These Are the Most Expensive Military Vehicles in the World

1. Zil 131 Hyd – Russia

Producer: ZiL Main Users: Russian Armed Forces (now part of the Soviet Union) Price range: $66,390-$75,484* The ZIL-131, a 3.5-ton, 6x6 army truck manufactured by ZiL, was initially intended for use in the Soviet Union for general cargo transportation. The ZIL-131 comes in several variations, such as a gasoline truck, dump truck, tractor-trailer, and a 6x6 that is used to haul a trailer with four wheels.

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Zil 131 Hyd ©Mottl, Dmitry A./Wikipedia The 9P138, a thirty-tube rocket launcher based on the BM-21 Grad, is also housed on the 131. The ZIL-131 was first released in the middle of the 1960s, and up until 2012, it was manufactured at the truck manufacturer AMUR. AMUR declared bankruptcy and closed its doors in 2012. In the 1960s, it cost $7,300–$8,300 to construct these trucks.

2. Ratel 20 IFV 6 X 6 – South Africa

Producer: Sandock & Springfield Bussing Australia Main Users: South Africa, Cameroon, Morocco, Middle Eastern Military Price: not specified An infantry fighting vehicle from South Africa, the Ratel 20 IFV 6x6, was the first in the world to be deployed. The 20 IFV was created in response to a request from the South African army for a light-attack vehicle (LAV) that could handle offensives needing maximum firepower and strategic mobility. It is housed on a MAN truck chassis.

Rate 20 IFV 6 x 6 on Pinterest or Wietzesteyn. Because of their straightforward and affordable design, the 20 required less logistical support to operate heavy combat vehicles in underdeveloped areas. Thanks to its then-innovative characteristics, including a mine-resistant hull, increased operational range, and high-tech autocannon, the 20 was a tremendously important concept.