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Caiman


IOC: 2007
Total Production: 2,862

Caiman 4x4


Production: 1,154
Unitary Cost: USD$442,000

Also Known As
CLT (Caiman Light)
MRAP Category I


Origin
United States of America


Contractor/s
BAE Land Systems
BAE Mobility and Protection Systems

Family Members
Caiman 6x6

Derived from:
LMTV A1

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.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 5

Dimensions: Fuel Tank Capacity 280 l (74 gl), Height 3 m, Length 6.5 m, Wheelbase 3.9 m, Width 2.6 m

Weights: Max Weight 20,865 kg (45,999 lb) with towed load, Towed Load 5,443 kg (12,000 lb), Weight 12,655 kg (27,899 lb)

Performance: Approach Angle 40 °, Departure Angle 40 °, Fording Depth 915 mm (36 in), Gradient 60 %, Max Range 483 km (261 nm), Side Slope 30 %, Top Speed 105 kph (65 mph), Turning Radius 8.5 m (28 ft)

Power: Max Torque 1,288 Nm, Power 370 hp

Other: Wheel Drive 4, Wheels 4

Caiman 4x4 - Contracts, Orders & Sales

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United States of America / 1,154

US Navy has ordered more than 1,154 Caiman under MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) program



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Caiman light

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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