IVECO Defense is an Italian sub-division of IVECO who develop and manufacturer military vehicles based on IVECO commercial truck chassis’s, which they beef up to cope with the modern battlefield.

The Italian MAV 5 4×4 Wheeled APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier) is another example of this using an all-welded steel structure mounted on an IVECO 40.10 truck chassis.

The vehicle was a joint development between Carrozzeria Bono and IVECO Defence who manufacturer the vehicle.

Layout

Both driver and commander sit up front with engine in front of them like a normal commercial vehicle. Behind them is the troop compartment which accommodates 4 troops. They have access to a roof hatch, which a 7.62mm Machine gun be mounted. They exit the vehicle via either a single door in the rear or the single doors on both the left and right hand side. The vehicle has racks for various types of hand-held weapons and air-conditioning.

Protection

The steel structure offers protection against 7.62mm Machine Gun rounds and artillery splinter shells, additional appliqué armour can be added if required. The vehicle is not fitted with an NBC protection system. The vehicle also has a fire suppression system and anti-tear gas filtration system.

The Italian MAV 5 4×4 Wheeled APC Operators

Italy took delivery of 200 vehicles and deployed it on various peacekeeping missions during the Balkans Wars as well as Somalia. Its also used by the Italian Police Force.

United Arab Emirates use a version of the vehicle called Terrier.

The Italian MAV 5 4×4 Wheeled APC Spec’s

Crew: 2 (+4 troops)
Configuration: 4×4
Armaments: 7.62mm (1000 rounds stored)
Length: 4.66m
Width: 2m
Height: 2.15m
Ground Clearance: Unknown
Combat Weight: 4.450 tonne
Power To Weight Ratio: 23.1hp/toone
Engine: 103hp IVECO turbo charged diesel
Top Road Speed: 100 km/h
Operational Range: 600km
Fuel Capacity: 75 litres
Fording: 0.70m
Vertical Obstacle: Unknown
Trench Crossing: Unknown
Gradient: 60%
Side Slope: 30%
Armour Type: Steel