.
Various armament installations include
HOT, TOW, or MILAN ATGMs, AA
gun systems, or 60-mm mortar with
20-mm or 25-mm cannon. Other vari-
ants include command, reconnaissance,
and recovery vehicles.
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EE-11 Urutu Armored
Personnel Carrier
Brazil, Engesa (Engenheiros
Especializados SA)
Production: 1972-present
Crew, troops:
14
Combat weight:
14,000 kg
Configuration:
6 X 6
Road speed:
90 km/h
Road range:
850 km
Main armament:
12.7-mm MG
Amphibious APC that shares many
components with the EE-9 armored car
NBC system and night vision equip-
ment optional. Various armament in-
stallations include a 90-mm gun,
60-mm mortar, AA gun systems, and
20-mm or 25-mm cannon. Can also
serve as cargo carrier, fire-support vehi-
cle, communications and command ve-
hicle, or ARV.
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Middle East/
North Africa
Iraq 80
24 1
04
NA
Kuwait
4
22
Tunisia 18
ig
UAE
66
66
Latin America
Bolivia 15
ig
Chile 20
20
Colombia 56
56
Ecuador 1
20
21
39
Suriname
15
15
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Type 63 (YW 531) Armored
Personnel Carrier
China, Changxindian armored vehicle
plant
Production: 1963-present
Crew, troops:
15
Combat weight:
12,600 kg
Road speed:
65 km/h
Road range:
500 km
Amphibious APC that can also be
equipped to serve as an SP howitzer,
ATGM mount, or MRL system. Com-
mand version is known as the Type
701 A.
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Czechoslovakia and Poland, Prague-
Letnany Avia and Lublin plants
Production: 1962-79
Crew, troops:
20
Combat weight:
14,300 kg
Configuration:
8 X 8
Road speed:
95 km/h
Road range:
710 km
Main armament:
14.5-mm MG
Amphibious APC developed jointly by
Czechoslovakia and Poland for use in
place of the Soviet BTR-60P. Equipped
with NBC system. Can be armed with
AT-3A ATGMs. Variants include com-
mand vehicles and ARVs.
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Egypt, NASR Automotive Plant
Production: mid-1960s-xA
Crew, troops:
10 to 12
Est combat weight:
5,300 kg
Configuration:
4 X 4
Road speed:
65 km/h
Road range:
800 km
Similar to Soviet BTR-40. Variants in-
clude amine layer and an MRL that
fires smoke rockets.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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Sub-Saharan Africa
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AMX VCI Infantry Combat Vehicle
France, Creusot-Loire
Production: 1957-present
Crew, troops:
13
Combat weight:
15,000 kg
Road speed:
60 to 65
km/h
Road range:
350 to 440
km
Member of AMX-13 family of vehicles.
Being replaced in French units by the
AMX-lOP MICV. NBC system can be
fitted to later production vehicles, night
vision equipment is standard. Arma-
ment options include MILAN or TOW
ATGMs and AA gun systems. Variants
also include fire-control, command, and
mortar deployment vehicles.
Middle East/
North Africa
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
e Supplier is France unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Be=Belgium (retransfer).
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AMX-lOP Mechanized Infantry
Combat Vehicle
France, Atelier de Construction
Roanne (ARE)
Production: 1972-present
Crew, troops:
11
Combat weight:
14,500 kg
Road speed:
65 km/h
Road range:
600 km
Main armament:
20-mm
cannon
Amphibious replacement for AMX
VCI. Equipped with NBC system and
night vision equipment. Many variants
exist with different equipment and ar-
mament installations, including a 90-
mm main gun or MILAN or HOT
ATGMs. Other variants include com-
mand, fire-control, and reconnaissance
(see AMX- l ORC) vehicles.
Middle East/North
Africa
9
Indonesia 9 3 6 18
Indonesia (Ne) 19 19
a Supplier is France unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Ne=Netherlands (retransfer).
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France, Renault and Creusot-Loire
Production: 1976-84
Crew, troops: 12
Combat weight: 14,200 kg
Configuration: 6 X 6
Road speed: 90 km/h
Road range: 1,000 km
Main armament: 7.62-mm MG
or larger,
depending on
role
the tracked AMX-lUY was designed to
undertake for mechanized units. NBC
system and night vision equipment op-
tional. Can be equipped with AA gun
systems, 20-mm cannon, or HOT or
MILAN ATGMs. Variants include
command, engineering, electronic war-
fare, and. mortar deployment vehicles.
Also available in 4 X 4 configuration.
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France, Panhard
Production: 1971-present
Crew, troops: 12
Combat weight: 5,800 kg
Configuration: 4 X 4
Road speed: 90 km/h
Road range: 600 km
Main armament: 7.62-mm MG
or larger,
depending on
role
Of the components in the M3 amphibi-
ous APC, 95 percent are identical to
the Panhard AML series of light ar-
mored vehicles. A wide range of arma-
ment can be carried, including 20-mm
cannon, 60-mm mortar, and MILAN
ATGMs. Variants also include com-
mand, engineering, and radar vehicles.
Totals
Sub-Saharan Africa
Burundi
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Middle East/
North Africa
Algeria 55 55
Morocco 38 38
a Supplier is France unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: SA=Saudi Arabia (retransfer).
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France, Panhard
Production: 1978-present
Crew, troops:
12
Combat weight:
7,200 kg
Configuration:
6 X 6
Road speed:
110 km/h
Road range:
950 km
Main armament:
7.62-mm MG
or 20-mm
cannon
Aimed specifically at the export mar-
ket, the amphibious VCR APC uses 95
percent of the automotive components
of the ERC series of armored cars.
NBC and night vision equipment op-
tional. Can be armed with 60-mm mor-
tar or MILAN ATGMs. Also available
in 4 X 4 configuration.
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Orders
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Stormer (FV 4333) Armored Personnel
Carrier
Great Britain, Alvis Ltd.
Production: 1982-present
Crew, troops: 11
Combat weight: 12,700 kg
Road speed: 80 km/h
Road range: 650 km
Main armament: Depends on
role
Utilizes many of the same components
as the Alvis Scorpion family of RVs.
NBC system and night vision equip-
ment are optional. Fully amphibious
when fitted with flotation screen. Can
carry a 90-mm gun, a 30-mm or 25-mm
cannon, AA gun or missile systems, or
HOT, TOW, or MILAN ATGMs.
Other variants include command, re-
covery, mortar deployment, and engi-
neering vehicles.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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Hotspur Armored Personnel Carrier
Great Britain, Hotspur Armored
Products Ltd.
Production: 1982-present
Crew, troops:
10 to 12
Combat weight:
4,700 kg
Configuration:
6 X 6
Road speed:
xA
Road range:
xA
Uses 90 percent of the same compo-
nents as the Land Rover truck. The
7.62-mm MG is optional. Can perform
command, patrol, and towing roles.
Also available in 4 X 4 configuration.
Totals
Asia
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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VCC-1 Camillino Armored Infantry
Fighting Vehicle
Italy, OTO Melara
Production: 1963-84
Crew, troops:
Nine
Combat weight:
11,600 kg
Road speed:
65 km/h
Road range:
550 km
Amphibious APC designed to increase
the firepower and improve the armor
protection of the US M113A1 APC,
produced under license in Italy since
the 1960s. Has night vision equipment.
