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YP-408 6x8
Armored Personnel Carrier
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Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | The Netherlands |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1964-1988 |
| Manufactured by: | van Doorne Automobiel Fabriek (DAF) |
| Crew: | 2+9 |
| Armament: | Primary: (1) 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun; Secondary: (1) 7.62mm MG |
| Engine: | (6) Cylinder |
| Miscellaneous Info: | This vehicle has only 6 of the 8 wheels directly driven (1st, 3rd and 4th axles) |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
YP-408 APC Prototype Photo |
Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
| YP-408 APC Photos | Don Allen - Orleans, Ottawa Canada |
| YP-408 APC Photos | Roger Greenaway - Margate, UK |
| YP-408 APC Photos | Dave Haugh |
| YP-408 APC Photos | Erik Hendriks - Sittard, Netherlands |
| YP-408 APC Photos (Taken at Musee' des Blindes - Saumur, France) | Christophe Jacquemont - Washington, D.C. USA |
YP-408 APC
Photo |
William Testaert - Brussels, Belgium |
| YP-408 Ambulance Photos | Roger Greenaway |
YP-408 APC
with TOW ATGM Photos |
Dave Haugh |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| "DAF YP-408 Nederlandse Troepencarrier" By David Haugh | Armored Car - The Wheeled Fighting Vehicle Journal (Issue #2) |
| "DAF YP-408 Update" By J.w.l. Heesakkers | Armored Car - The Wheeled Fighting Vehicle Journal (Issue #32) |
| YP-408 APC Information & Photos | DAF YP-408: Forgotten Hero? Webpage |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Jane's AFV Recognition Handbook (2nd Edition) | Christopher Foss |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
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| Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Model Photos
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