Charity Begins At Home: Check Out Nigerian-Made Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle By Army

Date: 26-10-2019 7:50 am (5 years ago) | Author: Olusanya Akinrinola
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Charity they say begins from home, the Nigerian Army is set to unveil some locally manufactured Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle to the public.

According to the press release by the Nigerian Army, the vehicle was designed and built by Command Engineering Depot in collaboration with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria. It is named ‘EZUGWU MRAP’

The 4×4 Armoured Vehicle is designed to carry out transportation in smooth and rough terrain. It has the capability to assault with a high volume of fire.

The primary armament includes a 12.7 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun and a 7.62 mm Light Machine Gun. It is good for counter-terrorism, maintenance of stability and also a perfect vehicle for urban warfare.

The vehicle is characterized by good protection performance, strong cross-country capability, high reliability, easy maintenance, and can operate in the severe cold as well as sweltering desert areas.

It carries a crew of 12: commander, driver, two gunners, and eight soldiers.

These are images of the MRAP that the Army put on display…




Posted: at 26-10-2019 07:50 AM (5 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- maxzy277 at 26-10-2019 09:10 AM (5 years ago)
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We are capable Cool, if not for some enemies of progress  Roll Eyes
Posted: at 26-10-2019 09:10 AM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- fineboy77 at 26-10-2019 09:16 AM (5 years ago)
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The name suggests where the inspiration and design came from....i did not say anything o !

Posted: at 26-10-2019 09:16 AM (5 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Wazubia at 26-10-2019 01:37 PM (5 years ago)
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Quote from: fineboy77 on 26-10-2019 09:16 AM
The name suggests where the inspiration and design came from....i did not say anything o !

IGBO AMAKA.....SAY IT, NOBODY DIES.
Posted: at 26-10-2019 01:37 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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