Caiman Mrap Technical Parts Manual
BAE, MTV Caiman II (2) MRAP, (Mine Resistant Armor Protected), NOS, Cab and chassis. The wiring harness needs to be assembled as shown in pictures.
Caiman is a high mobility, heavily armoured multi-theatre vehicle (MTV) designed and manufactured by BAE Systems to meet the tactical mission requirements of the US Army in Afghanistan. The vehicle was derived by upgrading its earlier version, the Caiman mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle, with commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology.
The Caiman MTV can accommodate ten soldiers and a gunner during troop transport operations. The vehicle can cross rivers with a maximum depth of 915mm without preparation. Caiman MTV is deployed in Afghanistan to protect army troops from roadside bombs. The vehicle is principally used for transferring troops, command and control units and medical units.
It is obtained by altering Caiman MRAP’s capsules, which are deployed in Iraq. Approximately 2,600 Caiman MRAP vehicles are being upgraded to Caiman MTV through rolling chassis improvement for transition from Iraq to Afghanistan.
Caiman multi-theatre vehicle development. 'The Caiman MTV can accommodate ten soldiers and a gunner during troop transport operations.' The first demonstration of the Caiman MTV was completed on 26 January 2010 at the Michigan Proving Grounds, in Michigan, US. BAE Systems completed the second demonstration of the vehicle on 10 February 2010 at the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) Vehicle Systems Demonstration Technology Rodeo in Carson City, Nevada. Both demonstrations have been completed before US Army leaders.
Caiman MTV was displayed at the Association of US Army’s Winter Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on 26 February 2010. In September 2010, the US MRAP Joint Program Office (JPO) signed a $629m contract with BAE Systems to upgrade an additional 1,700 Caiman MRAP vehicles. The upgraded vehicles will be designated as Caiman Multi-Terrain Vehicles. Caiman MTV design The Caiman MTV is designed to operate in Afghanistan’s violent and harsh terrains. The vehicle can operate in extreme temperature changes, mountainous terrains and poor road infrastructure, as well as in both hot and cold environments. The Caiman MTV can be configured to include a troop carrier, an ambulance or a Command and Control On-The-Move (C2OTM) vehicle.
The ambulance configuration accommodates an attendant, a 4l system and six troops. The Caiman MTV costs less compared with the FMTV fleet currently operating in Afghanistan. Since 2010, BAE Systems has manufactured approximately 50 MTV rolling chassis insertion kits a week. Caiman MTV features The Caiman MTV features a C-channel frame, tensylon® composite armour, a fully automated transmission system, an electronic central tire inflation system (CTIS), an anti-lock braking system (ABS), an air-actuated, driver-controlled exhaust brake and a suspension and independent powertrain system. The vehicle has enhanced survivability and class V interactive electronic technical manuals (IETM).
It has two wheels in the front side and four wheels on the rear side. The vehicle weighs around 27,546kg and can travel at a maximum speed of 65mph. The Caimen MTV also features Arvin Meritor’s 5,000kg heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Caiman MTV armaments The Caiman MTV is equipped with an armoured glass turret and a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun for firing ammunitions. The MTV is also fitted with a remote-controlled weapon station, which incorporates a 12.7mm calibre or 40mm automatic grenade launcher. Caiman MTV self-protection features The balance between protection, weight and mobility provides the Caiman MTV with resistence to improvised explosive devices (IED). 'The Caiman MTV is designed to operate in Afghanistan’s violent and harsh terrains.'
The V-shaped hull avoids the blast of land mines away from the vehicle to protect its crew. The MTV is also protected from explosively formed penetrators (EFP) and rocket-propelled grenades (RPG). A monolithic floor protects it from separating during an IED blast.
The robust blast-absorbing seats in the vehicle also protect the crew. The vehicle’s advanced fire suppression systems enhance its survivability. Caiman MTV propulsion The Caiman MTV is powered by a single Caterpillar C9 heavy-duty, six-cylinder, electronic controlled, fuel-injected turbocharged and aftercooled engine diesel engine. The engine can produce a maximum of 336kW power. The vehicle is also equipped with automatic electronic-controlled Caterpillar CX28 transmission system. MTV mobility The weight transition from axle to wheel allows the vehicle to operate on sand, ice and other tough configurations. The vehicle is equipped with dual-rate coil springs, separate hydraulic shock absorbers and stabiliser bars.
The curb-to-curb and wall-to-wall turning circle of the vehicle is 19.4m and 20.4m respectively.
Caiman MRAP The smooth-riding Caiman MRAP vehicles are based on technologies developed by subsidiaries of BAE Systems, with an intricate corporate history. The Caiman 6x6 was originally developed by Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems (TVS), from its.
The Tactical Vehicle Systems division of Stewart & Stevenson was acquired by Armor Holdings, Inc. Armor Holdings was then acquired by BAE Systems in July 2007, who renamed the group BAE Systems Global Tactical Systems (GTS). Front view, BAE Systems Caiman 6x6 MRAP. Caiman Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP) The Caiman MRAP incorporates features and automotive components from the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and the Low Signature Armored Cab (LSAC) crew protection kit for the FMTV. The original Caiman design was a 6x6 vehicle for MRAP Category II requirements. The 6x6 was joined in October 2008 by the 4x4 Caiman Light variant.
The MRAP II program required protection against Explosively Formed Penetrators (EFP), a requirement met by the Caiman Plus, an improved version of the Caiman Light wrapped with applique armor boxes on its sides. Three versions of the Caiman were procured by the U.S. Military:. MRAP Category I. XM1220 Caiman 4x4 (Caiman Light). XM1230 Caiman Plus 4x4 (Mama Bear).
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MRAP Category II. Caiman 6x6 The Caiman Light (4x4 variant of the 6x6 Caiman MRAP) is only two-thirds the weight of the larger Caiman, but offers equivalent protection. With optional all-wheel steering, the Caiman Light achieves outstanding maneuverability with its turning radius of less than 20 feet There is 85 percent parts commonality between the 4x4 and 6x6 Caiman vehicles as well as with the tens of thousands of fielded FMTVs. Production of the Caiman MRAP vehicles was completed on 20 November 2008 with a total of 2,868 Caiman vehicles delivered to the US military since January 2007. In 2010 about 1,800 Caiman MRAP vehicles were upgraded under a contract with BAE Systems.