Noun
IFV (plural IFVs)
(military) Initialism of infantry fighting vehicle.
A Bradley IFV and logistics convoy can be seen in the background. Source: Internet
American military simulations in the 1980s concluded a three to five-fold increase in artillery defence effectiveness when IFVs were deployed. citation Throughout its life cycle, an IFV is expected to gain 30% more weight from armour additions. Source: Internet
In the British Army, "heavy" units equipped with the Warrior IFV are described as "Armoured Infantry", and units with the Bulldog APC as "Mechanised Infantry". Source: Internet
Bulgarian-American cooperation main A US Stryker IFV on a training range near Novo Selo The Bulgarian-American Joint Military Facilities were established by a Defence Cooperation Agreement signed by the United States and Bulgaria in April 2006. Source: Internet
Croatian MOD stated that it will replace its M-80's with a modern western IFV when funds become available. Source: Internet
IFV cannons can elevate their barrels by as much as 70 degrees to permit their crews to engage aircraft. Source: Internet