The Israel’s Ministry of Protection (MoD) will ship an armored ambulance to Ukrainian rescue forces within the coming hours, the primary of 4 which might be anticipated to be delivered within the coming months. The Ministry of Protection’s Directorate of Manufacturing and Procurement (DOPP) will ship an armored ambulance to the Ukrainian rescue forces within the coming hours. Further support has been transferred to Ukraine because the warfare’s outbreak together with 1000’s of helmets and protecting vests for Ukrainian emergency and civilian organizations, dozens of protecting fits for mine clearance, and CBRN filtering programs.

The Mercedes “Sprinter” ambulance is armored by the Israeli protection firm Plasan. That is the primary of 4 ambulances that the Israel’s Ministry of Protection is anticipated to ship to Ukraine within the coming months. Plasan offered the primary prototype based mostly on the Mercedes Sprinter on the Eurosatory 2022 protection exhibition that was held in Paris, France. Plasan awarded contrcat order from the Israeli Ministry of Protection’ Procurement Supervisor to supply 4 ambulances protected in opposition to gunfire, outfitted with full medical gear, and able to go on a mission.

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Israel’s Ministry of Protection Delivers 4 Armored Ambulances to Ukraine. (Photograph by Israel’s Ministry of Protection)

The design of the Mercedes “Sprinter” ambulance was carried out by Plasan Re’em in collaboration with Colmobil, the importer of Mercedes to Israel and Polish automotive firm Zeszuta. The Sprinter compartment gives a secure and versatile cell area to hold a spread of kit and personnel. Improved maneuverability structural reinforcements, space-frame design and high-performance suspension programs ship an improved payload capability with a extremely stiff physique construction. Weight management and cargo stresses are managed all through the manufacturing course of, from the design stage, via prototyping and meeting, to closing inspection and regulatory testing.

The design consists of structural reinforcements and redesigned heavy responsibility mechanisms whereas sustaining low profile for covert operations. Allow automated or handbook and there are dual-propulsion choices in addition to particular autos with Obrigener enhancements. The quick and lengthy wheelbase variants can accommodate completely different designs and functions; Command and Management, SWAT, SOF and transportation. From peace retaining and civilian transportation (as much as 10 individuals, GVW 5.5 ton) with armored sliding aspect door. The wheels are built-in with a run-flat system, and the ambulance can carry 5 passengers together with a physician, sufferers, and a rescue crew.

Israel's Ministry of Defense Delivers Four Armored Ambulances to Ukraine
Israel’s Ministry of Protection Delivers 4 Armored Ambulances to Ukraine. (Photograph by Israel’s Ministry of Protection)