Nimr II Emirati 4x4 Light Armored Vehicle

Nimr II

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Basic Information

Name

Nimr II Emirati 4x4 Light Armored Vehicle

Designation

Nimr II

Alternate Designation

Nimr II

Equipment Type

—

Manufacturer

Bin Jabr Enterprises

Date of Introduction

2007

Description

The NIMR II High Mobility Tactical Vehicle (HMTV) was developed and manufactured by a joint venture between Jordan's King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) and Bin Jabr Enterprises of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The original vehicles have been designed to meet the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces stringent requirements and are in series production. There are a number of the NIMR HMTV in production utilising both 4x4 and 6x6 technologies. These high mobility robust vehicles have been designed to out perform other vehicles in their class providing greater power and load-carrying capability whilst being reliable and multi-mission capable. The Nimr II vehicle has been designed to carry out military, police and peacekeeping missions in the Middle East area thanks to a cooling system that allows the vehicle to withstand the desert climate with temperatures ranging from -25 to 55 Celsius. In February 2099, Libyan government has signed an agreement with Bin Jabr Group for 120 NIMRs. Bin Jabr Group will manufacture and deliver 120 NIMR 4x4 multi mission combat platforms to the Libyan Armed Forces, according to local news. A Pro-Gadhafi Libyan Army NIMR II Armored Vehicle was seen in Zawiyah, March 17, 2011, during news of the national Libyan television, which confirms the delivery of NIMR II to the Libyan armed forces. This military vehicle is available both with 4x4 and 6x6 configurations.

Ground Specifications

Crew 1

Mobility Type Wheeled (4x4)

Main Weapon 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun, or 40-mm grenade launcher

Engine Diesel (350 hp)

Max Speed 135.0 km/h

Range 800.0 km

Variants

Note NIMR II vehicles serve as cargo/troop carrier, automatic weapon platform, ambulance, missile carrier, communication/shelter carriers amongst many other roles.

NIMRAD (Nimr Air Defense) NIMRAD (Nimr Air Defense) is an air defense vehicle, based on the Nimr 4x4 armored chassis. The Bin Jabr Group teamed up with MBDA of France and Rheinmetall Defense Electronics of Germany to develop this air defense vehicle. The NIMRAR has a small turret and is armed with four Mistral 2 man-portable surface-to-air missiles. The NIMRAD was first demonstrated in 2007.

NIMRAT (Nimr Anti-Tank) NIMRAT (Nimr Anti-Tank) is an anti-tank vehicle, based on the Nimr 4x4 armored chassis. It was developed to meet Iraqi Army requirement. As well as the NIMRAD, this anti-tank vehicle was also jointly developed by Bin Jabr Group, MBDA and Rheinmetall Defense Electronics. It has a similar turret as the NIMRAD air defense vehicle, but instead is armed with MILAN and MILAN ER anti-tank guided missiles. The NIMRAT can engage armored vehicles, tanks, buildings and field fortifications. Developers claim that within 12 hours a standard NIMRAD can be converted to NIMRAT, or vice versa.

6x6 armored personnel carrier 6x6 armored personnel carrier. It has a 2-doors for the driver and co-driver, as well as rear door for entry and exit. There are some observation windows, as well as associated firing ports provided for the troops to fire their individual weapons. It was replaced in production by an improved Nimr Hafeet vehicle with 6x6 configuration.

System

Alternative Designation Nimr II

Description The Nimr II (Arabic for tiger II) is an armored version of the Nimr tactical vehicle.

Crew 1 ea

Passengers 3/7 ea

Airlift Capable Yes, The Nimr can be airlifted by a C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. The 4x4 version can be also airlifted underslung by a CH-53 helicopter.

Note #1 The Nimr II can also tow trailers and light artillery pieces.

Dimensions

Length, 5.19 m

Width 2.3 m

Height 2.21 m

Weight 6.7 tons

Payload Capacity 2.5 tons

Automotive

Engine Name MTU

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 350 hp

Maximum Road Speed 135 km/h

Maximum Range 800 km

Gradient 60 %

Side Slope 40 %

Vertical Step 0.5 m

Trench 0.5 m

Fording 1.2 m

Note Vehicle has a permanent all-wheel drive. The Nimr II comes as standard with a central tyre inflation system. It improves mobility over difficult terrain, such as sand. It is also fitted as standard with run-flat tyres. This protected vehicle is fitted with a front-mounted winch.

Main Weapon System

Note This armored vehicle has a roof hatch and can be fitted with a roof-mounted 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun machine gun, or 40-mm grenade launcher. Sometimes the Nimr II is even fitted with a heavy machine gun. Depending on customer requirements this vehicle can be fitted with remotely controlled weapon station. Some vehicles are fitted with smoke grenade dischargers.

System

Name Caracal Assault Rifle 817

Alternative Designation CAR 817

Date of Introduction 2016

Country United Arab Emirates

Manufactuer Caracal International company

Caliber 7.62 mm

Length, Stock Extended 884 mm

Length, Stock Retracted 802 mm

Barrel Length 406 mm

Weight, Without Magazine 3.3 kg

Muzzle Velocity 750 m/s

Cyclic Rate of Fire 650-750 rds/min

Practical Rate of Fire 30-90 rds/min

Magazine Capacity 10, 20, 25 rounds

Range of Effective Fire 600 m

Sight Iron

Ammunition

Type Rifle

Caliber 7.62 mm

Cartridge 7.62x51 mm

Protection

Armor The Nimr II offers protection for the passengers against small arms fire and some level of protection against mine blasts and improvised explosive devices. The basic armor provides ballistic protection against 7.62x51 mm NATO ball rounds. Mine protection is against 6 kg of TNT under any wheels.

Applique Armor Available, Protection level can be tailored to suit the threat by installing add-on composite armor. With add-on armor kit fitted maximum level of ballistic protection is against 7.62x51 mm NATO armor-piercing rounds. Maximum level of blast protection is against 6 kg of TNT anywhere under the hull. So with maximum armor the Nimr II is better protected than the US M1114 up armored HMMWV. An NBC protection system was proposed as an option.

Explosive Reactive Armor No

Active Protection System INA

NBC Protection Optional

Smoke Equipment Available

Image Sources

Notes https://twitter.com/KitadicaCool/status/836236747696529409; https://www.militarytoday.com/trucks/nimr_2.htm; https://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry/united_arab_emirates_ministry_of_interior_acquires_200_nimr_high_mobility_tactical_vehicles_2903126.html;

Details

Country of Origin United Arab Emirates

Category Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles

Land > Infantry Vehicles > Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

5.19 m

Width

2.3 m

Height

2.21 m

Weight

6700 kg

Operators (7)

Algeria

Egypt

Jordan

Lebanon

Libya

Tunisia

United Arab Emirates

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