Cendana Auto Magatti

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Cendana Auto Magatti
Cendana Auto Magatti of Malaysian Army in display during MAF anniversary day 2.jpg
Cendana Auto Magatti on display at MAF anniversary day
TypeLight assault vehicle / Special operation vehicle
Place of origin Malaysia
Service history
In serviceMalaysia
Production history
Designed2024
ManufacturerCendana Auto
Specifications
Mass4.86
Length5.5 meters
Width2.0 meters
Height2.58 meters

Main
armament
12.7 mm machine gun and/or grenade launcher
Secondary
armament
7.62 mm machine gun
Engine2.8 L Turbo Diesel
204Hp / 3400 RPM
Payload capacity12 crews
Suspension4x4
Operational
range
600 km
Maximum speed100–150 km/h
Steering
system
Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Power Assist

The Cendana Auto Magatti is a light assault vehicle or special operation vehicle, which is an upgraded and improved version of the Cendana Auto Special Operation Vehicle or SF-21X. [1] [ non-primary source needed ] It was designed and produced by Malaysian defence company Cendana Auto. [2]

Front view of Magatti Cendana Auto Magatti of Malaysian Army in display during MAF anniversary day 1.jpg
Front view of Magatti

The vehicle was launched in 2024. [3] It was designed to carry up to 12 members including the driver, depending on the seating arrangement and combat load. It can be equipped with general-purpose machine gun and heavy machine gun, as well as heavier weapon such as automatic grenade launcher. 16 smoke grenade launchers also located at the top of the vehicle. [4] Powered by 2.8 liter turbo diesel engine and with the power of 204 horsepower and 3400 revolutions per minute, it can speed up to 150 kilometer per hour and has a range of 600 kilometer. [5]

References

  1. "MAGATTI". Cendena Auto. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  2. Valpolini, Paolo (8 May 2024). "DSA 2024 - Two new light vehicles from Malaysia Cendana Auto". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  3. "Malaysia's Cendana Auto unveils two new tactical 4x4 vehicles". Shephard Media. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  4. "Onwards and Beyond". Malaysian Defence. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  5. Azmie, Zulfadhli (21 July 2025). "Cendana Auto: Keupayaan mobiliti taktikal keluaran industri tempatan". Air Times News Network (in Malay). Retrieved 2 January 2026.