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LEADERS IN
DEFENCE &
SECURITY
INNOVATION
MBOMBE
REVOLUTIONARY LOW-PROFILE
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE.
A QUANTUM LEAP IN TECHNOLOGY.
• MBOMBE IS REVOLUTIONISING
ARMOURED VEHICLE DESIGN
• NEW FLAT BOTTOM BLAST
PROTECTED HULL
• MULTI-ROLE CONFIGURATION
• LARGE PAYLOAD FOR MULTIPLE
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
• 6 X 6 PROVIDING EXCELLENT
MOBILITY ON- AND OFF-ROAD
• LOW SILHOUETTE
• CONTINUOUS OPERATION
AT 55° CELCIUS
CONFIGURATION
Mbombe is a highly agile infantry fighting vehicle as a highly effective armoured fighting vehicle,
offering outstanding protection, mobility and mounting a heavy machine gun or automatic
firepower. It is designed to provide unrivalled cannon/remote weapon station. However, it can
protection against landmines, IEDs, side blasts be customised to meet the exact requirements
and RPG attacks. This is achieved by revolutionary of clients, for operations anywhere in the world.
new technology that provides outstanding
mine protection (STANAG 4569 level 4a and There is ample space for the driver, commander,
4b) without resorting to the traditional V-shape gunner and eight fully equipped infantrymen
design. The mine protected flat bottom hull together with tools, ammunition and equipment.
reduces Mbombe’s silhouette to under 2.4 m, The side-by-side driver and co-driver
which delivers significant benefits in combat configuration increases situational awareness.
and against IED attacks. The vehicle comes as The “open plan” rear section lends itself to
standard with a high level of protection against variant configuration such as command vehicle,
kinetic energy and blast attacks. It is fully armoured ambulance and mobile mortar system.
qualified to STANAG specifications. Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) automotive
assemblies and components selected from
Mbombe is a flexible battlefield tool for volume manufacturers reduce the cost of
conventional, asymmetric warfare, counter- ownership and operation and increase vehicle
terrorism and peacekeeping missions. It can be availability on the battlefield.
configured as an armoured personnel carrier or
It can be configured as an armoured personnel carrier or as a highly effective
armoured fighting vehicle mounting a heavy machine gun or automatic
cannon/remote weapon station.
FIREPOWER
TO SUIT A
RANGE OF
MISSIONS
All of Paramount’s vehicles can be fitted with a
weapon system. On Mbombe, the weapon can
range from a 7.62 mm machine gun on a simple
“pintle mount” right up to a 30 mm fully automatic
cannon, with two-dimensional stabilisation and
a true all weather, night-fighting capability.
Anti-tank missile turrets can also be fitted.
Turret designs and capabilities will vary according
to customer requirements, including the calibre
of the weapon system and whether the system is
mechanically operated, electronically driven, or
even a remotely operated weapon station. A range
of further enhancements can be integrated to
include missile systems and defensive aids suites.
MOBILITY
Mbombe is designed with impressive power to Mbombe is designed with impressive
retain its outstanding mobility characteristics power to retain its outstanding mobility
even when combat laden and configured as an characteristics.
infantry fighting vehicle carrying a modern
automatic cannon. The 6 x 6 vehicle is able to
carry considerable payloads over all types of
terrain without loss of mobility and the three
axles provide excellent cross-country perfor-
mance, delivering a highly versatile platform.
PROTECTION
The basic Mbombe model provides outstanding Unique flat floor provides protection
blast protection paired with excellent levels against mine blasts and delivers a
of protection against kinetic attack. The low reduced silhouette.
silhouette offers a reduced target to enemy
gunners and reduces the effect of side blasts/
IEDs. The armoured hull provides excellent
stopping power against ballistic attack (STANAG
4569 level 3 as standard) and anti-tank land
mine explosions under its flat hull or under any
wheel station (STANAG level 4a and 4b).
Anti-blast seats are designed to prevent injury to
the crew from the extreme acceleration following
an explosion beside or under the vehicle. Extra
protection can be added in a modular manner to
give added defence against RPG, 14.5 mm ballistic
threats and specific threats to user requirement.
VARIANTS APC
In APC configuration Mbombe retains its
Infantry Fire Support Vehicle
The Mbombe Infantry Fire Support Vehicle
optimised protection profile and is usually (IFSV) is configured for this role and fitted with
equipped with a light machine gun for self- a 30 mm cannon in a manned or remote turret
protection. However, it has a higher payload with the weapon operator under armour in both
allowing the application of additional protection configurations. A co-axial 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm
for operations in IED-threatened peacekeeping machine gun may be provided for close-in
and peace enforcement operations. fire support.
The APC is eminently suited to peacekeeping The weapon system includes a day/night video
operations and for applications such as camera and sight for observation and for target
command posts, fire control centres, identification, acquisition and engagement.
ambulances, technical support vehicles Accuracy and first round hit capability is enhanced
and the like. through the provision of a laser range finder.
