IAG Guardian
| IAG Guardian | |
|---|---|
 Basic variant IAG Guardian | |
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | United Arab Emirates |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | International Armored Group (IAG) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8-12 tonnes |
| Length | 6.1 meters |
| Width | 2.9 meters |
| Height | 2.6 meters |
| Crew | 2 + 10 pessenger |
| Armor | STANAG level II (basic) STANAG level III (with add on armor) |
Main armament | M2HB Browning 12.7mm |
| Engine | 6.7L V8 Diesel (300hp/790lb-ft) 6.2L V8 Petrol (385hp/430lb-ft) 6.8L V10 Petrol (288hp/424lb-ft) |
| Suspension | 4x4 6x6 |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h |
The IAG Guardian is a United Arab Emirates-made armored vehicle. It was developed by the International Armored Group company. Guardian available in 4x4 and 6x6 configurations.[1] This vehicle has been used in the Middle East conflict and has been marked as battle proven to participate in low intensity of conflict.
Design[]
Guardians are able to withstand projectile fired from high level ballistic and blast resistance. Equipped with diesel V8 turbo 6.7 L engine that produces 300 HP or engine type 6.8L V10, this machine produced 352 HP power with 5 or 6 speed automatic transmission. Guardian can speed up to 120 km per hour on smooth with the range up to 800 km.
For the protection aspect, the Guardian is designed with standard ballistic protection up to CEN Level B6 or STANAG level II. But with an add-on armor package, Guardian protection can be upgraded to CEN Level B7 or STANAG level III. Additional protection can be removed to reduce the weight of the vehicle, such as to facilitate maneuvering the vehicle while crossing the off-road terrain. In principle, the Guardian provides 360 degree protection to its crew, including the implementation of 3 point door locking to provide extra protection in the face of explosive effects.
The Guardian is also able to withstand a 6 kg TNT effect that explodes under the vehicle.[2][3]
Variants[]
- Guardian 4x4
- Basic variant for low intensity conflict in two axle configuration.[4] Can carry a total of 10 personnel, including driver/commander.[4]
- Guardian 4x4 Xtreme
- An upgraded variant with add-on armor and cage armor to increase the protection level.[5] The level of protection increased to STANAG Level III.[4]
- Guardian 6x6
- New configuration with better protection in three axle configuration.[4] Can carry a total of 12 personnel, including driver/commander.[4]
Combat history[]
The IAG Guardian was used by Kurdish Military Forces in Iraq and the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria, it showed combat capabilities by protecting soldiers in operations.[6]
The IAG Guardian is also operated by the Malaysian Armed Forces for its peacekeeping mission in Lebanon under the United Nations (UN) flag.[7]
Operators[]
Bangladesh (In police service)[8]
Bulgaria: 45 Guardian Xtreme MRAPs delivered in December 2021 for Bulgarian special forces. They were built locally at the SAMARM 90 factory.[9]
Lithuania (In Public Security Service)[10]
Malaysia (In army service)[11][12]
Niger: The Nigerien Army received IAG Guardians courtesy of German assistance.[13]
Vietnam (In police service)[14]
Non-State Actors[]
References[]
- ^ "New IAG MRAP armored vehicles Guardian Xtreme in 4x4 and 6x6 configurations | March 2018 Global Defense Security army news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2018 | Archive News year".
- ^ "International Armored Group - Guardian Armored Personnel Carrier". interarmored.com. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ "GUARDIAN IAG 4x4 APC armoured personnel carrier technical data sheet specification description intelligence pictures video | United Arab Emirates wheeled armoured vehicles UK | United Arab Emirates military equipment vehicle UK". armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ a b c d e "New IAG MRAP armored vehicles Guardian Xtreme in 4x4 and 6x6 configurations | March 2018 Global Defense Security army news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2018 | Archive News year".
- ^ "International Armored Group".
- ^ "IAG Guardian APC 4x4 armoured personnel carrier combat-proven by Kurdish armed forces in Iraq". armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsa_2022_news_official_show_daily/dsa_2022_weststar_iag_guardian_4x4_armored_vehicles_used_by_malaysian_peacekeeping_units_in_lebanon.html
- ^ https://www.flickr.com/photos/shadman_samee/32443084686[better source needed]
- ^ "Video: IAG Guardian Xtreme MRAP 4x4 armored vehicles for Special Forces of Bulgaria | International Global Defense Security News Web TV | World defense news TV Video army military UK".
- ^ "Viešojo saugumo tarnybą pasiekė nauji specialios paskirties šarvuočiai".
- ^ "Guardians Soon To Lebanon - DSA 2018 Shorts". Malaysian Defence. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ "Rise Of The Guardians". Malaysian Defence. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ "GERMANY/NIGER : Germany beefs up Niger's army with IAG armoured vehicles - 12/02/2021". 12 February 2021.
- ^ "IAG Company from United Arab Emirates has delivered Guardian 4x4 APC to Vietnam 12609163 | September 2016 Global Defense Security news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2016 | Archive News year".
- ^ "U.S.-Supplied Armored Vehicles Roll Into Battle in Syria | by Paul Iddon | War Is Boring | Medium". 2 February 2017.
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