IFV ARMAMENT EVOLUTION

摘要

The first half-track carriers which appeared during World War Ⅱ, such as the German Sd.Kfz.251 Hanomag had limited ballistic protection and typically mounted a medium machine gun. However, post war armoured combat vehicles have been fielded with progressively larger armament. In addition, the number of infantry carried has often been reduced to accommodate these weapon systems. These changes reflected a shift in focus from the infantry section to the vehicle itself and its firepower capability, especially in those designated as infantry fighting vehicles (IFV).