VBM Freccia
Type: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Leonardo (formerly Finmeccanica)
First Deployed: 2009
Overview
The VBM Freccia is Italy's 8x8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, forming the backbone of the Italian Army's medium brigades. Over 300 are in service with multiple variants including IFV, mortar, C2, and ambulance configurations.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 |
|---|---|
| speed | 105 km/h |
| weight | 28 tonnes |
| armament | Hitfist Plus turret with 25mm M242 Bushmaster cannon; 7.62mm coax; Spike LR ATGM |
| dismounts | 8 |
| protection | STANAG 4569 Level 4; mine protection Level 3 |
Operators
- Italy (Esercito Italiano)
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