Can be armed with TOW ATGMs.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
Middle East/
~ ~ North Africa
U
Saudi Arabia 200 200
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Type 6614 Armored Personnel Carrier
Italy, OTO Melara and Fiat
Production: 1975-present
Licensee: South Korea
(1976-present)
Crew, troops:
11
Combat weight:
8,500 kg
Configuration:
4 X 4
Road speed:
100 km/h
Road range:
700 km
Joint development between Fiat and
OTO Melara. Shares many of the same
components with the Type 6616 ar-
mored car. Is amphibious and has op-
tional night vision equipment. Can per-
form reconnaissance and mortar carrier
roles.
Middle East/
North Africa
Iraq
Libya
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
230
50
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South Africa, Armscor
Production: 1976-present
Crew, troops: 10 to 12
Combat weight: xn
Configuration: 4 X 4
Road speed: xn
Road range: xn
Mine resistant vehicle serving as South
Africa's principal personnel carrier.
Can also be armed with a 30-caliber
MG that has been rebored to fire the
7.62 NATO round.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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BMR-600 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Spain, Empresa Nacional de
Autocamiones SA
Production: 1979-present
Crew, troops:
13
Combat weight:
13,750 kg
Configuration:
6 X 6
Road speed:
100 km/h
Road range:
700 km
Amphibious IFV designed to undertake
a wide range of roles. Various arma- Recipient
ment options include 90-mm cannon,
HOT ATGMs, and AA gun systems. Totals
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
Sub-Saharan Africa
Other variants include command, re-
Somalia
connaissance, and mortar deployment
Middle East/North Africa
vehicles.
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
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Switzerland, MOWAG
(Motorwagenfabrik AG)
Production: 1976-present
Licensees: Canada (1977-83)
Chile (1980-present)
Crew, troops: 14
Combat weight: 10,500 kg
Configuration: 6 X 6
Road speed: 100 km/h
Road range: 600 km
Main armament: Depends on
role
Amphibious APC designed to under-
take awide range of roles. Equipped
with NBC system; night vision equip-
ment optional. The 4 X 4 variant can
be equipped with a 20-mm cannon. The
6 X 6 variant can, in addition, be
equipped with a 90-mm gun, 81-mm
mortar, or TOW or TOW2 ATGMs.
The 8 X 8 variant can be armed with
AA gun systems. Other variants in-
clude cargo, command, mortar deploy-
ment, recovery, and reconnaissance
vehicles.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
a Switzerland delivered components for Chilean licensed production
of at least 204 APCs, 1982-86.
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USSR, Moscow Motor Vehicle Plant
(ZIL)
Production: 1949-59
Crew, troops:
19
Combat weight:
9,100 kg
Configuration:
6 X 6
Road speed:
65 km/h
Road range:
780 km
Basic vehicle has open-topped troop
compartment that can be covered by a
tarpaulin. 152K variant has full over-
head armor protection. Other variants
include command and AA vehicles.
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: EG=East Germany (retransfer)
Li=Libya (retransfer)
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USSR, Gor'kiy Motor Vehicle Plant
(GAZ)
Production: 1950-58
Crew, troops:
10
Combat weight:
5,300 kg
Configuration:
4 X 4
Road speed:
80 km/h
Road range:
285 km
Used by the Soviets both as an APC
and as a command and reconnaissance
vehicle until it was replaced in the
latter role by the BRDM-1 in the late
1950s. Variants include AA and chemi-
cal reconnaissance vehicles.
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Orders
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(GAZ)
Production: 1954-74
Crew, troops:
22
Combat weight:
15,000 kg
Road speed:
45 km/h
Road range:
450 to 550
km
Amphibious APC based on the PT-76
light tank chassis. Has full overhead
armor protection and an NBC system.
Variants include command, repair,
mine-clearing, and recovery vehicles.
Middle East/
North Africa
Secre
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Orders
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USSR, Gor'kiy and Zaporozhye Motor
Vehicle Plants and Kurgan Armored
Vehicle Plant
Production: 1960-present
Licensee: Romania (1971-present)
Crew, troops:
14 (BTR-60P
and PA)
10 (BTR-
60PB)
Combat weight:
9,980 to
10,300 kg
Configuration:
8 X 8
Road speed:
80 km/h
Road range:
500 km
Designed to replace the nonamphibious
BTR-152. Protected in the frontal arc
against 7.62-mm AP rounds. Has night
vision equipment. The BTR-60P is the
open-topped version and does not have
an NBC system. The 60PA variant has
complete overhead armor protection
and an NBC system. Other variants
include the 60PB, armed with a
14.5-mm MG, and command and com-
munications vehicles.
Footnote appears at end of table.
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Recipient a
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1981-86 Known
Orders
Middle East/
North Africa
(continued)
North Yemen
42
16
40
14
112
South Yemen
10
20
48
78
Syria
36
111
121
42
25
21
356
Asia
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cu=Cuba (retransfer)
Li=Libya (retransfer)
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USSR, Kurgan Armored Vehicle Plant
Production: 1974-present
Licensee: Romania (1978-present)
Crew, troops:
10
Combat weight:
11,500 kg
Configuration:
8 X 8
Road speed:
80 km/h
Road range:
400 to 600
km
Amphibious APC with protection over
the frontal arc and front wheels against
12.7-mm AP rounds. Equipped with
NBC system. Can be armed with
30-mm grenade launcher. Variants in-
clude communications and command
vehicles.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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BMP-1/2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
USSR, Kurgan Armored Vehicle Plant
Production: 1967-present
Licensees: Czechoslovakia
(1967-present)
India (1985-present)
Crew, troops:
11 (BMP-1)
10 (BMP-2)
Combat weight:
13,300 to
14,100 kg
Road speed:
50 to 60
km/h
Road range:
Main armament
550 to 600
km
BMP-1:
73-mm
cannon
BMP-2:
30-mm
cannon
Developed as a replacement for the
BTR-50 series of tracked APCs, the
BMP-1 is amphibious, has night vision
equipment, an NBC system, and can
carry a variety of armament, including
AT-3 ATGMs. Variants include recon-
naissance, communications, command,
and radar vehicles. The BMP-2 has a
two-man turret, 30-mm cannon for its
main armament, and can be armed
with AT-4 or AT-5 ATGMs.
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cz=Czechoslovakia (sale of vehicles produced
under license).
b Data apply to the BMP-1 unless otherwise noted.
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BMD Airborne
Infantry Fighting Vehicle
USSR, Volgograd Tractor and
Armored Vehicle Plant
Production: 1970-present
Crew, troops: Seven
Combat weight: 7,500 kg
Road speed: 60 km/h
Road range: 500 km
Airdroppable, amphibious combat vehi-
cle equipped with NBC system and
night vision equipment. Can be armed
with AT-3A ATGMs.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
Iraq
Iraq (Cz)
106 12 118
48 48
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cz=Czechoslovakia (retransfer).
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UR-416 Unimog Armored
Personnel Carrier
West Germany, Thyssen
Maschinenbau
Production: 1969-present
Crew, troops:
10
Combat weight:
7,600 kg
Configuration:
4 X 4
Road speed:
85 km/h
Road range:
600 to 700
km
Designed primarily for internal security
operations. Night vision equipment op-
tional. Can be armed with TOW or
Mamba ATGMs or 20-mm cannon.
