The CombatGuard is a new generation of 4x4 armoured combat vehicle designed and manufactured by IMI (Israel Military Industries). The vehicle was unveiled for the first time during the International Defence and Security Exhibition Eurosatory in June 2014. The CombatGuard has been developed to response to the changing warfare conditions, offering unprecedented speed, mobility and protection even in the most rugged terrain. Designed for off-road operations, and supports different levels of protection, COMBATGUARD has demonstrated mobility levels matching or exceeding tracked combat vehicles. The CombatGuard is ready to operate over a wide spectrum of military operations, deliver protected combat mobility under changing battlefield conditions, from high intensity combat through asymmetric and peacekeeping operations. The CombatGuard has a gross weight of 8,000 kg and can carry 1.5 tons of payload.
Variants:
COMBATGUARD is designed as a modular vehicle, enabling specific customization into combat or combat support variants, such as scout, command, intelligence, communications support and others.
At Eurosatory 2014, the CombatGuard was equipped with IMI's Bright Arrow combination active protection system (APS)/remote weapon station (RWS). The turret can be armed with a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun. Bright Arrow comprises the functions of stabilized Remote Controlled Weapon Station and Hard Kill Active Protection System, all integrated on a single high performance pedestal. Bright Arrow is based on the proven IMI's Iron Fist active protection system. The Bright Arrow facilitates rapid detection, engagement and overmatch of threats typically encountered during military missions utilizing its sensors suit and remote fire capability. In case of attacks by an anti-tank threats, the system instantly engages the threat, employs soft or hard kill countermeasures and counter attack with its stabilized machine gun for immediate, effective and accurate counter fire. The turret is fitted with Day/Night panoramic vision with optional image processing capabilities.
Design and protection
The CombatGuard is built based on a monocoque capsule which provides all around ballistic protection against firing of small arms AP (Armour Piercing) rounds, IED (Improvised Explosive Device) and EFP (Explosive Formed Projectile). Locating the wheels on the capsule’s sides also enhances the capsule’s protection. The vehicle can carry a total of 6 or 8 soldiers including driver and commander. Each side of the vehicle is equipped with two doors.
Mobility
The CombatGuard is motorized with a 300 hp. Cobra Turbo Diesel engine mounted at the rear of the vehicle. The CombatGuard is able to reach a maximum road speed of 150 km/h and 120 km/h in off-road conditions with a maximum cruising range from 500 to 800 km. The vehicle has a ground clearance of 70 cm, can ford water obstacles up to 1.5 m and is able to negotiate gradients of 70%, a 35% side slope, and an approach/departure angle of 90°. Developed by IMI, Israel’s leading authority in combat mobility and Ido off-road Center, - a renowned Israeli design house for high mobility and off road wheeled platforms, the 4x4 wheeled vehicle is designed to negotiate extreme harsh terrain with agility, speed and lethality.
Accessories
The CombatGuard can also be equipped with IMI’s ’’Bright Arrow’’ - an active protection system integrated with the vehicle’s optional remote controlled weapon station. The vehicle is also equipped with blast seats to offer individual protection against land-mine and IED blasts.
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