Okapi MPV
The Okapi is a 6×6 mine-protected vehicle (MPV) which can be configured for use in various roles: command and control, fire control post or specialized anti-mine equipment carrier. They were built by Vickers OMC and, in 2001, some were upgraded with new Grintek electronic warfare systems.
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| Okapi | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mine Protected Vehicle |
| Place of origin |  South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Vickers OMC |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 18 t |
| Length | 7.117 m |
| Width | 2.48 m |
| Height | 3.3 m |
| Suspension | 6×6 wheeled |
Operational range | 900 km (road) 400 km (off-road) |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h |
The Okapi is a 6×6 mine-protected vehicle (MPV) which can be configured for use in various roles: command and control,[1] fire control post or specialized anti-mine equipment carrier. They were built by Vickers OMC and, in 2001, some were upgraded with new Grintek electronic warfare systems.[2]
Production history
[edit]Variants
[edit]- Command and control
- Fire control
- Biological detection
- Electronic warfare
Operators
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Jane's Armour and Artillery. Jane's Publishing Company Limited. 2002. p. 608. ISBN 978-0-7106-2425-3.
- ^ Strategic Digest. Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. 2001. p. 1074.
External links
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| Infantry Fighting Vehicles | |
| Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) | |
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