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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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| Technical Data |
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| Armament | | The basic Caiman 4x4 BAE Systems Armor Holdings can be equipped with one 7.62 mm or 12,7 mm machine gun.
| | Design and 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. | | Mobility | | 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.
| | 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 | | Back to top | | 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 | | Crew | | 2 + 5 | | | Armor | | Integrated Textile Systems called Tensylon®
a | | Weight | | 12,655 kg | | Speed | | 105 km/h | | Range | | 483 km
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| | Dimensions | | Lenght, 6.52 m; Width, 2.59 m; Height, 3.09 m | | | | | |
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