Can also be used for command, com-
munications, and reconnaissance duties
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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West Germany, Thyssen Henschel
Production: 1978-present
Crew, troops:
12
Combat weight:
12,000 kg
Configuration:
4 X 4
Road speed:
100 km/h
Road range:
900 km
Main armament:
20-mm
cannon
Amphibious successor to the UR-416
APC, with increased speed and load
capacity and improved ballistic protec-
tion. NBC system and night vision
equipment optional. Can be equipped
with HOT ATGMs. Adaptable for
command, reconnaissance, and cargo-
carrying roles.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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TPZ-1 (Fuchs) Armored
Personnel Carrier
West Germany, Thyssen Henschel
Production: 1977-present
Crew, troops:
12 to 16
Combat weight:
17,000 kg
Configuration:
6 X 6
Road speed:
105 km/h
Road range:
800 km
Amphibious APC equipped with NBC
system and optional night vision equip-
ment. Can be utilized in a variety of
roles, including radar, command, recon-
naissance, engineering, and electronic
warfare. Can also be equipped with a
20-mm cannon.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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VCTP Infantry Combat Vehicle
West Germany, Thyssen Henschel
Production: 1979-86
Licensee: Argentina (1979-85)
Crew, troops: 12
Combat weight: 27,500 kg
Road speed: 75 lcm/h
Road range: 570 lcm
Designed by West Germany for Argen-
tina Army along with the TAM MBT.
Total of about 300 VCTPs were to be
built in Argentina, with components
supplied by West Germany, but finan-
cial difficulties forced closure of Argen-
tine production 1984/85.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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a West German deliveries of components for Argentine-licensed
production of about 171 VCTPs, 1981-84.
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M-980 Mechanized Infantry Combat
Vehicle
Yugoslavia, Yugoslav state arsenals
Production: early 1970s-present
Crew, troops:
10
Combat weight:
13,000 kg
Road speed:
60 km/h
Road range:
500 km
Main armament:
20-mm
cannon
Yugoslavia uses a number of foreign
components in this amphibious APC,
including the French AMX-10 MICV
engine, Soviet AT-3 ATGM system,
and Swiss 20-mm cannon. Equipped
with NBC system and night vision
equipment.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
a Supplier is Yugoslavia unless otherwise noted.
~ Other suppliers: NK=North Korea (retransfer).
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Antitank Guided Missile Deliveries
to the Third World: 1981-86
Suppliers The proliferation of antitank guided missiles (ATGMs) in the Third
Percent _ World has followed and paralleled the export of thousands of main
Other e
5
battle tanks to LDCs. Antitank missiles have enabled many Third
World armies to offset somewhat the main battle tank threat from
their adversaries. Most antitank missiles have ranges longer than the
main gun on tanks
and wire-guidance s
stems
ff
t
i
ll
,
y
o
er a po
ent
a
y
Great Britain : ~~ ~P Ki ~ i~f; US hl h y g g g
s ' f 6a g probabilit of hittin the tar et. ATGMs costin less than
France $20,000 can therefore destroy a main battle tank worth up to $2
China/
North Korea
3
.~...,,.,,., ai~u~uyu ~urvxc yr arit[lery nre can snarply reduce the
effectivene~c of the m;cc;lP n.,Pr~t~r R...,.,rr~ ?,. ?t,o ~rt.:_a ~v,._ia
io y~~ were stimulated by the 1973 and 1982 conflicts in the Middle East,
where the lethality of ATGMs mounted either on vehicles or
helicopters was demonstrated.
Total = 64,808 including
44,102 US deliveries
Not surprisingly, the regional distribution of ATGMs and MBTs
has followed a similar pattern. The great majority of tanks (59
percent) and antitank missiles (80 percent) have gone to countries in
the Middle East and North Africa. Asia has received the second-
Recipients? largest number of both tanks (26 percent) and ATGMs (18 percent)
Percent during 1981-86, while Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America were
Sub-Saharan
Africa
2 Middle East/ About two-thirds of the nearly 65,000 missiles exported to the Third
Asia North Africa World since 1980 have been su 11ed b the United States-the
a distant third and fourth, respectively.
TOW missile is the most widely identified ATGM currently in
service. The USSR was a distant second, with only 10 percent of the
LDC market during 1981-86. Almost 8,500 Soviet AT-3 Saggers-
a system with vehicle-mounted, air-launched, and man-portable
versions-were exported to the Third World in the last six years.
Only about 3,500 of these were direct transfers from the USSR. The
rest were retransfers from Libya to Iran in 1982 and sales of Sagger
variants by China, North Korea, and Yugoslavia. The second most
popular non-US system was the Euromissile MILAN, aman-
portable ATGM developed jointly by France and West Germany.
Of th
l
5
700
e a
most
,
MILANs exported to the Third World since
a Other includes retransfers of non-US ATGMs
from original purchaser to third party and the 1980, 75 percent have gone to Iraq and India. The British Aerospace
sale of ATGMs produced under license by Egypt Swingfire-a mobile, long-range system-was the third most eom-
and Yugoslavia.
monly exported ATGM during 1981-86. Over 3,300 Swingfires
were sold, most of them to Egypt-the rest were retransfers from
314381 io-e~ Egypt t0 Sudan.
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France, Euromissile
Production: 1971-present
Weight, missile and
tube: 12 kg
Speed: 160 m/s
Minimum/maximum 20 meters/
range: 2,000 meters
Penetration of solid
armor: 600 mm
Warhead: Hollow
charge
Guidance: SACLOS/
wire
Man-portable antitank missile system
Recipienc
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1981-86 Known
developed jointly by France and West
Orders
Germany
Can be vehicle-mounted
Totals a
1,049
693
1,050
1,177
834
887
5,690
.
.
MILAN 2 has night-firin
ca
abilit
sob-Saharan Africa
g
p
y.
Chad
110
103
206
419
Gabon
Np
Kenya
124
12q
Middle East/North
Africa
Iraq
880
681
681
2,242
Lebanon
218
218
Oman
12
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France, Euromissile
Production: 1976-present
Weight, missile, and
tube: 32 kg
Speed: 250 m/s
Minimum/maximum 75 meters/
range: 4,000 meters
Penetration of solid
armor: 800 mm
(HOT 1); 900
mm (HOT 2)
Warhead: Hollow
charge
Guidance: SACLOS/
wire
Tube-launched, long-range, heavy anti-
tank weapon developed jointly by
France and West Germany. Developed
to operate primarily from armored or
unarmored vehicles and helicopters.
HOT 2 variant entered service in 1985.
Totals a
Sub-Saharan Africa
Gabon
Middle East/North
Atrica
e Numbers represent launchers and/or missiles delivered.
b 1981 agreement for HOT ATGM production facilities. Status of
deal unknown.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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Great Britain, British Aerospace
Production: 1969-present
Egypt (late
1970s-
present)
Weight, missile, and
tube: NA
Speed: 165 m/s
Minimum/maximum 300 meters/
range: 4,000 meters
Penetration of solid
armor: 585 mm
Warhead: Hollow
charge
Guidance: MCLOS/
wire
Mobile, long-range antitank missile sys-
tem with indirect fire capability. Oper-
ator can be up to 100 meters away from
launcher. Can be installed on almost
any type of military vehicle. Crew-
portableversion can be transported over
short distances by three men. ECM
immunity and airdroppable. Improved
Swingfire (IOC 1987) can penetrate
700 mm of armor. Development of new
sight under way will permit night
operation.
