First widely used in World War II, personnel carriers are armored tracked vehicles that transport infantry into battle or serve as combat platforms from which soldiers can fight without dismounting.

• 这种分类中还包括用于输送贵重物品的民用装甲汽车。第二次世界大战中，装甲汽车首次大量出现。与履带车相比，装甲汽车在泥泞或不平坦地形性能不佳，但在道路或平坦开阔地域运动速度快。