Caiman
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2007
Total Production : 2,862
The Caiman is a family of mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles based on reliable Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) platform and the combat-proven Low Signature Armored Cab (LSAC). The highly survivable Caiman platform in 4x4 and 6x6 variants is manufactured by BAE Land Systems for the US Army and US Marine Corps MRAP program under the Global War on Terror (GWOT). Their parts commonality with the 80,000+ FMTVs ensures high levels of readiness, mobility, serviceability, and worldwide support.
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caiman 4x4 | Active | 2007 | 1,154 |
| Caiman 6x6 | Active | 2007 | 1,708 |
| Caiman MTV Ambulance | Active | 2010 | ? |
Caiman 4x4
Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : CLT (Caiman Light), MRAP Category I
Origin : 
United States of America
Contractors : BAE Land Systems, BAE Mobility and Protection Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2007
Total Production : 1,154
Unitary Cost : USD $442,000
The Caiman 4x4, also known as Caiman Light (CLT), is a wheeled mine resistant, ambush protected tactical vehicle developed by Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems, an Armor Holdings division, for the United States military. Armor Holdings was acquired by BAE Systems in July 2007 thus becoming part of BAE Land Systems. As of July 2007, the US Navy had ordered more than 1,154 such vehicles for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) as MRAP Category I vehicles. The Caiman 4x4 is based on LMTV 4x4 platform having 85 percent of parts commonality. It is powered by a 6-cylinder Caterpillar C7 diesel engine developing 370-hp.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | Active | 1,100/1,154 | US Navy has ordered more than 1,154 Caiman under MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) program |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 5 | |
| Wheel Drive | 4 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Degree | ||
| Approach Angle | 40 ° | |
| Departure Angle | 40 ° | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Height | 3.1 meter | |
| Length | 6.5 meter | |
| Wheelbase | 3.9 meter | |
| Width | 2.6 meter | |
| Energy | ||
| Max Torque | 1,288 Nm | |
| Mass | ||
| Max Weight | 20,865 kilogram | with towed load |
| Operational Weight | 12,655 kilogram | |
| Towed Load | 5,443 kilogram | |
| Percentage | ||
| Gradient | 60 % | |
| Side Slope | 30 % | |
| Performance | ||
| Fording Depth | 915 millimeter | |
| Max Range | 483 kilometer | |
| Turning Radius | 8.5 meter | |
| Power | ||
| Power | 370 hp | |
| Speed | ||
| Top Speed | 105 kph | |
| Volume | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 280 liter | |
Caiman 6x6
Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Caiman MTV (Multi-Terrain Vehicle), MRAP Category II
Origin : United States of America
Contractors : BAE Land Systems, BAE Mobility and Protection Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2007
Total Production : 1,708
Unitary Cost : USD $469,000
The Caiman 6x6 is a wheeled mine resistant, ambush protected tactical vehicle developed by Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems, an Armor Holdings division, for the United States military. Armor Holdings was acquired by BAE Systems in July 2007 thus becoming part of BAE Land Systems. The Caiman 6x6 is based on MTV 6x6 platform having 85 percent of parts commonality. It is powered by a 6-cylinder Caterpillar C7 diesel engine developing 330-hp. More than 1,700 Caimans have been produced for the United States Armed Forces as MRAP Category II vehicles.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | Active | 1,700/1,708 |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 10 | |
| Wheel Drive | 6 | |
| Wheels | 6 | |
| Degree | ||
| Approach Angle | 43 ° | |
| Departure Angle | 50 ° | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Ground Clearance | 584 millimeter | |
| Height | 2.8 meter | |
| Length | 7.3 meter | |
| Wheelbase | 4.1 meter | |
| Width | 2.5 meter | |
| Energy | ||
| Max Torque | 1,166 Nm | |
| Mass | ||
| Max Weight | 18 ton | |
| Operational Weight | 16,825 kilogram | |
| Payload | 2,450 kilogram | |
| Towed Load | 5,443 kilogram | |
| Percentage | ||
| Gradient | 60 % | |
| Side Slope | 30 % | |
| Performance | ||
| Fording Depth | 915 millimeter | |
| Max Range | 645 kilometer | |
| Turning Radius | 20 meter | |
| Power | ||
| Power | 330 hp | |
| Speed | ||
| Top Speed | 105 kph | |
| Volume | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 280 liter | |
Caiman MTV Ambulance
Group : Medical Evacuation Vehicles
Status : Active
Origin : United States of America
Contractors : BAE Land Systems, BAE Mobility and Protection Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : October 2010
Total Production : ?
The Caiman MTV (Multi-Terrain Vehicle) Ambulance is a variant of the Caiman 6x6 MRAP vehicle providing an effective combination of interior capacity, tactical mobility, operator comfort and survivability by utilizing its large interior volume to accommodate up to four litters, or six patients upright. The vehicle is fitted with a sophisticated Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system that regulates the interior to protect patients and medical technicians from temperature extremes. A rapid deployable ingress and egress ramp enables ease of patient loading and unloading. It is powered by a 6-cylinder Caterpillar C7 diesel engine developing 330-hp. The Caiman MTV Ambulance vehicle was introduced at the US Army's AUSA Exhibition in October 2010 and was ordered early that month for evaluation by the United States MRAP Joint Program Office (JPO).
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stretchers | 4 | |
| Wheel Drive | 6 | |
| Wheels | 6 |
News
WASHINGTON, Sep 26, 2014 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates for Mine Resistant Ambush
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Demonstrating its commitment to mission success and safety for warfighters, BAE Systems announced an ambulance configuration of the recently introduced
HOUSTON, Texas-BAE Systems has been awarded a $629 million contract from the U.S. Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Joint Program Office (JPO) to upgrade 1,700 Caiman MRAP vehicles.
BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle LP, Sealy, Texas, is being awarded a $628,999,998 firm fixed priced delivery order #0009 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5030)
HOUSTON, Texas – BAE Systems has received six contracts worth $115 million from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command for replacement parts, including complete
WASHINGTON -- BAE Systems has unveiled its new Caiman Light vehicle at the 2008 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.
YORK, Pennsylvania – BAE Systems has received four delivery orders totaling $226 million from the U.
MANASSAS, Virginia — BAE Systems will deliver 545 lightweight bar-armor kits to the U.S. Army for installation on ground vehicles.
ARLINGTON, Virginia – BAE Systems has received two follow-on delivery orders for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles totalling $715 million from the U.
International Military and Government LLC (IMG), Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded a $410,730,320 firm-fixed-priced delivery order #0007 under previously awarded contract
SANTA CLARA, California –– BAE Systems has been competitively selected to develop and produce prototypes of the next generation of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
The Department of Defense today announced a contract award for an additional 3,126 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to be manufactured and completed by end of July 2008.
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