viernes, 30 de noviembre de 2018

Brasil: Regimiento de Caballería Mecanizada recibe APC Guarani

Brazilian 2nd Mechanized Cavalry Rgt receives new Guarani APCs

Army Recognition



On 19 November, the 2nd Mechanized Cavalry Regiment, an organic military organization of the 1st Mechanized Cavalry Brigade, received its first three "Guarani" wheeled APCs (Viaturas de Transporte de Pessoal, Média de Rodas, VBTP-MR), equipped with the new system of REMAX turret, which is stabilized and thermal cameras.


"Guarani" wheeled APC (Viaturas de Transporte de Pessoal, Média de Rodas, VBTP-MR), equipped with the new system of REMAX turret (Picture source: Plano Brazil)

The Guarani is an amphibious 6x6 armored personnel carrier manufactured by IVECO of Brazil. It can carry up to 11 military personnel). It can reach 100 km/h. The incorporation of this new military employment material will increase the operational capacity of the 1st Bda C Mec, in addition to modernizing the vehicle fleet of the 2nd RC Mec, replacing VBTP Urutu, manufactured by ENGESA, and in use for more than 40 years in the " Regiment João Manoel ".

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