SandCat Gen 2 Israeli 4x4 Light Armored Vehicle
SandCat Stormer
Light Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
SandCat Gen 2 Israeli 4x4 Light Armored Vehicle
Designation
SandCat Stormer
Alternate Designation
SandCat Stormer; Caracal
Equipment Type
Light Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer
Plasan / Oshkosh Corporation / IBN Industrias Militares/IBN Military Industries
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
SandCat, Plasan’s family of 4X4 armored vehicles, offers the flexibility and robustness needed for every defense and security mission. While providing high-end protection, SandCat maintains its maneuverability and agility, even when equipped with surveillance and communications systems. The SandCat family has been designed to support a wide range of challenges and missions including: law enforcement, Special Forces, homeland security, border patrol and armed conflicts. SandCats are also used to transport troops, as a command and control centers, and to transport VIPs though conflict zones. To date, there are over 15 variants of SandCats, tailored to meet specific field conditions.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Engine
6.7 L Power Stroke diesel (325 hp)
Max Speed
100.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
Variants
SandCat Gen 1
The SandCat Gen 1 is the original variant of the SandCat family. Very few of the vehicles were produced and the main users are the Swedish police and some elements of Israel’s special forces and border forces.
SandCat Gen 2
The SandCat Gen 2 series was really the first production standard SandCat. It is similar to the Gen 1 and features moderate changes to the automotive components and external appearance.
SandCat Gen 3
The SandCat Gen 3 followed an upgrade to the commercial chassis and was originally aimed at police force, it improves on the payload of the Gen 2 platforms and mobility and the chassis can be used to accommodate alternative weapon systems.
SandCat, Tank Destroyer
The SandCat Gen 3 can be configured – in its flatbed configuration – to perform as a tank destroyer. For this the rear of the vehicle is modified to accommodate a guided missile launcher and storage for additional missiles.
SandCat, Indirect fire support
The SandCat Gen 3 can also be configured – in its flatbed configuration – as an indirect fire support vehicle. For this role it is fitted with a mortar that is mounted on the flatbed at the rear of the hull. The mortar fires over the rear of the vehicle and the cab is retained from the Gen 3 design.
SandCat Granite
The IDF’s SandCat Granite is a Gen2 SandCat fitted out with an ELTA-supplied intelligence gathering sensor suite.
System
Alternative Designation
SandCat Stormer; Caracal
Type
Light Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer
Plasan / Oshkosh Corporation / IBN Industrias Militares/IBN Military Industries
Configuration
4x4
Family
SandCat
Crew
2+3 (can be 2+6 in transport configuration)
Payload Capacity
2,109 kg
Dimensions
Length
5.046 m
Width
2.16 m
Height
2.251 m
Wheelbase
2.946 m
Weight, Standard
6,033 kg
Weight, Combat
8,845 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
6.7 L Power Stroke diesel
Engine Power
325 hp
Power-to-Weight Ratio
37hp/t
Fuel Capacity
120 liters
Gearbox
TorqShift, Automatic Fwd: 5, Rev: 1
Differentials
optional front ARB air-locking differential and with limited slip differential on rear as standard
Steering
hydraulic power-assistance, re-circulating ball steering
Brakes
ventilated discs front and rear with ABS
Suspension
coil springs and shock-absorbers (front); leaf springs and shock-absorbers (rear); uprated as required
Electrical System
12V (24 V as an option)
Alternator
1 × 12V (and 1 × 24 V)
Maximum Speed
100 km/h
Range
500 km
Angle of Approach
38°
Angle of Departure
30°
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
39%
Vertical Obstacle
0.457m
Turning Radius
6.5m
Main Weapon System
Note
A variety of weapon systems are available for the Gen 2 vehicles, the Bulgarian vehicles are thought to have a roof hatch and swivel mounted PKM MG for instance. Whereas other Bulgarian vehicles are fitted with an Elbit ROWS, which can accommodate either a 12.7 mm M2HB heavy MG or a 7.62 mm general-purpose MG.
Protection
Hull Armor
With the armor kits, the vehicle can provide protection equivalent to NATO Standard Agreement (STANAG) level 4 for improvised explosive device (IED) fragments; level 3+ for kinetic energy; and level 2a for mine-blast protection.
Applique Armor
Additional protection can be provided in the form of Ultra Fence textile RPG armour, which is compatible with all SandCat variants, however it is unclear if it is in use.
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Category
Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.05 m
Width
2.16 m
Height
2.25 m
Weight
8845 kg
Operators (15)
United States
Israel
South Korea
Ukraine
Poland
Sweden
Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
Canada
Colombia
Kazakhstan
Mexico
Nigeria
Romania
CFE Treaty
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