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DURO IIIP Swiss 6x6 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)

DURO IIIP

Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
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Basic Information
Name
DURO IIIP Swiss 6x6 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
Designation
DURO IIIP
Alternate Designation
DURO IIIP
Equipment Type
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
Manufacturer
Developed by General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag in Switzerland
Date of Introduction
2006
Description

The DURO IIIP Swiss 6x6 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle is a highly mobile, all-terrain tactical platform featuring a modular protection system that enables adaptation of armor levels to specific mission requirements. Vehicles weighing less than 12 metric tons are compatible with air transport by C-130, C-160, and A400M cargo aircraft. The DURO IIIP incorporates several proprietary technologies that set it apart in the protected tactical vehicle sector. Its patented roll stabilizer provides enhanced on-road stability while preserving off-road wheel articulation. The modular chassis design, featuring a free-standing upper chassis, facilitates rapid integration of mission modules and maintains a low center of gravity. A high power-to-weight ratio of 17.9 horsepower per ton delivers strong acceleration and climbing performance for a protected vehicle. The add-on armor approach offers flexible protection, allowing operators to tailor armoring to operational environments without requiring redesign of the base platform. The DURO IIIP is a mature, proven tactical solution with operational deployment across multiple nations and mission profiles, combining Swiss engineering reliability with modular versatility for a range of military and humanitarian applications.

Ground Specifications
Crew 2
Mobility Type Wheeled (6x6)
Engine Turbocharged Diesel (242 hp)
NBC Protection Yes
Max Speed 100.0 km/h
Range 600.0 km
Variants
Armored personnel carriers (APC) Primary personnel transport configuration.
NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle Equipped with CBRN laboratory modules for detecting chemical, biological, and radiological threats
Ambulance Medical evacuation configuration used by Danish forces.
Command and Control Communications and headquarters platform.
Bomb disposal/EOD Vehicle Specialized equipment integration.
Military Police Law enforcement operations.
Logistics Transport Supply and material movement.
System
Alternative Designation DURO IIIP
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
Manufacturer Developed by General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag in Switzerland.
Configuration 6x6
Crew 2 ea
Passengers 12 ea
Payload (Chassis-Cab) 6,500 kg
Payload with Shelter 3,500 kg
Dimensions
Length 6.75 m
Overall width (without mirrors) 2.20 m
Height over Hull 2.67m to 3.15m (depending on configuration)
Weight, Combat 13,500 kg
Automotive
Engine Name ISB 6.7 E3
Engine Type Turbocharged common-rail diesel
Engine Power 242–245 hp
Power-to-Weight Ratio 17.9 hp/ton
Fuel Tank Capacity 180 liters
Maximum Range 600 km
Maximum Speed 100 km/h (high range) / 55 km/h (low range)
Amphibious No
Gradient 60%
Side Slope INA
Vertical Step 0.5 m
Trench INA
Fording INA
Angle of Approach 42°
Angle of Departure 40°
Main Weapon System
Note The DURO IIIP can be equipped with various defensive systems: Self-defense weapons: 7.62mm machine guns, 12.7mm-caliber machine guns, and 40mm grenade launchers; Remote weapon station: Option for mounting remotely controlled 7.62mm machine guns or 40mm automatic grenade launchers; IED protection: Available upon request.
Protection
Armor Ballistic and mine protection certified to AEP55 standards. Electrically welded high-hardness armor steel plates with provisions for add-on armor and mine protection kits.
Ballistic Protection STANAG 4569 Level 3 (7.62mm armor-piercing rounds).
Mine Protection 6 kg anti-tank mine blast under any wheel.
Applique Armor The DURO IIIP features a modular protection concept with add-on armor kits that allow customization of protection levels according to mission requirements.
NBC Protection Yes
Smoke Equipment INA
Details
Country of Origin Switzerland
Category Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
Filter Label
D
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.75 m
Width
Height
Weight
13500 kg
Operators (6)
Germany
United Kingdom
Denmark
Malaysia
Switzerland
Venezuela
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