personnel carrier

Military vehicle type

A personnel carrier is a military vehicle designed to transport troops, typically armored for protection in combat zones.

The term usually refers to armored personnel carriers (APCs)—tracked or wheeled vehicles that move soldiers to and within battle areas: The infantry dismounted from their personnel carriers before the assault.

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personnel carriertank

Large storage vessel

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personnel carriercargo truck

Vehicle for transporting freight

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