Mbombe 6
| Mbombe | |
|---|---|
| Type | Armoured Infantry Vehicle |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Paramount Group |
| Produced | 2010–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Curb: 16,000 kg Combat: 27,000 kg |
| Crew | 2+1+8 |
| Armor | Ballistic protection: STANAG 4569 level IV (Crew Protection against 14.5 HMG attacks) and mine blast protection: STANAG 4569 Level IV and RPG (10 kg of TNT under hull), anti-tank mine |
| Engine | Cummins ISBe4 Turbo Diesel (336kW (450 hp) and 16000N Turbo Diesel) |
| Ground clearance | 430 mm |
Operational range | 700km (435 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 100km/h |
The Mbombe is a mine-protected, high-mobility armoured fighting vehicle produced by Paramount Group from South Africa[1] that was launched in 2010. "Mbombe" is named after an African warrior.[2][3]
Vehicle specifications
The Mbombe's unladen weight is 16 tonnes. Its maximum combat weight is 27 tonnes with a crew of 11. It has 6x6 wheel drive for use on different kinds of terrain. Its maximum speed is 100 km/h; its range is 700 km. [4][5]
The Mbombe has a 300 kW Cummins ISBe4 diesel engine and an Allison 6 speed automatic transmission.[6]
Armour
The Mbombe hull meets STANAG 4569 Level 4, which means the vehicle can withstand a 10 kg TNT blast under its hull or any wheel station. As standard, the Mbombe can protect its crew against Rocket-propelled grenades, while additional modules protect against IEDs, up to 50 kg TNT at 5 metres.[7][8]
Armament
The Mbombe is armed with a heavy machine gun or an autocannon. The Mbombe can be fitted with day and night vision equipment.[9]
Functions
The Mbombe can be configured as an Armoured Personnel Carrier, Combat Vehicle, Command Vehicle or ambulance.[10][11][12]
Operators
Current operators
Jordan: 50 on order.[13]
Kazakhstan[14]
South Africa[14]
References
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- ^ "Strategic Defence Intelligence". Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Guy Martin. "ADI to manufacture full range of Paramount armoured vehicles". Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Mbombe Armored Personnel Carrier". Military Today. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
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| Infantry Fighting Vehicles | |
| Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) | |
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