The FV432 is a British APC introduced in the early 1970s having been developed in the 60s. Around 2,500 were in service during the 1980s and 1,500 remain in service mostly in supporting roles. Of the FV432 still in service, upgrading of these vehicles has extended their usable lifetime. In addition to the standard APC version wich carries 2 crew and 10 troops, the FV432 has also been used as a command vehicle, an ambulance, a cargo carrier (with 3,600kg capacity) & a communications vehicle.