Rila Xtreme MRAP.

Technical Data

• Armament

  The Rila Xtreme MRAP incorporates a modular weapon integration architecture allowing operators to configure the platform according to operational requirements. The reinforced roof structure supports multiple manually operated and remotely controlled weapon systems while preserving vehicle stability during high-speed maneuvering and off-road operations.

  Standard armament configurations include roof-mounted 7.62 mm machine guns, 12.7 mm heavy machine guns, and 40 mm automatic grenade launchers. The platform can additionally integrate a stabilized remote weapon station equipped with electro-optical targeting systems, thermal imaging devices, and day/night engagement capability.

  Optional combat packages include smoke grenade launchers, fully enclosed armored turrets, surveillance-integrated combat modules, and remotely operated defensive weapon systems providing 360-degree fire coverage. The roof assembly is engineered to absorb recoil stress during sustained firing operations without compromising structural integrity or crew protection.

• Design and protection

  The Rila Xtreme incorporates a purpose-built armored monocoque hull optimized for advanced ballistic and blast survivability. The vehicle is fully certified to NATO STANAG 4569 AEP 55 Volume 1 – Level 3 ballistic protection and NATO STANAG 4569 AEP 55 Volume 2 – Level 4a and 4b blast protection, making it one of the most heavily protected vehicles in its mobility class.

  The ballistic protection system provides resistance against 7.62×51 mm WC AP8 armor-piercing rounds and 7.62×54 mm B32 API ammunition, protecting the crew compartment against high-velocity armor-piercing threats encountered in modern combat environments. The vehicle utilizes both opaque and transparent armor systems integrated into the hull and armored glazing structure.

  Mine and blast survivability are achieved through a reinforced blast-deflecting underbody architecture specifically engineered to redirect explosive energy away from the crew compartment. The vehicle is certified to withstand detonations of 10 kg of TNT beneath the front driver-side wheel, the rear driver-side wheel, the co-driver hull section, and the rear hull section.

  In addition to STANAG blast certification, the Rila Xtreme has also been tested and certified against side-blast IED threats equivalent to 100 kg of TNT, significantly enhancing survivability during roadside ambush and asymmetric warfare operations.

  The vehicle features a distinctive angular armored hull with reinforced side panels, elevated ride height, and a blast-deflecting underbody structure engineered to redirect explosive energy away from the crew compartment. The sharply faceted armor geometry improves structural rigidity while reducing flat vertical surfaces vulnerable to blast overpressure and fragmentation impacts. The external configuration visible during the vehicle’s live mobility and survivability demonstration at the 2024 World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia highlighted the platform’s high-clearance hull architecture, armored wheel protection layout, and tactical troop carrier profile intended for operations in high-threat desert and urban combat environments.

  The interior troop compartment is arranged using blast-attenuating suspended seating mounted along both sides of the cabin. This configuration maximizes troop-carrying efficiency while preserving a central aisle for rapid combat deployment and emergency evacuation. Integrated multi-point restraint systems, reinforced roof structures, and armored interior paneling improve occupant survivability during mine blasts and rollover incidents.

  The interior layout is optimized for protected troop transport. The rear compartment incorporates blast-attenuating seating mounted along both sides of the cabin, allowing rapid ingress and egress while minimizing transmitted shock effects during mine detonations. Overhead grab rails and integrated restraint systems improve crew stability during cross-country mobility operations. The driver compartment uses a simplified military dashboard architecture with armored instrument housings, tactical communications integration capability, and provisions for surveillance displays and battlefield management systems.
  
  

  The crew compartment shown in the provided images demonstrates a blast-conscious ergonomic layout incorporating suspended energy-absorbing seats positioned along the cabin walls. The seating arrangement maximizes troop capacity while preserving a central movement aisle for rapid ingress and egress. Integrated multi-point harnesses, reinforced roof framing, armored sidewalls, and shock-resistant interior fittings further improve survivability during mine detonations or rollover incidents.

  The driver compartment features a simplified military-style dashboard architecture with armored instrumentation housings, tactical communications integration capability, ruggedized switch panels, and provisions for surveillance displays and battlefield management systems. The overall internal configuration emphasizes operational durability, crew protection, and mission adaptability under sustained combat conditions.

  The forward driver compartment integrates armored dashboard modules, protected instrumentation, and mounting points for tactical electronics. The simplified military-style control architecture improves operational reliability while supporting communication systems, surveillance displays, and optional battlefield management equipment.

  

  These survivability certifications and mobility characteristics position the Rila Xtreme among the lightest and fastest MRAP platforms currently available within its protection class.

• Mobility

  The Rila Xtreme MRAP is powered by a Cummins EURO III turbocharged diesel engine delivering 370 horsepower at 2,100 rpm and generating 1,550 Nm of torque at 1,200 rpm. The engine is paired with an electronically controlled Allison 6-speed automatic transmission utilizing power-shift functionality to optimize drivability, acceleration, and off-road performance.

  The vehicle uses a permanent 4x4 drivetrain configuration engineered for high mobility across desert terrain, mountainous regions, mud, rocky surfaces, and urban combat zones. The reinforced driveline architecture and independent suspension system improve wheel articulation, ride stability, and operational endurance during high-speed off-road maneuvering.

  The mobility package incorporates heavy-duty tactical wheels equipped with military-grade off-road tires featuring integrated run-flat inserts, allowing continued movement following ballistic damage or punctures. The vehicle is also equipped with an Automatic Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) that is controlled electronically from the driver’s dashboard. The CTIS includes four selectable terrain pressure settings and an automatic tire pressure monitoring function, allowing the driver to optimize traction according to terrain conditions.

  The Rila Xtreme achieves a maximum road speed of 110 km/h while maintaining high off-road maneuverability. An enlarged 200-liter fuel tank provides an operational range of approximately 600 km, supporting extended patrol and convoy escort missions without refueling.

• Combat Equipment

  The Rila Xtreme MRAP incorporates a modular onboard systems architecture designed to support military, law enforcement, and paramilitary operational requirements. The platform operates using a 24-volt electrical system capable of supporting mission electronics, communications systems, surveillance equipment, and remote weapon station integration.

  The vehicle is equipped with integrated CCTV surveillance systems, tactical communication equipment, and advanced electronic mission support systems designed to improve situational awareness and crew coordination during combat operations. Additional onboard systems include blackout driving lights, convoy escort lighting packages, navigation systems, and battlefield situational awareness displays.

  Optional military and law enforcement equipment packages include remotely operated weapon stations, armored roof turrets, grenade launcher integration systems, and multi-camera surveillance arrays for perimeter observation and convoy protection missions.

  Internal survivability systems include blast-resistant suspended seating, reinforced cabin structures, protected ventilation architecture, multi-point restraint harnesses, and ruggedized interior fittings engineered to reduce crew injury during mine detonations and severe off-road operations.

  The dashboard and center console configuration visible in the provided imagery demonstrates a ruggedized military interior arrangement incorporating armored instrument panels, tactical switch arrays, integrated communication interfaces, CTIS controls, transmission controls, and mounting provisions for surveillance or navigation displays.