Canadian Army TAPV - Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle

The Textron TAPV (Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle) is an armoured car currently in use by the Canadian Army. It is based on the M1117 Armoured Security Vehicle, developed for use by the military police of the US Armed Forces.
The Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) program began in 2009, and in 2012 the contract was awarded to Textron Systems, Inc. On August 16, 2016, Textron systems delivered the first Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) to the Canadian Army. An eventual 500 vehicles will be purchased, with the option to order an additional 100.
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[@_Matsimus_]

Hey all! Sorry for the re-upload. Its just the situation I am in and the way things are. Hope you enjoy anyway! Thanks all!

[@harrisonbuck2749]

You’re more Canadian than British now. Sorry.

[@charlesnr2000]

Matsimus nice to see the vid back up, find myself forgetting little facts about the TAPV here and there so atleast now I can watch ur vid to remind myself

[@photonman54]

This video is new to me

[@thornydig]

Matsimus Hope all is good Brother ✌

[@jepkratz]

It looks like the TAPV was designed to take a LOT more weight. A variant would pair very well with the Patria Nemo 120mm auto-mortar. Textron probably offers a bolt on hydro-shock upgrade package for the terrain glide performance.

[@rickcosman9670]

First unlike many of the people who commented on this I am still serving and I work at the Armd School which is the Centre of Excellence for the TAPV. Matsimus has relied too much on the Textron talking points. Although Textron makes Commando Armored Vehicles that have seating capacity for 7 dismounts over and above the crew the Commando variant that Canada calls the TAPV only has seating capacity for 6 total in the general propose vehicle, 3 crew and 3 dismounts. The Recce variant has seating for 5 as extra batteries required it to lose a seat. Not a big loss since the crew complement in the Recce Orbat is 4. Again although Textron makes a Recce variant of the Commando the CAF did not buy the items like the surveillance tower and an independent crew commander's sight that would have made our Recce vehicle better suited to do Recce with. As I said Textron makes variations to the vehicle that would have made it more conducive to Recce and wanted to sell those variations to us but the CAF chose not to buy them. Now in reality there ended up being 3 projects that were thrown into the one project that they bought the TAPV to fill. The Armd Corps has been looking to buy a "Light Recce Vehicle" since the mid 90s to compliment the Coyote (not replace it). Later on the Infantry Corps wanted a "Patrol Carrier" for 1 coy of their Light Battalions and then after our Afghanistan experience the CAF wanted to replace the G-Wagon in conflict zones as the run about vehicle. Somehow all three projects got moulded into one. The Textron Commando that we now know as TAPV was bought to answer all three needs. The 100 or so that were going to the Infantry were rejected because the Infantry decided that with only 3 dismounts the vehicle did not meet their needs. Although the Armd Corps took delivery of the vehicles it was much larger than the Light Recce Vehicle we were looking for. Also as has been pointed out by others, the weapon system is not configured for what the Armd Corps does ( Recce or anything else). This leaves the Run About vehicle in a conflict zone. It actually works very well for that as the original vehicle was designed for the US Army Military Police to drive around the Vietnam countryside without getting their butts shot off. So some of the strengths of the vehicle. First one is crew protection. Textron claims that it has THE BEST crew protection of any 4 wheeled light armed vehicle in service with any military today. I believe it. This ended up being the single most important requirement from the CAF point of view and Textron had to redesign the vehicle several times to answer that requirement. The second strength, much to everyone's surprise, is the cross country mobility. Some of the crew who have used it cross country say it's as good as the Coyote, some say it is better. This consistent review from just about everyone initially surprised me but then I realized that the vehicle looks like a Damned Tree Farmer, so I guess it makes sense that it's good cross country. As for the distribution throughout the Armd Corps, 17 of the approximately 27 F-Echelon vehicles in the Reg F Recce Sqn is now the TAPV. So approx 60%. The Armd Reserves have been included in the TAPV distribution so that the Reg F and Reserve side of the Corps now share a deployment vehicle. The TAPV is now the default PCF vehicle for the basic Crewman course for both sides of the Corps.

[@youngnumbers7300]

To bad it gets stuck in 6 inches of mud. 🤣 2RCR would love to give you your trash back! 💕

[@GSKboarder]

We dont want it back. Im a regf tapv driver and regiment wide the tapv is hated. Its not a good vehicle for many reasons and the cons outweigh the single pro: survivability. Also the only feasible crew config is 4 pers. Only one dismount. You can fit 5 but there is simply not enough room for rations, water, ammo, kit etc. Unless you get super creative strapping stuff outside.

