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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is an armoured fighting vehicle used by Lithuania , which was developed in collaboration with ARTEC GmbH. The vehicle's roots trace back to the German-Dutch "Boxer AFV" program, showcasing a joint effort by European nations to enhance their armoured capabilities. The Vilkas variant, specifically tailored for Lithuania, integrates advanced technologies and offers versatility in combat scenarios. Entering service in the Lithuanian Armed Forces in 2019, the Vilkas deployment represents Lithuania's strategic investment in a contemporary armoured platform, capable of meeting the challenges of modern warfare.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is an armoured fighting vehicle used by Lithuania, which was developed in collaboration with ARTEC GmbH. The vehicle's roots trace back to the German-Dutch "Boxer AFV" program, showcasing a joint effort by European nations to enhance their armoured capabilities. The Vilkas variant, specifically tailored for Lithuania, integrates advanced technologies and offers versatility in combat scenarios. Entering service in the Lithuanian Armed Forces in 2019, the Vilkas deployment represents Lithuania's strategic investment in a contemporary armoured platform, capable of meeting the challenges of modern warfare.
  
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The '''''Vilkas''''' (Lithuanian for "Wolf") is an event gift German light tank introduced during [[Update "Air Superiority"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/8644-event-winter-extreme-earn-yourself-rewards-this-festive-season-en|2023 Winter Extreme event]]. The Vilkas is a unique light tank choice for German top-tier players, providing fire-and-forget Spike missiles for use against tanks at longer ranges or against nearby helicopters. As such, the Vilkas presents a new playstyle to players of the German ground tree, allowing them to rush to a good position using mobility, and play as a "sniper" with decent firepower and long-range missile, or perhaps play the vehicle more aggressively and use the Spike missiles for dispatching helicopters and long-range targets of opportunity when needed. All in all, the Vilkas is a uniquely interesting vehicle to bolster the top lineups of the German tech tree.
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The '''Boxer ''Vilkas''''' is an event gift German light tank introduced during [[Update "Air Superiority"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/8644-event-winter-extreme-earn-yourself-rewards-this-festive-season-en|2023 Winter Extreme event]]. The Vilkas is a unique light tank choice for German top-tier players, providing fire-and-forget Spike missiles for use against tanks at longer ranges or against nearby helicopters. As such, the Vilkas presents a new playstyle to players of the German ground tree, allowing them to rush to a good position using mobility, and play as a "sniper" with decent firepower and long-range missile, or perhaps play the vehicle more aggressively and use the Spike missiles for dispatching helicopters and long-range targets of opportunity when needed. All in all, the Vilkas is a uniquely interesting vehicle to bolster the top lineups of the German tech tree.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 
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Despite its composite screens covering the entire hull, the Vilkas does not offer particularly robust protection. While it can withstand high-calibre machine gun fire from the frontal aspect at all ranges, its sides and rear lack adequate armour coverage. Nevertheless, its armour proves invaluable in mitigating fragmentation damage from artillery strikes and rockets, setting it apart from other lightly armoured vehicles at its battle rating. One of the Vilkas's standout features is its spacious interior, which enhances survivability by reducing the likelihood of an instant kill from a singular hit. Additionally, the unmanned turret significantly bolsters its protection capabilities, allowing operators to engage targets without fear of immediate destruction. Even in the event of detonation of the cannon belts or Spike missile launchers, the platform remains resilient, further increasing survivability and sustaining operational effectiveness on the battlefield.
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An armored vehicle, the Vilkas can shrug off only heavy machine gun fire from the front, and light machine guns from the sides.  
  
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'''Armour type:'''
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'''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
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*High hardness homogeneous armour (Turret, Lower glacis, Hull front roof, Parts of hull sides)
 
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*Composite screen (Additional armour on hull sides and rear)
 
  
 
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
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| Hull || 15 mm + 6-15 mm (73-80°) ''Upper Glacis''<br> 15 mm (53-65°) ''Lower Glacis'' || 15 mm + 38 mm (4-12°) ''Top'' <br> 15 mm + 6-8 mm (0-33°) ''Bottom'' || 15 mm + 38 mm (0-7°) || 15 mm + 15 mm
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| Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || 15 mm
 
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| Turret || 8 mm (45-52°) ''Turret front'' <br> 38 mm ''Gun mantlet'' || 8 mm (16-35°) || 8 mm (0-30°) || 8 mm
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| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || 15 mm
 
