Mbombe 6 | |
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Type | Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicle |
Place of origin | South Africa |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Paramount Group |
Produced | 2010–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | Curb: 17,300 kg Combat: 22,500 kg |
Length | 7,715 mm (303.7 in) |
Width | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
Height | 2,549 mm (100.4 in) |
Crew | 2+1+8 |
Armor | Ballistic protection: CERN level B7 or STANAG 4569 level 3 (Crew Protection against 7.62 mm MG attacks). Flat bottom blast-protected hull, mine blast protection: STANAG 4569 Level IV and RPG (10 kg of TNT under hull), anti-tank mine. Withstands 50 kg TNT side blast at 5 Meters |
Main armament | Roof hatch can be installed with any armament up 30 mm gun |
Engine | Cummins ISBe4 Turbo Diesel (336kW (450 hp) and 16000N Turbo Diesel) |
Transmission | Automatic transmission |
Ground clearance | 365-430 mm |
Operational range | 1,000 km (620 mi) |
Maximum speed | 110km/h (tire dependent) |
Steering system | 24.5 meters turning radius kerb to kerb |
The Mbombe 6 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]
The Mbombe 6'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 6 has a 300 kW Cummins ISBe4 diesel engine and an Allison 6 speed automatic transmission. [6]
The Mbombe 6 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 6 can protect its crew against Rocket-propelled grenades, while additional modules protect against IEDs, up to 50 kg TNT at 5 metres. [7] [8]
The Mbombe 6 is armed with a heavy machine gun or an autocannon. The Mbombe 6 can be fitted with day and night vision equipment. [9]
The Mbombe 6 can be configured as an Armoured Personnel Carrier, Combat Vehicle, Command Vehicle or ambulance. [10] [11] [12]
Official variant: [18]
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