With its ability to accept in-theatre upgrades
In IFSV configuration Mbombe carries a greater
to weapon systems up to 30 mm, the Mbombe
amount of ammunition and has a crew of two
APC can readily be reconfigured for applications
plus one gunner plus eight man infantry section.
where greater firepower is required without an
increase in logistic support requirements or the
introduction of a new vehicle.
Command Vehicle Mbombe 120 Mortar Anti-armour Fire Support Vehicle
The Mbombe Command Variant is equipped with a full command The Mbombe 120 Mortar variant carries a The Mbombe Anti-armour Fire Support Vehicle
suite to client specifications, which includes communications muzzle-loading 120 mm mortar for the provision (AAFSV) is fitted with an anti-armour missile
and other electronic equipment, primarily for forward command of indirect fire support within the unit (battalion) launching remote weapon turret for the
and control in combat units at battalion or company level (or or at formation level. protection of infantry units against armour
similar). Optional additional facilities include an auxiliary power threats. The system has full day/night capability
unit, telescopic mast and others. Command stations within the Full fire control and inter-vehicle fire co-
with ranges up to 5 000 m and is fitted with a
vehicle include workstations, communications interfaces and ordination facilities and communications are
12.7 mm co-axial machine gun.
appropriate seating without adversely affecting protection, provided and configured to enable “shoot ‘n
mobility and other attributes. scoot” actions. The AAFSV has the same protection and mobility
as other Mbombe variants so that it can keep up
Full command facilities are available while the vehicle is static or on The vehicle has the same protection levels
with mobile forces to provide flank protection and
the move and in standard configuration, the Command Variant is and mobility as other Mbombe variants that it
to move rapidly into position to counter armour
virtually indistinguishable from other Mbombe vehicles, enhancing supports and retains commonality across the
threats. The AAFSV can also be successfully
its security and protection. Armoured Command Post facilities at total vehicle support spectrum. Operation of
employed against other hard targets such as
unit (battalion level) will often be provided by the APC version. the weapon itself is within manufacturer specifi-
weapon emplacements and to counter enemy
cations and requirements with only a brief
anti-armour fire.
While normally fitted with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun in a orientation and conversion period required.
remote weapon station as its main weapon, the Command Vehicle While the Mbombe’s ample transparent armour
retains the ability to carry and employ selected weapon payloads. offers wide fields of view for target location and
identification, the missiles are remotely launched
allowing engagement from hull-down positions,
which is enhanced by Mbombe’s low hull profile.
3 150 mm
2 800 mm DEPARTURE 40° 1000 mm 500 mm 60% 35% + UP TO 900 mm
APPROACH 54° WITHOUT
PREPARATION
WIDTH DEPARTURE/APPROACH DITCH STEP GRADIENT SLIDE FORDING DEPTH
ANGLE CROSSING CLIMBING SLOPE
ABILITY ABILITY
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE OPTIONS
Crew 2+1+8 Max Speed-Road 110 km/h (tyre dependent) Central Tyre Inflation System
Kerb Weight 17 000 kg Turning Circle 16:00 R20: 24.5m Kerb to Kerb Run Flat Inserts
395/85 R20: 21.1m Kerb to Kerb
Ground Clearance 16:00 R20: 430 mm Public Address System
395/85 R20: 360 mm Road Range 1 000 km
Radios, Intercom System
Wheelbase 2 300 mm (front) Engine Turbo Diesel
Fire Suppression Systems (Engine Compartment, Crew
2 240 mm (rear) (336 kW, 450 HP, 1600 N.m)
Compartment, Wheel Arches & Other)
Combat Weight–GVM Maximum 22 500 kg Transmission Automatic
Roof Hatch & Various Turret Systems
Construction Monocoque Hull Suspension Hydro-Pneumatic Independent
Biological and Chemical Protection Systems
(Not chasis based) Suspension
Auxiliary Power Unit
Brakes Pneumatic Disc with ABS
Vehicle Location and Tracking System
Specifications subject to change without prior notice. Tyres 16:00 R20
395/85 R20 Add-on Protection Kit (Side mirrors, door hinges,
Air-conditioner 12 kW Standard windows)
with climate control system Additional Armouring - Active and Passive
Electrical System 24 V Engine Grille Ballistic Protection Upgrade
Ballistic 5.56 x 45 API Driver Assist Camera System - Front & rear mounted
Protection 7.62 x 39 AP cameras linked to screen on driver’s panel, displaying
Crew 7.62 x 51 API relevant image
Compartment 7.62 x 54 API when vehicle is in a forward or reverse gear
(Standard) 12.7 x 99 NATO Ball
Internal Lighting Suite - Centrally controlled LED down-
Ballistic 5.56 x 45 API lights with selectable white, blue/green & red streams.
Protection 7.62 x 39 AP
Engine 7.62 x 51 API (Except grille) NATO Standard Tow Hitch
Compartment 7.62 x 54 API (Except grille) 8 Tonne Winch
(Standard) 12.7 x 99 NATO Ball (Except grille)
Blast Protection 10 kg TNT beneath the hull
10 kg TNT beneath any wheel
LEADERS IN DEFENCE AND
SECURITY INNOVATION
1 Sandton Drive Sandton 2196 South Africa www.paramountgroup.biz
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