Engineering:Mbombe
| Mbombe | |
|---|---|
 Mbombe armoured fighting vehicle | |
| Type | Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicle |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Paramount Group |
| Produced | 2010–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Curb: 16,000 kg Combat: 27,000 kg |
| Crew | 2+1+8 |
| Armour | Ballistic protection: STANAG 4569 level IV (Crew Protection against 14.5 HMG attacks) and mine blast protection: STANAG 4569 Level IV and RPG (10 kg of TNT under hull), anti-tank mine |
| Engine | Cummins ISBe4 Turbo Diesel (336kW (450 hp) and 16000N Turbo Diesel) |
| Ground clearance | 430 mm |
Operational range | 700km (435 mi) |
| Speed | 100km/h |
The Mbombe is a mine-protected, high-mobility armoured fighting vehicle produced by Paramount Group from South Africa [1] that was launched in 2010. "Mbombe" is named after an African warrior.[2][3]
Vehicle specifications
The Mbombe's unladen weight is 16 tonnes. Its maximum combat weight is 27 tonnes with a crew of 11. It has 6x6 wheel drive for use on different kinds of terrain. Its maximum speed is 100 km/h; its range is 700 km.[4][5]
The Mbombe has a 300 kW Cummins ISBe4 diesel engine and an Allison 6 speed automatic transmission.[6]
Armour
The Mbombe hull meets STANAG 4569 Level 4, which means the vehicle can withstand a 10 kg TNT blast under its hull or any wheel station. As standard, the Mbombe can protect its crew against Rocket-propelled grenades, while additional modules protect against IEDs, up to 50 kg TNT at 5 metres.[7][8]
Armament
The Mbombe is armed with a heavy machine gun or an autocannon. The Mbombe can be fitted with day and night vision equipment.[9]
Functions
The Mbombe can be configured as an Armoured Personnel Carrier, Combat Vehicle, Command Vehicle or ambulance.[10][11][12]
Operators
Jordan: 50 on order.[13]
Kazakhstan[14]
Libya: Unknown number delivered to Libya from Jordan in 2019.[15]
Variants
Kalyani M4
The Kalyani M4 is a prototype developed by India's Kalyani Group.[16][17]
References
- ↑ "Shepard". http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/landwarfareintl/aad-2010-mbombe-brings-a-bang-to-aad/7211.
- ↑ "AAD Exhibition". http://www.aadexpo.co.za/.
- ↑ "SA Venues". http://www.sa-venues.com/events/western-cape-event-description.php?id=137.
- ↑ Army Recognition
- ↑ Brahmand
- ↑ Army Recognition
- ↑ "Shepard". http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/7211/.[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ Engineering News
- ↑ vpo_Paramount Group (21 September 2010). "Defence Web". http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9835:paramount-unveils-mbombe-ied-protected-armoured-vehicle&Itemid=105.
- ↑ Defence Update
- ↑ Brahmand
- ↑ "Strategic Defence Intelligence". http://www.strategicdefenceintelligence.com/article/5rAUU6CwpQQ/2010/09/22/paramount_launches_mbombe_armoured_vehicle/?prepare=print.
- ↑ Guy Martin (15 May 2014). "ADI to manufacture full range of Paramount armoured vehicles". http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34662:adi-to-manufacture-full-range-of-paramount-armoured-vehicles&catid=50:Land&Itemid=105.
- ↑ "Mbombe Armored Personnel Carrier". http://www.military-today.com/apc/mbombe.htm.
- ↑ "Jordanian armoured vehicles spotted in Libya". 28 May 2019. https://www.defenceweb.co.za/land/land-land/jordanian-armoured-vehicles-spotted-in-libya/.
- ↑ Chopra, Vijay (5 February 2020). "'Mobile armour will thwart Pulwama repeat'" (in en). https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/mobile-armour-will-thwart-pulwama-repeat/articleshow/73945731.cms.
- ↑ Bhattacharyya, Shamik (2020-11-12). "Kalyani M4: Step Towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (in en-US). https://www.defencexp.com/kalyani-m4-step-towards-aatmanirbhar-bharat/.
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