Designation:

Mbombe 4

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Manufacturer: Paramount Group  
Product type: Auxiliary Vehicles  
Name: Mine protected carrier  

Mbombe 4 is a highly effective Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle and one of greatest achievements.

Using the most advanced technology available, Paramount Group developed the Mbombe as the first vehicle in its class with a flat-bottom, blast-protected hull; the reduced silhouette has obvious benefits on the battlefield. Outstanding protection, mobility and fire-power come standard.

CONFIGURATION

Mbombe offers a high level of flexibility, and can be configured to specific needs, whether as an armoured personnel carrier or a highly effective armoured fighting vehicle, by mounting a heavy machine gun or automatic cannon/remote weapon station. There is ample space for the driver, commander, gunner and 8 fully-equipped infantrymen, together with tools, ammunition and equipment.

PROTECTION

This is an exceptionally well-protected vehicle. The mine-protected, flat-bottom hull reduces the silhouette to under 2.4 meters, which delivers significant benefits in combat - reducing the target for enemy gunners and reducing the effects of side blasts/IED attacks. Mbombe provides excellent stopping power against ballistic attack (STANAG 4569 level 3 as standard) and anti-tank land mine explosions under its flat hull or under any wheel station (STANAG level 4a and 4b), as well as world-class levels of protection against kinetic attack. Anti-blast seats prevent injury to the crew from the extreme acceleration following an explosion beside or under the vehicle, and extra protection can be added to meet specific user requirements.

MOBILITY

Mbombe 4 is equipped with independent suspension all-round and powerful drivetrain to ensure outstanding mobility characteristics over all types of terrain, even when combat laden. It has a maximum road speed of 150km/h and delivers excellent cross-country performance independent suspension.

Specifications:
Property Value
Ground clearance (mm)
365
Length (mm)
5890
Width (mm)
2600
Height (mm)
2450
Number of wheels
4
Number of drive wheels
4
Fording depth (mm)
900
Gradient (%)
60
Side slope (%)
35
Vertical obstacle (mm)
500
Trench (mm)
850
Troops
8
Crew
3
Weight (kg)
15000
Payload (kg)
2000
Wheelbase (mm)
3300
Max. road speed (km/h)
100
Max. road range (km)
700
Turning circle radius (mm)
18
Engine power output (h.p.)
450
Maximum torque (Nm)
1627
Power-to-weight ratio (h.p./t)
30
Number of forward gears
6




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