Modern APC mostly uses an 8x8 tire configuration as they provide better mobility on-road as well as off-road.
Armored vehicles are heavenly protected vehicles that can sustain any war type environment and provide safe mobility to troops.
Their first use was seen during WW1. British were the ones who invented these machines. Armored vehicles are fitted with complete armor plating for protection against bullets and other projectiles.
Modern armored vehicles used explosive reactive armor for enhanced protection. Armored vehicles come in different designs with different roles. Armored vehicles for military purposes come with wheels or on continuous tracks like tanks.
There are different types of armored vehicles which include Tanks which are used to destroy objects; Infantry fighting vehicles which are used to provide safe mobility as well as it can kill infantry on its way and in the end, Armor’s personal carrier which is used only to provide a safe journey to mechanized infantry.
In this analysis, we will only discuss the top 5 armored personal carriers (APC). Modern APC mostly uses an 8x8 tire configuration as they provide better mobility on-road as well as off-road.
*Tip: the ranking is based on the protection and mobility of Vehicles.
M1296 Dragoon is produced by The United States. Its Infantry fighting Vehicle version is also available. The Dragoon is a well-armed and well-protected APC.
However, it lacks protections for a true wheeled IFV. The maximum level of all-round protection is against 14.5 mm armor-piercing rounds. Its new variants are covered with explosive reactive armor for enhanced protection. Its weaponry includes a 7.62mm machine gun.
One big advantage of this vehicle is that it is equipped with a battle-proven combat system that enables all other vehicles to share information effectively.
Eitan is a new Israel made APC. It's available in an 8x8 configuration. Its weight is almost 30-35 tons. Eitan has a V-shaped hull that provides improved protection against mines. Some experts feel doubt about its ballistic and mine protection capabilities but it’s a new vehicle and still undergoing a lot of trials. Its front portion can withstand hits from 25-30 mm cannons.
Overall it can withstand 12.7 mm or 14.5 mm armor-piercing rounds. Eitan will be fitted with Iron Fist advanced active protection system. It is armed with a 12.7 mm machine gun. This APC is powered by a turbocharged diesel engine, developing 750 horsepower.
Ares is a British origin armored vehicle. It is equipped with modular armor and innovative protection against mine blasts. It is well protected against small arms fire, artillery, and mine blasts. Crew and passengers are seated on mine blast-resistant seats.
One of the unique features of this vehicle is that it is equipped with a laser warning system. Its total weight is 30 tons. Ares has superior mobility due to its tracked configuration. It is one main drawback compare to above mention two vehicles is that it has got no anti-armor capability.
Light Armoured Vehicle 6.0 (LAV 6.0) is a Canadian Armed personal carrier. It is an upgraded version of the original LAV III. Its total displacement is over 28 tons which are slightly less than AMV XP. It infantry fighting vehicle variant is also available. The vehicle contains a double V-shaped hull for improved protection against landmines and improvised explosive devices. It can withstand impacts from 14.5 mm armor-piercing rounds and the front arc can withstand hits from 30 mm cannons.
It is equipped with a new thermal sight which gives it better surveillance capability. It is armed with an M242 Bushmaster 25 mm chain gun. Another 5.56 mm machine gun is located on top of the roof. This armored vehicle is powered by a 450 horsepower Caterpillar diesel engine.
You might be thinking that the US or Russia will be the one with the best APC but its Finland. I mean it got everything i.e. Protection, mobility, and reliability. AMV XP is one of the best-protected vehicles in the world.
The vehicle maximum weight is around 30 tons. Looking at its protection levels the front arc of the vehicle can withstand 30 mm armor-piercing rounds.
It can withstand blasts equivalent to 10 kg of TNT under any wheel or anywhere under the hull. It is equipped with an NBC protection system. It is armed with a 12.7 mm machine gun. The vehicle is powered by a Scania DC13 turbocharged diesel engine, producing 603 horsepower. The Patria AMV XP has an amphibious capability as well.
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| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Volkswagen |
Germany |
| #2 |  Toyota |
Japan |
| #3 |  Stellantis |
Netherlands |
| #4 |  Mercedes-Benz Group |
Germany |
| #5 |  Ford Motor |
United States |
| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Michelin |
France |
| #2 |  Bridgestone |
Japan |
| #3 |  Continental |
Germany |
| #4 |  Goodyear |
United States |
| #5 |  Sumitomo |
Japan |
