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Armadillo Armored Troop
Transport Vehicle
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Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Guatemala |
| First Produced: | 1981 |
| Manufactured by: | Guatemalan War Material Service (SMG- Servicio Militar de Guerra) |
| Crew: | |
| Armament: | Numerous armament packages including pintle mounted and turreted .50 cal M2HB Heavy and .30 cal M1916 Browning machine guns. Some interesting mountings include a modified Cadillac-Gage T50 turret as well as the Guatemalan SMG designed remote controlled "Camaleon" turret. |
| Engine: | (6) Cylinder Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | Although the Armadillo was inspired by the M706/V100 Commando, it was an indigenous Guatemalan creation. A total of 30 vehicles were created in four batches. The last 12 Armadillos can be identified by their more "rounded" appearance. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Armadillo APC Photos | Oscar Valladares - Guatemala |
Armadillo APC Photo (Fitted with Modified Cadillac-Gage T50 Turret) |
Oscar Valladares |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Armadillo APC Information (In Spanish) & Photos | Facebook Page |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Mexican and Central American Armor (Darlington Publications) | Julio Montes |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
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Model Photos
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