| Hunter TR-12 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Armored personnel carrier |
| Place of origin |  Colombia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2012-present |
| Used by | Colombian Army Army of Suriname |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Armor International |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 20,000 lb (9,100 kg)[1] |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 10 |
| Armor | Level B6 Standard EN 1063[2] |
Main armament | Machine gun or Grenade launcher |
| Engine | 6,700 cc V8 Turbo Diesel engine[1] |
| Suspension | 4×4 wheeled |
The Hunter TR-12 is a multi-purpose tactical wheeled armored personnel carrier designed to carry troops to dangerous areas.
Design[]
The Hunter TR-12's crew compartment is a mono-hull mounted on an independent chassis. It provides Level B6 (Standard EN 1063) protection levels, offering superior protection against rifle fire and ambushes. Each side of the hull has equipped two small armored windows and firing 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 an M60 machine gun, an M2HB-QCB machine gun, or a Mk 19 grenade launcher. Weapons can be fitted to a remote weapons station. Its 4×4 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 a thermal camera. It can be optionally fitted with blackout lights, a snorkel, and front winch.[2]
History[]
The Hunter TR-12 was first unveiled 2011 Worldwide Exhibition of Internal State Security Milipol in Paris, France. In November 2012, the Colombian Army selected it as the winner of its Meteor MRAP tender.[3][4] The first Hunter TR-12 was delivered in December 2012,[5] and a second was delivered in July 2013.[6]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hunter TR-12 - Hunterarmor.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hunter TR-12 - Armyrecognition.com
- ↑ Hunter TR-12 APC selected as MRAP for Colombian Army - Armyrecognition.com, 26 November 2012
- ↑ Colombia; Hunter TR-12 awarded Meteor tender - Dmilt.com, 25 November 2012.
- ↑ "El Ejército de Colombia despliega el vehículo multitáctico Hunter TR-12". Infodefensa.com. 17 December 2012. http://www.infodefensa.com/?noticia=el-ejercito-de-colombia-despliega-el-vehiculo-multitactico-hunter-tr-12.
- ↑ El Ejército de Colombia adquiere un nuevo Hunter TR-12 para el Departamento de Huila - Infodefensa.com, 17 July 2013
External links[]
The original article can be found at Hunter TR-12 and the edit history here.