Mbombe 6

The Mbombe 6 is a mine-protected, high-mobility armoured fighting vehicle produced by Paramount Group from South Africa that was launched in 2010. "Mbombe" is named after an African warrior.

Vehicle specifications
The Mbombe 6's unladen weight is 16 tonnes. Its maximum combat weight is 27 tonnes with a crew of 11. It has 6x6 wheel drive for use on different kinds of terrain. Its maximum speed is 100 km/h; its range is 700 km.

The Mbombe 6 has a 300 kW Cummins ISBe4 diesel engine and an Allison 6 speed automatic transmission.

Armour
The Mbombe 6 hull meets STANAG 4569 Level 4, which means the vehicle can withstand a 10 kg TNT blast under its hull or any wheel station. As standard, the Mbombe 6 can protect its crew against Rocket-propelled grenades, while additional modules protect against IEDs, up to 50 kg TNT at 5 metres.

Armament
The Mbombe 6 is armed with a heavy machine gun or an autocannon. The Mbombe 6 can be fitted with day and night vision equipment.

Functions
The Mbombe 6 can be configured as an Armoured Personnel Carrier, Combat Vehicle, Command Vehicle or ambulance.

Operators



 * 🇯🇴 Jordan: 50 on order.
 * 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan: Barys is a Kazakh version of the Mbombe
 * 🇱🇾 Libya: Unknown number delivered to Libya from Jordan in 2019.
 * 🇿🇦 South Africa
 * 🇪🇨 Ecuador: Unknown number in use by the Ecuadorian Army.
 * 🇺🇦 Ukraine: License-produced version of Mbombe, equipped with RTWS is being used by Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Variants
Official variant:
 * APC
 * Armoured ambulance
 * Infantry fire support vehicle
 * Anti-armour fire support vehicle

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