Tipo 6614
FIAT 6614 | Kia KM900
Overview
Tipo 6614
Italian army Tipo 6614 during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia in 1993.
Source: US Marine Corps -
© Public domain
Origin
Italy
Type
Armored personnel carrier
Entered service
Early 1970's
Status
Limited service
Development
1970 - 1972
Developer
Italy
-
FIAT
Italy - OTO Melara
Italy - OTO Melara
Production
1972 - ?
Producer
Italy
-
FIAT
South Korea - Asia Motors Company (Kia subsidiary)
South Korea - Asia Motors Company (Kia subsidiary)
Number produced
Well over 500 Tipo 6614
200, 270 or 400 KM900
200, 270 or 400 KM900
Designations
Autoblindo FIAT 6614 (Italian service)
KM900 (South Korean production)
KM900 (South Korean production)
Notable users
Italy
Somalia
South Korea
Tunisia
Somalia
South Korea
Tunisia
Details
Facts
Tipo 6614
General
Origin
Italy
Type
Armored personnel carrier
Crew
1 + 10 (driver, 10 passengers including gunner and commander)
Dimensions
Weight
8.5 t combat load
7.2 t empty
Length
5.86 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
1.78 m to hull roof
2.18 m over armored cupola with M2HB
Main armament
Type
Various armament options
12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun (most common option)
Mount
Armored cupola on roof
Ammunition
1.000 rounds (estimate), 100 ready to fire
Elevation
Manual
Traverse
360°, manual
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 4x4
Tread
1.96 m
Wheelbase
2.9 m
Tire size
14.5 x20
Steering
Front axle
Automotive
Engine model
IVECO Model 8062.24
Engine type
Liquid-cooled in-line diesel with supercharger
Power output
160 hp at 2.300 rpm
Transmission
Manual, 5 forward, 2 reverse
2-speed transfer case
Fuel
142 L
Mobility
Speed
100 km/h
4.5 km/h afloat
Range
700 km on road
Turn radius
7.9 m
Power to weight ratio
18.8 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.37 m at axles
Wall
0.4 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Applique armor on some Italian vehicles
Armor thickness
6 to 8 mm all around
NBC system
None as produced
Yes, on some Italian vehicles after refit
Smoke system
Optional
2x3 smoke grenade dischargers on Italian vehicles
Equipment
Night vision
Optional for driver
Media
Tipo 6614
Right side and frontal view of Peruvian Tipo 6614.
Source: José Luis Silva Chang
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
Tipo 6614
Left side and rear view of Peruvian Tipo 6614.
Source: José Luis Silva Chang
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
Tipo 6614
Peruvian Tipo 6614 with 12.7mm M2HB and smoke grenade dischargers.
Source: Unknown author
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
Tipo 6614
Prototype or early model Italian army Tipo 6614 on display.
Source: Italian army
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
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