Ukrainian Military Starts Using Israeli Made Amir 4X4 Armored Vehicle

Ukrainian Military Starts Using Israeli Made Amir 4X4 Armored Vehicle

International Military - Circulating sightings of an Israeli-made Amir 4X4 armored vehicle in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson region. It is not known where the Ukrainian military obtained these vehicles, whether direct assistance from Israel or donations from other countries that sympathize with Ukraine.

Regarding Amir 4X4, this vehicle is designed and manufactured by Gaia Automotive Industries Ltd. a company that manufactures military and special purpose vehicles. Amir 4X4 belongs to the MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) type of vehicle which has protection up to Stanag 4569 level 3/4, resistant to mine explosions equivalent to 10 kg of TNT.

For specifications, the Amir 4X4 is 5.6 m long, 2.4 m wide and 2.4 m high. Has weigh. 10 tonnes and a payload of 2.4 tonnes. Amir 4X4 can be used for a variety of missions, from transporting troops (12 people), reconnaissance and patrol vehicles, transporting logistics, ambulances, and more.

For its propulsion, Amir 4X4 is equipped with a diesel engine, which has a maximum speed of 122 km/h and an operating range of 400 km.