(1) 7.62mm Machine Gun

The *Armored Vehicle General Purpose Group (AVGP) series was based on the MOWAG 6x6 Piranha 1 APC platform and was initially developed only as a less expensive training option (vs. tracked vehicles) by the Canadian Army. Ultimately, the AVGP did see extensive operational service and performed well. The AVGP family consists of three (3) vehicle types,, the Husky being the Recovery/Maintenance variant. The Husky is fitted with a myriad of repair and recovery equipment, most notably a roof-mounted hydraulic crane (capacity 4.5 tons) and a winch (8 ton capacity). The other two (2) AVGP types are the Cougar Fire Support Vehicle and the Grizzly APC. Although used primarily by Canada, the US Marine Corps trialed the AVGP series in 1981, but did not accept them for service.  Following the adoption of the Bison APC and LAV III series of vehicles, the AVGP series was retired from Canadian military service.