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An armoured personnel carrier with caterpillar tracks for driving over rough terrain. They are used for transporting troops.

Wheeled or tracked military vehicle with light to medium armour protection used to carry infantry into and out of battle; it carries up to ten people. Many APCs are amphibious and most mount light weapons for close defence and support.
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