combat vehicle

Armed military transport

A combat vehicle is a military vehicle designed for use in battle.

The term covers tanks, armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, and similar equipment built to withstand enemy fire while delivering troops or firepower: The convoy included several combat vehicles and supply trucks.

Distinguished from support vehicles used for transport or logistics.

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Opposites
military vs. civilian purpose

combat vehiclepassenger car

Vehicle for transporting people

family car · minivan · sedan · station wagon · city bus

offensive capability vs. vulnerability

combat vehiclebicycle

Pedal-powered two-wheeler

rickshaw · horse-drawn carriage · compact car · shopping cart · convertible

military function: combat vs. support

combat vehiclesupply truck

Vehicle transporting needed materials

ambulance · troop transport · fuel tanker · medical transport · cargo truck

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