Totals b
Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-8ti Known
Orders
Middle East/
North Africa
a Supplier is Great Britain unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Eg=Egypt (sale of ATGMs produced under
license).
b Numbers represent launchers and/or missiles delivered.
In addition to British deliveries of components for Egyptian
licensed production of unknown number of ATGMs, 1981-86.
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Production: 1986-present
Weight, missile, and
tube: 29 kg
Speed: 220 m/s
Minimum/maximum 65 meters/
range: 4,500 meters
Penetration of solid
armor: 800 mm
Warhead: Hollow
charge
Guidance: SACLOS/
laser
command link
Crew-portable, tube-launched, long-
range antitank missile system based on
US TOW, but with a laser command
link in place of the TOW's wire com-
mand link. Launcher can also be heli-
copter- or vehicle-mounted.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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AT-3 (Bagger)
USSR, Kovrov Plant 2 and
Tula Plant 536
Production: 1964-present
Licensees: Czechoslovakia
(1968-present)
Poland (mid
1970s-present)
Yugoslavia
(1974-present)
Weight, missile: 11.3 kg
Speed: 120 m/s
Minimum/maximum 500 meters/
range: 3,000 meters
450 to 550
mm
Shaped
charge
Guidance: MCLOS/
wire
Antitank missile system that can be
vehicle-mounted or air-launched from
Soviet Hind or French Gazelle helicop-
ters. Man-portable version can be
transported by three men. Operable
from remote position, allowing the op-
erator to be up to 80 meters from the
launcher vehicle.
25X1
Recipient a
1981
1982
1983
1984 1985 1986
1981-86 Known
Orders
Totals b
1,854
3,742
925
1,142 800
8,463
Sub-Saharan Africa
Tanzania
25
Middle East/
North Africa
Egypt (Ch)
1,000
1,000
Egypt (Yu)
5,000
Iran (Li)
2,012
2,012
Iran (NK)
1,000
185
1,185
Libya
100
100
200
142
542
Syria
230
570
225
1,025
e Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Ch=China (probably sale of Chinese variant)
Li=Libya (retransfer)
NK=North Korea (probably sale of North
Korean variant)
Yu=Yugoslavia (sale of ATGMs produced under
license)
b Numbers represent launchers and/or missiles delivered.
800
24
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AT-4 (Spigot)
USSR, Soviet state arsenals
Production: 1974-present
Weight, missile,
and tube: 10 to 12 kg
Speed: 180 m/s
Minimum/maximum 75 meters/
range: 2,500 meters
Penetration of solid
armor: 450 to 550
mm
Warhead: Shaped
charge
Guidance: SACLOS/
wire
Man-portable, tripod-mounted antitank
missile system operable by crew of
three. Can also be mounted on a variety
of military vehicles. Has semiautomatic
guidance, in contrast to the manual
guidance of the AT-3.
Totals a
Middle East/North
Africa
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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AT-5 (Spandrel)
USSR, Soviet state arsenals
Production: early 1970s-present
Weight, missile,
and tube: 24 kg
Speed: 270 m/s
Minimum/maximum 100 meters/
range: 4,000 meters
Penetration of solid
armor: 600 mm
Warhead: Shaped
charge
Guidance: SACLOS/
wire
Long-range, vehicle-mounted antitank
missile system commonly deployed on
the BRDM-2 and BMP-2 armored ve-
hicles. Uses same guidance equipment
as the AT-4.
r~
~,
Middle East/
North Africa
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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Short-Range Ballistic Missile
Deliveries to the Third World:
1981-86
Suppliers
Percent
US
3
~ ~ Recipients
Percent
To[a1=410 including
l2 US deliveries
USSR
68
~ Includes retransfers of non-US missiles from
original purchaser to third party.
Short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) provide Third World mili-
tary forces with long-range strike capability. These missiles can
deliver a heavier warhead to more distant targets than towed or self-
propelled artillery or multiple rocket launchers-without risking
pilots or aircraft to accomplish the same mission. Iran and Iraq have
used Scud missiles with limited success in the "War of the Cities"
against population centers and high-value targets like oilfields and
refineries. SRBMs can be especially important to nations like Iran,
which have limited air assets or face an adversary enjoying air
superiority.
SRBMs and launchers cost much more than field artillery and
relatively few-410-have been delivered to LDCs in the last six
years. The great bulk of SRBMs-93 percent-went to countries in
the Middle East and North Africa, while the rest went to North
Korea and Vietnam. The Soviet Union exported over two-thirds of
these systems, while over a fourth of the missiles delivered during
1981-86 were retransfers of Soviet-made systems by Egypt and
Libya. The United States accounted for the remaining 3 percent of
the systems delivered since 1980.
All SRBMs are mobile, but their range and accuracy vary widely.
Almost two-thirds of all SRBMs exported since 1980 have been
Scuds, with an operational range of 300 km and inertial guidance
systems to provide accuracies of 500 to 900 meters. In contrast, the
FROG-7 has an operational range of only 70 km and is unguided
(FROG is an abbreviation for free-rocket-over-ground). Moscow's
replacement for its own FROG-7s-the SS-21, with an operational
range of 80 to 100 km and an inertial guidance system to provide
improved accuracy-has only been exported to Syria.
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SS-1C (Scud-B)
USSR, Soviet state arsenals
Production: 1958-69
Guidance: Inertial
Max operational range: 300 km
Launch weight: 5,860 kg
Warhead weight, HE: 998 kg
Warhead options: HE, Chem, or
nuclear
(Soviet)
Single-stage ballistic missile initially
mounted on a heavy tank chassis and
later mounted on a wheeled TEL
(8 X 8). Scud-B is replacing the Scud-
A in Soviet service.
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Eg=Egypt (retransfer)
Li=Libya (retransfer)
b Numbers represent launchers and/or missiles delivered.
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USSR, Soviet state arsenals
Production: 1965-77
Guidance: xn
Max operational range: 70 km
Launch weight: 2,300 kg
Warhead weight, HE: 450 kg
Warhead options: HE, chem, or
nuclear
(Soviet)
Last of the unguided ballistic FROG
series of missiles. Mounted on 8 X 8
wheeled TEL. Air transportable on the
AN-22.
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Eg=Egypt (retransfer).
b Numbers represent launchers and/or missiles delivered.
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USSR, Soviet state arsenals
Production: 1975-present
Guidance: Inertial
Max operational range: 80 to 100 km
Launch weight: 2,000 kg
Warhead weight, HE: 450 to 500 kg
Warhead options: HE, chem, or
nuclear
(Soviet)
Entered service with the Soviet army as
the direct replacement for the FROG-7.
Carried on a wheeled 6 X 6 amphibi-
ous transport vehicle.
Reverse Blank
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
a Numbers represent launchers and/or missiles delivered.
