Sarsar-2 is a Sudanese armoured personnel carrier (APC) manufactured and designed by the state-run Military Industry Corporation for use in the Sudanese Armed Forces.Sudan MIC fleshes out Sarsar APC family, Janes, 22 May 2017Sudan puts its metal on display at IDEX, defenceweb, March 2017
Design The Sarsar-2 base model uses a license-made Kia truck chassis, and was primarily designed for reconnaissance purposes. Alongside this, the base model also has a capacity of 11 passengers, CEN-level protection for 2xDM51 grenades and has a maximum road speed of 80 km/h.
The Sarsar-2 has a combat weight of 5500 kilograms, whilst when unloaded, will have a weight of 4700 kilograms. The length of the Sarsar-2 is 5150mm, whilst its width and height are 1782 and 2600mm respectively, with the latter also including the mounted turret.
Operators
- In use with the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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