M462
Overview
ManufacturerAutomotive Industries Limited
Production1966–1987
Body and chassis
Classmultipurpose high-performance 4x4 military vehicle

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

Abir Rhino APC
Nimrod anti-tank system.
  • M462 Abir: standard model.
  • M462 ATGM Portee: with BGM-71 TOW.
  • 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

Map with Abir operators in blue

Current operators

Colombian Army AIL Abir.

Actual

Former

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