Nakpadon

Nakpadon
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, closer view

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

  1. ↑ http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/vehicles/engineer_vehicles/nagmachon/Nagmachon.html
  2. 1 2 "Nagmash'ot / Nakpadon". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 2009-11-05.


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