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Hello, I’d like to suggest one of the more decisive vehicles of modern Canada, namely the TAPV. I had a friend talk me into the idea of its main weapon being decent in WT, and I like the look of the vehicle.
History:
The Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle(TAPV) project would start out as the Light Armoured Recce Vehicle(LARV). This project would be first defined in the latter half of the 1990s after the coyote fleet had been fully introduced. By 2004, this would have been narrowed down to a small list of bidders, and the army would have acknowledged a preferred bidder. The Light Armoured Recce Vehicle program would be called in 2006 do to changing requirements and budget cuts. However, that cancellation would be short-lived, as by March of 2008, the need for a vehicle similar to what was looked at would be identified, leading to the Tactical Armoured Oatrol Vehicle project.
Between 2009 and 2012, a few different programs would run, which would set out to find a replacement for the RG-31 Nyala and Coyote. When going over them, it was realized that many of the issues would be solved by combining both programs. Leading to the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle project as the primary program. The outcome of this program would lead to Textron Systems Canada Inc. winning the contract, with 500 vehicles ordered and another 100 able to be ordered. Textron would award a contract for Rheinmetall Canada to help build the TAPVs themself for Canada. Originally, the production vehicles were meant to be delivered in 2014; however, this was pushed back to 2016, with deliveries completed in 2018.
Specs:
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mass | 14,743 kg (32,503 lb) — curb, no armour |
| 17,743 kg (39,117 lb) — GVW, no armour | |
| 16,435 kg (36,233 lb) — curb, with armour | |
| 18,482 kg (40,746 lb) — GVW, with armour | |
| Length | 6.31 m (248 in) |
| Width | 2.75 m (108 in) |
| Height | 3.225 m (127 in) |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) + 3 passengers |
| Armour | Composite armour |
Armament
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | C16 40 mm AGL |
| Secondary Armament | C6 general purpose machine gun |
Power & Mobility
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Cummins QSL 365 — 365 hp (272 kW), 1,113 lb⋅ft (1,509 N⋅m) |
| Transmission | Allison MD3560 automatic (6 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Suspension | 4×4 wheeled, fully independent |
| Operational Range | 654 km (406 mi) |
| Maximum Speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
Sources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMMFCY3rwew
A0112253-13-000401, s.15(1)
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/tactical-armoured-patrol-vehicle.html
Textron tactical armoured patrol vehicle - Wikipedia
https://www.canada.ca/en/army/services/equipment/vehicles/vehicle-tapv.html
Army Guide
TAPV | Textron Systems
https://www.canada.ca/en/army/services/line-sight/articles/2025/06/tactical-armoured-patrol-vehicle-tapv.html
Defining the TAPV | Canadian Army Today
https://bcdragoons.army/news/bcds-get-trained-arrival-new-tactical-armoured-patrol-vehicle-tapv/