personnel carriers

Military transport trucks

Personnel carriers are military vehicles designed to transport troops, typically armored for protection against small arms fire and shrapnel.

They range from wheeled trucks to tracked vehicles like the M113.

Unlike tanks, their primary purpose is moving soldiers rather than engaging in direct combat, though many mount weapons for defense: The convoy of personnel carriers advanced toward the staging area.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG