Military off-road vehicles of Israel
The Israeli army has had to defend our land for many decades, gaining more and more experience in the conduct of military operations. Moreover, the army needs advanced equipment capable of protecting its own soldiers and conducting active hostilities. The Israeli military industry is not standing still, improving military equipment and creating new models of armored SUVs. But even the existing vehicle fleet deserves attention. Particularly interesting are military off-road vehicles that offer excellent off-road maneuverability, safety and the ability to conduct active hostilities. Meet the military off-road vehicles of Israel. We are not going to disclose any classified information. All published data are publicly available on the Internet.
ZIBAR MK2
This Israeli-made agile SUV is designed for special anti-terrorist and tactical units. It is 5.28 m long, 2.2 m wide and 1.9 m high, with a wheelbase of 3.6 m.
Characteristics
- It comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 430 hp by General Motors, developing up to 200 km/h and accelerating to 100 km/h in 5 seconds. Its driving range reaches 700 km.
- It is able to overcome difficult terrain, marshy and rocky terrain, as well as sand and water obstacles at high speed.
- The vehicle easily overcomes vertical obstacles with a height of 75 cm; ford depth - 80 cm; slope 90%; angle of approach - 90, angle of departure - 40. It has an independent suspension.
- It is especially good in hot climates, up to 55°C.
- It can be easily re-equipped to suit the necessary situations and requirements. Its payload is 1,500 kg.
- The tire pressure can be adjusted.
- It is possible to install second-class hinged armor, which provides protection against small arms bullets.
- V-shaped bottom protects against mines.
MDT David
This is the light armored cross-country transporter by MDT Armor Corporation based on the Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender platforms. Built in 2007, it is used by the armed forces carrying out missions in light intensity combat regions. It is 4.47/5.04 m long, 1.79/1.97 m wide and 2.03/2.27 m high.
Characteristics
- Protection against automatic weapons.
- Turbocharged diesel engine with 122/129 hp. The model is four-wheel drive.
- It has an armored roof and bottom, capable of withstanding the explosion of mines and explosive devices.
- You can get inside through one of the three doors and a hatch. Plus, there are six windows that enable firing small arms.
- The vehicle can transport up to 6 soldiers. It weighs 3.8/4.7 tons.
Sandcat Stormer
In 2017, Plasan created a new generation SandCat Stormer, which became an improvement of the previously produced series of SUVs. The new vehicle is equipped with a missile system capable of striking enemy infantry, armored vehicles and tanks. Shelling takes place in three modes: single, corrective and directing fire. Moreover, there is a roof-mounted heavy machine gun. In one of the variants, the Stormer allows you to attack invisible targets at a distance of up to 25 km. Targeting is assisted by satellite, unmanned aerial vehicles, the vehicle’s built-in targeting system, or according to the received intelligence. The cost of one rocket is around $150,000. But this is nothing compared to the destroyed equipment. The model offers the highest accuracy, is capable of analyzing the damage inflicted on the enemy and at the same time collecting intelligence data.
Characteristics
- 6.7-liter engine with 300 hp.
- The vehicle is suitable for 5 people and weighs 8,800 kg.
- The off-road vehicle’s armor protects the crew from firearms bullets and mine explosions. B6/B7 protection level.
- The vehicle is distinguished by soft riding.
RAM-2000
In the early 2000s, Israel Aircraft Industries developed a light armored vehicle for the army and police forces. It can be used as a patrol, reconnaissance and command vehicle. To ensure the possibility of performing various tactical tasks, the manufacturer has developed several options for an armored vehicle. Thus, such devices as a laser designator, a thermal imager and a video camera allow the RAM-2000 to be used for reconnaissance purposes, while a LAHAT 4-charge rocket complex with a laser targeting system will help to defeat the enemy’s tank force. The missile’s flight range is 8 km. The model is 5.6 m long, 2.08 m wide and 2.12 m high. The ground clearance is 53 cm.
Characteristics
- The SUV comes with the armor by Plasan Sasa, which is able to protect military personnel and security forces from bullets of medium-caliber firearms, fragments of explosive devices, grenades, shells and mines. The troop compartment is an armored capsule. The driver’s windows are made of armored glass.
- It is capable of transporting up to 8 soldiers plus a crew of 2 people.
- It is possible to transport various loads up to 1,200 kilograms. Weight: empty - 4.6 tons, equipped - 6 tons.
- Deutz air cooled engine with 189 hp. Speed: 96 km/h. Tank volume: 160 l. Driving range: 800 km. Wheel layout: 4×4.
- Considering the use in hot climates, the vehicle features an air conditioner.
- It is equipped with a portable radio and a lifter winch.
- It offers high maneuverability. Angle of approach: 60. Vertical obstacle: 80 cm. Ford: 1 m.
- There are 2 doors on each side and two hatches on the roof, from where you can fire. There is also a machine gun.
