Textron tactical armoured patrol vehicle
| Tactical armoured patrol vehicle | |
|---|---|
A TAPV on display outside Ottawa City Hall. | |
| Type | Armoured car |
| Place of origin | Canada United States (design and manufacture) |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2016–present |
| Used by | Canada |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Textron Systems |
| Manufacturer | Textron Marine & Land Systems |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 14,743 kg (32,503 lb) (curb, no armour), 17,743 kg (39,117 lb) (GVW, no armour), 16,435 kg (36,233 lb) (curb, with armour), 18,482 kg (40,746 lb) (GVW, with armour) |
| Length | 6.31 m (248 in) |
| Width | 2.75 m (108 in) |
| Height | 3.225 m (127 in) |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver and gunner), 3 (passengers) |
| Armour | Composite armour |
Main armament | 40 mm HK GMG |
Secondary armament | C6 general purpose machine gun |
| Engine | Cummins QSL 365 365 hp (272 kW) 1,113 lb⋅ft (1,509 N⋅m) |
| Transmission | Allison MD3560 automatic (six forward, one reverse) |
| Suspension | 4×4 wheeled, fully independent |
Operational range | 654 km (406 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
The Textron TAPV (tactical armoured patrol vehicle) is an armoured car currently in use by the Canadian Army. It is essentially a heavier armoured upgrade of the M1117 armoured security vehicle, developed for use by the military police of the US Armed Forces.