South Africa's Industrial and Automotive Design (IAD) and Saudi Groups joint venture will launch the mine-protected armoured personnel carrier (APC) Nyoka Mk2 at the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) show to be held from the 19 -23 September 2012 in Pretoria, South Africa.
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The vehicle is essentially the same as the Masmak APC unveiled by Saudi Groups last year, but will be marketed in Africa as the Nyoka Mk 2. The Masmak/Nyoka Mk 2 is a 4x4 vehicle designed to offer a unique mix of mobility, protection and affordability. The Masmak was unveiled in 2011 by the SAUDI GROUPS, a private Saudi Arabian company specialized on military armoured vehicles and security systems. According to IAD, the 15-tonne APC can carry 2 tonnes and is powered by a 450 hp six-cylinder diesel that provides a 30 hp/tonne power-to-weight ratio, which translates into acceleration (10.5 seconds to 60 km/h) and high top (150 km/h) and cruising (120 km/h) speeds. A more powerful 530 hp diesel engine can also be supplied. |
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