A TWACV is a family of 4×4, 6×6, or 8×8 wheeled armored vehicles designed to combine high mobility, ballistic and mine/IED protection, and mission modularity.

In newsroom terms: fast, protected, adaptable. Depending on the kit, it can serve as an IFV/APC, recon/surveillance node, command-and-control, fire-support, logistics/munition carrier, or armored ambulance—even acting as a sensor gateway for air and ground assets.

Key Highlights:

Protection: Modular armor, mine/IED kits, run-flat tires, central tire inflation; targets STANAG-compliant protection levels.

Firepower: Remote Weapon Stations, 25–40 mm cannons, machine guns, optional ATGM integration.

Mobility: High power-to-weight, independent suspension, locking differentials, long operational range.

Sense–Decide–Act: C4ISR integration, sensor fusion, 360° situational awareness, digital battle network.

Crew Survivability: NBC protection, fire suppression/blast mitigation, environmental conditioning, optional amphibious kits.

Why Wheels?

Compared to tracked platforms, wheeled vehicles offer lower life-cycle cost, higher road speed, simpler maintenance, and easier strategic movement, while reducing infrastructure wear. Whereas MRAPs specialize in mine resistance, TWACVs balance protection + firepower + mobility in a single multi-role package.

Bottom Line:

A TWACV delivers rapid deployment, scalable protection, and plug-and-play mission modules, making it a versatile asset for urban, rural, and border operations.