Cheetah MMPV:
| Cheetah |
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| Type |
Armored vehicle |
| Production history |
| Designer |
FPI |
| Manufacturer |
Force Protection Industries |
| Produced |
2007-2008 |
| Number built |
13 prototypes[1] |
| Specifications |
| Weight |
17000lbs (empty) with base armor |
| Length |
212" |
| Width |
91" |
| Height |
89" |
| Crew |
1 (gunner) +4 |
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| Armor |
Stanag 1 at 17000lbs to Stanag 3 at 23000lbs |
Primary
armament |
remote weapon station |
| Engine |
Cummins ISB series
Cummins QSB series
220 KW (300 HP) (ISB)
(275HP) (QSB)
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| Payload capacity |
5000 lbs |
| Transmission |
Allison 2500 SP series[2] |
| Suspension |
4x4 wheeled |
| Ground clearance |
18" |
| Fuel capacity |
55 gal |
Operational
range |
500 mi |
| Speed |
122 km/h (75 mph), 89mph burst |
The Cheetah MMPV (Medium Mine Protected Vehicle) is built by Force Protection Inc. It is the smallest of Force Protection's line-up, consisting of the (Buffalo, Cougar and the Cheetah). Its design is based on the RG-31 Charger class of light-armored vehicle and is intended as a reconnaissance, forward command and control, and urban operations vehicle for homeland security missions.
[edit] Specifications
[edit] Production history
Unlike the other vehicles produced by Force Protection, it is not currently in full scale production. Although full production was stated to likely begin in July 2007[3], this was put in doubt by the announcement on May 31st 2007 that the Marine Corps had ordered 1200 of the rival International MaxxPro vehicles.[4] At the same time Force Protection received an order for 14 of the larger MRAP Category III Buffalo.[5] Cheetah was submitted to the JLTV competition but in August 2008 was officially rejected from the program.[6]
[edit] Operators
Not procured by any country.
[edit] See also
[edit] Sources
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Modern wheeled infantry fighting vehicles and personnel carriers
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