BAE Caiman
| BAE Caiman | |
|---|---|
Caimans used by the United States Army in Iraq | |
| Type | MRAP |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2007–present |
| Used by | See operators |
| Wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) Second Libyan Civil War Yemeni Civil War (2014–present) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Platforms & Services |
| No. built | 1,000+ |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.6m |
| Length | 7.5m |
| Width | 3.1m |
| Crew | 10 |
The Caiman is a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle with a V-hull design based on the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and Low Signature Armored Cab (LSAC), initially developed by Stewart & Stevenson and now produced by BAE Systems Platforms & Services.
The Caiman is based on the chassis and automotives of the Medium Tactical Vehicle variant of the FMTV and features:
- 10-man crew capacity
- Tensylon composite armor
- Armor enhancement capable
- Accepts all types of manned and remote weapons stations
- 85 percent parts commonality with standard FMTV models (40,000 of which are already fielded)
- Full-time all wheel drive
- Fully automatic transmission
- Electronic Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Class V Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM)