| Mbombe 6 | |
|---|---|
 Mbombe 6 anti-armour variant, armed with Ingwe missile | |
| Type | Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicle |
| Place of origin |  South Africa  Ukraine in license |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Paramount Group |
| Produced | 2010–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Curb: 17,300 kg Combat: 22,500 kg |
| Length | 7,715 mm (303.7 in) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Height | 2,549 mm (100.4 in) |
| Crew | 2+1+8 |
| Armor | Ballistic protection: CERN level B7 or STANAG 4569 level 3 (Crew Protection against 7.62 mm MG attacks). Flat bottom blast-protected hull, mine blast protection: STANAG 4569 Level IV and RPG (10 kg of TNT under hull), anti-tank mine. Withstands 50 kg TNT side blast at 5 Meters |
Main armament | Roof hatch can be installed with any armament up 30 mm gun |
| Engine | Cummins ISBe4 Turbo Diesel (336kW (450 hp) and 16000N Turbo Diesel) |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Ground clearance | 365-430 mm |
Operational range | 1,000 km (620 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 110km/h (tire dependent) |
Steering system | 24.5 meters turning radius kerb to kerb |
The Mbombe 6 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]
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