CASSPIR Kopassus OWNED VEHICLE ANTI BOMB Gultor

indonesianmilitaryvehicle - This is one of the transport vehicles owned by Kopassus special forces brought in to provide maximum protection lacing mine. The armored vehicles can withstand mines. The side designed Casspir able to withstand a bomb blast equivalent to 14 kilograms of TNT. And the lower part is able to withstand a bomb weighing 21 kilograms. Casspir can also dampen the blow of bullets caliber 5.56 millimeters and 7.62 millimeters. Powered cabin fit 12 armed personnel. To facilitate mobility, wind power operated doors. 

To support mobility, this vehicle uses the same axle as the Unimog. Construction is a single reduction hypoid drive axle with diff lock AL 3/2, 5 which has proven reliability penetrated heavy off-road terrain. For powernya engine, this vehicle uses diesel 6-cylinder 4 valve type OM352A made by Mercedes-Benz is also exactly the same as that used Unimog. In order to increase the performance of engine is also equipped with a turbo charger. 

Caspir first developed by South Africa at the outbreak of the civil war, these vehicles were made in order to prevent its personnel mines hit by much spread in areas of armed conflict. Until now there are 2000 units are operational Casspire several countries, including Indonesia. Cabin space is designed to be capable of carrying 12 fully armed personnel. Besides being able to withstand a mine blast, the vehicle is also able to withstand the blow of bullets caliber 5.56 mm and 7.62. 

To facilitate mobility of personnel in and out of vehicles, pneumatic operated doors (wind energy assistance). Additionally weaponry could he brought also very flexible, tailored to the wishes of its kind capable users. Currently only the Army of the special anti-terror unit Kopassus who use anti-mine vehicles made in South Africa, it is expected there will be a future addition to other military units.