U.S. Army Tests AMPV Armored Vehicle With 30mm Cannon To Boost Infantry Firepower

No, The Army Isn't Fielding New AMPV Armored Vehicles With 30mm Cannons

The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) is the replacement for the M113 Family of Vehicles (FoV) within the Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), comprising approximately 30 percent of its tracked vehicle fleet. The General Purpose variant accommodates two crew, six passengers, is reconfigurable to carry one litter, mount crew served weapon, integrates two Joint Tactical Radio System Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit (HMS) or two Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System | U.S. Army Chie

The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle is not just one vehicle – it’s a family of five mission role variants. The Army has received at least one of each variant to provide Soldiers with capabilities unmatched on the battlefield. | BAE Systems, Inc.