COMBATGUARD infantry mobility vehicle

COMBATGUARD is a new generation of 4x4 armoured combat vehicle designed and manufactured by IMI (Israel Military Industries), unveiled in 2014.[1][2][3]

COMBATGUARD(4×4)
TypeInfantry Mobility Vehicle
Place of originIsrael
Production history
DesignerIsrael Military Industries
ManufacturerIsrael Military Industries
Produced2014
Specifications
MassCurb: 8500 kg
Crew6-8
ArmorClassified
Main
armament
Optional remote weapon station
Secondary
armament
Optional firing ports
EngineGeneral Motors 6.5-litre diesel
300 HP
Payload capacity(1.5 t)
Transmission4 speed automatic
Suspension4×4 wheeled
Ground clearance(700 mm)
Operational
range
500-800 km
Maximum speed 120 km/h offroad

It features a monocoque central crew capsule of all-welded steel with an appliqué armour package, claimed to provide a high level of protection against small arms fire, mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explosive formed projectiles. It has Iron Fist (countermeasure) Bright Arrow active protection system against projectiles and missiles.[4]

It can ford water obstacles 1.5 meter deep, travel a 35% side slopes and climb over 70% gradient, vertical obstacles up to 80 cm in forward drive and in reverse.[5] Capable of 90 degree approach and departure angles.[6]

In use by President of Turkmenistan.[7][8]

See also

References
  1. https://www.armyrecognition.com/israel_israeli_wheeled_armoured_and_vehicle_uk/combatguard_imi_4x4_combat_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video.html
  2. http://www.imisystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/COMBATGUARD-1.pdf
  3. http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/imi-unveils-combatguard
  4. http://www.janes.com/article/39368/combatguard-protects-es14e2
  5. http://defense-update.com/20140603_combatguard.html
  6. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/israels-combat-guard-4x4-is-the-worlds-new-humvee-video-93350.html
  7. https://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/turkmenistan_first_foreign_customer_of_israeli_combatguard_armoured_vehicle.html
  8. http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/imi-sold-bodyguard-armored-vehicle-turkmenistan
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