The M462 Abir (English: "Knight") is a 4x4 military vehicle in service with the

Israel Defense Forces The Israel Defense Forces (IDF; , ), alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym (), is the national military of the State of Israel. It consists of three service branches: the Israeli Ground Forces, the Israeli Air Force, and ...

, developed by Automotive Industries Ltd. to serve as a replacement for the M325.

Specifications

The M462 can carry 13 troops or a cargo of 1800 kg. The M462 can be fitted with one forward machine gun and a side machine gun.

Variants

*''M462 Abir'': standard model. *''M462 ATGM Portee'': with

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. *''M462 M40A2 Portee'': with M40A2 106mm recoilless rifle. *''M462 Rhino'': a 4x4 armoured vehicle based on the M462, used for high-risk area patrol, riot control, special operations, and command post. *''M462 Fire'': bush fire engine. *''M462 Ambulance'': military ambulance, 4 litter cases or 8 sitting patients. * Anti-tank: armed with two Nimrod anti-tank missile pods

Operators

Current operators

Actual

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Former

References

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{{Commons category Military vehicles of Israel Military vehicles introduced in the 1960s