Unveiled at the Paris Eurosatory Defense and Security Show in 2014, the CombatGuard is not just a durable army vehicle, but features immense innovative as well. It is made by Israel Military Industries (IMI), who is also a renowned manufacturer of folding ‘CornerShot’ weapon accessory and Desert Eagle handgun. The CombatGuard has been precisely designed to such an extent that it can be tough, mobile and intimidating on any rough terrain.
The prototypes of this vehicle showcased at Eurosatory were featured with IMI’s ‘Bright Arrow’ remote weapons station. This technology happens to be an electro-optical jammer, which can destroy or disrupt the path of incoming rocket-propelled grenades and missiles. Coming to the off-roading capabilities of this gigantic vehicle, the CombatGuard sports 54-inch tires and ground clearance of about 3 feet, that enables the vehicle to navigate around 70-degree slopes without much difficulty. The vehicle can easily bear vertical obstacles till 2.6-feet height and can make path through a water level of 5-feet. While being on-road, CombatGuard can clock a top speed of 93 mph whereas during off-roads it can reach speeds up to 75 mph. These figures are achieved owing to the GM-sourced ‘Cobra’ turbo diesel engine, which has a displacement of 6.5-liter and churns out a maximum power of 300 bhp.
CombatGuard can easily house 8 occupants in a super strong monocoque capsule, which renders a high level of protection from bullets and firearms. In order to enhance the safety level, the exteriors of this vehicle have been reinforced to deflect the land mines.
