Nigerian Army Set To Launch Indigenous Ambush Protected Vehicle
The Nigerian Army on Friday, said it is set to launch its first indigenous Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle designed and built by Command Engineering Depot in collaboration with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria.
The Army also disclosed that the vehicle would be named ‘EZUGWU MRAP’.
In a public statement made available by Captain Abdulrasheed Ahmed , for Coordinator Nigerian Army Operations Media, said the 4×4 Armoured Vehicle is designed to carry out transportation in smooth and rough terrain.
He noted the It has capability to assault with high volume of fire.
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“The primary armament includes a 12.7 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun and a 7.62 mm Light Machine Gun.
” It is good for counter-terrorism, maintenance of stability and also a perfect vehicle for urban warfare.
“The vehicle is characterized by good protection performance, strong cross-country capability, high reliability, easy maintenance, and can operate in severe cold as well as sweltering desert areas.
“It carries a crew of 12: commander, driver, two gunners and eight soldiers.
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