Nakpadon
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| Nakpadon | |
|---|---|
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| Type | heavy armoured personnel carrier |
| Place of origin |  Israel |
| Specifications | |
| Armor | 3rd generation reactive armor, "EKE" side skirts |
Main armament | 4 x FN MAG GPMG, 1 x 40mm grenade launcher |
Nakpadon or Nikpadon is an Israeli heavy armored personnel carrier (HAPC) based on the Centurion-derived[1] Nagmachon. The creation and development of the Nakpadon started during fighting in Lebanon.[2] It was first introduced during the late 1990s, and it has since served in southern Lebanon, Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza region.
Design
Armor: Improvements over the Nagmashot include 3rd generation reactive armor and "EKE" side skirts with rear skirts that can be raised or lowered.[2]
Armament: The Nakpadon carries four FN MAG machine guns and a 40mm grenade launcher.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/vehicles/engineer_vehicles/nagmachon/Nagmachon.html
- ^ a b "Nagmash'ot / Nakpadon". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
External links
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