[@rickcosman9670]

@@GSKboarder yeah the vehicle started it’s existence as the Cadillac Gage Commando a patrol vehicle for the USArmy Military Police in Vietnam. The company that makes it changed from Cadillac Gage to Textron and the vehicle design has been modernized but it’s still essentially that same protected police patrol vehicle it started out as 60+ years ago. The first time I looked at it I said to myself “it will be the Cougar al over again, the Reg F is going to hate it because it’s not a tank and the P Res is going to love it because it’s a big steel thing with a gun system”. And that’s pretty much how it’s worked out. There were so many vehicles more appropriate for the Armd Corps to do Recce with than this one they should not have tried to fulfill 3 requirements with one vehicle. Sometimes I wonder what the people at DLR are thinking..

[@johnpatz8395]

Personally yes, I watch your content to get specs and such on the various equipment you cover, but I also like to hear your opinion of them.

[@Cartoonman154]

People are annoyed by opinions, who would have thought. lol

[@kayagorzan]

Indeed.

[@mikeirl3565]

Great video man, I love all the info an these awesome military vehicles (most of which I didn't even know existed) keep up the great work!!

[@CammieGee]

Great video, thanks for uploading, I'm always trying to learn more about the TAPV.

[@ALifeThatRocks]

You have some of the best analysis I’ve found.

[@furious_gaming14furious_ga91]

Yay a Canadian military vehicle! :D

[@kristofballing2733]

Not made in Canada

[@L3M0NH3AD90]

@@kristofballing2733 but used by Canada...I think that was the point

[@echosloud]

this vehicle is a piece of shit

[@diligentone-six2688]

@@echosloud your mom is a piece of shit shut the fuck up.

[@socialreject1131]

@@diligentone-six2688 holy shit lol, wtf you coming with so much heat 😂

[@steveo9284]

Drove the prototypeM1117 guardian(U.s. Version) used as scout vehicles and gun trucks. Convoy security in Iraq from 06-07. Some reason concerns of roll overs came up. Fully inclosed turrets where held in mainly by gravity, so if it goes upside down, the turret came out. Mk19 auto-grenade launcher as a primary was restricted from use in urban environments. So secondary weapon(Browning m2) became the primary. Can personally attest to it's survival rating against I.e.d.s. I'd be goo in a bag mailed home, if not for textron's vehicle. If I had the money i'd buy a stripped down version for use.

[@vanguard6498]

Wehh good timing on this video, saw 3 or 4 of these roaming the streets of Pembroke Ontario.

[@griff9647]

they look bad ass , But I miss the smell of diesel, oil , other smells anyone who drove knows what im saying , And of course the Gatorade bottles of Lemonade rolling around . GREAT DAY TO BE A DRAGOON!!!

[@fragment1520]

@@griff9647 gross

[@beerthug]

Pembroke, lol...go light a match.

[@carlgustav945]

@@griff9647 Yeah, not! Royal Canadian Disappointments

[@johnpatz8395]

Love the "Student Driver" sign on the back of the one. 😂

[@tdtvegas]

The U.S Army calls these M1117 Armored Security Vehicle. I was an MP and used these, made by Textron in Mississippi.

[@CommissarMoody1]

I drove around in a M1117 in Iraq in 07-08, and would be interested to see the differences up close.

[@aaron042671]

It’s like a Cadillac gage, I loved these 20 years ago. Fast, 50 mph on pavement/hard pack .

[@franktezz]

I love the footage in Sherbrooke, QC... I love your work too!

[@ianwilson4286]

Sorry to say that when CAF first went to TFA we did not have the G wagon but we drove iltis jeeps for several years and even lost troops in them. The G wagon arrived just before my second tour in 5 March 2004 in Kabul, Afghanistan.

[@firefightergoggie]

Well I'm not in the Canadian military anymore and I have an opinion. Firstly, the versatility of the vehicle with regards to evolving requirements by the Canadian Forces is VERY limited by the fact that the engine is located in the rear. That is a very 1950's design innovation and one that has been more or less dropped by most nations in the world in favor of placing a loading ramp or swinging crew doors at the back of the vehicle. Secondly - mobility issues and limitations with only four wheels. Look I could go on and on, but one thing is clear. This vehicle is all wrong for the Canadian Forces. It seems like something that a committee of untrained civilians would have decided upon. WELL OF COURSE THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED.

[@jakexd5524]

It seems like it would be more suited to Afghanistan, but we are never going back there. Why not design a transport more suited for modern warfare. The war on terror is pretty much over, so any enemy of Canada is going to be a nation.

