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Tempest Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV)
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Country of Origin/Used by: | Great Britain |
First Produced/Service Dates: | 2002 |
Manufactured by: | Base Vehicle: Force Protection Inc. (now General Dynamics Land Systems); British Modifications: Supacat, Ltd. |
Crew: | 2+6 |
Armament: | None. |
Engine: | 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel |
Miscellaneous Info: | The Tempest MPV was a highly modified early version of the US' Force Protection Cougar 4x4 MRAP. It was specifically designed to fit the needs of British Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) search teams in the former Yugoslavia. It was later replaced by the Ridgback Protected Patrol Vehicle and Mastiff PPV when they became available. |
Data Sheet Available: | None |
Photos/Documents
Reference | Source/Provider |
Tempest 4x4 Mine Protected Vehicle Photos | Ian Young - Great Britain |
References Available
Online
Reference | Source/Provider |
Tempest MPV Information and Photos | Think Defence Website |
Printed
Reference | Author |
"Tempest MPV" (June 2012 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Ian Young |
Hobby Modeling
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