EE-11 Urutu (6 x 6) armored personnel carrier Weapon Systems // Ground Combat Vehicles // Armored Personnel Carriers

The Urutu, named after a South American poisonous snake, is a 6 x 6 armored personnel carrier (APC) that has several armament options and multi-role applications. The hull of the Urutu features all-welded steel armor construction. It is a box-shaped with a sloped glacis and angled rear. The armor consists of an outer layer of hard steel and an inner layer of softer steel roll-bonded and heat-treated to maximize ballistic protection. The armor provides complete protection against small-arms...