The Abir can carry 13 troops or 1800kg cargo. The standard model is fitted with 1 forward machinegun mount (NHT equivilent) and 1 side machinegun mount (NHT equivalent). The vehicle can be used to transport troops/cargo, as a platform for anti-tank or anti-aircraft missiles, or as a platform for the M40A2 106mm recoilless gun. The Abir was developed by Israeli defense contractor Automotive Industries Ltd. (AIL) as a replacement for the M325 Command Car.