M447 Pangolin Joint Protected Vehicle

The is an armoured transport used by the UNSC. The well armoured and mine-resistant Pangolin has become vital in patrol and transport duties in contested territories. 
The Pangolin is a 4 wheel armoured vehicle, with a roof mounted PALADIN Weapon Station. It has all round armour with titanium plating and carbon-nanotube inserts, giving it resistance against munitions up to 20mm rounds. The vehicle has a V-shaped monocoque hull, and is resistant against mines and improved explosive devices, allowing it to continue moving even after being struck by one. It is also sealed against chemical weapons. The Pangolin's windows are reinforced bullet-proof glass that meets the protective level of the armour. It has two doors on each side, one in the driver's cabin, and another for the troop bay, and a rear outer opening door with folding steps. It also has two roof hatches that can be used as emergency exits, or as firing points. Up front it has the driver's cab, with a driver, and remote gunner station beside it. The rear has six passenger seats, with the entire cabin having air-conditioning and holographic interfaces for accessing maps, external sensors, and battlenet outputs. The roof mounted weapon system can be fitted with a variety of weapons, including anti-tank or anti-air missiles, grenade launchers, but is most commonly fitted with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun. The vehicle is fitted with a heavy-duty hydrogen ICE and a desalination device for extending operational range. 
The Pangolin has a flexible chassis that can be easily altered into a variety of roles. The most common variant is the M448 Echidna Joint Strike Vehicle. It is also the basis of the M18 Mastiff Internal Security Vehicle, and the M46 Saiga Forward Observation Vehicle. It can also be refitted as an ambulance, sacrificing the seats for a patient litters and a litter offloading system. 
Category:UNSC Vehicles