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*Wheels and suspension - 10 mm (Chassis)
 
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*Gun mount - 38 mm (Cast homogeneous armour)
 
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
 
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 
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The Vilkas boasts a commendable power-to-weight ratio of 24.7, endowing it with remarkable speed and agility despite its considerable size and profile. Its off-road capabilities and superb top speed contribute to its versatility on the battlefield, allowing for swift manoeuvres and rapid responses to changing tactical situations. Additionally, the Vilkas maintains a decent reverse speed, further enhancing its mobility and operational effectiveness in dynamic environments.
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{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,263|rbMinHp=721}}
 
{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,263|rbMinHp=721}}
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{{main|Bushmaster 2 Mk.44 (30 mm)}}
 
{{main|Bushmaster 2 Mk.44 (30 mm)}}
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The Vilkas is equipped with the formidable Bushmaster 2 Mk.44 30 mm automatic cannon. While it may lack efficacy against heavily armoured vehicles in head-on combat engagements, its versatility shines in various tactical roles. Primarily, the Bushmaster 2 Mk.44 proves particularly effective for flanking manoeuvres and short-range anti-aircraft defense against approaching helicopters or slow and low-flying enemy jets. Its rapid rate of fire and powerful ammunition make it a formidable deterrent against aerial threats, providing critical support to ground forces. Moreover, when deployed within a group, the Vilkas becomes invaluable for targeting and neutralizing critical components of enemy vehicles, such as tracks or cannon barrels. Additionally, the Vilkas's Bushmaster 2 Mk.44 is recommended for continuous use of the APFSDS belt, even when engaging aircraft or lightly armoured vehicles.
 
  
 
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| rowspan="2" | 600 (200) || rowspan="2" | 200 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+60° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 54.5 || 75.5 || 91.7 || 101.4 || 107.9 || rowspan="2" | 0.26 || rowspan="2" | 0.23 || rowspan="2" | 0.21 || rowspan="2" | 0.20
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| rowspan="2" | 600 (200) || rowspan="2" | 200 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+60° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 54.5 || 75.5 || 91.7 || 101.4 || 107.9 || rowspan="2" | 13.00 || rowspan="2" | 11.50 || rowspan="2" | 10.60 || rowspan="2" | 10.00
 
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''Note:'' If an ammunition fire occurs, the entirety of the ammunition storage will be lost.
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=== Additional armament ===
 
=== Additional armament ===
 
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 
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{{main|Spike-LR II}}
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{{main|Spike-LR2MR}}
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The Vilkas comes equipped with the Spike-LR II IR fire-and-forget missiles, offering a potent but somewhat unpredictable anti-tank capability. These missiles show variable reliability, dependent on factors such as target speed, launch angle, distance, and carrier velocity. While they hold promise as stand-off weapons effective against heavily armoured targets, their performance can be inconsistent. Despite their small warhead, successful penetration can result in significant damage to enemy tanks. The missile launcher's positioning allows for No Line-of-Sight launches, contingent upon various factors and the target's level of exposure. However, their effectiveness diminishes at distances shorter than 400 metres. Moreover, their capacity for top-down attacks may encounter limitations, particularly against combat vehicles with additional roof protection, such as Russian tanks with ERA or heavily armoured tanks like the Strv 122 or Leopard 2A7 featuring NERA components.
 
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In essence, the Spike-LR II's effectiveness hinges largely on chance, making its deployment a calculated risk on the battlefield. Commanders must weigh the situational factors carefully when employing these missiles, recognizing both their potential and limitations in engaging enemy armour.
 
  
 
