Cheetah
Cheetah
Tactical Vehicles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Cheetah
Designation
Cheetah
Alternate Designation
M-TAV (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicle)
Equipment Type
Tactical Vehicles
Manufacturer
Force Protection Inc, General Dynamics Land Systems
Date of Introduction
2009
Description
The Force Protection's Cheetah is an all-terrain, light armored vehicle specifically designed for reconnaissance, forward command and control, and urban operations. Force Protection claims that Cheetah results ideal for homeland security. The V-shaped hull combines state-of-the-art ballistic and mine blast protection with the mobility of a 4x4 vehicle. Powered by either Cummins QSB rated at 275-hp or ISB rated at 300-hp engines has a top speed of 75 mph (120 kph).
Ground Specifications
Crew
6
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Max Speed
120.7 km/h
Range
804.5 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Tactical Vehicles
Status
Active
Also Known As
M-TAV (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicle)
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
Force Protection Inc*, General Dynamics Land Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
February 2009
Total Production
5
Unitary Cost
USD $500,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
6
Wheel Drive
4
Wheels
4
Dimensions — Height
2.3 meter
Dimensions — Length
5.4 meter
Dimensions — Width
2.2 meter
Mass — Max Weight
24,000 pound
Mass — Payload
10,000 pound
Performance — Max Range
500 mile
Power — Power
300 hp
Speed — Top Speed
75 mph
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001792
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.4 m
Width
2.2 m
Height
2.3 m
Weight
10886.21 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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