KADDB puts new 8x8 vehicle through its paces

[Zarvan]

Scale model of the KADDB Almared 8x8 in armoured personnel carrier configuration without armament installed. Source: Christopher F Foss

Jordan's King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) is currently testing its first 8x8 armoured fighting vehicle (AFV).

The Almared is based on a Tatra 8x8 high-mobility cross-country chassis and features an all-welded steel armoured body that is claimed to provide ballistic protection of up to STANAG 4569 Level 4, but with an upgrade can achieve Level 5.

The lower half has a traditional V-shape to provide a higher level of protection against mines and improvised explosive devices (IED).

The overall layout is conventional with the diesel powerpack at the front right and the driver front left, which leaves the remainder of the vehicle free for its mission. In addition to the commander and driver the vehicle can carry eight dismounts.

The first version is in the armoured personnel carrier (APC) configuration.

Dismounts are seated in the rear, which has a power-operated ramp in the back of the hull. In either side of the rear troop compartment are four oblong vision blocks with integrated firing ports.

Over the roof of the troop compartment are two hatches either side that can be locked in the vertical position.

Located on either side and above the second, third and fourth road wheel stations are stowage lockers which would be blown away in the event of the vehicle running over a mine or IED.

The commander is provided with a cupola with periscopes but the vehicle could be fitted with a remote weapon station (RWS) armed with a .50 calibre M2 HB machine gun (MG) or the locally developed Snake Head cupola armed with a similar weapon.

Almared is powered by a 420 hp diesel engine coupled to a fully automatic six-speed transmission which is stated to give a maximum road speed of up to 110 km/h. It has independent suspension at each wheel station and a claimed high level of cross-country mobility.

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KADDB Jordan release video with new 8×8 Armored Personal Platform





King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) release promo video with new 8×8 Armored Personal Platform.

KADDB 8×8 Armored Personal Platform is developed based on the reliable and high performance TATRA 8×8 chasses. Czech Tatra said that Jordan has imported 50 chassis on which local company KADDB (King Abdullah Design and Development Burea) builds its own military vehicle. This is a second batch after an initial 80 were exported.

The vehicle can transport 9 personnel including a driver and a commander.

Protection Level
STANAG 4569 level 4 for Front, Rear and Sides: Shall not be less than, and STANAG 4569 level 3 for roof, while STANAG 5 upgrade can be done using an add-on armor.

Main Armament
12.7mm machine gun.

Vehicle Specification

• Crew : 2+7 with firing ports for the infantry.
• Engine: Cummins 420HP.
• Transmission: Allison 6-speed fully automatic.
• Driveline System: All-wheel drive with engage-able front axles, with hub reductions, and all differentials lockable.
• Steering: 4 wheels steering.
• Dimension (L x W x H)cm: 795 X 255 X 284.

Performance

• Maximum speed at GVW : 100 km/h.
• Slope ascending capability: 60%.
• Fording capability: 120cm.
• Turning diameter (curb to curb): 23m.
• The approach angle: 40⁰.
• The departure angle: 40⁰.
• Ground clearance: 40cm.
• Vertical step: 50 cm.
• Range: 450km.
• Gross vehicle weight: 25Tons.

Scale model of KADDB project of 8×8 armoured vehicle personnel carrier at DSEI 2015 (c) www.armyrecognition.co

http://defence-blog.com/army/kaddb-jordan-release-video-with-new-8x8-armored-personal-platform.html

 

[Zarvan]

 

[Max]

looks like Hamza MCV..no?