MDT David | |
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![]() A MDT David | |
Type | Light Armored Vehicle |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 2007–present |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | MDT Armor Corporation, Shladot |
Produced | 2006–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | Land Rover Defender 110: 3,800 kg (8,378 lb), Toyota Hilux LC79: 4,700 kg (10,362 lb) (Gross weight) [1] |
Length | Land Rover Defender 110: 4,470 mm (15 ft), Toyota Hilux LC79: 5,040 mm (17 ft) [1] |
Width | Land Rover Defender 110: 1,790 mm (6 ft), Toyota Hilux LC79: 1,972 mm (6 ft) [1] |
Height | Land Rover Defender 110: 2,035 mm (7 ft), Toyta Hilux LC79: 2,227 mm (7 ft) [1] |
Crew | 4 – 6 |
Engine | Turbocharged inter-cooled diesel engine Land Rover Defender 110: 122 bhp (91 kW) @ 3500 rpm, Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 129 bhp (96 kW) @ 3,800rpm |
Drive | Permanent 4 wheel drive, Part time 4X4 |
Transmission | Manual, 5/6 forward |
Suspension | Suspension can either be based on a Toyota Hilux, Toyota Land Cruiser, or Land Rover Defender. |
The MDT David is an ultra light armored personnel carrier and light Armored Vehicle assembled by MDT Armor Corporation, an American subsidiary of Shladot LTD. [2] The vehicle is based on Land Rover Defender and Toyota Hilux platforms and replaces the AIL Storm. [3]
On September 6, 2006, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract worth $10.1 million under a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated completion date on July 30, 2007. [4] On October 7, 2009, Arotech and Israel Military Industries (IMI) representatives signed an agreement to jointly work together and market the David worldwide except for India, Israel and the US. [5]
On July 8, 2020, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract by US Army Contracting Command to purchase Davids under a $9,982,848 firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated completion date by October 31, 2022. [6] On July 19, 2020, Chad received 28 Davids for operations under the G5 Sahel. [7] 88 more were provided in 2021. [2]
On March 30, 2023, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract by US Army Contracting Command to purchase Davids under a $21,913,585 firm-fixed-price contract, which is expected to be concluded by September 30, 2025. [8] On October 19, 2023, the Israeli Ministry of Defense reported initial deliveries made from the US. [9]
On April 15, 2024, Ecauador received 45 Davids, using the Toyota 79 chassis, with them being used in anti-terrorist operations. [10] On August 11, 2024, Ecuador received a total of 90 Davids. [11] By December 10, 2024, all of the Davids were delivered. [12]
It is designed to provide protection in low intensity conflict. It is capable of resistance from assault rifle fire, blast from floor and roof, and limited protection against Improvised Explosive Devices. [3]
The David has a 4-cylinder, turbocharged inter-cooled diesel engine. It can accommodate 4–6 fully armed people with three doors, roof hatch and 4–6 windows. [13]
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