Mbombe 6 Explained

Mbombe 6
Origin:South Africa
Type:Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicle
Manufacturer:Paramount Group
Production Date:2010–present
Is Vehicle:yes
Armour:Ballistic protection: CERN level B7 or STANAG 4569 level 3 (Crew Protection against 7.62 mm MG attacks). Flat bottom blast-protected hull, mine blast protection: STANAG 4569 Level IV and RPG (10 kg of TNT under hull), anti-tank mine. Withstands 50 kg TNT side blast at 5 Meters
Crew:2+1+8
Weight:Curb: 17,300 kg
Combat: 22,500 kg
Length:77151NaN1
Width:28001NaN1
Height:25491NaN1
Primary Armament:Roof hatch can be installed with any armament up 30 mm gun
Steering:24.5 meters turning radius kerb to kerb
Clearance:365-430 mm
Transmission:Automatic transmission
Engine:Cummins ISBe4 Turbo Diesel (336kW (450 hp) and 16000N Turbo Diesel)
Speed:110km/h (tire dependent)
Vehicle Range:1000-1NaN-1

The Mbombe 6 is a mine-protected, high-mobility armoured fighting vehicle produced by Paramount Group from South Africa[1] that was launched in 2010. "Mbombe" is named after an African warrior.[2] [3]

Vehicle specifications

The Mbombe 6's unladen weight is 16 tonnes. Its maximum combat weight is 27 tonnes with a crew of 11. It has 6x6 wheel drive for use on different kinds of terrain. Its maximum speed is 100 km/h; its range is 700 km.[4] [5]

The Mbombe 6 has a 300 kW Cummins ISBe4 diesel engine and an Allison 6 speed automatic transmission.[6]

Armour

The Mbombe 6 hull meets STANAG 4569 Level 4, which means the vehicle can withstand a 10 kg TNT blast under its hull or any wheel station. As standard, the Mbombe 6 can protect its crew against Rocket-propelled grenades, while additional modules protect against IEDs, up to 50 kg TNT at 5 metres.[7] [8]

Armament

The Mbombe 6 is armed with a heavy machine gun or an autocannon. The Mbombe 6 can be fitted with day and night vision equipment.[9]

Functions

The Mbombe 6 can be configured as an Armoured Personnel Carrier, Combat Vehicle, Command Vehicle or ambulance.[10] [11] [12]

Operators

Variants

Official variant:[18]

Kalyani M4

The Kalyani M4 is a prototype developed by India's Kalyani Group.[19] [20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shepard. 5 November 2014.
  2. Web site: AAD Exhibition. 5 November 2014.
  3. Web site: SA Venues. 5 November 2014.
  4. http://www.armyrecognition.com/south_africa_african_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle/mbombe_paramount_group_wheeled_armoured_fighting_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_uk.html Army Recognition
  5. http://www.brahmand.com/news/Paramount-to-unveil-new-armoured-vehicle-Mbombe-at-AAD-10/4961/3/13.html Brahmand
  6. http://www.armyrecognition.com/south_africa_african_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle/mbombe_paramount_group_wheeled_armoured_fighting_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_uk.html Army Recognition
  7. Web site: Shepard. https://archive.today/20120912030126/http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/7211/. dead. 12 September 2012. 5 November 2014.
  8. http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/paramounts-new-mbombe-armoured-vehicle-makes-its-debut-2010-10-04 Engineering News
  9. Web site: Defence Web. vpo_Paramount Group. 21 September 2010. 5 November 2014.
  10. http://defense-update.com/wp/20100920_growing-demand-for-mpvs-in-africa.html Defence Update
  11. http://www.brahmand.com/news/Paramount-to-unveil-new-armoured-vehicle-Mbombe-at-AAD-10/4961/1/13.html Brahmand
  12. Web site: Strategic Defence Intelligence. 5 November 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141105143038/http://www.strategicdefenceintelligence.com/article/5rAUU6CwpQQ/2010/09/22/paramount_launches_mbombe_armoured_vehicle/?prepare=print. 5 November 2014. dmy-all.
  13. Web site: ADI to manufacture full range of Paramount armoured vehicles. Guy Martin. 15 May 2014. 5 November 2014.
  14. Web site: Mbombe Armored Personnel Carrier. Military Today. 13 March 2016.
  15. Web site: Jordanian armoured vehicles spotted in Libya. 28 May 2019.
  16. Web site: Ecuador Receives Its First MBombe Armored Vehicles from South Africa. April 9, 2024. Army Recognition.
  17. Web site: Головнокомандувачу представили нову українську бронемашину. uk. April 18, 2024. Militarnyi.
  18. Web site: Mbombe: Revolutionary low-profile infantry fighting vehicle.
  19. Web site: Chopra. Vijay. 5 February 2020. 'Mobile armour will thwart Pulwama repeat'. 2021-02-09. The Times of India. en.
  20. Web site: Bhattacharyya. Shamik. 2020-11-12. Kalyani M4: Step Towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. 2021-02-09. DefenceXP - Indian Defence Network. en-US.