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AFV Recognition

Books & Reference Watch & Shoot Developments ⭐ 4.50 5,000+
Version 4.0.2 Everyone

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Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Full Network Access full network access This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About AFV Recognition

The ultimate Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) recognition guide, now available on your mobile devices. This application is the end product of years of studying military equipment and how to best identify it, with input from serving military and veterans alike. AFV Recognition, or Equipment ID, as it is known in some NATO countries, is the art of identifying what vehicle you see on the battlefield. This information not only allows you to stay safer/employ the right effects, but also informs your command of the formation that is in front of you. This vital information, if accurate, not only wins battles - but wins wars. + Reconnaissance Vehicles (RECCE/RECON) + Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) + Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) + Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) + Anti-tank vehicles + Artillery + Surface to Air Missiles (SAMs) + Command, Intelligence & Electronic Warfare (CIEW) + Engineer (ENG) + Rotary Wing (RW) + Easy to navigate (search functions, favorites and categories) + Works offline (first time opening must have a data connection). + Over 100 armoured vehicles in current database. + Predominantly Russian/Soviet vehicles. + Detailed AFV "cards" displaying vehicle images, descriptions, weapon systems, types of protection, recognising features and countries in service. + Comparison guides to see vehicles side by side. + Quiz to test your AFV knowledge - not for the faint of heart. + New nations packs being released each month, voted for by the users on the @afv_recognition_ Instagram page. + Ongoing project. + Brain child of @afv_recognition - the master of AFV guides. + Surface to air threats & attack aviation expert knowledge provided by serving NATO JTAC-Instructors. The AFV Recognition app will revolutionise the study & education of this vast subject. A must have for any serving military, aspiring military, military training establishments and all armoured vehicle enthusiasts.

What AFV Recognition Is Used For

AFV Recognition appears to be a reference app for identifying armoured fighting vehicles and related military equipment on a phone. Based on the metadata, it is aimed at people who need to compare vehicle types, study identifying features, and look up information about common battlefield vehicle categories such as tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, reconnaissance vehicles, and artillery.

The app may be most useful as a quick mobile field guide or study aid. It includes searchable categories, favorites, comparison views, and quiz-style practice, which suggests it can support learning and recognition rather than general reading. The offline-first design, after the initial data connection, also suggests it may be practical in situations where a connection is limited. Because it requests full network access, it likely uses the internet for setup or to update content, but the metadata does not indicate any other permissions.

Common uses

  • Look up armoured vehicle types and identifying features
  • Compare vehicles side by side for recognition practice
  • Use as a study guide for military equipment identification
  • Review reference cards with images and descriptions
  • Practice knowledge with the built-in quiz
  • Browse categories such as MBTs, APCs, IFVs, and SAMs
  • Use offline after the first app launch
Best for:
Military learners Vehicle recognition Reference lookup Field study Phone users

App Details

Package:
com.watchandshoot.afvrecognition
Developer:
Watch & Shoot Developments
Version:
4.0.2
Updated:
Apr 22, 2025
Min Android:
5.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.watchandshoot.afvrecognition
  • Age rating: Everyone

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