AIL Abir

M462
Overview
Manufacturer	Automotive Industries Limited
Production	1966–1987
Body and chassis
Class	multipurpose high-performance 4x4 military vehicle

The M462Abir (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. ^[1]

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

• Azerbaijan
• Colombia
• Peru
• Guatemala

Former

• Israel

References

1. "M462 Abir". Weaponsystems.net. Retrieved 2024-05-10.