COMBATGUARD infantry mobility vehicle

COMBATGUARD(4×4)
Type Infantry Mobility Vehicle
Place of origin Israel
Production history
Designer Israel Military Industries
Manufacturer Israel Military Industries
Produced 2014
Specifications
Weight Curb: 8500 kg
Crew 6-8
Armor Classified
Main
armament
 Optional remote weapon station
Secondary
armament
 Optional firing ports
Engine General Motors 6.5-litre diesel
300 HP
Payload capacity (1.5 t)
Transmission 4 speed automatic
Suspension 4×4 wheeled
Ground clearance (700 mm)
Operational
range
 500-800 km
Speed 120 km/h offroad


COMBATGUARD is a new generation of 4x4 armoured combat vehicle designed and manufactured by IMI (Israel Military Industries), unveiled in 2014.[1][2][3]

It features a monocoque central crew capsule of all-welded steel with an appliqué armour package, claimed to provide a high level of protection against small arms fire, mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explosive formed projectiles. It has Iron Fist (countermeasure) Bright Arrow active protection system against projectiles and missiles.[4]

It can ford water obstacles 1.5 meter deep, travel a 35% side slopes and climb over 70% gradient, vertical obstacles up to 80 cm in forward drive and in reverse.[5] Capable of 90 degree approach and departure angles.[6]

In use by President of Turkmenistan.[7][8]

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