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BArmoured vehicles
At a glance
Mbombe 6larger figure on 2 of 3
Praga V3Slarger figure on 1 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source7,715 mm (303.7 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mbombe 6 | Praga V3S |
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| Crew | 2+1+8[source] 2 + 1 + 8[source] | — |
| Type | Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | South Africa[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Paramount Group[source] | Praga[source] |
| Produced | 2010–present[source] |
6.91 m (272 in)[source]
Maximum; tire dependent
Single source110km/h (tire dependent)[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single source1,000 km (620 mi)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Armor | Ballistic protection: CERN level B7 or STANAG 4569 level 3 (Crew Protection against 7.62 mm MG attacks). Flat bottom blast-protected hull, mine blast protection: STANAG 4569 Level IV and RPG (10 kg of TNT under hull), anti-tank mine. Withstands 50 kg TNT side blast at 5 Meters[source] | — |
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| Main armament | Roof hatch can be installed with any armament up 30 mm gun[source] | — |
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| Transmission | Automatic transmission[source] | 4-step[source] |
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| Ground clearance | 365-430 mm[source] | — |
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| Steering system | 24.5 meters turning radius kerb to kerb[source] | — |
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| Production | — | 1953–1964 (Praga) 1964–1988 (Avia) 1986–1990 (BAZ)[source] |
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| Layout | — | 6×6[source] |
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| Engine | — | 7.4L Tatra 912-1 I6 diesel[source] |
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| Curb weight | — | 5,470–8,650 kg (12,059–19,070 lb)[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | Czechoslovakia[source]Inventory Origin column; table 5, row 11, cell 3; revision 1375987027; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
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