Pindad APS-1

The Pindad APS-1 or APS-1 (Indonesian: Angkut Personel Sedang-1, lit. 'Medium Personnel Carrier') is an armored vehicle made by Pindad. The vehicle is based on the APR-1V with improved capabilities by using 6×4 wheel drive.^[2]

Pindad APS-1
APS-1 prototype. Note that the shape of the cabin is not symmetrical.
Type	APC
Place of origin	Indonesia
Production history
Designer	BPPT, Pindad
Manufacturer	Pindad
No. built	Prototype only, not produced[1]
Specifications
Mass	10–11 tons
Crew	13 men
Armor	8 mm steel armour
Main armament	12.7 mm machine gun 7.62 mm machinegun 40 mm Automatic grenade launcher
Secondary armament	6x 66 mm Smoke grenade launcher
Engine	Renault MIDR 062045 turbo-charged diesel, 6 cylinder inline engine Steyr WD 612 6.600 cc 216 hp
Transmission	Manual, 6 forward 1 reverse
Ground clearance	41 cm
Maximum speed	120 km/hour

Design

The difference with the APR-1V prototype is the replacement of the chassis model from Isuzu to the Perkasa truck chassis made by PT Texmaco.^[3] This nearly 11 tonne combat weight vehicle is powered by a diesel engine built into the Perkasa truck, namely the Steyr WD 612 with a cylinder capacity of 6,600 cc which produces 220 PS of power. The engine is paired with a manual transmission, 6 forward and 1 reverse.

The maximum speed on flat road reaches 120 km / hour. APS-1 has been equipped with power steering and air conditioning (AC). The APS-1 has a ground clearance of 41 cm making it agile enough to cross bumpy roads (off-road) and a turning radius of 8 m. This armored vehicle is capable of running on a 60 degree incline and a 30 degree slope.^[4]

See also

• VAB