M1117 Guardian

   The M1117 Guardian armored security vehicle is a further development of the Cadillac Gage Commando armored personnel carrier. It is used by US Military Police. The first M1117 vehicle entered service in 1998, however production was slow and the programme was nearly canceled. However war in Iraq have given a new life for this vehicle. Currently USA operates around 1 700 of these security vehicles.

   The M1117 has a modular expandable armor system. Front arc provides protection against 12.7-mm armor-piercing rounds. In certain cases vehicle can withstand mine blasts. The Guardian has an air filtration system to protect against chemical and biological attacks, however it can't protect against nuclear weapons.

   This armored security vehicle is armed with 40-mm automatic grenade launcher, 12.7-mm and 7.62-mm machine guns. Weapons are mounted in a turret similar to that used on the Amphibious Assault Vehicle.

   Vehicle has a crew of three and can carry three troops.

   The M1117 Guardian is powered by the Cummins 6CTA8.3 diesel engine, developing 260 horsepower. Vehicle is not amphibious.

Variants

   Armored personnel carrier, with seating capacity for 8 troops;

   Ambulance;

   Command vehicle;

   Reconnaissance vehicle;

   Recovery vehicle;

   Mortar carrier.
 

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