Caiman
Caiman
Tactical Vehicles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Caiman
Designation
Caiman
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Tactical Vehicles
Manufacturer
BAE Land Systems
Date of Introduction
—
Description
The Caiman is a family of mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles based on reliable Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) platform and the combat-proven Low Signature Armored Cab (LSAC). The highly survivable Caiman platform in 4x4 and 6x6 variants is manufactured by BAE Land Systems for the US Army and US Marine Corps MRAP program under the Global War on Terror (GWOT). Their parts commonality with the 80,000+ FMTVs ensures high levels of readiness, mobility, serviceability, and worldwide support.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Max Speed
105.0 km/h
Range
483.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Tactical Vehicles
Status
Active
Also Known As
CLT (Caiman Light), MRAP Category I
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
BAE Land Systems, BAE Mobility and Protection Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2007
Total Production
1,154
Unitary Cost
USD $442,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
5
Wheel Drive
4
Wheels
4
Degree — Approach Angle
40 °
Degree — Departure Angle
40 °
Dimensions — Height
3.1 meter
Dimensions — Length
6.5 meter
Dimensions — Wheelbase
3.9 meter
Dimensions — Width
2.6 meter
Energy — Max Torque
1,288 Nm
Mass — Max Weight
20,865 kilogram
Mass — Operational Weight
12,655 kilogram
Mass — Towed Load
5,443 kilogram
Percentage — Gradient
60 %
Percentage — Side Slope
30 %
Performance — Fording Depth
915 millimeter
Performance — Max Range
483 kilometer
Performance — Turning Radius
8.5 meter
Power — Power
370 hp
Speed — Top Speed
105 kph
Volume — Fuel Tank Capacity
280 liter
Variants
Variant 1
Caiman 4x4
Variant 2
Caiman 6x6
Variant 3
Caiman MTV Ambulance
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001913
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.5 m
Width
2.6 m
Height
—
Weight
20865 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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