Chivunk

The Chivunk, also known as VLEGA Chivunk (port.: Viatura Leve de Emprego Geral Aerotransportável, en: air transportable general purpose light vehicle) is a Brazilian fast attack vehicle used by the Brazilian Army Rapid Action Troops.^[1][2][3]

Chivunk
Type	Air transportable, wheeled all-terrain light vehicle
Place of origin	Brazil
Production history
Manufacturer	Colombus
Specifications
Crew	3
Engine	diesel 135hp
Payload capacity	500 kg
Suspension	4x4
Maximum speed	120 km/h

Development

The Chivunk was preceded by a joint program by Argentina and Brazil as the VLEGA Gaucho until 2011.^[1][4][5]

Design

The Chivunk uses diamond plate surfacing and a built-in roll cage for field ruggedness and durability. It has multipurpose roles such as transport, medevac, reconnaissance and can be air dropped by parachute. Around 2-4 vehicles can be air transported in a C-130 Hercules and 4-7 vehicles in an Embraer C-390.^[2][6] Chivunk vehicles can be stored by stacking above each other.^[6] It can also be armed with a 120mm Mortar, AT4 launcher and FN MAG 7.62mm GPMG.^[5]

See also

• FMC XR311 – (United States)
• VLEGA Gaucho – (Argentina)
• P6 ATAV – (Indonesia)
• Agrale Marrua – (Brazil)