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Overview of MRAP Vehicle Types

MRAP vehicles are designed to provide protection against mines and IEDs for troops. They come in 4 categories ranging from about 7 tons that can carry 6 passengers to over 22 tons that can carry 12 passengers. MRAPs entered Army service in 2007 and are produced by multiple manufacturers in various variants to serve specialized missions through superior armor plating and V-shaped hulls.

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Overview of MRAP Vehicle Types

MRAP vehicles are designed to provide protection against mines and IEDs for troops. They come in 4 categories ranging from about 7 tons that can carry 6 passengers to over 22 tons that can carry 12 passengers. MRAPs entered Army service in 2007 and are produced by multiple manufacturers in various variants to serve specialized missions through superior armor plating and V-shaped hulls.

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  • Vehicle Categories
  • Introduction and Specifications
  • Manufacturer Details

MINE RESISTANT, AMBUSH PROTECTED VEHICLE

(MRAP)
Mission
To Transport ground forces, supplies
and equipment as well as provide
protection on the battlefield

Entered Army Service


2007

Description and Specifications


MRAPs (Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicles) are a family of vehicles incorporating a “V”-shaped hull and
armor plating designed to provide protection against mines and IEDs. MRAPs are designed to provide superior
protection for troops on specialized missions.

The Department of Defense, per Joint Service requirements, has detailed four categories of MRAP:

Category I: About 7 tons / 6 passengers


Category II: About 19 tons / 10 passengers
Category III: About 22.5 tons / 12 passengers (mine-clearing use)
Category IV – ATV: A lighter vehicle for small unit combat operations in restricted, mountainous
(All Terrain Vehicle) and urban terrain. Supports mounted patrols of us to 5 personnel.

Manufacturer
Each manufacturer of the MRAP vehicle produces its own variants.
Past and current manufacturers of MRAPs and their variants include:

BAE Systems RG33, RG33L


Force Protection Industries Cougar HEV, Buffalo
General Dynamics Land Systems RG-31, Commander
General Purpose Vehicles LLC Sergeant, Commander
International Military & Government LLC MaxxProTM, MaxxProTM XL
Oshkosh Truck Corporation Bushmaster 4 x 4, Bushmaster 6 x 6
Textron Marine & Land Cadillac Gage DINGO 2 4 x 4
Protected Vehicles Inc. Golan CAT II
Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Caiman 6 x 6
Information courtesy [Link] and [Link]

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs at [Link]@[Link]
or go to [Link]/press_room/fact_sheets/military_equipment.php for a list of equipment used
by the Minnesota National Guard.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs at public.affairs@mn.ngb.army.mil or go to www.Minnes

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