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TM-170 Armored Personnel Carrier
Specifications
Country of Origin/Used by: | Germany. Also used by Kuwait and Macedonia |
First Produced/Service Dates: | 1979 |
Manufactured by: | Rheinmetall Landsysteme (Thyssen Henschel) |
Crew: | 2+10 |
Armament: | Various weapons packages can be fitted including 7.62mm Machine Gun, 7.92mm MG, 12.7mm Heavy MG, 20mm Cannon, 25mm Cannon, 30mm Grenade Launcher, HOT ATGM and MILAN ATGM. |
Engine: | 6 Cylinder Turbo-Diesel? |
Miscellaneous Info: | This APC is based upon a Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG truck chassis and is used by a number of countries, including Macedonia. The Macedonian vehicle is referred to as the Hermelin, which translates into Stoat/Ermine, a type of small Weasel. |
Data Sheet Available: | None Available |
Photos
Reference | Source/Provider |
Hermelin/TM-170 APC Photos (Macedonian) Photos | Lt. Col. Dick Taylor (RTR) -
Blandford Forum, |
References Available
Online
Reference | Source/Provider |
TM-170 APC Information & Photos | Army Guide.come |
Printed
Reference | Author |
ISAF Vehicles in
Afghanistan: 2007 (Kabul and Kandahar Areas) - Mushroom Model
Publications Book Review by Patrick Keenan-Editor |
Dick Taylor |
Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher Foss |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Model Photos
Reference | Source/Provider |