Atlantis Diesel Engines
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Atlantis Diesel Engines (ADE) was a South Africa
n manufacturer of diesel engines and vehicle components, notably for the military. Engine manufacture ended in 1999. The company's primary facility is located in Atlantis, Western Cape
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. The company was licensed in 1979 to manufacture Mercedes Benz and Perkins diesel engines primarily for military vehicles such as the Ratel IFV
, Buffel
, Casspir
and SAMIL Trucks
. Engine manufacture ended in following a change of government in 1994 and a restructuring of the company in 1999.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n manufacturer of diesel engines and vehicle components, notably for the military. Engine manufacture ended in 1999. The company's primary facility is located in Atlantis, Western Cape
Atlantis, Western Cape
Atlantis is a town in Western Cape, South Africa, roughly 40 km from Cape Town. It has approximately 210,000 residents. The city suffers under high levels of poverty and unemployment...
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History
The company was started by the apartheid government of South Africa following the imposition of United Nations Security Council Resolution 418United Nations Security Council Resolution 418
United Nations Security Council Resolution 418, adopted unanimously on 4 November 1977, imposed a mandatory arms embargo against apartheid South Africa. This resolution differed from the earlier Resolution 282, which was only voluntary...
. The company was licensed in 1979 to manufacture Mercedes Benz and Perkins diesel engines primarily for military vehicles such as the Ratel IFV
Ratel IFV
The Ratel is the basic Infantry Fighting Vehicle of the South African National Defence Force's mechanized infantry battalions. Ratel is the Afrikaans name for the honey badger, which has a reputation as a ferocious fighter.-History:...
, Buffel
Buffel
The Buffel is a mine-protected APC used by the South African Army during the South African Border War. The Buffel was also used as an armoured fighting vehicle and proved itself in this role...
, Casspir
Casspir
The Casspir is a landmine-protected personnel carrier that has been in use in South Africa for over 20 years. It is a four wheeled armoured vehicle, used for transport of troops. It can hold a crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers and associated gear. The Casspir was unique in design when...
and SAMIL Trucks
SAMIL Trucks
SAMIL Trucks are the standard logistical transport vehicles of the South African National Defence Force, re-manufactured by Truck-Makers in Rosslyn, Pretoria, Drakensberg Truck Manufacturers in Wallmannsthal, N1 Trucks in Wallmansthal and Transvaal Motors in Boksburg...
. Engine manufacture ended in following a change of government in 1994 and a restructuring of the company in 1999.