EDEX 2018: Armoured Temsah bus makes public debut
A new armoured bus, the Temsah 6x6, made its first public appearance at the EDEX exhibition in Cairo, Egypt.
The vehicle was initially launched just three months ago, according to the manufacturer, Kader Factory for Developed Industries, one of 14 companies that make up the Arab Organization for Industrialization.
The Temsha is able to accommodate 24 people in addition to the commander and driver sitting in the front. The vehicle stands at 2.45m wide, 9.90m long and 3.1m high.
Powered by a V8 turbo-diesel engine, the bus can reach a maximum power of 240hp at 2,100 rpm. With a full
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