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| Hunter TR-12 | |
|---|---|
 Hunter TR-12 of the Colombian Army | |
| Type | Infantry mobility vehicle withMRAP capabilities |
| Place of origin | Colombia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2012-present |
| Used by | SeeOperators |
| Wars | Colombian conflict |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Armor International |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9,000 kg (20,000 lb)[1] |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 10 |
| Armor | Level B6 Standard EN 1063[2] |
Main armament | Machine gun or Grenade launcher |
| Engine | 6,700 cc V8 TurboDiesel engine[1] |
| Transmission | Automatic 6 speed[1] |
| Suspension | 4×4 wheeled |
Operational range | +900km |
TheHunter TR-12 is a multi-purposeinfantry mobility vehicle designed to carry troops to dangerous areas.[clarification needed]
The Hunter TR-12 was first unveiled at the 2011 Worldwide Exhibition of Internal State Security Milipol inParis, France. In November 2012, theColombian Army selected it as the winner of its MeteorMRAP. There is a project for 1500 vehicles tender.[3][4] The first Hunter TR-12 was delivered in December 2012,[5] and a second was delivered in July 2013.[6]
The Hunter TR-12's crew compartment is amonohull mounted on an independent chassis. It provides Level B6 (Standard EN 1063) protection levels, offering protection againstrifle fire and ambushes. Each side of the hull has equipped two small armored windows andfiring ports. Two doors are mounted at the front of each side of the crew compartment with small window and firing port.
The Hunter TR-12 can mount a 360 degree roof turret with anM60 machine gun, anM2HB-QCB machine gun, or aMk 19 grenade launcher. Weapons can be fitted to aremote weapons station. Its4×4 chassis and runflat tires can handle off-road terrain. The vehicle has a crew of two and is capable of carrying 10 troops. The standard configuration has one spare wheel at the rear and comes with search lights and athermal camera. It can be optionally fitted with blackout lights, asnorkel, and frontwinch.[2]
