Marauder (vehicle)

Marauder
An Azerbaijani Marauder UAV launcher MRAP during an Armed Forces 2018 parade
TypeArmoured personnel carrier
Place of originSouth Africa
Service history
Used byOperators
Production history
Manufacturer
Produced2008–present
No. built~300
Specifications
MassCurb: 9,900 kg (21,780 lb)
Combat: 15,000 kg (33,000 lb)
Crew2 + 8 passengers

ArmorBallistic protection: STANAG 4569 level III (7.62 × 51 mm AP WC Core at 30 meters)
Mine blast protection: STANAG 4569 3a and 3b (single anti-tank mine (8 kg of TNT under the hull and under any wheel)
Main
armament
Machine guns
auto cannons
EngineCummins ISBe4-300 Diesel (221kW/300hp @ 2500rpm, 1100Nm @ 1200-1800rpm)
MAN D0836LOH Diesel (176kW/240hp @ 2300rpm, 925Nm @ 1200-1800rpm)
Payload capacity6,000 kg (13,227 lb)
Suspension4x4 or 6x6 wheeled[1]
Ground clearance420 mm
Operational
range
700 km (435 mi)
Maximum speed 100–120 km/h (tyre dependent)

The Marauder[1] is an armoured, mine-protected vehicle that is produced by Paramount Group in South Africa. It was launched during the 2007 International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Conference in Abu Dhabi, the largest arms exhibition in the Middle East.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ a b "Marauder - Mine Protected Vehicle". Paramount Group. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  2. ^ "AD-Visor Powered by D.A.Consortium®". Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  3. ^ "IDEAS- The International Defence Exhibition and Seminar". Archived from the original on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  4. ^ Parr, Martin (28 March 2009). "Martin Parr visits one of the world's biggest arms fairs". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2016.