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Multiple Rocket Launcher Deliveries
to the Third World: 1981-86
Suppliers Multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) provide saturation firepower over
Percent a wide area. They are much cheaper than guns and howitzers due to
their light construction and ability to be mounted on light vehicles,
often trucks. Most MRLs, however, have limited accuracy, limiting
I a their usefulness for attacking point targets. Some producers, such as
Romania USSR ""' """"" """"'?' ".........b.... w Y.....?..., avvaww ..,~? wauuuau,r
~ so guided submunitions to improve accuracy.
l7 Over 1,500 MRLs have been exported to the Third World since
i~ ~~~~ ~ ~.~- ~ producers have stepped up development and sales efforts of MRLs
1980. Communist countries dominate the production and export of
MRLs. The most common rocket launcher in the Third World is the
Soviet BM-21. LDCs received over 700 Soviet-produced BM-21 s
anA ~.,Pr ann nrn~nr?Pit }w n4}~A~ nnn n}rine r~...in.. 1 U41 _4~ ll/e~~e....
Recipients
Percent
since the 1970s, but the slump in the Third World arms market has
limited sales. One new supplier, Brazil, has had some success selling
its ASTROS MRL system. Middle East recipients have accounted
for 80 percent of all MRLs delivered to LDCs, and African
Africa
11
Sub-Saharan
Latin Asia Middle East/
America 2 North Africa
7 ? 80
~ Includes retransfers of non-US systems from
original purchaser to third party.
b Other includes Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Egypt,
Israel, and Italy.
countries have also taken a high share, notably of BM-21s.
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Rocket System)
Brazil, Avibras/Tectran
Production: NA-present
Crew: NA
Number of tubes: Varies
Maximum range
SS-30: 30 km
SS-60: 60 km
Warhead weight, HE
SS-30: 20 kg
SS-60: 160 kg
Warhead options: HE-FRAG or
cluster
munitions
Employs a modular concept, allowing a
choice of three types of rockets (300-
mm SS-60, 180-mm SS-40, or 127-mm
SS-30). Number of tubes varies accord-
ing to type of rocket-four with the
SS-60, 16 with the SS-40, and 32 with
the SS-30. Mounted on 6 X 6 truck
chassis and can be used with all-weath-
er fire-control system.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
Totals a
Middle East/North Africa
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
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107-mm Type 63
China, Xian Arms Plant
Production: 1963-81
Licensee: North Korea (1965-
presentindigenous
production)
Crew: Four
Number of tubes: 12
Max range, HE rkt: 8,500 meters
Warhead weight, HE: 8.33 kg
Warhead options: HE or
incendiary
Wheels must be removed before firing
when mounted on carriage for towing.
Breakdown model can be disassembled
or assembled without handtools and
broken down into three two-man loads.
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Middle East/
North Africa
a Supplier is China unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: NK=North Korea (sale of indigenous production).
n Numbers represent launchers delivered; "+" indicates only rock-
ets delivered.
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Czechoslovakia,
Chassis: Dubnica and Vahom
Armament Plant
Launcher: Perm' Artillery Plant
Production: 1972-84
Crew: Five
Number of tubes: 40
Max range, HE rkt: 20,380 meters
Warhead weight, HE: 19.4 kg
Warhead options: HE, chem,
smoke, or
incendiary
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Armored version of a Czechoslovak
8 X 8 truck fitted with the same
launcher as the Soviet BM-21, but with
the advantages of rapid loading, armor
protection for crew, and improved
cross-country mobility.
Totals b
Middle East/North Africa
Libya
e Supplier is Czechoslovakia unless otherwise noted.
b Numbers represent launchers delivered.
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160-mm LARS (Light Artillery Rocket
System)
Israel, Israel Military Industries
Production: late 1970s-present
Crew: rrn
Number of tubes: Varies
Max range: 30 km
Warhead weight: 50 kg
Warhead options: Cluster,
illum,
Chem/biol,
antitank, or
scatterable
mine
Mounted on 6 X 6 truck, tracked cargo
carrier, or AMX-13 light tank or M47
MBT chassis. Two launcher pods, each
containing from 13 to 25 tubes, depend-
ing on type of vehicle used. Operable
with all-weather fire-control systems.
Venezuela helped finance system
development.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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Production: 1983-present
Crew: Three
Number of tubes: 40
Max range, HE rkt: 25,000 meters
Warhead weight, HE: 17 kg
Warhead options: HE, PFF,
WP, ATM,
APM, or
APAM
Mounted on 6 X 6 wheeled or tracked
vehicle. Primary role is area saturation.
Salvo or ripple barrage-type firing.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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Production: 1964-present
Licensees: North Korea (1970-
present)
Romania (1973-present)
Crew: Six
Number of tubes: 40
Max range, HE rkt: 20,380 meters
Warhead weight, HE: 19.4 kg
Warhead options: HE-FRAG,
smoke, chem,
or incendiary
Standard MRL of the Warsaw Pact.
Rockets can be launched singly or in
salvo from within the 6 X 6 truck cab
or from up to 60 meters away by re-
mote control. Can fire both a long
rocket and a short rocket. Air
transportable.
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Middle East/
North Africa
Algeria
12
12
Iran
18
18
Iran (Li)
NA
NA
Iraq
44
20
26
90
Iraq (Cz)
NA
Libya
21
30
35
74
41
4
205
Syria
93
32
4
129
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Recipient a 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
Cuba 12 4 16
Nicaragua 12 12 14 38
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cz=Czechoslovakia (retransfer)
Ir=Iraq (retransfer)
Li =Libya (retransfer)
n Numbers represent launchers delivered.
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Non-Soviet production and export by
China, Egypt, North Korea, and
Romania.
System characteristics are probably
similar to the Soviet BM-21.
The BM-21 design is widely copied.
China and Egypt produce versions de-
veloped locally. North Korea developed
and exports a 30-round derivative, the
BM-11 (pictured right), under Soviet
license. Romania produces a 40-round
derivative, the M 1979, under Soviet
license. The exports of these four sup-
pliers are noted below.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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Middle East/
North Africa
Iran (NK) 200 200
Iraq (Ch) 40 18 gg
Iraq (Ro) 2 7 8 9 8 34
Lebanon (Li)p g g
Libya (NK) 25 25
Morocco (Ro) 80 80
Qatar (Eg) 6 6
aNon-Soviet suppliers are indicated as follows:
Ch=China, Eg=Egypt, NK=North Korea, Ro=Romania.
b Numbers represent launchers delivered.
Other suppliers: Li=Libya (retransfer of North Korean BM-1 ls).
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USSR, Soviet state arsenals
Production: 1960s-lvn
Crew: Five
Number of tubes: 16
Max range: 9,810 meters
Warhead weight, HE: 18.8 kg
Warhead options: HE-FRAG,
smoke, or
Chem
Designed specifically for use by air-
borne units. Normally mounted on rear
of 4 X 4 truck chassis.
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Orders
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USSR, Soviet state arsenals
Production: 1951-58
Crew: Six
Number of tubes: 12
Max range, HE rkt: 10,300 meters
Warhead weight, HE: 46.9 kg
Warhead options: HE
Mounted on rear of 6 X 6 truck chas-
sis. Has been replaced in most Soviet
frontline units by the 122-mm BM-21.
Air transportable.
Middle East/
North Africa
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
Orders
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Systems to the Third World:
1981-86
Suppliers Towed field artillery is a staple of Third World military inventories.
