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The Dardo is an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) designed to replace the M113 armored personnel carrier for the Italian Army.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV was specifically designed for the Italian Army to replace the M113 armored personnel carrier, serving as a modern infantry fighting vehicle.
Oto Melara is solely responsible for both the hull and propulsion systems, as well as the weapons and fire control systems of the Dardo IFV.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Iveco Fiat Oto Melara Syndicated Company designed and built the Dardo. Iveco is responsible for the hull and propulsion, while Oto Melara handles the weapons and fire control systems, meaning Oto Melara is not *solely* responsible for both.
The Dardo IFV was designed in the 1990s and entered service with the Italian Army in 1998.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Dardo IFV was designed in the 1980s, not the 1990s, although it did enter service with the Italian Army in 1998.
A total of 200 Dardo infantry fighting vehicles have been manufactured.
Answer: True
Explanation: The total production run for the Dardo infantry fighting vehicle is documented as 200 units.
What was the primary purpose of the Dardo IFV for the Italian Army?
Answer: To replace the M113 armored personnel carrier.
Which company is responsible for the hull and propulsion systems of the Dardo IFV?
Answer: Iveco
The Dardo IFV has a mass of 25.8 tonnes and is 6.7 meters in length.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV's specifications include a mass of 23.4 tonnes (25.8 tons) and a length of 6.7 meters (22 feet).
The Dardo IFV requires a crew of two and can transport eight additional troops.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Dardo IFV is operated by a crew of three (commander, gunner, driver) and can transport six dismounted troops, not two crew and eight troops.
The primary armament of the Dardo IFV is a 25mm Oerlikon KBA automatic cannon with a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo's main weapon is indeed a 25mm Oerlikon KBA automatic cannon, capable of firing 600 rounds per minute.
The Dardo IFV's secondary armaments include three 7.62mm NATO machine guns and smoke-grenade launchers.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Dardo IFV is equipped with two 7.62mm NATO machine guns, not three, in addition to its smoke-grenade launchers.
Troops inside the Dardo IFV can use their personal weapons through five rifle ports, with two on each side and one in the rear.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV features five rifle ports, strategically placed with two on each side and one at the rear, allowing embarked infantry to engage targets with their personal weapons.
The Dardo IFV can be fitted with two BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missiles, each with a maximum range of approximately 4 kilometers, to counter heavy armored threats.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV offers the option to mount two BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missiles, providing a substantial capability against heavy armor with a range of approximately 4 kilometers.
The Dardo IFV has four 80mm smoke grenade launchers on each side of the turret, totaling eight launchers.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV is equipped with four 80mm smoke grenade launchers on each side of the turret, providing a total of eight launchers for deploying defensive smoke screens.
Dardo IFVs currently in service with the Italian Army are fitted with the 'Hitfist' IFV turret.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Hitfist' IFV turret is the standard fitting for Dardo IFVs currently in service with the Italian Army, integrating its weapon systems.
What is the primary armament of the Dardo IFV?
Answer: A 25mm Oerlikon KBA automatic cannon
Which of the following is a secondary armament feature on the Dardo IFV?
Answer: Two 7.62mm NATO machine guns
What anti-tank missiles can be optionally fitted to the Dardo IFV to counter heavy armored threats?
Answer: BGM-71 TOW missiles
What is the configuration of the smoke grenade launchers on the Dardo IFV?
Answer: Four 80mm launchers on each side of the turret.
What is the name of the turret currently fitted on Dardo IFVs in service with the Italian Army?
Answer: Hitfist IFV turret
The Dardo IFV uses the Galileo Avionica Hitfist integrated fire control system, which measures target speed and range.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Galileo Avionica Hitfist system is indeed the integrated fire control system for the Dardo IFV, designed to measure target speed and range for improved accuracy.
The commander of the Dardo IFV is provided with a monitor displaying the gunner's thermal imager view, but not a panoramic stabilized sight.
Answer: False
Explanation: While the commander has a monitor displaying the gunner's night vision system, the cupola can also be fitted with an *optional* panoramic stabilized sight, contradicting the statement that it does *not* have one.
The gunner of the Dardo IFV is equipped with a laser range finder and a thermal imager for target acquisition.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV's gunner is indeed equipped with a laser range finder and a thermal imager, essential tools for accurate target acquisition and engagement.
What is the name of the integrated fire control system used in the Dardo IFV?
Answer: Galileo Avionica Hitfist
What observational equipment is available to the commander of the Dardo IFV?
Answer: Six episcope sights and an optional panoramic stabilized sight.
What equipment does the gunner use for target acquisition and engagement?
Answer: A laser range finder and a thermal imager.
The Dardo's hull is constructed from welded steel alloy, with add-on aluminum armor plates for protection.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Dardo's hull is constructed from welded aluminum alloy, not steel, and is supplemented with add-on steel armor plates, not aluminum.
The Dardo IFV's frontal arc is protected against 25mm APDS projectiles, and its side armor against 14.5mm API projectiles.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV's armor is designed to protect its frontal arc from 25mm APDS projectiles and its side armor from 14.5mm API projectiles, indicating robust protection against common threats.
What materials are primarily used for the Dardo's hull and its add-on armor?
Answer: Welded aluminum alloy hull with add-on steel armor plates.
What level of protection does the Dardo IFV's frontal arc offer?
