The Armadillo is a 4 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed and solely operated by Guatemala. It was designed and built in 1981 in response to difficulties in obtaining American made military vehicles due to the ongoing civil war. It was inspired by the Cadillac Gage Commando.[1][2]

Armadillo
Guatemalan Armadillo
TypeArmoured personnel carrier
Place of originGuatemala Guatemala
Service history
In service1981–present
Used byGuatemala Guatemala
WarsGuatemalan Civil War
Production history
ManufacturerServicio de Material de Guerra (SMG), Guatemala City
Produced1981–present
No. built100
Specifications
Mass8.6 tonnes (8.5 long tons; 9.5 short tons)
Length6.13m
Width2.48m
Height2.60m
Crew2 (driver and commander) (+6 passengers)

Main
armament
Browning M2 HB 12.7mm, mounted on the head dome and belt fed from 100-round boxes.
Secondary
armament
7.62 mm FN MAG
Enginediesel
260 hp (190 kW)
SuspensionSemi-elliptical springs with shock absorbers.
Operational
range
1200 km
Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph)

References

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  1. ^ "Armadillo Index".
  2. ^ "History of the Armadillo". www.army-guide.com. Retrieved 2017-03-19.