Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle

Photo by ISAF Headquarters Public Affairs Office from Kabul, Afghanistan

Photo by ISAF Headquarters Public Affairs Office from Kabul, Afghanistan

Gun trucks from 2nd Platoon, E-company, Battle Group-7, Task Force Uruzgan move toward an over-watch position near Mirabad. The platoon was on a 3-day International Security Assistance Force mission conducting foot patrols through villages to meet the Afghan people and build friendships, Aug. 19, 2008.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Collins

FAST FACTS:

Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle or Infantry Mobility Vehicle, Australia.

In service: 1997 to present

Amount made: 802

Wars involved in: 2001 War in Afghanistan, 2003 Iraq War, 1999–2009 East Timor

Main Manufacturer: Thales Australia

Crew 2

Armour

Primary armament:
   Gun ring for 5.56mm and 7.62mm machine guns or a remote weapon station

Operational range: 800km

Speed: 100km/h