Fiat CM6614

Fiat CM6614
Country	Italy
Type	Wheeled armoured personnel carrier
In service	1977-2016
Built	Unknow

The Fiat CM6614 is a 4×4 wheeled armoured personnel carrier developed as a joint venture between Fiat and Oto Melara of Italy. The hull is welded steel, and the vehicle is amphibious. The first prototype was built in 1972.

Source: Wikipedia

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The Urban Guardian

The Fiat 6614 is a 4×4 amphibious armored personnel carrier developed as a joint venture between Fiat and Oto Melara in the early 1970s. Designed for high mobility, simplicity, and low cost, it became a staple of the Italian Carabinieri and various international militaries. While it wasn’t intended for heavy frontline tank battles, its ability to navigate narrow city streets, cross rivers, and protect troops from small-arms fire made it the perfect vehicle for internal security, airport defense, and UN peacekeeping missions.

Attribute	Technical Specification (Type 6614)
Role	Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Crew / Capacity	1 Driver + 10 fully equipped troops
First Production	1972
Armor	8 mm all-welded steel (protects against 7.62mm NATO)
Powerplant	Fiat Model 8062.24 turbo-diesel 6-cylinder
Horsepower	160 hp @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed	100 km/h (Road) / 4.5 km/h (Water)
Weight	8.5 tonnes (combat loaded)

Design Engineering: Practicality First

The “L” Layout: The engine is located at the front-right of the hull, with the driver sitting to the left. This creates a large, unobstructed cabin in the rear for the infantry squad, who enter and exit via a large rear power-operated ramp.
Passive Amphibious Capability: The 6614 is naturally buoyant. It requires no special preparation to enter the water; it is propelled by the rotation of its wheels, allowing it to cross calm lakes and slow-moving rivers with ease.
Firing Ports and Vision: To allow the troops to defend the vehicle from inside, there are ten firing ports (three on each side, two in the rear) coupled with ballistic glass vision blocks. This provides the squad with 360-degree situational awareness.
The M113 Connection: To save on cost and maintenance, many internal components, including the steering and some transmission elements, were derived from the proven M113 APC, ensuring global parts availability.

Global Service and Specialized Variants

South Korean “KM900”: The 6614 was licensed to South Korea, where it was produced as the KM900. It served for decades as the primary urban security vehicle for the ROK Army before being replaced by more modern 6×6 platforms.
The 6616 Sister: A variant called the Fiat 6616 was developed as an armored car. It used the same hull but featured a two-man turret armed with a 20mm autocannon or 90mm Cockerill gun for reconnaissance roles.
Italian Law Enforcement: Within Italy, the 6614 became synonymous with the Carabinieri and the State Police. It was frequently used for high-risk prisoner transport and anti-terrorism patrols during the “Years of Lead.”
Peacekeeping Veteran: The Italian Army deployed these vehicles to Somalia, Bosnia, and Lebanon under UN flags. Their non-aggressive, “police-like” appearance made them less intimidating than tanks while still providing essential protection for peacekeepers.