Nakpadon
Encyclopedia
Nakpadon or Nikpadon is an Israel
i heavy armored personnel carrier (HAPC) based on the Centurion
-derived Nagmashot. The creation and development of the Nakpadon started during fighting in Lebanon. It was first introduced during the late 1990s, and it has since served in southern Lebanon, Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza region.
Armament: The Nakpadon carries four FN MAG machine guns and a 40mm grenade launcher.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i heavy armored personnel carrier (HAPC) based on the Centurion
Centurion tank
The Centurion, introduced in 1945, was the primary British main battle tank of the post-World War II period. It was a successful tank design, with upgrades, for many decades...
-derived Nagmashot. The creation and development of the Nakpadon started during fighting in Lebanon. It was first introduced during the late 1990s, and it has since served in southern Lebanon, Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza region.
Design
Armor: Improvements over the Nagmashot include 3rd generation reactive armor and "EKE" side skirts with rear skirts that can be raised or lowered.Armament: The Nakpadon carries four FN MAG machine guns and a 40mm grenade launcher.