| TM-170[1] | |
|---|---|
 A TM-170 in use with the German police. Note the obstacle clearing blade and flashing lights | |
| Type | armored personnel carrier |
| Place of origin |
 Germany |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Germany (Federal Police), Kuwait, Macedonia, Luxembourg, Spain, Austria, Indonesia, South Korea |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Thyssen-Henschel (acquired by Rheinmetall Landsysteme) |
| Manufacturer | Rheinmetall Landsysteme |
| Produced | 1979 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.8 - 11.9 tonnes |
| Length | 6.14 m |
| Width | 2.47 m |
| Height | 2.32 m |
| Crew | 2+10 |
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| Armor | 8mm steel |
Main armament | optional |
| Engine |
Daimler-Benz OM366 179 kw (240 hp) |
| Suspension | 4x4 |
Operational range | 870 km |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (road) 9 km/h (water) |
The TM-170 is an armored personnel carrier of Germany. It was designed in 1979 by Thyssen-Henschel (now a subsidiary of Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH), and is currently produced as needed.[2] In addition to its service with Germany, it is also in service with Kuwait and Macedonia.[2]
Design[]
The TM-170 is based on the Unimog chassis.
Usage[]
The TM-170 is designed to transport troops under light armor protection. It is capable of amphibious travel at a speed of 9 km/h, or of travel on land at a speed of up to 100 km/h.[1] The vehicle is modular, and can be fitted with equipment protecting against NBC threats, night vision, an obstacle clearing blade, or flashing lights, among other things.[1]
Armament[]
Armament on the TM-170 is optional. Among other possibilities, it is capable of being equipped with twin 7.62mm machine guns or a 20mm turret.[1]
3. Christopher F. Foss; Jane's Tanks Recognition Guide; HarperCollins Publishers; New York; 2006; pgs. 252-253
References[]
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