AArmoured vehicles
Praga V3S
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AArmoured vehicles
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Praga V3Slarger figure on 3 of 3
RBY Mk 1larger figure on 0 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source6.91 m (272 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Praga V3S | RBY Mk 1 |
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| Manufacturer | Praga[source] | — |
| Production | 1953–1964 (Praga) 1964–1988 (Avia) 1986–1990 (BAZ)[source] | — |
| Layout | 6×6[source] | — |
| Engine | 7.4L Tatra 912-1 I6 diesel[source] | — |
| Transmission | 4-step[source] | — |
| Curb weight | 5,470–8,650 kg (12,059–19,070 lb)[source] |
5.023 m (16.48 ft)[source]
+6 passengers
Single source2 (+6 passengers)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source100 km/h (62 mph)[source]
Chrysler 225-2 6-cylinder petrol 6.8 litre V-8 diesel (Guatemalan RBY Mk 1 only) Deutz BT6L 912S inline-V6 diesel engine (Honduran local upgrade) or
Single sourcedepending on variant
Single sourceChrysler 225-2 6-cylinder petrol 6.8 litre V-8 diesel (Guatemalan RBY Mk 1 only) Deutz BT6L 912S inline-V6 diesel engine (Honduran local upgrade) 120 hp or 145 hp depending on variant[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Country of origin | Czechoslovakia[source]Inventory Origin column; table 5, row 11, cell 3; revision 1375987027; retrieved 2026-09-30 | — |
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| Type | — | Reconnaissance vehicle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Israel[source] |
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| In service | — | 1975-present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Operators[source] |
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| Wars | — | Guatemalan Civil War FMLN-Honduran skirmish South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000)[source] |
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| Designer | — | IAI RAMTA[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1975[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1975[source] |
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| Armour | — | 8 mm (0.31 in) steel (hull sides) 10 mm (0.39 in) steel (floor)[source] |
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| Main armament | — | Up to 5 machine guns ( pintle mounts)[source] |
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| Power/weight | — | Depends on Variant[source] |
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| Former operator · Israel | — | Israel[source] |
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