Casspir Mk6

Tactical Vehicles

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Basic Information

Name

Casspir Mk6

Designation

Casspir Mk6

Alternate Designation

Casspir NG 2000, Casspir NG 2000B

Equipment Type

Tactical Vehicles

Manufacturer

Denel Vehicle Systems

Date of Introduction

2011

Description

The Casspir Mk6 armored personnel carrier (APC) is an advanced variant of the Casspir mine resistant vehicle weighing about 14 tons and optimized for the African theater of operations. The Casspir Mk6 high mobility vehicle incorporates the experience of the battle proven RG-31 armored personnel carrier vehicle achieving outstanding crew and ballistic protection. The vehicle can be fitted with 4x4 or 6x6 commercial drive trains serving as utility, APC and/or command vehicle. The commercial drive trains ensures high affordability and reduced maintenance costs. Besides, the latest Casspir variant incorporates commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components while retaining the monocoque V-shaped hull of previous versions and its superior mine protection. The Casspir Mk6 mine resistant vehicle was unveiled on August 17, 2011.

Ground Specifications

Crew 1

Troop Capacity 15

Mobility Type Wheeled (4x4)

Overview (Deagel)

Group Tactical Vehicles

Status Active

Also Known As Casspir NG 2000, Casspir NG 2000B

Origin South Africa

Contractor Denel Vehicle Systems

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) August 2011

Total Production ?

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 1

Troops 15

Wheel Drive 4

Wheels 4

Dimensions — Ground Clearance 380 millimeter

Dimensions — Length 7.6 meter

Dimensions — Width 2.7 meter

Mass — Max Weight 14,320 kilogram

Variants

Variant 1 Casspir

Variant 2 Casspir Mk6

Details

Country of Origin South Africa

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000676

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

7.6 m

Width

2.7 m

Height

—

Weight

14320 kg

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