Percent Although overshadowed in prestige by tanks and fighter aircraft,
Other
s UssR Third World forces. Countries in the Middle East received most of
North Koreab ~ ' the more than 6,000 towed artillery pieces exported to LDCs since
artillery continues to produce a high share of combat casualties.
Notably, the example of the Iran-Iraq war-in which artillery has
played a heavy role-may increase the attractiveness of artillery to
A large and increasing number of arms producers are building and
China attempting to sell towed artillery on the global arms market. This
15 US hac nrndncerl a hiohly emm~Ptitivr marlrrt with many nrnrl!nrPrc
Total=6,289 including
1,289 US deliveries
finding at best limited markets and low profits. Many producers also
are designing and building extended range artillery-with ranges of
up to 25 miles (40 km~to increase the attractiveness of their
products in the Third World. The long barrels and high charges
needed for such ranges, however, are producing problems with wear
Percent that can sharply reduce barrel life. Many exporters also are offering
Other includes Great Britain, Israel, Italy,
South Africa, South Korea, and Sweden.
n North Korean sale of artillery produced under
license.
~ Includes retransfers of non-US artillery from
original purchaser to third party.
auxiliary power units to increase the battlefield mobility of towed
artillery at less cost than buying self-propelled artillery.
Communist suppliers have provided nearly two-thirds of the Third
World's field artillery. The USSR alone accounts for nearly one-
third of all deliveries-the simplicity and proven designs of its guns
make them attractive to Third World armies. China became a major
source of towed artillery with the advent of the Iran-Iraq war, and
nearly all of Beijing's exports have gone directly or indirectly via
North Korea to one of the belligerents. The United States is the
leading non-Communist source of towed artillery, accounting for
22 percent of the market. Austria's GH N-45 howitzer is the only
West European system to enjoy notable success in the Third
World-over 300 guns have been delivered to four nations.
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Austria, Voest-Alpine AG
Production: 1981-present
Licensee: Brazil (1985-present)
Crew: Six
Weight: 10,070 kg
Range, HE ammo: 30,000 meters
Max rate of fire: 5 rpm
Ammo options: HE, BB
Austria's improved version of the Bel-
gian/Canadian GC 45 gun howitzer.
Normally towed by a 6 X 6 truck, but
can be fitted with an auxiliary power
unit (mounted on forward part of the
carriage), enabling the weapon to propel
itself at speeds of up to 30 km/h. Air
transportable.
Middle East/
North Africa
Iran
Iraq
a Deliveries suspended following press disclosure of the deal.
n May have been retransfer of GC 45 gun howitzers.
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Orders
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122-mm Type 60 Field Gun
China, Chinese state arsenals
Production: 1960-75
Crew: 10
Weight: 5,550 kg
Range, HE ammo: 24,000 meters
Max rate of fire: 6 to 7 rpm
Ammo options: HE-FRAG,
APC-T,
smoke, illum,
them
Chinese version of Soviet D-74 field
gun.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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China, Qiqihar artillery plant
Production: 1954-82
Crew: Eight
Weight: 2,450 kg
Range, HE ammo: 11,800 meters
Max rate of fire: 5 to 6 rpm
Ammo options: HE, smoke,
illum,
incendiary
Chinese version of the Soviet M1938
(M-30) howitzer.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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Production: 1959-present
Licensee: North Korea (1968-
present)
Crew: Eight to 10
Weight: 6,300 kg
Range, HE ammo: 27,490 meters
Max rate of fire: 8 to 10 rpm
Ammo options: HE, illum
Combination of the muzzle brake, re-
coil mechanism, and breech system of
the original Type 59 (copy of Soviet
M-46) and the carriage of the 122-mm
Type 60 field gun, making it a more
maneuverable weapon than the original
Type 59. Normally towed by a 6 X 6
truck.
a Supplier is China unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: NK=North Korea (sale of guns produced
under license).
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China, Qiqihar Artillery Plant
Production: 1966-present
Crew: 10 to 12
Weight: 5,720 kg
Range, HE ammo: 17,230 meters
Max rate of fire: 6 to 8 rpm
Ammo options: HE, smoke
Chinese version of Soviet 152-mm D-20
gun howitzer. Normally towed by
6 X 6 truck. Little information is avail-
able on the most recent version, the
M1984.
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North Africa
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Great Britain, Royal Ordnance
Production: 1974-present
Licensee: Australia (1984-present)
Crew: Five
Weight: 1,860 kg
Range, HE ammo: 17,200 meters
Max rate of fire: 8 rpm
Ammo options: HE, HESH,
illum, smoke
Designed to meet British requirement
for along-range gun with a stable firing
platform, able to be towed across rough
terrain at high speeds. Normally towed
by a 4 X 4 truck. Can be slung under a
Puma helicopter as a single load.
Direct-fire night sight is available.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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Great Britain, West Germany,
Italy, International Military Ser-
vices, Ltd.
Production: 1977-present
Licensee: Japan (1986-present)
Range, HE ammo: 24,000 meters
Max rate of fire: 6 rpm
Ammo options: HE-FRAG,
BB, smoke, _
illum
Towed by 6 X 6 truck or operable with
an APU, enabling it to attain speeds of
up to 16 km/h. Air transportable in a
C-130 or by CH-47 cargo sling. Can be
fitted with a direct fire night sight. SP
version under development, with West
Germany as project leader.
Middle East/
North Africa
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Israel, Soltam, Ltd.
Production: 1975-present
Crew: Eight
Weight: 9,200 kg
Range, HE ammo: 23,500 meters
Max rate of fire: 4 rpm
Ammo options: Standard
NATO 155-
mm
projectiles
Further development of the Soltam
155-mm M-68 gun howitzer, with long-
er barrel and capability for rapid load-
ing at all angles of elevation. Normally
towed by 6 X 6 truck. SP version based
on the Centurion MBT chassis has been
developed to prototype stage.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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Italy, OTO Melara
Production: 1957-present
Crew: Seven
Weight: 1,290 kg
Range, HE ammo: 10,575 meters
Max rate of fire: 8 rpm
Ammo options: HE, HEAT
Howitzer that can be dismantled into
11 sections for transport across rough
terrain, lifted by helicopter, or towed by
4 X 4 truck.
Middle East/
North Africa
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South Africa, Lyttelton
Engineering Works, Ltd.
Production: 1979-present
Crew: Eight
Weight: 13,500 kg
Range, HE ammo: 30,000 meters
Max rate of fire: 3 rpm
Ammo options: HE, BB, WP,
smoke, illum
Development initiated after South
Africa found its artillery to be out-
ranged and outgunned by Soviet artil-
lery in use by Angolan forces during
1975 operations. Based on the Belgian/
Canadian GC 45 gun howitzer. Towed
by 6 X 6 gun tractor.
Middle East/
North Africa
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Company, Ltd.
Production: lvn
Crew: Eight
Weight: 2,260 kg
Range, HE ammo: 11,270 meters
Max rate of fire: 10 rpm
Ammo options: HE, HEP,
HE/RAP,
illum, smoke,
TP-T leaflet,
agent,
APERS-T
South Korean-produced version of
World War II era US howitzer.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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South Korea, Kia Machine Tool
Company, Ltd.
