Plasan Sand Cat

Plasan Sand Cat

An early model Plasan Sand Cat
Type Armored vehicle
Place of origin Israel/United States
Service history
Used by See Operators
Wars War in Afghanistan[1]
Mexican Drug War[2]
Production history
Designer Nir Kahn[3][4]
Designed 2005
Manufacturer Plasan / Oshkosh Corporation / IBN Industrias Militares/IBN Military Industries
Produced 2005-
Specifications
Width 2 m (79 in)
Crew 4-8
Armor Variable level armor kits
Main
armament
 Remote weapon station (optional)
Engine 6.0 L Power Stroke diesel V8
Transmission 5-speed 5R110W automatic
Suspension 4x4, wheeled

The Sand Cat (Hebrew: פלסן קרקל‎‎, also Plasan Caracal)[5] is a composite armored vehicle designed by Plasan of Israel. It is based on a commercial Ford F-Series chassis shortened to a 2.84 m (112 in) wheelbase by Manning Equipment of Louisville, Kentucky, United States.[6] Originally designed as a potential replacement for the AIL Storm jeeps of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),[7] they have since developed numerous versions of the vehicle from 4 to 6 tons to transport up to 8 soldiers.[8] Examples have undergone trials by the IDF in Israel[9] and the U.S. Army at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.

A heavily armored version of the Sand Cat featuring ceramic body parts was presented to the U.S. military at the Platform System Demonstrator event in August 2006.[10] At the 2008 Eurosatory, the Sand Cat was shown branded as an Oshkosh Corporation product.

The new Sand Cat Stormer featuring more ballistic resistance and new advanced technologies will be produced by IBN Industrias Militares/ IBN Military Industries (INBRA USA INC) in 2016.[11]

History

The Sand Cat was first shown publicly as the Caracal at the AUSA show in October 2005. It has since been presented at various shows including the 2005 Milipol law enforcement show in Paris, the 2006 Mid-America Trucking Show, and 2006 Eurosatory under the name "Sand Cat".[5]

In June 2008, the Sand Cat was relaunched as a product of Oshkosh Defense. Now based on the 9-ton F550 chassis, it is being pitched to fill the gap between the armored HMMWV and the anticipated JLTV. The Oshkosh Sand Cat includes lessons learned from the MRAP series and features impact-absorbing suspended seats and a V-hull to add underbelly armor protection.[12] In 2010 the SandCat was upgraded with twice the underbody blast protection of previous versions.[1] The Sand Cat Tactical Protective Vehicle was first unveiled in LAAD 2011.[13]

Local production of the Sand Cat is done by Blindajes Epel for the Mexican Army, with assistance of Oshkosh Defense.[14]

Design

The design was described by Israeli car magazine Hegeh as being "as sexy as a female air-force commander".[15] The trapezoid shaped side windows are designed to reduce the weight of transparent armor without adversely affecting the field of vision.

The fully armored body utilises a combination of armored steel, ceramics, and composites to provide a field replaceable modular armor package at various threat levels.[9] The Sand Cat is reported to have excellent handling and acceleration for an armored vehicle.[16] The interior can accommodate an open stretcher.[17]

Variants

A Bulgarian Sand Cat Utility.
A Kazakh Army Sand Cat Stormer mounted with a NSV HMG on top.

