TM-170

TM-170^[1]
A TM-170 in use with the German police. Note the obstacle clearing blade and flashing lights
Type	armored personnel carrier
Place of origin	Germany
Service history
Used by	Germany (Federal Police), Kuwait, Macedonia, Luxembourg, Spain, Austria, Indonesia, South Korea
Production history
Designer	Thyssen-Henschel (acquired by Rheinmetall Landsysteme)
Manufacturer	Rheinmetall Landsysteme
Produced	1979
Specifications
Weight	8.8 - 11.9 tonnes
Length	6.14 m
Width	2.47 m
Height	2.32 m
Crew	2+10

Armor	8mm steel
Main armament	optional
Engine	Daimler-Benz OM366 179 kw (240 hp)
Suspension	4x4
Operational range	870 km
Speed	100 km/h (road) 9 km/h (water)

The TM-170 is an armored personnel carrier for military and police demands from Germany. It was designed in 1979 by Thyssen-Henschel (now a subsidiary of Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH), and is currently produced as needed.^[2]

Operators

As Sonderwagen 4 (special wagon) the TM-170 is mainly used by Bereitschaftspolizei groups and airport security of german State and Federal Police. In addition it is also in service with Kuwait and Macedonia.^[2]

German federal police
German state police
Austrian federal police
Police of Luxembourg
Korean TM-170 in Lebanon
Indonesian police

Design

The TM-170 is based on the Unimog chassis.

Usage

The TM-170 is designed to transport troops under light armor protection. It is capable of amphibious travel at a speed of 9 km/h, or of travel on land at a speed of up to 100 km/h.^[1] The vehicle is modular, and can be fitted with equipment protecting against NBC threats, night vision, an obstacle clearing blade, or flashing lights, among other things.^[1]

Armament

Armament on the TM-170 is optional. Among other possibilities, it is capable of being equipped with twin 7.62mm machine guns or a 20mm turret.^[1]

3. Christopher F. Foss: Jane's Tanks Recognition Guide. HarperCollins Publishers, New York 2006. pgs. 252-253

References

1 2 3 4 Christopher F. Foss: Janes Tanks and Combat Vehicles Recognition Guide. HarperCollins Publishers. New York, 2002. p.258
1 2 Christopher F. Foss: Janes Tanks and Combat Vehicles Recognition Guide. HarperCollins Publishers. New York, 2002. p.259

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