[@karlp8484]

The engine is not at the rear. What you see is a crew cab

[@firefightergoggie]

Karl P - yes the engine is in the rear. Rear enough not be able to install a rear ramp or door.

[@karlp8484]

SuperSix delta. I stand corrected, you're right. Thank you

[@firefightergoggie]

Chadwicked B - I served in the 90's too. Our C7A1's never gave us any issues. After lugging that C1A1 around all day, the C7 was a welcome change.

[@xxnightmareblazexx6927]

Your A Best Military Tutorial!

[@stephengardiner9867]

That's Canada for you... a desert landscape with SNOW patches! Before any of you flip out... I am Canadian and I have had the rather peculiar distinction of throwing a snowball.... in August (and I was NOT in the mountains!). Ya gotta love it!

[@ALookatInsideFood]

I have been out for a while. Good to see what new equipment they have.

[@jimparker3323]

Informative piece, thanks

[@jazzhandsparten]

THICC BOOTY? That's offensive! No revenue for you! XD

[@capras12]

I love hearing your options :(

[@pelucheosito6357]

I want mine in white with chrome all over the place led lighting great video pal

[@joemac2640]

The tapv looks like its straight out of mad max, is it just me?

[@S0VERP0WERED]

Several of the clips in the video show the TAPV sporting what im 99% sure is a Javelin ATGM mounted beside the light machine gun. Didn't hear it mentioned in the audio so thought I'd just mention that. A pretty significant capability for such a vehicle if it can engage light / medium armor targets too

[@willielouw3409]

Your channel, your choice, I like to hear your opinion about these things, especially since you did serve, and ITS YOUR CHANNEL !! give your opinion if you want to bro (Keep up the great content)

[@russelljeffrey7405]

Thanks for the vid! As a person that is aspiring to enter the Canadian armed forces, it's very cool to see what is being developed. I have no issues with opinions, for I love talking military. So if you are still wondering if you should through your opinion in, I say do it. For then we can look up the equipment you are pairing it too, look up the stats, and make our own conclusions.

[@RoyalPhenom]

the tapv is amazing

[@OsmosisHD]

I'm gonna do a vid-request: The "Holland-Class" Ocean Patrol Vessels Or the "Zeven Proviencien Class" Frigates in use and developed by the Netherlands. Both look pretty fancy and 'not very intimidating' but pack a astonishing punch PS. Specially do some research into the sensory and detection&interception capabilities. It's really something else! Another cool thing, In NATO ASD Training (a mock battle) The Zeven Proviencien coupled with a dutch submarine took out 8 US navy vessels! including the CNV-71

[@itchytriggerfinger7622]

Looks like a capable beast to me. Great drive train Cummins and Allison trans.

[@Anlushac11]

As soon as I saw this vehicle I said to self "Self, that looks like the M1117 armored car which itself is a modern version of the Vietnam era LAV-150".

[@alantorres7916]

can you make video on the tow missile system and how it works

[@cokemeat1294]

I had a chance to look inside a TAPV that visited our army cadet corps armoury, I’m happy that our G wagons are being replaced with these

[@a50204b123]

Cool looking Vehicle for sure!

[@michael43216]

I like hearing your opinions on military equipment. Sorry to hear...

[@_Matsimus_]

Mariano Mazza it’s just for Canadian stuff

[@WollongongWacko]

Matsimus Oh cool!

[@Baseshocks]

LOL is it because the equipment they purchase is shit? Liberals buy from bargain bin in Canada.

[@jimw2781]

Baseshocks Pretty sure the TAPV was a Tory purchase...

[@Baseshocks]

He's not allowed to give his opinion on current Canadian equipment, means someone talked to him.

[@MechanicWolf85]

The sole reason I subscribed to you was becouse of both review and opinions (even thou we both disagree on wheel tanks vs track tanks, I love wheel tanks)

[@tclem14]

Awesome video. please more Canadian equipment videos

[@studavies1967]

Another great video, I wonder what are your thoughts on Britain buying the American jltv

[@unnown39061]

could you do one on the hawkie or bushmaster pmv's?

[@arniewilliamson1767]

Loved the video

[@ostidecabochon]

SherH! I used to be at that regiment. . I was actually on one of the first official TapV courses a few years ago

[@devinkrass6853]

NOOOO I love your opinions!!

[@richardrobinson4869]

What is stanag L4 ? Is that about 20mm shells at 500m? Btw i love to hear soldiers opinions of kit. What about only 4 wheels?

