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BAE Caiman

Armored Vehicleconfirmed

BAE Caiman

The Caiman is a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle with a V-hull design based on the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and Low Signature Armored Cab (LSAC), initially developed by Stewart & Stevenson and now produced by BAE Systems Platforms & Services. The Caiman is based on the chassis and automotives of the Medium Tactical Vehicle variant of the FMTV and features: 10-man crew capacity Tensylon composite armor Armor enhancement capable Accepts all types of manned and remote weapons stations 85 percent parts commonality with standard FMTV models (40,000 of which are already fielded) Full-time all wheel drive Fully automatic transmission Electronic Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Class V Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM)

Specifications

TypeArmored Vehicle
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBAE Systems Platforms & Services
Introduced2007
StatusIn service
Weight12.6 kg
Length7.5 m
Crew10

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States—
Egypt535confirmed

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