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MELARA TYPE 6616 ARMOURED CAR


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{ROThis car was developed by IVECO-OTOBREDA (former FIAT and OTOMELARA), and started production in 1972. The type 6616 AC is fully amphibious, propelled in water by its wheels at a maximum speed of 3'4 mph. It had a turret operated by two men, armed with a 20 mm cannon for soft targets and a 7'62 mm MG. As optional equipment, it can be fitted with NBC system and passive night vision equipment.
Technical Data: Weight: 18.000 lb Crew: 4 men. Motorised by a FIAT model 8062.24 supercharged Diesel Engine. Max: 160 hp. Main Armament:1 x 20 mm Gun.