Streit Group has delivered eight Scorpion 4×4 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) autos to the Federal Police of Brazil. The Scorpion MRAP automobile has been designed to supply a excessive stage of safety that includes a particular modular design with a monocoque V-hull armored compartment and, crucially, an engine and suspension system that’s independently fastened from that of the crew cabin. 4 of those Scorpion MRAP autos shall be fitted with a remotely operated weapon station Guardian Aspis manufactured by the Spanish firm Escribano. Army Recognition reported that the contract was signed in 2019.
The Scorpion is an armored personnel provider within the class of MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) designed and manufactured by the UAE-based firm Streit Group. The automobile was unveiled in 2012 through the protection exhibition in Paris, Eurosatory. The Streit-designed and manufactured mine-resistant and ambush-protected (IVIRAP) Scorpion, is being promoted as a fast-moving, agile and versatile command automobile ideally suited to army purposes. the automobile encompasses a distinctive modular design with a monocoque V-hull armored compartment and, crucially, an engine and suspension system that’s independently fastened from that of the crew cabin.
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The Streit Group Scorpion 4×4 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) might be fitted with a roof ring mount weapon station armed with a machine gun as much as 12.7mm caliber or an automated grenade launcher. The automobile might be additionally geared up with a distant management weapons station on the roof. The automobile might be geared up with a full vary of kit as video surveillance and monitoring programs, a laser vary finder, extra lights, an automated and guide hearth suppression system, a telescopic mast, air con, communication gear, self-recovery winch, GPS, blackout lighting system and extra.
The Scorpion is motorized with a Cummins 6 Cylinders ISBE 6.7L engine creating 300 hp at 1,500 rpm. The automobile can run at a most street velocity of 110 km/h with a most cruising vary of 800 km. The Scorpion can climb a gradient of 60% and a facet slope of 40%. The automobile can cross a river with a most depth of 1.5 m. The format of Scorpion is customary, with the ability pack on the entrance, a four-door armored compartment within the center, and a cargo space on the rear. The V-shaped monocoque composite-steel hull of the Scorpion MRAP Streit Group is designed to resist a 10kg blast. The ground of the Scorpion gives a safety STANAG 4569 Degree 2+. In choice, the automobile might be fitted with add-on armor.
