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Mamba

IOC: 1995
Total Production: 700
Derived from: Unimog U 4000

Also Known As: Mamba Mk II, Mamba Mk III and Mamba Mk IV

Origin: South Africa

Contractor/s: BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa

Description: The Mamba is a 4x4 armored, mine-protected vehicle with a Unimog drive line and seating capacity for up to 11 passengers plus driver. The Mamba Mk III, replacing the Mk II version as production model, is an improved variant with enhanced ballistic protection as well as improved stability and safety. Powered by a 123-hp engine the 6,800 kg Mamba can achieve a top speed on-road of 100 km/h. Basically, the Mamba serves as a high mobility personnel carrier in peacekeeping missions where the main threat is posed by mines and small arms fire. Alvis, now BAE Land Systems OMC of South Africa, has produced over 700 Mambas for the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) and at least 15 international customers.

Transactions: There are 18 transactions involving 202 items for Mamba from 1995 to 2009 view report

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:: Specifications ::

Crew: 1
Troops: 11
Wheel Drive: 4x4

Power
Power: 123 hp (92 kW)

Speed
Top Speed: 100 kph (62 mph)

Weight
Max Weight: 6,800 kilogram (14,991 pound)

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Operators
	Country	Items	Country	Items
	Argentina	?	Belgium	?
	Canada	?	Chad	2
	Cote d'Ivoire	?	Estonia	?
	Italy	?	Norway	?
	Republic of the Congo	?	South Africa	?
	Sudan	?	Sweden	?
	Switzerland	?	Tanzania	?
	Uganda	?	United Kingdom	?
	United States of America	?

fully confirmed operational planned retired cancelled destroyed

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24 Nov 2006
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21 May 2007

:: Notes & Resources ::

Mamba

Last Updated:
Saturday, February 2, 2013

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FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
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