Armoured fighting vehicle
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An armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) is a military vehicle, protected by armour and armed with weapons. Most AFVs are equipped for driving in rugged terrain.

Types of AFVs

Armored fighting vehicles are classified according to their intended role on the battlefield and characteristics. This classification is not absolute; at different times different countries will classify the same vehicle in different roles.

Military armored cars
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A military armored car is a type of armored fighting vehicle having wheels (from four to eight large off-road wheels) instead of tracks, and usually light armor. Armored cars are typically less expensive and have superior speed and range compared to tracked military vehicles. Most are not intended for heavy fighting; their normal use is for reconnaissance, command, control, and communications, or for use against lightly armed insurgents or rioters. Only some are intended to enter close combat, often accompanying convoys to protect soft-skinned vehicles. They usually mount a machine gun, autocannon, or small tank gun. Other uses include as a way to move (or tow) various long-range rocket, missile, or mortar batteries through dangerous areas while giving some protection to the crew.

• Alpine Armoring Inc. - International supplier and manufacturer of new and used armored vehicles to governments, corporate executives, police and military organizations. Herndon, Virginia, USA.
• Armor Systems International - Provides ballistic and blast protection for military and civilian armored vehicles, fuel tanks and fuel tankers, and blast mitigation for vehicle undercarriages and buildings.
• Centigon - Manufacturer of armored vehicles, vans, and military vehicles. Based in Fairfield, Ohio.
• Craig International Ballistics Pty Ltd - Craig International Ballistics forms part of the Craig group of companies which is Australian owned and operated since 1998. The company has grown to be one of Australia’s largest armour manufacturers with a diverse range of armour systems widely used by many law enforcement agencies, correctional institutes and Defence Departments within Australia and internationally.
• Emergency Management Equipment - Custom emergency response, mobile command, communications, and surveillance vehicles. Custom and modular dispatch consoles and ergonomic desk workstations.
• Eurosafe Sweden AB - Armored light weight vehicles for transport of valuables. Serving National Banks, international security companies and police forces.
• General Divisions Corporation - Police Motors Division - Registered supplier of police-package pursuit-design patrol vehicles to government agencies and law enforcement departments worldwide.
• Ibis Tek - Manufacturer of high-performance stealth vehicles with remote control weapons and sensor control systems. Based in Pennsylvania.
• Karotek Systems - Provider of ballistic protection for money transport, CIT vehicles, military vehicles and saloon cars. Based in Norway.
• Lenco Armored Vehicles - Since 1981, Lenco designs and manufactures many types of armored vehicles including vans, trucks, SUVs and SWAT trucks.
• MacNeillie Specialist Vehicle Conversions - UK based company offering custom engineering for personal armored vehicles, police vehicles, minibuses, hearses and stretched limousines.
• Mattman Specialty Vehicles - Produces a wide variety of specialty vehicles, including armored SUVs and law enforcement units.
• National Supply - Provider of Ferret armored cars, Fox's, and Scorpion tanks imported from the UK.
• Police Vehicle Technology - Providing law enforcement vehicle equipment.
• Rontan Group - Brasil. Diversified manufacturing company, active in warning systems, ballistic protection and telecommunication.
• Specialty Vehicle Solutions - Manufacturer of custom emergency response vehicles and trailers
• US Coach Company - Founded in 1982. A national manufacturer of custom-built specialty coaches and vehicles used for law enforcement.
• Used Armored Vehicle - Armored cars, vans for money transport, tactical SWAT trucks and prisoner transport vehicles.