Smållhund (APC)
| Smållhund Armoured Personell Carrier | |
|---|---|
 A Smållhund APC during an exercise | |
| Place of origin |
 Sannlibo |
| Production history | |
| Designer |
Sannsystems AB — S²Armours |
| Designed | 1979 - 1990 |
| Manufacturer |
Sannsystems AB — S²Armours |
| Specifications (Smållhund APC) | |
| Weight |
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| Length | Depending on Variant |
| Width | Depending on Variant |
| Height | Depending on Variant |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Passengers | Up to 8 (Maximum) |
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Main armament | Various |
The Smållhund is a 6x6-wheeled armoured personell carrier, developed by the sannlig state owned arms manufacturer Sannsystems AB, respectively its division S²Armours. The Smållhund is intended as succesor to the Villhund I armoured fighting vehicle.
Origin
The Smållhund was intended as succesor to the Villhund I armoured fighting vehicle and was developed as a private venture by Sannsystems, mainly aiming for the export market. This was reasoned by the development of the Villhund II armoured fighting vehicle, which was going to be a heavier 8x8 vehicle according to ringeriker and sannlig requirements. Despite this Sannsystems officials still saw a market for a lighter 6x6 vehicle and began developing the Smållhund, which was first based on the Villhund I, but later utilized a large share of parts from the Villhund II as well as of the development of the Villhund III (AFV).
Later ringeriker and sannlig forces introduced chose the Smållhund as succesor to the Stormpanserfordon Villsvin and the Villhund I recce vehicles, for which a modernised and heavier armed variant was developed and introduced in 1996.
In the following, an 8x8 Variant of the Smållhund replaced the Villhund II in the Sannsystems product portfolio.
Variants
Smållhund EVO Variants:
PsRB Smållhund :
The Panserrekonbil Smållhund is a reconnaissance and observation variant of the Smållhund. It has a crew of three, and can carry a 4-man scout or forward observer squad for dismounted use. It is additionally equipped with sensors and a reconnaissance mast. The dismounts are equipped with man portable radar and sensor systems as well as UAVs. The PsRB Smållhund complements the PsRB Rev in the armoured cavalry platoons.
PsJB Smållhund :
- The Panserjægerbil Smållhund is equipped with the Panservernsystem 15. The sannlig version features the Panservernmissil 22 Anti-Tank/Anti-Structure Guided-Missile in the standard as well as the extended range and non-line-of-sight variants. In addition the PsJB is also adapted to launch loitering munition.
LvB Smållhund :
- The Luftvernbil Smållhund is equipped with the Luftvernsystem 18. The sannlig version features the Luftvernmissil 22 Anti-Air missile and the Sannsystems K40-BA CTA-anti-aircraft gun.
PsBK Smållhund :
- The Panserbombekaster Smållhund is equipped with a turreted mortar system, featuring a caliber of 120mm.
PRs Smållhund :
- The Panserradarensystem Smållhund is a mobile SIGINT platform with a telescopic mast and multiple antennas to detect enemy radar and communication signals.
PIs Smållhund :
- The Panserinterferenssystem Smållhund is a mobile jamming platform with a telescopic mast, to jam enemy radar and communication signals
Operators
- In service with the Ringerike Army (Ringerike Hær).
- Sannlig Land Forces - The Sannlig Forces introduced the Smållhund in a Recon Variant in 1996 as replacement of the Stormpanserfordon Villsvin and the Villhund I recce variants. Meanwhile all original Smållhunds in sannlig service are replaced by the Smållhund EVO-HD, featuring increased payload and protection.