M462
Encyclopedia
The M462 is a 4x4 military vehicle in service with the Israel Defence Forces, developed by Automotive Industries Ltd
. as a replacement for the M325.
Automotive Industries
Automotive Industries, Ltd. is an Israeli Automaker and major supplier of the Israeli Security Forces.Located in Nazareth Illit, the company was originally founded in 1966 by Automotive Equipment Group as a plant for the assembly of cars and trucks...
. as a replacement for the M325.
Specifications
The M462 can carry 13 troops or a cargo of 1800 kg. The M462 can be fitted with 1 forward machine gun and a side machine gun.Variants
- M462 Abir: standard model.
- M462 ATGM Portee: with BGM-71 TOWBGM-71 TOWThe BGM-71 TOW is an anti-tank missile. "BGM" is a weapon classification that stands for "Multiple Environment , Surface-Attack , Missile ". "TOW" is an acronym that stands for "Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire command data link, guided missile"...
. - M462 M40A2 Portee: with M40A2 106mm recoilless rifle.
- M462 Rhino: a 4x4 armoured vehicle based on the M462, used for high risk area patrol, riot control, special operations, and command post.
- M462 Fire: bush fire engine.
- M462 Ambulance: military abulance, 4 litter cases or 8 sitting patients.