South
Africa's Industrial and Automotive Design (IAD) and Saudi Groups joint
venture will launch the mine-protected armoured personnel carrier (APC)
Nyoka Mk2 at the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) show to be held from
the 19 -23 September 2012 in Pretoria, South Africa.
The vehicle
is essentially the same as the Masmak APC unveiled by Saudi Groups last
year, but will be marketed in Africa as the Nyoka Mk 2.
The Masmak/Nyoka
Mk 2 is a 4x4 vehicle designed to offer a unique mix of mobility,
protection and affordability.
The Masmak
was unveiled in 2011 by the SAUDI GROUPS, a private Saudi Arabian company
specialized on military armoured vehicles and security systems.
According to IAD, the 15-tonne APC can carry 2 tonnes and is powered by
a 450 hp six-cylinder diesel that provides a 30 hp/tonne power-to-weight
ratio, which translates into acceleration (10.5 seconds to 60 km/h) and
high top (150 km/h) and cruising (120 km/h) speeds. A more powerful 530
hp diesel engine can also be supplied. |
As stated by IADSA at the show, this vehical is totally designed and made in South Africa,,the Saudi elements in it is only user requirments and funding.
ReplyDeleteSaudi Groups is marketing it in the middle east.
This is not true. the Masmak is a joint venture between Saudi Groups and IADSA and it is owned by both 50/50.
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