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Paramount Group Mbombe 4 Makes SE Asia Debut

Our Bureau - : Aug 29, 2022 - : 7:08 pm

South African armoured vehicle manufacturer, Paramount Group is targeting the Thai market with the Mbombe 4, which is being displayed at the show and making its SE Asia debut.

The vehicle has been named D-Lion for the Thai market and Paramount Group has partnered with Thai firm Jatunapas to promote the vehicle. Thailand’s Defence Technology Institute (DTI) is also partnering with both firms. The Mbombe vehicle on display is also the first ever to be assembled in SE Asia, as previously the vehicles were imported in nearly complete condition.

“We are currently trialling the vehicle here with various different departments within the Thai military. Once the trial period is completed, we will explore the options for the way forward,” a Paramount Group official told Daily News. He added that the South African Group was currently focussed only on the Thai market.

Thai officials are reportedly very impressed with the capabilities of the Mbombe 4, which has an independent suspension system that was developed by Paramount Group and features a monocoque hull. The vehicle also has a flat hull instead of the v-shaped hull that is common on such vehicles. “This is the first vehicle in its class to have a flat hull,” the official said, who added that the Mbombe 4 displayed at the show featured STANAG Level IV A and B blast protection. The Mbombe 4 also features a low centre of gravity, which allows heavy payloads to be carried atop the vehicle, such as remote-controlled weapon turrets (RCWS) or sensor payloads.

In March, Paramount Group, had announced that the Mbombe 4 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV), had been selected by five sovereign nations to equip their armed forces. The 16-tonne vehicle can be equipped with various weapon systems and loaded with ammunition, crew, and supplies. Other key features of the Mbombe 4, include a burst speed of 140km/hr, allowing for exceptional levels of mobility. The Mbombe 4 made its international debut at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) of 2019.

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