MDT Armor unveils its new 4x4 all-terrain combat vehicle AVNER at LAAD 2013 1404131

LAAD 2013
International Defense & Security Exhibition
9 - 12 April 2013
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

At LAAD 2013, the International Defence Exhibition of Brazil, the American Company MDT Armor unveils its new all-terrain combat vehicle, the AVNER. The Textron/MDT Avner combat vehicle is a cost-effective, survivable, light protected all-terrain vehicle that seats three to eleven crewmembers. Incorporating a proprietary armored capsule mounted on a modified commercial Dodge® RAM® pickup truck, the Avner offers significant advantages in power, room, protection and lifecycle cost.

The AVNER is based on the Dodge RAM 5500 heavy duty platform which is one of the best 4X4 commercial platforms in its category. A powerful 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo water cooled diesel engine boosting 400 HP and 610 lb-ft torque is coupled with an AISIN® six-speed automatic transmission and transfer case. This powertrain, with its unique factory-installed exhaust brake, easily handles the 8.8 ton, 19,500-lb GVW Avner, even at 60% slopes.

The Avner capsule is a spacious “box”, with a unique flat floor throughout the entire cabin, from firewall to rear door. The wide, flat-floored cabin allows for three front-row seats, comfortably seating passengers in full battle gear. Configurations include driver, navigator and commander, or driver and two security personnel.

The Avner utilizes a ballistic system with add-on layers, offering various levels of armor protection. Add on armor panels are all replaceable, repairable, and upgradeable.