[@raymondbenedict]

10:35 "Damn, Boy, that armoured vehicle is THICC"

[@ironwolfF1]

...as it twerks it's way across rough ground. 😏

[@Ome99]

Interesting how low intensity warfare rejuvenated advancements in armoured vehicle design.

[@kolinmartz]

It’s literally a vehicle design from the 90s just modernized.

[@billsandford3901]

At just what level will this vehicle be distributed. Like will this bring back the three/four mech rifle companies, or will it form units with like equipment?

[@fenixmarcus10]

hey man, great video as always. i understand that you can't talk certain things, because you might get in trouble. it's sad that we live in a world like that, where people want you to get in trouble for just saying what you think, even though you are never mean or arrogant when you voice your opinion. never the less i enjoy watching your videos, they are educational and it's nice to have someone who served in the army talking about army stuff, unlike to some keyboard warriors talking shit. take care man.

[@_Matsimus_]

Marcus Fenix thanks Marcus!! I appreciate that buddy! Have a great weekend

[@markfisher8206]

Marcus Fenix seven vehicles seven corners no progress since 1950

[@Shelldrakeaus]

Australian bushmaster or thales Hawkeye????

[@johncheatham897]

Good show.

[@nacionalista1779]

I’ll be driving that soon hope it’s as fun as they say

[@claytonmachine12]

If its anything like the M1117 ASV that predated it. You will hate every second being near it. Except the AC that was on point

[@joetuktyyuktuk8635]

...and 3 years later?

[@willsabri4815]

You should do a video on the british foxhound LPPV

[@domelxx8379]

I don’t mind to listen this is cool guy and have lots of knowledge

[@jeroenwubbels7824]

Should work well with allies and growing fleet of wheeled systems. Boxer and that Denel you posted, Centauro. Lot of range and quick deployed with small logistics

[@burdy2959]

Could you please do an episode for either the EMB 314, LAV III, or EE-9 Cascavel?

[@beyondyourken1892]

He did do lav 3, but I think he took it down like this one. Hopefully he will re-upload it. I wouldn't mind see EMB 314 or texan 2.

[@SlimRhyno]

I'm sorry about those people that make creating your content more difficult, instead of just appreciating it for what it is. Yeah, people are the worst. 😏 Anywho, I enjoy your channel, and please keep it up!

[@SlimRhyno]

@@TheCoolCucumber Fair enough.

[@user-do7nm3ik4n]

Canada needs more of these 100,000

[@chocolatebar5663]

My local reserve unit still uses g-wagons but has a few tapvs

[@rogerhowell6269]

Thanks for the overview, for a 4 wheel drive looks ok. Bit more gun would be good! 👀🧐

[@johncheatham897]

Keep up the good work. Opinions and hints are always appreciated.

[@derekhellam9861]

🇨🇦 proud. Wonder how well it will preform in winter

[@youngnumbers7300]

Like shit.

[@2012stang302]

Does it come with back bacon fryers? Beer mugs poutine or beaver tail?

[@whiskeyactual.]

4:24 LOL that was awesome. This thing is like the perfect SHTF/prepper survival vehicle. The US should've used the M1117 more.

[@xjamesx7047]

Hey Matsimus, if you wanna do more about APC's. I suggest you review the V-100 Cadillac Cage next after this, it was a reliable apc though. 😃

[@helbent4]

Better the V-150, which is the base for this vehicle.

[@chriss7762]

One of them already caught fire during training.

[@BConText]

Nice remainder me the bradley.... hey what about the tires? No worries Mat...keep up cheers!

[@das_edelweiss8736]

Dose it come with a maple syrup dispenser? I know the challenger 2 has a tea cup holder

[@alexlongpre4527]

Funny, I immediately recognized the place, when the atpv first gets out of the garage at the beginning of the the video. Sherbrooke is my home town.

[@zurinho23]

Can you discuss AHS KRAB ?

[@phucdutong4999]

Verry beautyful , 1000 like 🇨🇦

[@valiantredneck]

2:20. That would be the “Royal Canadian Armour Corp.” Thank you.

[@clusterguard]

don't forget that "freedom of specch" doesn't apply while being in the armed forces in some countries. anyhow, I am sure we all have had a nice, informative time with all of your videos. best from Greenland.

[@717mikeman]

Can you do a video on the longest confirmed sniper kill shots??

[@coocookachoo2806]

Perfect for rush hour in Montreal.