Operators

Map with Sand Cat operators in blue


See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Barrett, Rick (2010-06-16). "Oshkosh creates new patrol vehicle". JSOnline. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  2. ↑ "Nuevos Vehiculos Oshkosh Sandcat TPV para el Ejercito - Página 3". Defensamexico.activoforo.com. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  3. ↑ חדשות הרכב מישראל ומהעולם, הכל על מכוניות (in Hebrew). Motocar. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  4. ↑ Across the desert in the Plasan SandCat. Top Gear (magazine). 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
  5. 1 2 http://defense-update.com/products/s/sandcat.htm
  6. ↑ Schoenberger, Robert (2006-10-19). "Manning plans military vehicle on Ford frames". The Courier Journal. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  7. ↑
  8. ↑ "Internet Archive Wayback Machine". Web.archive.org. 2007-09-27. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  9. 1 2 ""Sand cat" - All-Protected Combat Vehicle from Plasan Sasa". Defense-update.com. 2008-12-17. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  10. ↑ "BATTLESPACE - In this issue". Battle-technology.com. 2008-12-03. Archived from the original on 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  11. ↑ "Fabricarán blindados Sandcat en México". Estado Mayor (in Spanish). Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  12. ↑ Archived December 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  13. 1 2 http://www.defesanet.com.br/laad2011/noticia/682/Oshkosh-Defense-lanca-o-SandCat-Tactical-Protector-Vehicle-na-America-Latina-durante-a-LAAD-2011/
  14. ↑ Blindajes Epel. "Sand Cat" (in Spanish).
  15. ↑ Hegeh b'Shetach, May 2006 p.38
  16. ↑ "BATTLESPACE - Companies Directory". Battle-technology.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-16. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  17. ↑ ""Sand cat" - All-Protected Combat Vehicle from Plasan Sasa". Defense-update.com. 2006-05-25. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  18. 1 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20170123044451/https://oshkoshdefense.com/news/oshkosh-defense-demonstrates-new-sandcat-vehicle-at-uk-ministry-of-defense-event/
  19. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160312051214/http://www.defense-update.com/features/2009/june/sandcat_sov_dvd_190609.html
  20. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20140623203018/http://oshkoshdefense.com/news/oshkosh-defense-exhibits-protected-vehicle-capabilities-at-laad-security/
  21. ↑ "פרי המלחמה - וואלה! רכב". Cars.walla.co.il. 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  22. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20161023164440/http://defense-update.com/20160615_sandcat-2.html
  23. ↑ http://www.armyrecognition.com/us_army_wheeled_and_armoured_vehicle_uk/sandcat_m-lpv_mine_protected_light_patrol_vehicle_data_sheet_specifications_information_description.html
  24. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20140614225503/http://oshkoshdefense.com/news/oshkosh-defense-to-demonstrate-new-sandcat-m-lpv-performance-capabilities-at-dvd-2010/
  25. ↑ http://az.azeridefence.com/azerbaycanin-israilden-aldigi-sand-cat-masinlarinin-teqdimati-kecirilib-fotolar/
  26. ↑ http://www.novinite.com/articles/112722/Bulgaria+Receives+25+SandCat+Armored+Vehicles+from+Israel
  27. ↑ http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/international/europe/2016/03/11/bulgaria-halts-guardian-sand-cat-armored-vehicle-procurements/81655426/
  28. ↑ "Colombia selects the Oshkosh Sandcat". Army Recognition. 2012-12-20. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
  29. ↑ "Plasan armors Sand Cats for Israel Police". Globes.co.il. 2008-12-17. Archived from the original on 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  30. ↑ "קרקל - העידן החדש". 4x4.co.il. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  31. ↑ "Казахстан приобрел американские бронеавтомобили "SandCat"" (in Russian). Военный информатор. 2015-04-20. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
  32. ↑ Самый масштабный парад в истории Казахстана прошел
  33. ↑ "Combatirán al crimen con el "gato de arena" - El Universal - Mêxico". El Universal. 2011-02-05. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  34. ↑ Navit, Zomer (2011-02-28). "Plasan wins Mexican defense bid". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
  35. ↑ John Pike (2011-04-11). "Oshkosh Defense Introduces SandCat Tactical Protector Vehicle in Latin America at LAAD 2011". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
  36. ↑ "Plasan SandCat 4x4 czyli Szop". Defense24.org. 2015-09-08.
  37. ↑ "South Korean Marine Corps has test fire Spike NLOS anti-tank guided missile from SandCat vehicle". Army Recognition. 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  38. ↑ Alina Dumitrache (2011-04-12). "Oshkosh SandCat TPV Goes to Latin America". Autoevolution.com. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
  39. ↑ http://defence-blog.com/army/security-service-of-ukraine-received-first-sandcat-armored-vehicles.html
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