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| Manufacturer | Automotive Industries Limited |
| Production | 1966–1987 |
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| 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]
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.
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