Saxon KADDB armoured vehicle personnel carrier technical data sheet specifications information UK

 
Saxon KADDB light wheeled personnel carrier
 
 
Saxon KADDB armoured vehicle personnel carrier technical data sheet specifications information description identification intelligence KADDB Jordan Jordanian army
 
 
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Description 
Saxon is a wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) capable of travelling across rough terrain and fording water obstacles up to 90cm depth. The vehicle has excellent battlefield mobility and is extremely versatile.The Saxon was manufactured by GKN Defence and the first units for the British Army were delivered in late 1983. During the Special Operations Forces Exhibition, SOFEX 2010, KADDB presented an upgraded version of the Saxon. The vehicle was intially developped bu UK to regular infantry units and formations. The Saxon is intended to carry ten soldiers including driver and commander. KADDB has been working to transfer the steering system and all related sub-system (brake and diesel pedals, parking brake, and dash board) from the right hand side to the left hand side to be suitable for JAF (Jordanian Armed Forces) use and to meet the Jordanian traffic.
 
Variants :
No variants at this time.
 
Technical data 
Armament
The KADDB Saxon is equipped with a small one man turret mounted to the centre of the top hull, armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun.
Protection
The hull of the Saxon is of steel armoured monocoque construction (B7 protection level).
Propulsion
The Saxon is equipped with four road wheel which can be either two-rear wheel or four-wheel drive. The original engine and main transmission which were Bedford-500, 8.2 liter 124 kw (164 hp), and Allison AT545 fully automatic gearbox wre replaced by Cummins engine 6 cylinder, 5.88 liter, 138 kw (185 hp) and Allison 2000 automatic gearbox.
Accessories
There are bulletproof windscreens in front and on both sides.
 
Specifications
 
Armament
The KADDB Saxon can be armed with 7.62 or 12.7 mm machine.
Country users
Jordan
Designer Company
KADDB King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau
Accessories
Weapons rings mount.
Crew
10 soldiers
Armor
B7 level protection
a
Combat Weight
11,660 kg
Speed
100 km/h maximum speed
a
Range
500 km
Dimensions
Lenght, 5,169 m; Width, 2,49 m; Height, 2,86 m
 
 
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Saxon KADDB armoured vehicle personnel carrier technical data sheet specifications information description identification intelligence KADDB Jordan Jordanian army
Saxon KADDB armoured vehicle personnel carrier technical data sheet specifications information description identification intelligence KADDB Jordan Jordanian army
   
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