Okapi MPV

Okapi
TypeMine Protected Vehicle
Place of origin South Africa
Production history
ManufacturerVickers OMC
Specifications
Mass18 t
Length7.117 m
Width2.48 m
Height3.3 m

Suspension6×6 wheeled
Operational
range
900 km (road)
400 km (off-road)
Maximum speed100 km/h

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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References

  1. ↑ Jane's Armour and Artillery. Jane's Publishing Company Limited. 2002. p. 608. ISBN 978-0-7106-2425-3.
  2. ↑ Strategic Digest. Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. 2001. p. 1074.