VBM da Combattimento
IFV on Freccia chassis
Overview
VBM da Combattimento
A Freccia IFV of the Mechanized Brigade "Pinerolo".
Source: Italian Army - www.esercito.difesa.it -
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Origin
Italy
Type
Infantry fighting vehicle
Entered service
2009
Status
In service
Development
1998 to mid 2000's
Developer
Italy
Production
2008 - Present
Producer
Italy
Number produced
195 in IFV configuration
Designations
Freccia
Italian for "arrow"
VBM / Vehiculo Blindado de combate Medio
Italian for "Medium Armored Combat Vehicle"
VBM da Combattimento
Italian for "VBM for combat"
Italian for "arrow"
VBM / Vehiculo Blindado de combate Medio
Italian for "Medium Armored Combat Vehicle"
VBM da Combattimento
Italian for "VBM for combat"
Notable users
Italy
Details
Facts
VBM da Combattimento
General
Origin
Italy
Type
Infantry fighting vehicle
Crew
3 + 8 (commander, driver, gunner, 8 infantry)
Dimensions
Weight
30 t combat load
22 t empty
31.5 t max GVW
Length
8.56 m
Width
2.99 m
Height
3.18 m over turret
Main armament
Type
25mm Oerlikon KBA-B03 autocannon
Mount
Main gun in turret
Ammunition
200 rounds ready to fire, more in storage
Standard mix of 120 HE and 80 APDS (or vice versa)
Elevation
-10° to +60°, powered
Traverse
360° (unlimited), powered
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Coaxial armament
Type
7.62mm machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Ammunition
600 ready to fire, more in storage
Traverse
Traverse and elevation as main armament
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Secondary armament
Type
7.62mm MG42/59 machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount on turret roof
Ammunition
200 rounds ready to fire, more stored inside
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 8x8
Tire size
14.00 x20
Steering
1st, 2nd, 4th axle
Suspension
Hydro-pneumatic independent suspension per wheel
Tread
2.5 m
Automotive
Engine model
Iveco 8262
Engine type
Turbocharged water-cooled V6 diesel
Power output
550 hp
Torque
2.000 Nm
Transmission
Automatic, 5 forward, 2 reverse
Mobility
Speed
110 km/h on road
Range
800 km on road
Turn radius
< 9.0 m
Power to weight ratio
18.3 hp/t at combat load
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.41 m
Wall
0.6 m
Trench
2 m
Gradient
60%
Slope
30%
Fording
1.5 m without preparation
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Protection level
Versus 30mm APFSDS over frontal arc
Versus 14.5mm AP from sides
Applique armor
Optional add-on armor for versus 30mm APFSDS from sides
Optional increased floor armor
Mine resistance
V-shaped hull, suspended seats
Rated vs 6 kg TNT equivalent standard
Optional increased floor armor rated against 8 kg TNT equivalent
NBC system
Optional
Smoke system
2x4 80mm GALIX smoke grenade dischargers on turret sides
Equipment
Night vision
Stabilized day and thermal sights for commander and gunner
Night vision periscope for driver
Fire control
Yes, includes laser range finder
Radio
Yes
Subcomponents
25mm Oerlikon KBA
The 25mm KBA autocannon is the main armament of the VBM da Combattimento. The double belt feed mechanism allows for rapid switching between HE and APDS ammunition.
7.62mm MG42/59
A 7.62mm MG42/59 machine gun is fitted as coaxial armament. Another one is located on the roof of the turret and is manually operated.
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Dardo
The VBM da Combattimento has a similar armament as the tracked Dardo mechanized infantry combat vehicle.