IAI to supply RAM MK3s to African customers
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will supply close to 100 additional RAM MK3 light armoured vehicles to two African military customers, the company announced on 8 February.
The MK3s will be manufactured at IAI-Ramta division facilities in Israel, with deliveries to begin shortly and continue throughout 2015. These additional MK3 will join the RAMs that were previously supplied for deployment in peacekeeping and military missions.
The RAM MK3 light armoured vehicle has a proprietary monocoque hull made of armoured steel that can withstand a range of mine and ballistic threats as required by the customer. The vehicle has an air-cooled, turbocharged diesel engine; according to IAI, the power-to-weight ratio delivered by this engine gives the MK3 advanced cross-country mobility.
The RAM MK3s have run-flat wheels with 12.5x20 inches tyres for on-road and off-road operations, high ground clearance and the ability to travel long distances at normal speeds with punctured tyres. IAI has delivered over 450 RAM vehicles so far to police and military customers worldwide in various configurations.
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