Marauder (vehicle)

Marauder (vehicle)
Marauder
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Place of origin South Africa South Africa
Service history
Used by Azerbaijani Armed Forces & Peacekeeping in Africa
Wars None
Production history
Manufacturer Paramount Group
Produced 2008–Present
Number built ~75
Specifications
Weight Curb: 9,900 kg (21,780 lb)
Combat: 15,000 kg (33,000 lb)
Crew 2 + 8 passengers

Armor Ballistic Protection:STANAG 4569 level III (7.62 x 54 mm RB 32 API - Dragunov) & Mine Blast Protection: STANAG 4569 3a and 3b (single anti-tank mine (7 kg of TNT under the hull), double anti-tank mine (14 kg of TNT under any wheel)
Engine CUMMINS ISBe4 Diesel (221 Kw and 1100 Nm)
MAN (176 kW and 925 Nm)
Payload capacity 5,100 kg (11,220 lb)
Ground clearance 420 mm
Operational
range
700 km (435 mi)
Speed 100–120 km/h (tyre dependent)

The Marauder [1] 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.[2][3][4]

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Mobility

With a curb weight of 9,900 kilograms (22,000 lb) and a payload weight of 5,100 kilograms (11,000 lb), the Marauder was developed for reconnaissance 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.[5]

The Marauder has a cruising speed of around 100 to 120 kilometres per hour (62–75 mph), and a maximum range of 700 kilometres (430 mi).

Armour

The Marauder’s double-skin monocoque hull provides all-round protection against projectiles up to STANAG 4569 Level III for the crew compartment.[6]

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.[7]

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 Bureau (KADDB), Jordan’s primary governmental military agency that develops and manufactures defence systems,[8] 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.[9]

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.[10]

In popular culture

In June 2011, the Marauder was featured in British motoring program Top Gear,[11] with Richard Hammond 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 (non military) Hummer H3 — being blasted by seven pounds of plastic explosive.[12] 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

Marauder is manufactured in Azerbaijan[13]

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