Production: xn
Crew: 11
Weight: 5,800 kg
Range, HE ammo:
Max rate of fire:
Ammo options:
14,600 meters
2 rpm
HE, illum,
smoke, WP
South Korean-produced version of
World War II era US howitzer.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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Sweden, AB Bofors
Production: 1978-present
Licensee: India (1986-present)
Crew: Six
Weight: 11,500 kg
Range, HE ammo: 22,000 meters
Max rate of fire: 6 rpm
Ammo options: HE, illum,
smoke
Developed to meet Swedish require-
ment for along-range 155-mm howit-
zer with a high rate of fire and good
mobility. Can be used in SP mode
under own hydraulic propulsion.
FH-77B export version has improve-
ments in cross-country mobility and a
mechanized ammunition handling
system.
a In addition, India will assemble at least 600 howitzers under
license.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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122-mm M1938 (M-30) Howitzer
USSR, Perm' Plant 172 and Ural
Heavy Machine Building Plant 9
Production: 1939-55
Licensee: North Korea (1970-
present)
Crew: Eight
Weight: 2,450 kg
Range, HE ammo: 11,800 meters
Max rate of fire: 6 rpm
Ammo options: HE, HE-
FRAG,
smoke, illum,
Chem, leaflet
Standard division howitzer of the War-
saw Pact until the introduction of the
122-mm D-30 howitzer. Can be towed
by artillery tractor, 6 X 6 truck, or
MT-LB tracked vehicle. For Chinese
versions, see Type 54-1 SP and towed
howitzers.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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North Africa
Afghanistan 16 16
Laos 3 3
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: NK=North Korea (sale of howitzers produced under license)
Sy=Syria (retransfer)
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USSR, Soviet state arsenals
Production: 1953-65
Crew: 10
Weight: 5,550 kg
Range, HE ammo: 24,000 meters
Max rate of fire: 7 rpm
Ammo options: HE-FRAG,
APC-T,
smoke, ilium,
them
Late 1940s design produced largely for
export market. Can be quickly tra-
versed through a full 360 degrees. For
information on Chinese version, see Recipient a
Type 60.
Burkina (Li)
Mauritania (Al)
Middle East/
North Africa
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Vietnam 20 12 32
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: A1=Algeria (retransfer)
Li =Libya (retransfer)
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USSR, Ural Heavy Machine Building
Plant 9
Production: 1962-present
Licensee: Romania (1980-present)
Crew: Seven
Weight: 3,210 kg
Range, HE ammo: 15,300 meters
Max rate of fire: 8 rpm
Ammo options: HE-FRAG,
HEAT-FS,
Chem, illum,
smoke, AT-T,
incendiary,
HE/RAP
Developed to replace the 122-mm
M 1938 (M-30), with increased range
and ability to traverse through 360
degrees quickly. By the early 1970s,
began to be replaced by the 122-mm SP
M 1974. Can be towed by MT-LB
tracked vehicle or 6 X 6 truck.
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted. n For PDRY exiles in North Yemen.
Other suppliers: Al=Algeria (retransfer) ~ Yearly distribution of delivery num-
Bu=Bulgaria (retransfer) tiers is estimated.
Cu=Cuba (retransfer)
Eg=Egypt (retransfer)
Li=Libya (retransfer)
Po=Poland (retransfer)
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USSR, Perm' Plant 172
Production: 1952-81
Crew: Nine
Weight: 8,450 kg
Range, HE ammo: 27,150 meters
Max rate of fire: 5 rpm
Ammo options: HE-FRAG,
APC-T,
smoke, illum,
Chem
Early 1950s development replacing the
M1931/37 (A-19) field gun. Normally
towed by artillery tractor. India has
converted a number of its M-46s into
SP versions by mounting the gun on the
Vijayanta MBT chassis. For informa-
tion on the Chinese version, see Type
59-1.
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cu=Cuba (retransfer)
Eg =Egypt (retransfer)
Li=Libya (retransfer)
Ro=Romania (retransfer)
Sy=Syria (retransfer)
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152-mm M1938 (M-10) Howitzer
USSR, Perm' Plant 172 and
Votkinsk Plant 235
Production: xn
Crew: Seven
Weight: 4,173 kg
Range, HE ammo: 12,400 meters
Max rate of fire: rrn
Ammo options: HE, SAP, CP
Entered Soviet service prior to World
War II.
Recipient
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152-mm M1937 (ML-20) Gun Howitzer
USSR, Perm' Plant 172
Production: 1930s-xA
Crew: Nine
Weight: 8,073 kg
Range, HE ammo: 17,265 meters
Max rate of fire: 4 rpm
Ammo options: HE, HE-
FRAG,
HEAT,
AP-T,chem,
illum, smoke,
CP
Designed to replace the 152-mm
M1910/34 in the late 1930s. Has been
replaced in frontline Soviet units by the
152-mm D-20 gun howitzer. Towed by
artillery tractor.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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USSR, Ural Heavy Machine Building
Plant 9
Production: 1953-81
Licensee: Romania (1981-present)
Crew: 10
Weight: 5,700 kg
Range, HE ammo: 17,410 meters
Max rate of fire: 4 rpm
Ammo options: HE-FRAG,
HE/RAP,
CP, AP-T,
Chem, illum,
smoke,
flechette,
tactical
nuclear
Post-World War II development that
replaced the 152-mm M1937 (ML-20)
gun howitzer in the Soviet army and
most members of the Warsaw Pact.
Uses the same carriage and recoil sys-
tem as the 122-mm D-74 field gun.
Towed by 8 X 8 truck. For information
on the Chinese version, see Type 66.
Middle East/
North Africa
Libya
Syria
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Nicaragua (Cu)
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Cu=Cuba (retransfer).
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Deliveries of Self-Propelled Field
Artillery Systems to the Third
World: 1981-86
Suppliers Self-propelled (SP) field artillery is becoming more popular in the
Percent Third World with over 1,700 delivered since 1980. SP guns and
howitzers increase the mobility of artillery units, allowing more
Others rapid shifting and concentration of firepower and decreasing the
Italy s Us vulnerability of artillery units to counterbattery fire. SP artillery
s s6 t h h d 'll
cos
t
h
France
11
USSR
23
Total = 1,713 including
963 US deliveries
Recipients b
Percent
Sub-Saharan
Africa
2 Middle East/
Asia North Africa
19 79
e Other includes Bulgaria, China, and
Czechoslovakia.
b Deliveries to Latin America are negligible.
s muc more
an towe arts ery,
owever, and requtres more
maintenance.
For most of the post-World War II period, only four countries-the
United States, France, Great Britain, and Sweden-produced SP
artillery. In the early 1970s, the USSR resumed production follow-
ing a 25-year hiatus, and it now produces a wide range of SP guns
and howitzers. Other nations, such as China, Czechoslovakia, and
Italy, also have recently developed and exported SP artillery.
A handful of countries dominate the export of SP artillery. The
United States supplied more than half of the SP artillery delivered
to the Third World in 1981-86. The USSR was the second-largest
supplier, but captured a smaller share of the market than for most
major weapons, probably reflecting the break in its production. The
Middle East accounted for 79 percent of SP artillery deliveries and
almost 90 percent of non-US deliveries.