Answer: Against 25mm APDS projectiles.
The Dardo IFV is powered by an Iveco V8 turbo-charged diesel engine, delivering 512 horsepower.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Dardo IFV is powered by an Iveco V6 turbo-charged after-cooled diesel engine, not a V8, which delivers 512 horsepower.
The Dardo IFV's transmission system is a ZF-designed manual system with four forward and two reverse gears.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Dardo IFV uses a ZF-designed *automatic* transmission system, not a manual one, which features four forward and two reverse gears.
The running gear of the Dardo IFV includes six dual rubber-lined road wheels and three return rollers on each side.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV's running gear is composed of six dual rubber-lined road wheels and three return rollers on each side, along with connector type tracks.
The Dardo IFV uses a hydropneumatic torsion bar suspension system with a torsion bar, bumper, and hydraulic shock absorber on each arm.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV is equipped with a hydropneumatic torsion bar suspension system, which includes a torsion bar, bumper, and hydraulic shock absorber on each suspension arm for optimal performance over varied terrain.
The Dardo IFV's braking system consists of drum brakes on each final drive, controlled by a transmission retarder.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Dardo IFV's braking system utilizes disc brakes on each of the final drives, not drum brakes, which are controlled by a transmission retarder.
The Dardo IFV can achieve speeds over 70 km/h, climb gradients steeper than 60%, and ford waters up to 1.5 meters deep.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV demonstrates high mobility with capabilities including speeds exceeding 70 km/h, climbing gradients over 60%, and fording water up to 1.5 meters deep.
The Dardo IFV has a power-to-weight ratio of 24.5 horsepower per tonne.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dardo IFV's power-to-weight ratio is precisely 24.5 horsepower per tonne, reflecting its engine's efficiency relative to its mass.
What type of engine powers the Dardo IFV?
Answer: An Iveco V6 turbo-charged after-cooled diesel engine.
Which company manufactures the Dardo IFV's automatic transmission system under license?
Answer: Iveco Fiat
What components are part of the Dardo IFV's running gear?
Answer: Six dual rubber-lined road wheels and three return rollers per side.
What type of suspension system is utilized in the Dardo IFV?
Answer: Hydropneumatic torsion bar suspension.
Where are the disc brakes located in the Dardo IFV's braking system?
Answer: On each of the final drives.
What is the power-to-weight ratio of the Dardo IFV?
Answer: 24.5 horsepower per tonne
Future variants envisioned for the Dardo chassis include a 120mm mortar carrier and an ambulance, but not a light tank.
Answer: False
Explanation: Future variants envisioned for the Dardo chassis include a 120mm mortar carrier, an ambulance, and also a light tank equipped with a 105mm gun turret, contradicting the statement that a light tank is not envisioned.
The Dardo IFV has been deployed by the Italian Army in the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Italian Army has deployed the Dardo IFV in significant conflicts, including the Iraq War (Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004) and the War in Afghanistan.
Twenty Dardo IFVs were deployed to Afghanistan to support Italian Battlegroups.
Answer: False
Explanation: Only ten Dardo IFVs, not twenty, were deployed to Afghanistan to reinforce Italian Battlegroups.
Some Dardo IFVs are in use with the Italian UNIFIL contingent in Lebanon.
Answer: True
Explanation: Beyond major conflicts, Dardo IFVs are also utilized by the Italian UNIFIL contingent in Lebanon for peacekeeping operations.
Germany is the sole operator of the Dardo IFV, possessing all 200 built vehicles.
Answer: False
Explanation: Italy is the sole operator of the Dardo IFV, possessing all 200 manufactured vehicles, not Germany.
The 1st Bersaglieri Regiment and the 8th Bersaglieri Regiment, both part of the Bersaglieri Brigade 'Garibaldi,' operate the Dardo IFV.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 1st and 8th Bersaglieri Regiments, both components of the Bersaglieri Brigade 'Garibaldi,' are indeed among the Italian Army units that operate the Dardo IFV.
The video caption 'Video of 1st Bersaglieri training in 2021' refers to a video showing the 1st Bersaglieri Regiment conducting training exercises.
Answer: True
Explanation: The video caption accurately describes content showing the 1st Bersaglieri Regiment of the Italian Army engaged in training exercises during 2021.
The 'See also' section lists the M2 Bradley as an infantry fighting vehicle from Spain.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'See also' section lists the M2 Bradley as an infantry fighting vehicle from the United States, not Spain. The ASCOD is listed as originating from Spain and Austria.
Which of the following is NOT a future variant envisioned for the Dardo chassis?
Answer: An anti-aircraft vehicle
In which major conflict was the Dardo IFV deployed by the Italian Army as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004?
Answer: Iraq War
How many Dardo IFVs were deployed to Afghanistan to reinforce Italian Battlegroups?
Answer: Ten
Besides major conflicts, where else has the Dardo IFV been utilized by the Italian Army?
Answer: With the Italian UNIFIL contingent in Lebanon.
Which Italian Army regiment, part of the Armored Brigade 'Ariete,' operates the Dardo IFV?
Answer: 11th Bersaglieri Regiment
What does the image caption 'Dardo in Afghanistan' refer to?
Answer: A Dardo IFV operating in Afghanistan.
Which of the following IFVs is listed in the 'See also' section as originating from Sweden?
Answer: CV-90