Armoured personnel carrier (APC)
Land
A protected 'battle taxi' that moves soldiers safely through dangerous areas. It usually carries only a machine gun for self-defence.
APCs can be wheeled (faster on roads, cheaper) or tracked (better off-road). Many armies also use mine-protected versions after experience with roadside bombs.
APCs can be wheeled (faster on roads, cheaper) or tracked (better off-road). Many armies also use mine-protected versions after experience with roadside bombs.
Well-known examples
M113 (USA)
BTR-82 (Russia)
Stryker (USA)
Patria AMV (Finland)
WZ-551 (China)
Unicorn (Sri Lanka)