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==== Ammunition ====
 
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=== Machine guns ===
 
=== Machine guns ===
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The Vilkas is best played at medium range in a hull-down scenario, to use the Spike missiles and the cannon. In Realistic Battles, it is best to remain at a range (ideally further than 500 m) to use the Spike missiles efficiently, as they need at least 300 m distance to not overshoot the target. However, the 25 mm APFSDS is largely ineffective at range against heavily armoured targets unless shooting sides at a flatter angle. At closer ranges, it is easier to damage cannon barrels and tracks, but depending on the distance, the Spike missiles may be infeasible or unusable. Thus, playing at medium ranges is the best option for the Vilkas. Remaining behind cover allows the crew to be safe from all kinetic munitions, but still vulnerable to overpressure damage from explosive munitions. In addition, if the turret's ammunition is destroyed, a fire can occur. If this occurs, the Vilkas' position is easily given away by a large ammo cook-off and should be repositioned as soon as possible, ideally to a friendly capture point to re-arm. Rearming one 200-round 25 mm magazine at a capture point takes less than a minute. The excellent power-to-weight ratio of the Vilkas enables quick movements and rotations, especially in uneven environments. In addition, the commander's thermal sight permits the acquisition and firing of the Spike missiles while mostly concealed behind cover. However, due to the lacklustre payload inside the Spike missiles, multiple missiles may be required to destroy a tank.
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The Vilkas is best played at medium range in a hull-down scenario, in order to use the Spike missiles and the cannon. In Realistic Battles, it is best to remain at a range (ideally further than 500 m) to use the Spike missiles efficiently, as they need at least 300 m distance to not overshoot the target. However, the 25mm's APFSDS is largely ineffective at range against highly armored targets unless shooting sides at a flatter angle. At closer ranges, it is easier to damage cannon barrels and tracks, but depending on the distance, the Spike missiles may be infeasible or unusable. Thus, playing at medium ranges is the best option for the Vilkas. Remaining behind cover allows the crew to be safe from all kinetic munitions, but still vulnerable to overpressures from explosive munitions. In addition, as stated earlier, if the turret's ammunition is destroyed, a fire can result. If this occurs, you are very vulnerable, and must retreat to a capture point (if possible) to re-arm. Re-arming one 200-round 25mm magazine takes less than a minute. The excellent horsepower/ton ratio of the Vilkas enables quick movements and rotations, especially in uneven environments. In addition, the commander's thermal sight permits acquisition and firing of the Spike missiles while mostly concealed behind cover. However, due to the lackluster payload inside the Spike missiles, multiple missiles may be required to destroy a tank. You have only four of these and should conserve them.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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* IR tracking system and ballistic computer for aerial targets
 
* IR tracking system and ballistic computer for aerial targets
 
* Unmanned turret
 
* Unmanned turret
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* High power-to-weight ratio enables superior mobility
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* High power to weight ratio enables superior mobility
 
* Great maximum speed
 
* Great maximum speed
 
* Blowout panels
 
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* Unreliable Spike missiles
 
* Unreliable Spike missiles
 
* Inconsistent damage from the Bushmaster cannon
 
* Inconsistent damage from the Bushmaster cannon
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* All autocannon ammunition is lost if an ammunition fire occurs
 
* Tall profile
 
* Tall profile
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* Only three belts of ammunition with easily targetable turret storage
 
 
* Large steering circle
 
* Large steering circle
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* Low ATGM count
 
  
 
== History ==
 
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Vilkas

Description

The Pėstininkų kovos mašina Vilkas is an armoured fighting vehicle used by Lithuania, which was developed in collaboration with ARTEC GmbH. The vehicle's roots trace back to the German-Dutch "Boxer AFV" program, showcasing a joint effort by European nations to enhance their armoured capabilities. The Vilkas variant, specifically tailored for Lithuania, integrates advanced technologies and offers versatility in combat scenarios. Entering service in the Lithuanian Armed Forces in 2019, the Vilkas deployment represents Lithuania's strategic investment in a contemporary armoured platform, capable of meeting the challenges of modern warfare.

The Boxer Vilkas is an event gift German light tank introduced during Update "Air Superiority" as a reward for the 2023 Winter Extreme event. The Vilkas is a unique light tank choice for German top-tier players, providing fire-and-forget Spike missiles for use against tanks at longer ranges or against nearby helicopters. As such, the Vilkas presents a new playstyle to players of the German ground tree, allowing them to rush to a good position using mobility, and play as a "sniper" with decent firepower and long-range missile, or perhaps play the vehicle more aggressively and use the Spike missiles for dispatching helicopters and long-range targets of opportunity when needed. All in all, the Vilkas is a uniquely interesting vehicle to bolster the top lineups of the German tech tree.

General info

Survivability and armour

An armored vehicle, the Vilkas can shrug off only heavy machine gun fire from the front, and light machine guns from the sides.

Armour type:

Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull ___ mm ___ mm Top
___ mm Bottom 		___ mm 15 mm
Turret ___ - ___ mm Turret front
___ mm Gun mantlet 		___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm 15 mm

Notes:

Mobility

Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.

Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade Expression error: Unexpected * operator. 1,263 Expression error: Unexpected round operator. __.__
Realistic 721 Expression error: Unexpected round operator. __.__

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: Bushmaster 2 Mk.44 (30 mm)
30 mm Bushmaster 2 Mk.44 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 600 (200) 200 -10°/+60° ±180° Two-plane 54.5 75.5 91.7 101.4 107.9 13.00 11.50 10.60 10.00
Realistic 34.1 40.1 48.7 53.9 57.3

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
APDS 87 86 81 75 70 65
HEI-T 9 8 6 5 3 3
APFSDS 116 115 110 104 99 93
Shell details
Ammunition Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
APDS 1,480 0.19 - - - 75° 78° 80°
HEI-T 1,080 0.36 0.1 0.1 54.4 79° 80° 81°
APFSDS 1,430 0.1 - - - 78° 80° 81°

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
3 __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __

Note: If an ammunition fire occurs, the entirety of the ammunition storage will be lost.

Additional armament

Main article: Spike-LR2MR
Spike-LR2MR missile Reloading rate (seconds)
Capacity (Belt) Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Full Expert Aced
4 (2) - - - 13.00 11.50 10.60 10.00

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
Spike-LR II ATGM (tandem) 900 900 900 900 900 900
Missile details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Range
(m) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (kg) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
Spike-LR II ATGM (tandem) 180 20,000 13.5 0.4 0.01 1.27 80° 82° 90°

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
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Machine guns

Main article: MG3A1 (7.62 mm)
7.62 mm MG3A1
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Coaxial 4,000 (200) 1,200 - -

Usage in battles

The Vilkas is best played at medium range in a hull-down scenario, in order to use the Spike missiles and the cannon. In Realistic Battles, it is best to remain at a range (ideally further than 500 m) to use the Spike missiles efficiently, as they need at least 300 m distance to not overshoot the target. However, the 25mm's APFSDS is largely ineffective at range against highly armored targets unless shooting sides at a flatter angle. At closer ranges, it is easier to damage cannon barrels and tracks, but depending on the distance, the Spike missiles may be infeasible or unusable. Thus, playing at medium ranges is the best option for the Vilkas. Remaining behind cover allows the crew to be safe from all kinetic munitions, but still vulnerable to overpressures from explosive munitions. In addition, as stated earlier, if the turret's ammunition is destroyed, a fire can result. If this occurs, you are very vulnerable, and must retreat to a capture point (if possible) to re-arm. Re-arming one 200-round 25mm magazine takes less than a minute. The excellent horsepower/ton ratio of the Vilkas enables quick movements and rotations, especially in uneven environments. In addition, the commander's thermal sight permits acquisition and firing of the Spike missiles while mostly concealed behind cover. However, due to the lackluster payload inside the Spike missiles, multiple missiles may be required to destroy a tank. You have only four of these and should conserve them.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Optics with thermal sensors for both the gunner and commander
  • IR tracking system and ballistic computer for aerial targets
  • Unmanned turret
  • High power to weight ratio enables superior mobility
  • Great maximum speed
  • Blowout panels

Cons:

  • Unreliable Spike missiles
  • Inconsistent damage from the Bushmaster cannon
  • All autocannon ammunition is lost if an ammunition fire occurs
  • Tall profile
  • Large steering circle
  • Mediocre reverse speed for a wheeled armored vehicle

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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Germany light tanks
Pz.II  Pz.II C · Pz.II C (DAK) · Pz.II C TD · Pz.II F · Pz.Sfl.Ic
Sd.Kfz.234  Sd.Kfz.234/1 · Sd.Kfz.234/2 · Sd.Kfz.234/2 TD
Marder  Marder A1- · Marder 1A3 · Begleitpanzer 57 · DF105
SPz PUMA  PUMA · PUMA VJTF
Wheeled  Sd.Kfz.221 (s.Pz.B.41) · Class 3 (P) · Radkampfwagen 90 · Boxer MGS
Other  Ru 251 · SPz 12-3 LGS
Argentina  TAM · TAM 2C · TAM 2IP · JaPz.K A2
Czechoslovakia  Pz.35(t) · Pz.38(t) A · Pz.38(t) F · Pz.38(t) n.A. · Sd.Kfz. 140/1
France  Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) KwK
Lithuania  Vilkas
USA  leKPz M41
USSR  SPz BMP-1

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