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Caiman /Caiman Plus 6x6

FMTV Multi-Role Protected Vehicle

Caiman 6x6 Courtesy of BAE Systems

Statistics

Country of Origin/Used by:	USA
First Produced/Service Dates:	2007
Manufactured by:	BAE Systems
Crew:	2+8
Armament:	Multiple Variations.  Can mount the Remote Weapon System (RWS) carrying (1) of the following weapons: 12.7mm HMG; 7.62mm OR 40mm Grenade Launcher.
Engine:	6-Cylinder Diesel
Miscellaneous Info:	A category II MRAP (despite what is listed elsewhere) and based upon the FMTV Chassis (See M1078) and related to the Caiman 4x4 vehicle.  The Caiman-Plus has been upgraded with passive applique' armor to help defeat IED attacks
Data Sheet Available:	None Available

Photos/Documents

Reference	Source/Provider
Caiman 6x6 Vehicle Photos	Paul Cote' - AMPS Anchorage, AK USA
Caiman-Plus 6x6 Vehicle Photos	Larry Lawler - West Palm Beach, FL USA
Caiman-Plus 6x6 Vehicle Photos	Arthur Macon - Sumter, SC USA
Caiman 6x6	Robert Skipper (See Below)
"Handbook: MRAP Vehicles - Tactics, Techniques and Procedures" [Please Note:  Although the document references "Use by official personnel only", the document was legitimately obtained via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request]	US Army's Combined Armed Center/(CALL) via Joe Trevithick - Virginia, USA
Mine Resistant Ambush Proteced Vehicle Slideshow Presentation (2011)	US Department of Defense's Joint Program Office-MRAP via Dave Haugh - Content Editor

References Available

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