Infantry fighting vehicle
The
Infantry fighting vehicle (
IFV) are a type of
armoured fighting vehicle. IFVs are
APCss with enhanced armament and
armour, 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.