List of AFVs used by the Philippine Army

One of my new projects is to build some models of AFVs in use by the Philippine Army. I've been reading a variety of threads at the Timawa.net forums and here's a short list of the AFVs. In addition, the Philippine Army uses a variety of M113, Simba and V-150s:

M113A1/2

Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) - armed with 50 Caliber MG (variants have two 7.62mm MGs)
Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle (ACAV) - with a V-150S turret armed with 50 Caliber MG and 7.62mm MG (variantshave two 50 Caliber MGs on its turret)
Fire Support Vehicle (FSV) - with a Scorpion turret armed with one 76mm gun and one 7.62mm MG
Armored Recovery Vehicle (ARV) - armed with 50 Caliber MG

Simba

Wheeled Personnel Carrier (WPC) - armed with 50 Caliber MG (others have one 40mm AGL)
Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) - armed with 25mm cannon and 7.62mm MG
Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) armed with 50 Caliber MG and equipped with various communication equipment
Armored Ambulance Vehicle (AAV) - no armament mounted

Commando V-150

V-150 Armored Recovery Vehicle (ARV) - armed with 50 Caliber MG and 7.62mm MG
V-150S Armored Car (AC) - armed with 50 Caliber MG and 7.62mm MG
V-150ST Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) - armed with 50 Caliber MG and 7.62mm MG

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