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Infantry fighting vehicle

The Infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) are a type of armoured fighting vehicle. IFVs are APCs with enhanced armament and armor, designed to give direct-fire support to infantry during a battle. They're usually armed with an ATGM launcher and an autocannon[?] or medium gun. IFVs are usually tracked. Examples include the American M2 and M3 and the Russian BMP series.

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