Model 8, Infantry Fighting Vehicle (M8/IFV) -- [Click for other variants] -- The M8/IFV is an advanced family of vehicles designed by Perinto Defense Systems. With multiple variants based on chassis, it is an incredibly versatile platform. -- SPECIFICATIONS FOR M8/IFV: Unit cost: 2.5 million USD Weight: 25.4 metric tons Length: ~6.8 meters (overall) Width: 3.4 meters Height: 2.43 meters Engine: Diesel engine, 800 hp Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver) + 9 Infantry Soldiers Main Armament: 40 mm autocannon Elevation: +45° / −10° Turret Traverse: 35.2° per second Fire Rate: 300 rpm Max Speed: 48 mph Range: 450 km -- VARIANTS: M8/IFV: Production model M8-A/APC Armored personnel carrier variant of the M8/IFV, armed with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun M8-B/CPV Command post vehicle variant of the M8/IFV M8-C/SPAA SPAA variant of the M8/IFV, armament consists of dual 30 mm autocannons and 8 anti-aircraft missiles (more can be stored inside the vehicle). M8-D (105)/LT Light tank variant of the M8/IFV, armed with an autoloading 105mm cannon (roughly 2-3 seconds per round) based off the M6-C(X)/MBT's MRAAS cannon. Fires APFSDS, HEAT, HE, and canister shot. -- ARMOR: - Advanced composite armor - Glass fiber, ceramic, and aluminum alloy -- Other features/notes: - Computer-assisted FCS with built in tracking for long-range targets - Raman-based laser rangefinder - Infrared night vision and thermographic sight - Thermal/night sights (commander’s independent - NBC protection - Automatic target tracking - Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) (some) - Battlefield management system (BMS), GPS/INS and encrypted UHF/VHF radios
