Zastava M20 MRAP

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Zastava M20 MRAP is a Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle produced by Serbian company Zastava TERVO. Together with Lazar 3, it is intended to replace old, unarmed TAM trucks used by Serbian Armed Forces for infantry transport for decades. [1]

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M20 MRAP
Granit 2023 - 64 - M-20 MRAP.jpg
M20 MRAP in service with the Serbian Army
Type APC, MRAP
Place of origin Serbia
Service history
In service2023—
Used bySerbia
Production history
Manufacturer Zastava Tervo
Unit cost$500,000
Produced2020—
No. built10+
Specifications
Mass16,500 kg (36,400 lb)
Length8.6 m (28 ft)
Width2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
Height2.6 m (8 ft 6 in)
Crew3 (+12 passengers)

Armor Level IV STANAG
Main
armament
12.7 mm machine gun
Engine340 hp (250 kW)
Drive6x6 wheeled
Operational
range
600 km (370 mi)
Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph)

History

The prototype of M20 MRAP was unveiled by Serbian Defence Ministry in June 2020. It was developed jointly by Military Technical Institute, FAP and Zastava TERVO. M20 is based on FAP 2228 6x6 chassis and uses "CUMMINS ISLe 8.9" engine (power 340 HP), an "ALLISON 3000S" gearbox and a "ZF STEYR 1600/396" drive distributor. It can develop a speed of 95 km/h and overcome climbs of up to 60%. With a full tank (of 200 liters) it can travel up to 600 km. [1] [2] First batch of 10 vehicles was delivered to Serbian Army in 2023 and were presented during Granit 2023 military exercise. Serbian army is interested in procurement of up to 224 of these vehicles. [3]

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References

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