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Caiman
4x4 MRAP BAE Mine resistant protected armoured vehicle |
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Based
on the ultra-reliable Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV M1078)
platform and the combat-proven Low Signature Armored Cab (LSAC), the
Caiman incorporates the demonstrated performance of these components
into a survivable protected vehicle designed to defeat current and emerging
threats on today’s battlefield. The high levelof parts common
to the FMTV and the Caiman 4x4 will maintain the same levels of readiness,
mobility, serviceability andworldwide support as the 40,000 plus FMTVs
already fielded. The Caimans have the capacity to carry 10 individuals
and can accept all types of manned and remote weapon stations. In addition
to the inherent ballistic protection provided by the design and materials
used for the personnel compartment, the vehicles can also be equipped
with enhanced armor packages to protect against future threats.
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| Variants |
Caiman
4x4
Caiman 6x6
Caiman upgrade armour |
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| Armament |
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The basic Caiman 4x4 BAE Systems Armor Holdings can be equipped
with one 7.62 mm or 12,7 mm machine gun.
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| Design
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The Caiman
is an armored vehicle with a V-hull design based on the Family
of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and Low Signature Armored
Cab (LSAC), initially developed by Stewart & Stevenson.
Stewart & Stevenson was later acquired by Armor Holdings
in 2005 who developed the Caiman from the FMTV and LSAC designs.
Armor Holdings also owned O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt (who
had exclusive rights to the up-armor kits the U.S. Military
selected for their Humvees) and Integrated Textile Systems
(who had a ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fiber
called Tensylon® that is processed into composite armor)
at the time.
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The
Caiman 4x4 is powered by a Caterpillar C7 Heavy Duty Diesel,
6-Cylinder,Fuel-Injected Turbocharged and Aftercooled, EPA Certified
coupled to Allison 3700SP Automatic/Select 7-speed, All-Wheel
Drive Integral Transfer Case. The chassis of the Caiman 4x4
is based on the FMTV 2.5 ton standard cargo truck M1078.
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| Caiman's
automotive design features include: Full-time all wheel drive;
Fully automatic transmission; Electronic Central Tire Inflation
System (CTIS); Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); and Class V Interactive
Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM).
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| Specifications |
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Armament |
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basic version can be fitted with a 7,62 mm or
12,7 mm machine gun. |
Country
users |
| United
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Designer
Company |
| BAE
Systems and armor Holdings
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Accessories |
| Runflat
Devices: Single Molded Piece with Integral Beadlock |
| Crew |
2
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Armor |
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Integrated
Textile Systems called Tensylon®
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Weight |
12,655
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Speed |
105
km/h |
Range |
483
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Dimensions |
Lenght,
6.52 m; Width, 2.59 m; Height, 3.09 m |
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