The Dardo is an infantry fighting vehicle designed for the Italian Army as a replacement for the M113 APC. It is designed and built by the Iveco Fiat Oto Melara Syndicated Company based in Rome. Iveco is responsible for the hull and propulsion systems, while Oto Melara is responsible for the weapons and fire control systems.

A look on the Dardo is sufficient to tell its purpose, it is quite straightforward as an IFV, with all the typical characteristics of the type: A 20 mm autocannon complemented by AT missiles, a good armor, a rear crew compartment, and some speed to go with it.

Jun 12, 2001 · The Dardo Hitfist infantry fighting vehicle, in production for the Italian Army, is designed and manufactured by the Iveco Fiat Oto Melara Syndicated Company based in Rome. The tracked vehicle has a 25mm gun turret, but can …

The actual IFV in service in the Italian Army is the “Dardo” (Dart). This vehicle became operative after a long and troubled process of research and development that ended in 2002 with its first deliveries to the assigned units.

Dardo IFV is a tracked infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) designed and built by the Iveco Fiat Oto Melara Syndicated Company for the Italian Army. Iveco manufactures the hull and the propulsion system, while Oto Melara produces the weapons and the fire control system.

Sep 29, 1999 · The Dardo infantry fighting vehicle is an Italian combat tank and a motorised personnel carrier. In service with the Italian Army, it will replace the VCC (modernized M-113).

Mar 18, 2022 · The Italian military intends to extend the operational life of the 135 Dardo IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) to maintain its combat capability while waiting for the next generation IFV to enter service in 2026.

The Italian Dardo IFV main gun is a KBA 25mm auto cannon, supplied by the famous Swiss firm Oerlikon. It can be elevated -10 to +30 degree’s. It has a modern Fire Control System which includes gunners laser range finder and thermal imaging.

Sep 3, 2020 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the CIO Dardo Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) including pictures.

The Dardo is an infantry fighting vehicle designed for the Italian Army as a replacement for the M113 APC. It is designed and built by the Iveco Fiat Oto Melara Syndicated Company based in Rome. Iveco is responsible for the hull and propulsion systems, …