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AVGP

Armoured Vehicle General Purpose

Purchased by the Canadian military in the late 70's the AVGP consisted of three vehicles with similar chassis. They were:

Cougar: 3 man crew armed with a 76mm main gun. Used as a tank trainer and fire support vehicle on UN missions.

Grizzley APC: 2 man crew and armed with a .50 cal and 7.62mm machinegun. Designed to carry a section of infantry.

Huskey ARV: Designed to provide mechanical support for the other two vehicles.

AVGP Today

The Cougar is only used for training in Canada as a recce vehicle. The Grizzley is no longer in front line service but are being converted to support vehicles (ie command post). The Husket still serves as is.

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