[@ftf1987]

My gripe with the TAPV and Guardian series in general is they should all be the extended ICV chassis. So much possibility with the platform, especially the 90mm cockerill. Run them with some CV90s and call it a day.

[@kelvinwilson1516]

I read through some of the comments and would love to her from some armoured drivers. I'm a former AVGP driver and know the driver is the one that had to deal with all the fun trying to take these vehicles off road. From a former boat driver (8CH)

[@Gegengrupenfuhrur]

So.. it's just the textron asv that the U.S. Army uses but licensed to Canada?

[@sgtphil65retiredinfantryco76]

I like it!

[@ReflectorExe]

Good question : who drives these ? Mobile equipment operator OR armoured soldiers ?

[@forestalfrank1074]

15 t ?! Coudn't you get for that weight a 6x6 with a lower profile?

[@kylebrodie5860]

I think the height is to improve ground clearance and bottom armour for mines

[@Nedula007]

But .... is it enough? I would have thought an 8 wheel design with each wheel capable of turning, same gears reverse as forward allowing quick and easy egress would more than ideal? But I do suppose the v shape hull would render that useless, I don't know?

[@jamesquinney6686]

Didn’t they also have a 90 mm canon turret for these things

[@fauxpastea4169]

Wink, wink, Nudge, nudge .. say no more. ;-)

[@_Matsimus_]

ForbiddenOpinion hmmmmm

[@qanniqtuq]

Yep, the Queen's Regulations and Orders. The "do not disclose military information or express your opinion on any military subject".

[@amacare123]

Your opinions are a crucial part of your content. Hell, hearing your opinions on military gear was pretty much the whole reason I subscribed. Hope those censoring your comments decide to fuck off.

[@hojer95]

Does this mean thar you could re-upload the LAV III video again?

[@_Matsimus_]

Frederik yep I’m working on it :-)

[@canuckfarmer2645]

Id like to see them show case this vehicle traversing boreal Canadian forest and not the moon rock Alberta is .. how dose it perform in soft muddy ground full of huge trees

[@stevestruthers6180]

One good-sized patch of muskeg would probably quickly disable a TAPV. The TAPV looks like it is best suited for paved and dirt roads where thick mud and other impediments will not likely occur.

[@maxiona714]

It almost looks like a combat version of the german Panzerspähwagen Fennek, but it doesn't have that slit in the side to launch small reconnaissance drones.

[@bloq6758]

The german one was made after and this is better

[@totus7891]

I can't imagine 10 crew in a the utility version. The CF website states 3 crew+ 3 fully armed soldiers.

[@andrewrose9036]

where can i buy one

[@jacobclark9088]

Hey mat can you please do a video about the talos suit. Also I read that Canada is trying to buy 17 multiple rocket launchers. If that is true then can you please do a video on the multiple rocket launcher when Canada buys them.

[@diogenesofsinope6502]

Isn’t it a bit big for scouting?

[@69gsm]

where is the vehicle actually made

[@rush2124u2]

I'd like to see the performance of this vehicle in Northern Ontario in January

[@davidwright3620]

top heavy, and already reports of flipping over. This armoured personnel carrier rolled over on highway 401 near Toronto, Canada on March 20, 2024. Video on-line if you search on google.

[@jameslewis2635]

IED's will always be able to disable wheeled vehicles. If it can take the hit from the IED and protect the crew inside then the vehicle has done well. If it enables the crew inside to fight off a following attack and/or hold out until help can arrive I would consider that a successful design.

[@chickensous2760]

I will agree they did a pretty good job when I comes to armor but like everything in the world I'm sure they could do some thing to make it a little better

[@DanielLizana-hm6nn]

We did, all of Canadians requirements we're met or exceeded. The big ass were blow away compartments to allow the vehicle to be mire survivable. Years went into fine tuning this machine to be the best versatile machine money could buy

[@VictorGarciaR]

So either Textron via youtube or someone in the canadia army did not like your opinion? If it was just your opinion, what was their point??

[@_Matsimus_]

Victor García it was someone in the army. They reported me. It’s sad really

[@LosBerkos]

Give them a Comment Action Ribbon

[@montgomerybojangles8644]

Some of those shots are from the sherbrooke hussars An armored division that in ww2, Sydney Radley Walters commanded. Walters is a national hero and an ace tanker. He killed many, many Nazis.

[@rhythmray7429]

does anybody knows what matsimus told in his opinion?

[@SamSam-jg2ur]

Anyone knows about the music at the start of video.

[@carlwesternut2434]

How the hell are you supposed to get the spare wheel back on the roof ? It would have to weigh something near 200kg