Maverick (Internal Security Vehicle)
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The Maverick is an internal security vehicle
that was designed and developed by the Paramount Group in South Africa.
It was launched in 2008 during the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD), which took place at the Ysterplaat Air Force Base in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Maverick is fitted with either a militarised MAN engine and a 12-Speed Semi-Automatic
, or with a diesel power plant with a 6-speed fully automatic transmission
. The advantage of both engines is that they are common all around the world, which means that the vehicles can be repaired and serviced in most countries.
The Maverick may be fitted with a biological and chemical protection filtration system, and has a cruising speed of between 100 and 120 kilometres per hour and a road range of approximately 700 kilometres.
and the Matador
, the Maverick features a double-skin monocoque
structure, giving it a neat, modern and smooth look.
The vehicle’s hull structure is designed in such way that the crew is protected from Dragunov projectiles, impact from .50 calibre kinetic energy projectiles and attacks from improvised explosive device
, commonly known as IEDs.
Teams, and bomb disposal robots. The vehicle can be fitted with an external fire extinguishing system and small and medium calibre turrets can be mounted on its roof.
Internal security vehicle
An internal security vehicle , also known as an armored security vehicle , is a combat vehicle used for supporting contingency operations.- Design :...
that was designed and developed by the Paramount Group in South Africa.
It was launched in 2008 during the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD), which took place at the Ysterplaat Air Force Base in Cape Town, South Africa.
Vehicle specifics
The Maverick has a combat weight of 15,000 kg, a kerb weight of 10,000 kg and a payload weight of 5,000 kg. The vehicle has a turning radius of 16.5 meters, which makes it very agile and maneuverable and therefore suitable for operations in both urban and rural areas.The Maverick is fitted with either a militarised MAN engine and a 12-Speed Semi-Automatic
Semi-automatic
Semi-automatic may refer to:* A semi-automatic firearm, a firearm which automatically reloads, but will only fire one round per trigger pull** Semi-automatic rifle** Semi-automatic pistol** Semi-automatic shotgun...
, or with a diesel power plant with a 6-speed fully automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
. The advantage of both engines is that they are common all around the world, which means that the vehicles can be repaired and serviced in most countries.
The Maverick may be fitted with a biological and chemical protection filtration system, and has a cruising speed of between 100 and 120 kilometres per hour and a road range of approximately 700 kilometres.
Armour
Like its sister vehicles, the MarauderMarauder (Mine Protected Vehicle)
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 and Conference in Abu Dhabi, the largest arms exhibition in the Middle East....
and 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...
, the Maverick features a double-skin monocoque
Monocoque
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...
structure, giving it a neat, modern and smooth look.
The vehicle’s hull structure is designed in such way that the crew is protected from Dragunov projectiles, impact from .50 calibre kinetic energy projectiles and attacks from improvised explosive device
Improvised explosive device
An improvised explosive device , also known as a roadside bomb, is a homemade bomb constructed and deployed in ways other than in conventional military action...
, commonly known as IEDs.
Armament
The Maverick’s large size and box-like shape provides sufficient space for the crew, their kits and various types of military equipment, such as anti riot gear, surveillance equipment, water cannons, ramps for SWATSWAT
A SWAT team is an elite tactical unit in various national law enforcement departments. They are trained to perform high-risk operations that fall outside of the abilities of regular officers...
Teams, and bomb disposal robots. The vehicle can be fitted with an external fire extinguishing system and small and medium calibre turrets can be mounted on its roof.