Cheetah MMPV

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Cheetah
Cheetah
Type Armored vehicle
Production history
Manufacturer Force Protection Industries
Specifications
Weight 14000lbs (empty) with base armor
Length 212"
Width 86"
Height 89"
Crew 2+4 or 2+6

Primary
armament
remote weapon station
Engine Cummins ISB series

Cummins QSB series
220 KW (300 HP) (ISB)
(275HP) (QSB)

Payload capacity 10000 lbs
Transmission Allison 2500 SP series[1]
Suspension 4x4 wheeled
Ground clearance 18"
Fuel capacity 55 gal
Operational
range
500 mi
Speed 122 km/h (75 mph), 89mph burst

The Cheetah MMPV (Medium Mine Protected Vehicle) is built by Force Protection Inc. It is the smallest of Force Protection's line-up, consisting of the (Buffalo, Cougar and the Cheetah). Its design is based on the RG-31 Charger class of light-armored vehicle and is intended as a reconnaissance, forward command and control, and urban operations vehicle for homeland security missions.

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[edit] Production history

Unlike the other vehicles produced by Force Protection, it is not currently in full scale production. Although full production was stated to likely begin in July 2007[2], this was put in doubt by the announcement on May 31st 2007 that the Marine Corps had ordered 1200 of the rival International MaxxPro vehicles.[3] At the same time Force Protection received an order for 14 of the larger MRAP Category III Buffalo.[4]

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Currently not deployed by any country.

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