Armoured Fighting Vehicle

An armoured (or armored) fighting vehicle (AFV) is a combat vehicle, protected by strong armour and generally armed with weapons, which combines operational mobility, tactical offense and defensive capabilities. AFVs can be wheeled or tracked. It is not uncommon for AFVs to be simply referred to as "armour".

Armoured fighting vehicles are classified according to their intended role on the battlefield and characteristics. This classification is not absolute; at different times different factions will classify the same vehicle in different roles. For example, armoured personnel carriers were generally replaced by infantry fighting vehicles in a similar role, but the latter has some capabilities lacking in the former. There may also be hybrid vehicles, such as the Invicta family of MBTs.

Tanks

Main battle tanks are the lead tanks in many armies. They are the lynchpins around which revolve the most successful strategems. Main tanks are typically slower than other battle tanks but maintain a higher survivability ratio (through their heavier armour plating) and a greater offensive capability (through versatility or higher grade of weaponry).

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  USA M1A5 "Diplomat" Main Battle Tank

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  45th Union GA-35B "Gladiator" Main Battle Tank

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  45th Union GA90E "Gladiator" Main Battle Tank

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  United Klingdom FV7031 "Champion" Main Battle Tank

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  M-Throne Empire Invicta Main Battle Tank

Infantry Fighting Vehicles

An infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), also known as a mechanized infantry combat vehicle (MICV), is a type of armoured fighting vehicle used to carry infantry into battle and provide direct fire support.

IFVs are similar to armoured personnel carriers, designed to transport a section or squad of infantry (generally between five and ten soldiers) and their equipment. They are differentiated from APCs— which are purely "troop-transport" vehicles armed only for self-defense— because they are designed to give direct fire support to the dismounted infantry and so usually have significantly enhanced armament. IFVs also often have improved armour and some have firing ports (allowing the infantry to fire personal weapons while mounted).

• IFVs in the BrikVerse
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  USA Guardian LAV

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  USA M3 "Statesman" IFV

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  45th Union BMP

Armoured Personnel Carriers

Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) are vehicles that are used to transport infantry safely into the battlefield. APCs are usually used to transport troops through areas where ambushes are common. APCs are usually armed with a few small (MK1) weapons, although sometimes they are armed with more powerful weapons for defense. Smoke grenade launchers are commonly equipped, providing a sight screen for defensive or offensive purposes.

Weapons and Armor

APCs are designed for transporting troops through potential ambush points, and therefore usually have a single weapon that can fire in any direction on top, APCs are also usually armored to defend the occupants from enemy snipers or heavy weapons.

Propulsion Systems

Due to the fact that APCs are used for protection and movement of units, they usually have either treads or wheels. Flying armored transports such as helicopters, hover vehicles, and drop pods are also common for faster transport. <gallery perrow=6 caption="APCs in the BrikVerse" div align=center> File:NoxarianAPC.jpg|Noxarian APC (Peacekeeper Class) File:BTR-99.jpg|45th Union BTR-99 File:Zubrmk2.png|Polish Żubr MK2 APC File:Maultier.png|Bavarian Maultier Half-Track