The Marauder is a modern state-of-the-art mine protected 4X4 armoured vehicle in the 15 ton weight class.

The vehicle uses the well-proven militarised MAN power plant and drive-line system integrated with a 4-speed fully automatic transmission which provides excellent on and off-road mobility. The unique double-skin provides for a smooth finish, giving the vehicle a clean, modern appearance whilst providing unsurpassed protection for a vehicle in this weight class.

The large windows provide excellent all-round visibility and the layout of driver and commander seated side-by-side allows for optimal communication within the confines of the vehicle. The large internal volume and superior payload capability of the Marauder can be utilised for fitment of various defence suites and weapons systems, thereby providing the product mix and variant alternatives required to meet 21st century mission requirements.

The Marauder's state-of-the-art double-skin monocoque hull structure affords world-class spaced-armour all-round protection and surviveability against kinetic energy projectiles to STANAG 4569 LEVEL 2 (Equivalent to B7 protection level) for the crew compartment as standard, at a kerb weight of less than 9,000kg.

Protection can easily be upgraded using the internal gap between the side walls in special cases. The well-proven v-shaped hull can withstand the blast of a single anti-tank mine anywhere under the hull and a double anti-tank mine undei any wheel (STANAG 4569 Level 3b and 4a).

The special crew seating arrangement within the vehicle enhances crew surviveability when the vehicle is subjected to the extreme accelerations experienced when mines are detonated.

The base vehicle is designed for a payload of nearly 5,000kg. This not only implies that the standard vehicle will be operating at well below maximum capacity, thereby increasing vehicle life and reducing maintenance costs, but that there is significant headroom for protection growth and/or the fitment of significant defence suites and sub-systems to prepare the vehicle for extensive combat roles.

NBC/airconditioner and auxiliary power units have been integrated into the sacrificial bins on either side of the vehicle, thereby enhancing the habitability and surviveability of the vehicle.

A number of variants can be customised to fit light and medium-calibre machine gun and cannon weapon installations, mortar firing platforms, missile launchers and command, surveilance and control systems.

The well proven MAN drive-line ensures off-road mobility and reliability and ease of use and maintenance. The availability of standard engines with increased power can be fitted if required, and the vehicle can cruise at 100km/hr with a range of up to 1000km.

The Marauder has been designed for ease of component sourcing and manufacture with the aim of producing the vehicles in a number of select locations internationally. The main hull structure comprises three plates that are self jigging and extensive capital investment is not necessary for production.

The Marauder maximises standardisation of the MAN automotive systems. Each vehicle has a unique VIN which is coupled to the MAN configuration management system which can be found at any MAN dealership.

The Marauder automotive systems can be maintained and repaired throughout most countries in the world without the client having to set up a complete independent logistic system. Any training or special procedures are close to hand and the availability is thereby greatly enhanced.

These vehicles can be deployed anywhere at short notice and the proven COTS subsystems reduce the life-cycle and ownership costs of this product.