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| Chivunk | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Air transportable, wheeled all-terrain light vehicle |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Colombus |
| Specifications | |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | diesel 135hp |
| Payload capacity | 500 kg |
| Suspension | 4x4 |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h |
The Chivunk, also known as VLEGA Chivunk (port.: Viatura Leve de Emprego Geral Aerotransportável, en: air transportable general purpose light vehicle) is a Brazilian fast attack vehicle used by the Brazilian Army Rapid Action Troops.[1][2][3]
Development
editThe Chivunk was preceded by a joint program by Argentina and Brazil as the VLEGA Gaucho until 2011.[1][4][5]
Design
editThe Chivunk uses diamond plate surfacing and a built-in roll cage for field ruggedness and durability. It has multipurpose roles such as transport, medevac, reconnaissance and can be air dropped by parachute. Around 2-4 vehicles can be air transported in a C-130 Hercules and 4-7 vehicles in an Embraer C-390.[2][6] Chivunk vehicles can be stored by stacking above each other.[6] It can also be armed with a 120mm Mortar, AT4 launcher and FN MAG 7.62mm GPMG.[5]
See also
edit- FMC XR311 – (United States)
- VLEGA Gaucho – (Argentina)
- P6 ATAV – (Indonesia)
- Agrale Marrua – (Brazil)
References
edit- ^ a b "Chivunk - Fast attack vehicle". Archived from the original on January 7, 2016.
- ^ a b Petrov, Arkady (2022-09-06). "Columbus International delivers ten Chivunk 4x4 vehicles to the Brazilian Army". The Rio Times. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ Valpolini, Paolo (2023-04-12). "LAAD 2023 - SIATT missiles close to production while new projects are surfacing". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
A new proposal is the integration of the MSS 12 AC on the Chivunk, a light 4×4 vehicle developed to meet the Brazilian Army Rapid Action Troops requirements. Developed by Columbus, a Brazilian company based in São Paulo, the vehicle is also known with the acronym VLEGA Chivunk (Viatura Leve de Emprego Geral Aerotransportável, air transportable general purpose light vehicle) and is powered by a 135 hp engine which allows a maximum speed of 120 km/h. The firing post is installed over the roll bar, two spare missiles being fitted on its sides. Total payload is 500 kg, the usual crew being made of three people.
- ^ "Viatura Leve de Emprego Geral Aerotransportável (VLEGA GAÚCHO)". Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
- ^ a b Johnnie (2015-05-15). "Veículos Militares do Mundo: Chivunk (18)". Veículos Militares do Mundo. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ a b "Viatura Chivunk: tecnologia brasileira para qualquer terreno e múltiplas missões" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
