Nakpadon

Nakpadon
Type	Armoured personnel carrier
Place of origin	Israel
Specifications
Armor	3rd generation reactive armor, "EKE" side skirts
Main armament	4 x FN MAG GPMG, 1 x 40mm grenade launcher

Nakpadon, closer view

Nakpadon or Nikpadon is an Israeli heavy armored personnel carrier (HAPC) based on the Centurion-derived^[1] Nagmashot. The creation and development of the Nakpadon started during fighting in Lebanon.^[2] 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.^[2]

Armament: The Nakpadon carries four FN MAG machine guns and a 40mm grenade launcher.

See also

• Nagmachon
• Puma
• Achzarit
• Namer

References

1. ^ http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/vehicles/engineer_vehicles/nagmashot/NagmaShot.html
2. ^ ^{a b} "Nagmash'ot / Nakpadon". Global Security. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/israel/nagmashot.htm. Retrieved 2009-11-05. 

External links

• Nakpadon + Sho't Family
• Nakpadon