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Armour Protected Land Vehicles

Armour protected land vehicles, commonly known as armored vehicles, are vehicles designed to provide protection to their occupants from various threats such as ballistic, explosive, and environmental hazards. These vehicles are typically used by military and law enforcement agencies for a range of purposes, including transport, reconnaissance, and combat operations. Armored vehicles are constructed with a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, and composite materials, and are designed to withstand a range of threats. The level of protection provided by an armored vehicle is determined by its armor rating, which is based on the vehicle's ability to withstand specific types of threats. For example, some armored vehicles are designed to withstand small arms fire, while others are capable of withstanding rocket-propelled grenades and other larger threats. In addition to their armor protection, armored vehicles are often equipped with a range of other features to enhance their capabilities. These may include advanced communications systems, surveillance equipment, and weapons systems. Some armored vehicles are also designed to be amphibious, allowing them to operate in water as well as on land. Despite their protective capabilities, armored vehicles are not invincible, and their effectiveness depends on a range of factors, including the terrain, the skill of the operators, and the tactics employed. Nevertheless, armored vehicles remain an important tool for military and law enforcement agencies around the world, and their continued development and refinement is likely to be an ongoing process.

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Joshua Wood

CITATION : "Joshua Wood. 'Armour Protected Land Vehicles.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=317260 (Accessed on April 21, 2025)"


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