Marauder (Mine Protected Vehicle)
Encyclopedia
The Marauder is an armoured, mine
-protected vehicle that is produced by the Paramount Group
in South Africa
. It was launched during the 2007 International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Conference in Abu Dhabi
, the largest arms exhibition in the Middle East
.
and peacekeeping
missions. It is able to carry a crew of ten, including a driver and commander.
The vehicle was originally designed to operate in urban settings, and built-up and confined areas. As such, it is smaller in both size and weight than the Matador
, another armoured, mine-protected vehicle from the Paramount Group
stable. The Marauder—which has the option of 4x4 or a 6x6 vehicle configuration—has a shorter wheelbase
and a tighter turning circle, making it extremely agile and maneuverable.
The Marauder has a cruising speed of around 100 kph, and a maximum range of 700 kilometres (435 mi).
hull provides all-round protection against projectiles up to STANAG 4569 Level III for the crew compartment.
(KADDB), Jordan’s primary governmental military agency that develops and manufactures defence systems, and which serves as an independent technical advisor to the Jordanian Armed Forces
(JAF). Apart from being a manufacturer, Jordan
was the first customer for the Marauder.
During the 2008 Special Operations Forces Exhibition
(SOFEX) in the Jordanian capital of Amman, the Jordan Armed Forces announced its interest in using Matadors
for security and peacekeeping roles.
showcasing it as a successor to the discontinued Hummer
. Among the activities tested were ordering fast-food from a drive-through restaurant, driving off-road and over cars, and — specifically in comparison with the Hummer H3
— being blasted by seven pounds of plastic explosive. Unlike the (civilian spec) Hummer, which was completely destroyed by the explosion, the Marauder was still operational and sustained only minor damage for the most part, although it did drive off with a flat tire.
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Land mine
A land mine is usually a weight-triggered explosive device which is intended to damage a target—either human or inanimate—by means of a blast and/or fragment impact....
-protected vehicle that is produced by the Paramount Group
Paramount Group
The Paramount Group is a group of internationally based companies offering programs and manufacturing products with a focus on defense, internal security and correctional services. The Executive Chairman of the Group is Ivor Ichikowitz, a South African industrialist of Lithuanian...
in South Africa
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...
. It was launched during the 2007 International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Conference in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...
, the largest arms exhibition in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
.
Mobility
With a curb weight of 9900 kilograms (21,825.8 lb) and a payload weight of 5100 kilograms (11,243.6 lb), the Marauder was developed for reconnaissanceReconnaissance
Reconnaissance is the military term for exploring beyond the area occupied by friendly forces to gain information about enemy forces or features of the environment....
and peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
missions. It is able to carry a crew of ten, including a driver and commander.
The vehicle was originally designed to operate in urban settings, and built-up and confined areas. As such, it is smaller in both size and weight than the Matador
Matador (Mine Protected Vehicle)
The Matador is an armoured personnel carrier and mine-protected vehicle that is produced by Paramount Group in South Africa. The vehicle was displayed for the first time in 2007, during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi...
, another armoured, mine-protected vehicle from the Paramount Group
Paramount Group
The Paramount Group is a group of internationally based companies offering programs and manufacturing products with a focus on defense, internal security and correctional services. The Executive Chairman of the Group is Ivor Ichikowitz, a South African industrialist of Lithuanian...
stable. The Marauder—which has the option of 4x4 or a 6x6 vehicle configuration—has a shorter wheelbase
Wheelbase
In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels.- Road :In automobiles, the wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the center of the front wheel and the center of the rear wheel...
and a tighter turning circle, making it extremely agile and maneuverable.
The Marauder has a cruising speed of around 100 kph, and a maximum range of 700 kilometres (435 mi).
Armour
The Marauder’s double-skin monocoqueMonocoque
Monocoque is a construction technique that supports structural load by using an object's external skin, as opposed to using an internal frame or truss that is then covered with a non-load-bearing skin or coachwork...
hull provides all-round protection against projectiles up to STANAG 4569 Level III for the crew compartment.
Armament
The Marauder’s payload capacity allows for the fitting of various defence and weapons systems, including light and medium-calibre machine guns, cannon weapon installations, and missile launchers, as well as command, surveillance, and control systems. The vehicle can be configured such that mortars may be fired from the payload platform.Production
In 2008, for the manufacturing and production of the Marauder, the Paramount Group entered into an agreement with the King Abdullah Design and Development BureauKing Abdullah Design and Development Bureau
The King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau is a Jordanian defence company. The King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau was established by Royal Decree on 24 August 1999 to provide an indigenous capability for the supply of scientific and technical services to the Jordanian Armed Forces...
(KADDB), Jordan’s primary governmental military agency that develops and manufactures defence systems, and which serves as an independent technical advisor to the Jordanian Armed Forces
Jordanian Armed Forces
The Jordanian Armed Forces , also referred to as The Arab Army , with all of it branches, is under direct control of the King of Jordan...
(JAF). Apart from being a manufacturer, Jordan
Jordan
Jordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
was the first customer for the Marauder.
During the 2008 Special Operations Forces Exhibition
Special Operations Forces Exhibition
The Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference is a special operations and homeland security event that is held every two years at the King Abdullah I airbase in Marka, Jordan...
(SOFEX) in the Jordanian capital of Amman, the Jordan Armed Forces announced its interest in using Matadors
Matador (Mine Protected Vehicle)
The Matador is an armoured personnel carrier and mine-protected vehicle that is produced by Paramount Group in South Africa. The vehicle was displayed for the first time in 2007, during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi...
for security and peacekeeping roles.
In popular culture
In June 2011, the Marauder was featured in British motoring program Top Gear, with Richard HammondRichard Hammond
Richard Mark Hammond is an English broadcaster, writer, and journalist most noted for co-hosting car programme Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, as well as presenting Brainiac: Science Abuse on Sky 1.-Early life:...
showcasing it as a successor to the discontinued Hummer
Hummer
Hummer was a brand of trucks and SUVs, first marketed in 1992 when AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee. In 1998, General Motors purchased the brand name and marketed three vehicles: the original Hummer H1, based on the Humvee; and the H2 and H3 models that were...
. Among the activities tested were ordering fast-food from a drive-through restaurant, driving off-road and over cars, and — specifically in comparison with the Hummer H3
Hummer H3
The Hummer H3 was a crossover SUV/Sport Utility Truck from General Motors' Hummer division introduced in 2005 based on the GMT355 underpinning the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon compact pickup trucks. Produced at GM's Shreveport, Louisiana factory and the Port Elizabeth plant in South Africa the...
— being blasted by seven pounds of plastic explosive. Unlike the (civilian spec) Hummer, which was completely destroyed by the explosion, the Marauder was still operational and sustained only minor damage for the most part, although it did drive off with a flat tire.
Operators
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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...
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