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122-mm M1967/Type 54 SP Howitzer
China, China North Industries
Corporation
Production: 1973-present
Crew: Up to seven
Combat weight: 15,300 kg
Road speed: 55 km/h
Road range: 450 km
Range, HE ammo: 11,800 meters
Max rate of fire: 5 to 6 rpm
Ammo options: HE, smoke,
illum,
incendiary
SP version of China's Type 54-1 howit-
zer. Originally mounted on the Type
531 APC chassis, was later mounted on
a lengthened version of this chassis.
Middle East/
North Africa
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152-mm M1978 (DANA)
SP Gun Howitzer
Czechoslovakia, Plzen plant
Production: 1978-present
Crew: Five
Combat weight: 23,000 kg
Road speed: 80 km/h
Road range: 500 km
Range, HE ammo: 18,000 to
22,000 meters
Max rate of fire: 4 rpm
Ammo options: HE,
HE/RAP,
AP-T, Chem,
smoke, illum
Czechoslovak howitzer probably based
on Soviet M1973 253. Mounted on
8 X 8 truck chassis.
Middle East/
North Africa
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France, Creusot-Loire
Production: 1950s-complete
Crew: Five
Combat weight: 16,500 kg
Road speed: 60 km/h
Road range: 350 km
Range, HE ammo: 15,000 meters
Max rate of fire: xn
Ammo options: HE, HEAT
Modified AMX-13 chassis with
105-mm howitzer mounted at the rear
in a lightly armored superstructure.
Now being replaced by the 155-mm
GCT SP gun, which is based on the
AMX-30 MBT chassis.
Totals
Asia
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France, Creusot-Loire
Production: mid-1950s-present
Crew: 10
Combat weight: 15,785 kg
Road speed: 65 km/h
Road range: 300 km
Range, HE ammo: 20,000 meters
Max rate of fire: 3 rpm
Ammo options: HE, illum,
smoke, RAP
Based on the AMX-13 tank chassis,
modified to accept a 155-mm gun. Sup-
plemented in the French Army by the
155-mm GCT SP gun. Two to four
crewmembers are carried on the SP
gun, while the other crewmembers are
normally carried in a 6 X 6 truck.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Sudan
Middle East/
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France, Atelier de Construction
Roanne (ARE)
Production: 1977-present
Crew: Four
Combat weight: 42,000 kg
Road speed: 60 km/h
Road range: 450 km
Range, HE ammo: 23,300 meters
Max rate of fire: 8 rpm
Ammo options: HE, smoke,
illum, ATM,
RAP
Designed to replace the 105-mm and
155-mm SP weapons based on the
AMX-13 chassis. Consists of a modi-
fied AMX-30 MBT chassis armed with
a 155-mm gun and automatic loading
system. Equipped with optional NBC
system and night vision equipment.
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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Italy, OTO Melara and Fiat
Production: 1981-present
Crew: Five
Combat weight: 46,000 kg
Road speed: 60 km/h
Road range: 400 km
Range, HE ammo: 27,500 meters
Max rate of fire: 4 rpm
Ammo options: HE, smoke,
illum, RAP
Developed specifically for the export
market. Derived from the OF-40 MBT
chassis.
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North Africa
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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USSR, Kharkov Tractor Plant
Production: 1972-present
Licensees: Bulgaria (1980-present)
Poland (1983-present)
Crew: Four
Combat weight: 16,000 kg
Road speed: 60 km/h
Road range: 500 km
Range, HE ammo: 15,300 meters
Max rate of fire: 5 rpm
Ammo options: HE, HEAT-
FS, HE/
RAP, Chem,
smoke, illum
Shares many automotive components
with the MT-LB tracked armored vehi-
cle. Fully amphibious, equipped with
NBC system and night vision equip-
ment. Armament is a modified version
of the 122-mm D-30 howitzer.
Middle East/
North Africa
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Libya 33 19 18 11 81
Syria 36 18 54
Latin America
a Supplier is USSR unless otherwise noted.
Other suppliers: Bu=Bulgaria (sale of howitzers produced under license).
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152-mm M1973 2S3
SP Gun Howitzer
USSR, Sverdlovsk Transport Machine
Building Plant 50
Production: 1972-present
Crew:
Combat weight:
Five
23,000 kg
Road speed:
Road range:
Range, HE ammo:
Max rate of fire:
Ammo options:
55 km/h
300 km
17,230 meters
4 rpm
HEAT, HE-
FRAG,
HEAT-FS,
HE/RAP,
AP-T, illum,
CP, smoke,
them,
flechette,
incendiary,
nuclear
Tracked howitzer based on the chassis
used for the SA-4 Ganef SAM system.
Armament based on the 152-mm D-20
gun howitzer. Equipped with night vi-
sion equipment, possible NBC system,
and optional amphibious kit.
Middle East/
North Africa
Libya
Syria
Asia
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1981-86 Known
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Appendix A
Index of Non-US Armored Vehicles Received
or on Order, by Recipient Nation, 1981-86
PT-76
BRDM-2
T-34
T-54/55
PT-76
BRDM-2
BTR-152
BTR-60
BMP-1
AML
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Index of Non-US Armored Vehicles Received
or on Order, by Recipient Nation, 1981-86 (continued)
Nigeria
Vickers
EE-9
AML
Scorpion
4K 7FA G1 or G2
VAB
Piranha
UR-416
Senegal
AML
Seychelles
BTR-152
Somalia
AMX-30
T-54/55
AML
Ferret
Saladin
Type 6616
M3
Type 6614
BMR-600
Sudan
Type 59
T-54/55
Type 62
AMX-13
AML
Walid
AMX VCI
M3
Tanzania
T-54/55
Togo
T-34
EE-9
Scorpion
M-980
Zimbabwe
Type 59
T-34
T-54/55
EE-9
PT-76
BRDM-2
BTR-152
Middle East/North Africa
Algeria
T-54/55
T-62
T-72
AML
BRDM-2
M3
BTR-SOP
BTR-60
BMP-1/2
Condor
Egypt
T-54/55
BMR-600
Iran
T-54/55
T-62
Iraq
Type 59
Type 69-II
T-54/55
T-62
T_72
T-72M1
EE-9
PT-76
BRDM-2
EE-11
Type 63
AMX-lOP
Type 6614
BTR-SOP
BTR-60
BMP-1
BMD
Jordan
Khalid
BTR-60
BMP-1
Kuwait
EE-11
AMX- l OP
Lebanon
T-54/55
AMX-13
AML
Ferret
AMX-VCI
VAB
Libya
T-62
T-72
T-72M 1
Type 6616
PT-76
BRDM-2
Type 6614
BTR-60
BMP-1 /2
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Index of Non-US Armored Vehicles Received
or on Order, by Recipient Nation, 1981-86 (continued)
Vijayanta
T-72
T-72M 1
BTR-152
BTR-40
BTR-60
BMP-1
BTR-60
BMP-1/2
AMX-13 AMX-VCI
AMX- l OP
SIBMAS
Stormer
Condor
Saladin Hotspur
Shorland Buffel
T-34 PT-76 BTR-60
T-54/55 BRDM-2 BMP-l
T-62
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Appendix B
Index of Non-US Field Artillery and Missile Systems
Received or on Order, by Recipient Nation, 1981-86
M-30
M-46
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AT-3
AT-4
AT-5
FH-77A M1973 2S3
D-30
M-46
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Received or on Order, by Recipient Nation, 1981-86 (continued)
Towed SP
Field Field
Artillery Artillery
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