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New Breed of MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) Vehicles from BAE Systems

The U.S. Government has received two MARP vehicles from BAE Systems for field tests and evaluation. GTS MAT-V, prototyped from its Caiman predecessor, combines survivability of an MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) and the mobility of a HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled)
vehicles.

Features:

• curb weight of less than 9 tons
• high power-to-weight ratio
• low center of gravity
• high off-road mobility
• turbo-charged diesel V8 engine
• top speed of 80 mph
• fully independent suspension

Source: BAE Systems press release
Photos: BAE Systems

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