Casspir Mk II

he Casspir mine-protected vehicle (MPV) is one of the first to use the V-shaped monocoque hull and is undoubtedly one of the world leaders in its field with over 2,000 in service in several countries and an enviable record as a life preserver in mine incidents and as the ideal choice for force protection.

Originally developed for the rigorous conditions of Southern Africa where a very high mine threat was prevalent, Casspir is certified to protect its occupants against the effects of a triple TM-57 anti-tank mine blast (equivalent to 21 kg of TNT) under any wheel, or a double mine (14 kg of TNT) anywhere under the hull. Casspir offers a high degrees of field repairability after mine detonations that has been incorporated by some designers.

With its many configurations ranging from APC, to recovery vehicle, workshop, command vehicle, mine clearing and ambulance, to name but a few, and its unparalleled effectiveness in high mobility anti-guerrilla operations in its past, it truly is “The Swiss Army Knife of combat vehicles”.

Casspir MPV’s are currently in service in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, India, and a variety of African countries on mineclearing and security missions.

Proven in Service Reliability

Proven, highly effective landmine protection- protecting occupant and main components against the effects of landmine blasts of up to 12Kg under any wheel and 14Kg under the hull.

Exceeds All Applicable Standards

Add-on Protection – available against the effects of selfforming fragment mines (TMRP-6)

Mine detecting and mine-clearing ability – through its high compatibility with a number of detection and clearing systems

Ballistic Protection – against a variety of small arms fire and shrapnel up to B6+ level Ease and economy of maintenance- though the use of proven, easy-to-maintain and commercially available components, compatible with Mamba, Unimog and Mercedes Benz systems

Long in-service life – through protection of main aggregates, recyclability of the hull and use of readily available spare parts.

Long-Range independence – the Casspir was designed to operate at the far end of extended supply lines. It “drives itself to work and back again”.

Type: ADE 366T Turbo-charged

Cylinders: 6 cylinders in-line

Displacement: 5,675 cc

Power Rating: 125kW @ 2800rpm

Torque: 560 @ 1400rpm

Fuel: Diesel

Cooling: Water

Gearbox: Mercedes Benz DB G3/60-5/7.5

Gears: 5 forward, 1 reverse

Clutch Type: F & S GFX310K

Operation: Mechanical

Transfer Case: Mercedes Benz VG 500-3W

High Range: 1.05 : 1

Low Range: 1.64 : 1

Front Axles: Mercedes Benz AL 3/2.5

Rear Axles: Mercedes Benz HL 5/1S-10

Suspension: Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Hydraulic, Double Acting, Telescopic Shock Absorbers.

Tyre Size: 14.00 x 20-18 ply multipurpose

Length (mm) 6,900 mm

Width (mm) 2,450 mm

Height (mm) 2,850 mm

Tare Mass (kg) 9,480 kg

Manufacturer’s GVM (kg): 10,800 kg

Fuel Tank Size: 150 L

Water Tank: 100 L

Wheelbase: 4,200 mm

Top Speed kph: 100 kph

Turning Circle: 17 m

Range on Road @ 80 kph: >1000 km

Gradeability: 60%

Landmine blasts up to 21kg under any wheel or 14kg under the hull.

Add-on protection available against the effects of self-forming fragment mines (TMRP-6)

Ballistic protection B6: against a variety of small arms fire and shrapnel.