The Pindad APR-1V, also known as the APR-1V,[2] APR-1[3] and the APR1V1,[4] (Indonesian: Angkut Personel Ringan, lit. 'Light Personnel Carrier') is an armoured personnel carrier made by Pindad.
| Pindad APR-1V | |
|---|---|
 Front view of APR-1V | |
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Indonesian Army Mobile Brigade Corps |
| Wars | Insurgency in Aceh |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Pindad |
| Designed | 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Pindad |
| Produced | 2002–? |
| No. built | 14 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.2 tons combat weight |
| Crew | 2 crew + 10 soldiers |
| References | [1] |
The APR-1V is the first production model in a series of Pindad APCs, which began from a variant that uses 4x4 wheel drive and later developed into APS-1 and APS-2 with 6x4 wheels drive and then redeveloped into the Anoa.
History
The development history started as a result of increased military intervention in the Aceh province. During the military operations, the Indonesian Army put forward urgent requirements for an armoured personnel carrier for troop transport.[2]
Pindad responded to this requirement in 2004, with the APR-1V chassis based on a commercial Isuzu truck chassis,[5] 14 vehicles were built by Pindad and were sent to Aceh for evaluation and combat trials. However, the follow-on orders for another 26 vehicles were cancelled following the 2004 tsunami.[6][7]
During the APR-1V's deployement in Aceh, two were damaged. One was damaged from the tsunami while another was destroyed in a vehicle accident.[7]
On September 23, 2021, it's reported that the APR-1V was deployed in combat exercises held from September 14 to 16, 2021.[8]
Development
In 2002, PT Pindad produced the 4×4 APR using Isuzu's frame and 120PS engine.[9] This is continued in 2004–2005 by cooperating with BPPT to produce a 4×4 APS (Medium Personnel Carrier) prototype.[4] The development was then continued by developing armoured vehicles whose components developed indigenously by making a prototype of 6×6 wheeled armoured vehicle using a Perkasa truck undercarriage, including a 220 PS engine and a transmission produced by PT Texmaco.[9]
The APR-1V has a capacity for 12 people. 10 soldiers with a driver and radio operator.[10]
The prototype became the starting point for PT Pindad in developing a 6×6 armoured vehicle with a monocoque body, independent wheel drive and suspension system according to TNI specifications.[9]
Armament
The APR-1V is equipped with a FN MAG GPMG or a STK 40 AGL on a turret mount; smoke grenade dischargers are also installed on the mount.[1]
Gallery
APR-1 of Peleton Kavaleri Serbu (Tonkavser - Assault Cavalry Platoon)
APR-1 and Anoa of Assault Cavalry Platoon, in November 2020 military drill.
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See also
- Panhard VBL – (France)
- Otokar Cobra – (Turkey)
References
