Elbit
Systems signed an agreement to acquire all the shares of Soltam Systems
Ltd. ("Soltam"), Saymar Ltd. ("Saymar") and ITL
Optronics Ltd. ("ITL"), that are currently held by Mikal Ltd.
("Mikal") and its subsidiaries.
Based
on the ultra-reliable Family of Medium Tactical
Vehicles (FMTV)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.
The
basic Caiman 4x4 BAE Systems Armor Holdings
can be equipped with one 7.62 mm or 12,7
mm machine gun.
Protection
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. BAE Systems acquired Armor
Holdings in 2007, and now develops and manufactures
the Caiman as well as the Family of Medium
Tactical Vehicles it is based on
Propulsion
The
Caiman 4x4 is powered 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.
Accessories
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).
Specifications
Armament
The
basic version can be fitted
with a 7,62 mm or 12,7 mm
machine gun.
Country
users
United
States
Designer
Company
BAE
Systems and armor Holdings
Accessories
Runflat
Devices: Single Molded Piece
with Integral Beadlock
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