| Pindad Maung | |
|---|---|
 Soft top variant of the Maung | |
| Type | Military light utility vehicle |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2021 – present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | PT MSA and FAD Works[1] |
| Manufacturer | Pindad |
| Unit cost | 600 million rupiah (civilian) (42,820 USD in January 2021) |
| Produced | 2020 – present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
2,160 kilograms (4,760 lb) (empty) 2,910 kilograms (6,420 lb) (full) |
| Length | 4,900 mm (192.9 in) |
| Width | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Height | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
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Main armament | 7.62 mm GPMG |
| Engine |
Toyota 2GD-FTV turbo diesel 2,393 cc 149 metric horsepower (110 kW) |
| Transmission | Manual (6 forward and 1 reverse) |
| Fuel capacity | 80 L (21 U.S. gal) |
Operational range | 800 km (500 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) |
Pindad Maung is an all-terrain, all-wheel drive light vehicle produced by Pindad. Initially designed as a military light utility-type vehicle, civilian versions are also available. The name Maung means "tiger" in language.[2]
Description[]
The Maung is a light tactical all-wheel drive vehicle that in standard configuration is capable of carrying four personnel. The vehicle is a four-door configuration (with removable doors), with a side-hinged tailgate onto which a spare wheel/tyre can be mounted. In standard configuration the vehicle is fitted with a removeable soft top. The front windscreen folds forward onto the bonnet. Overall dimensions are given as 4.9 meters long, 2.4 meters wide and 1.8 meters high. Unladen weight does vary slightly by source but is between 2,160 and 2,270 kg, with gross vehicle weight stated to be 2,910 kg.[3] Maximum road speed is 120 kilometres per hour. Gradeability is 60%, side slope capability is 30%, and turning radius is 6.85 meters. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres, this giving a cruising range of up to 800 kilometres. The Maung is believed to be powered by a Toyota 2GD-FTV four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, this developing 149 hp at 3,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 400 Nm at 1600-2000 rpm. This is coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Suspension is independent for the front axle, leaf springs for the rear. It has been suggested the chassis may be taken from the Toyota Hilux.[2] For the civilian version, the engine may use Isuzu 2,500 cc engine like those used in Isuzu D-Max.[4]
Development[]
Development of the Pindad Maung traces back to 2018. At that time the name of the vehicle was Bima M-31, and the originator of the idea was the Commander of the Infantry Armament Center (Danpussenif) Surawahadi. Actual development was carried out by PT Pindad (Persero).[5]
The Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto is understood to have contracted 500 units of the vehicle from PT Pindad. He stated the purchase of vehicles from Pindad was an effort to revive Indonesia's domestic industry.[6] On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto officially handed over the first 40 units to the Army Chief of Staff, General Andika Perkasa. The handover was witnessed by the Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff, the Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff, as well as high ranking TNI officials.[7]
The Maung is offered in two versions, military and civilian.[8]
User[]
Pindad Maung and Pindad SS2-V5 A1
Indonesia: 40 units have been delivered to Indonesian Army.[7] An order for 500 units is understood to have been placed.[6] Several are ordered by Mobile Brigade Corps of Indonesian Police.[9] As of May 2021, 100 civilian version has been ordered.[10]
See also[]
Similar vehicles[]
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- Weststar GK-M1, Malaysian military light vehicle
- Humvee, US military light vehicle
- Dongfeng EQ2050, Chinese military vehicle
References[]
- ↑ Ravel, Stanly (25 July 2020). "Cikal Bakal Maung Pindad, Berawal dari Bima M-31". https://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2020/07/25/120100115/cikal-bakal-maung-pindad-berawal-dari-bima-m-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fikri, Ahmad (2021-01-13). "TNI Angkatan Darat Resmi Gunakan Maung Produksi Pindad". https://tekno.tempo.co/read/1422953/tni-angkatan-darat-resmi-gunakan-maung-produksi-pindad.
- ↑ Moh, Alfarizi (2021-02-17). "Jember Regent Buys Suv Maung Pindad Civil Version". https://otomotif.tempo.co/read/1433627/bupati-jember-beli-suv-maung-pindad-versi-sipil/full&view=ok.
- ↑ Media, Kompas Cyber (2021-05-20). "Selain Toyota, Pindad Sediakan Maung Versi Sipil Bermesin Isuzu" (in id). https://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2021/05/20/072200415/selain-toyota-pindad-sediakan-maung-versi-sipil-bermesin-isuzu.
- ↑ Nugroho, Setyo Adi (2020-08-04). "[VIDEO Sejarah Kehadiran Pindad Maung"]. https://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2020/08/04/140100315/-video-sejarah-kehadiran-pindad-maung.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Taher, Andrian Pratama (2020-07-16). "Alasan Prabowo Beli 500 Unit Kendaraan Taktis Maung Buatan Pindad". https://tirto.id/alasan-prabowo-beli-500-unit-kendaraan-taktis-maung-buatan-pindad-fRpg.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Yahya, Achmad Nasrudin (14 January 2021). "Prabowo Serahkan 40 Mobil Taktis Maung ke KSAD Andika". https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2021/01/14/10250141/prabowo-serahkan-40-mobil-taktis-maung-ke-ksad-andika.
- ↑ Redaksi (2020-07-13). "Jantung Pacu Pindad Maung Pesanan Prabowo Merek Toyota". https://www.cnnindonesia.com/teknologi/20200713201050-384-524219/jantung-pacu-pindad-maung-pesanan-prabowo-merek-toyota.
- ↑ Sutianto, Feby Dwi (14 February 2021). "Setelah Dipesan Prabowo, Rantis Maung Buatan Pindad Kini Dilirik Brimob". https://kumparan.com/kumparanbisnis/setelah-dipesan-prabowo-rantis-maung-buatan-pindad-kini-dilirik-brimob-1vAkPnTd2J3.
- ↑ Media, Kompas Cyber (2021-05-18). "Pindad Mulai Buka Keran Pemesanan Maung Versi Sipil Halaman all" (in id). https://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2021/05/18/092200315/pindad-mulai-buka-keran-pemesanan-maung-versi-sipil.
External link[]
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