Armament |
The Karaba VTG01 can be armed with a wide range of armament. At IDEX 2013, the Karaba was fitted with a 107mm rocket launcher system mounted at the rear of the vehicle. This light tactical vehicle can be also armed with a SPG9 recoilless gun or with a pintle-mounted 7.62 mm or 12.7mm machine gun |
Design |
The Karaba VTG01 is a light, open topped utility vehicle with optional soft cover. It's suspension is beam-axle, which is one of the way's to tell it's based off the M-38 rather than the later M-151 also in Iran's inventory. The Karaba can be distinguished from the old Willys M-38 jeep by its sharper angled body panels, hood and by its distinctive grill. The body and chassis of the Karaba are integral and are of all-welded construction. The layout of the vehicle is conventional, with the engine at the front and the crew area at the rear with a removable canvas top and side curtains and a windscreen that can be folded forward flat on the bonnet. |
Propulsion |
The Karaba VTG01 is motorized with a Nissan Z24 4 line cylinder Diesel engine with a maximum power of 105 hp. at 4,800 rpm. The vehicle can run at a maximum road speed of 130 km with a maximum road range of 500 km. The suspension of the vehicle consists of solid springs and hydraulic shock absorber. |
Accessories |
A spare wheel and a jerrycan are mounted to the left side of the vehicle. There are also tools at bottom sides. |
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Specifications |
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Armament | One 107mm rocket launcher, 12.7 or 7.62 mm machine gun, SPG9 recoilless gun. | Country users | - | Designer Country | Sudan | Accessories | Hydraulic circuit, | Crew | 2 + 2 soldiers | | Armor | No armour a | Weight | 2,350 kg combat weight | Speed | 130 km/h maximum road speed | Range | 500 km | Dimensions | Length: 3.71 m; Width: 1.90 m; Height: 1.80 m | | |
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