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Caiman 4x4

IOC: 2007
Total Production: 1,154
Unitary Cost: USD$442,000
Derived from: LMTV A1

Also Known As: CLT (Caiman Light) and MRAP Category I

Origin: United States of America

Contractor/s: BAE Land Systems and BAE Mobility and Protection Systems

Description: 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.

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.

Parent system is the Caiman
Total Production: 2,862
Other Family Members: Caiman 6x6 and Caiman MTV Ambulance

Transactions: There are 3 transactions involving 2,862 items for Caiman from 2007 to 2008 and 1 transactions involving 1,154 items for the Caiman 4x4 view report

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:: Specifications ::

Crew: 5
Wheel Drive: 4x4

Coverage
Approach Angle: 40 °
Departure Angle: 40 °

Dimensions
Height: 3.09 meter (10.1 foot)
Length: 6.52 meter (21.4 foot)
Wheelbase: 3.90 meter
Width: 2.59 meter (8.50 foot)

Energy
Max Torque: 1,288 Nm (9,320 ft-lb)

Percent
Gradient: 60 %
Side Slope: 30 %

Performance
Fording Depth: 915 millimeter (36.0 inch)
Max Range: 483 kilometer (300 mile)
Turning Radius: 8.50 meter

Power
Power: 370 hp (276 kW)

Speed
Top Speed: 105 kph (65 mph)

Volume
Fuel Tank Capacity: 280 liter (74 galon)

Weight
Max Weight: 20,865 kilogram (45,999 pound)
Operational Weight: 12,655 kilogram
Towed Load: 5,443 kilogram (12,000 pound)

:: News ::

There are 7 news between
13 Jul 2007
and
5 Jan 2009

BAE Systems Awarded US Army Contract for Caiman Spare Parts BAE Systems Unveils Caiman Light Prototype MRAP During AUSA BAE Systems Receives $226 Million for MRAP Upgrade Order US Army to Provide 545 Mine Protected Vehicles with L-ROD Bar Armor Kit Marine Corps Orders More than 3,000 MRAP Vehicles Department of Defense Orders an Additional 3,126 MRAP Vehicles US Navy Orders a Further 1,170 Caiman MRAP Vehicles

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Operators
	Country	Items	Country	Items
	United States of America	1,154

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:: Notes & Resources ::

Caiman light

Last Updated:
Thursday, March 8, 2012

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FOC: Full Operating Capability
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