Freccia IFV

VBM Freccia
A Freccia IFV of the Mechanized Brigade "Pinerolo"
Type8x8 Armoured Fighting Vehicle
Place of origin Italy
Service history
In serviceSince 2008
Used by Italian Army
For more details, see Operators
Production history
DesignerIveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara
Designed1996
ManufacturerIveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara
Unit cost€ 6 million in 2008
€ 7 million in 2022
ProducedSince 2002
No. built283
VariantsSee Variants

The VBM – Freccia is a family of 8x8 armoured vehicles that was designed and manufactured for the Italian Army by Iveco Defence Vehicles for the hull, the engine and the suspension, and OTO Melara for the armament. The first variant to be developed was the IFV, the Freccia being equipped with a Hitfist turret, the same as the one installed on the Dardo IFV.

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