Zastava M20 MRAP
Zastava M20 MRAP is a Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle produced by Serbian company Zastava TERVO. Together with Lazar 3, it is intended to replace old, unarmed TAM trucks used by Serbian Armed Forces for infantry transport for decades.[1]
| M20 MRAP | |
|---|---|
 M20 MRAP in service with the Serbian Army | |
| Type | APC, MRAP |
| Place of origin | Serbia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023— |
| Used by | Serbia |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Zastava Tervo |
| Unit cost | $500,000 |
| Produced | 2020— |
| No. built | 10+ |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 16,500 kg (36,400 lb) |
| Length | 8.6 m (28 ft) |
| Width | 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) |
| Crew | 3 (+12 passengers) |
| Armor | Level IV STANAG |
Main armament | 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Engine | 340 hp (250 kW) |
| Drive | 6x6 wheeled |
Operational range | 600 km (370 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
History
[edit]The prototype of M20 MRAP was unveiled by Serbian Defence Ministry in June 2020. It was developed jointly by Military Technical Institute, FAP and Zastava TERVO. M20 is based on FAP 2228 6x6 chassis and uses "CUMMINS ISLe 8.9" engine (power 340 HP), an "ALLISON 3000S" gearbox and a "ZF STEYR 1600/396" drive distributor. It can develop a speed of 95 km/h and overcome climbs of up to 60%. With a full tank (of 200 liters) it can travel up to 600 km.[1][2] First batch of 10 vehicles was delivered to Serbian Army in 2023 and were presented during Granit 2023 military exercise. Serbian army is interested in procurement of up to 224 of these vehicles.[3]
Operators
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Serbia: Serbian Army operates 10 vehicles with additional procurement planned[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "M-20 MRAP 6x6". Zastava TERVO.
- ^ "Predstavljeno novo oklopno borbeno vozilo M-20 MRAP 6x6". Ministarstvo odbrane Republike Srbije. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ "M-20 MRAP: Srpska tvrđava na točkovima | Vojvodina uživo vesti". vojvodinauzivo.rs. 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ "SRPSKA ZVER JE SPREMNA! Počela isporuka moćnih oklopnjaka Vojsci Srbije - EVO čime sve raspolažu MRAP vozila! (VIDEO)". www.sd.rs (in Serbian). 2023-05-27. Retrieved 2023-10-07.