Pindad Maung
Pindad Maung is a 4x4 light armoured vehicle produced by Pindad. Maung is designed to have the ability to be modular for use in various variants of operations. The name Maung means "tiger" in Sundanese.[2]
| Pindad Maung | |
|---|---|
 Maung soft top variant | |
| Type | Light armoured vehicle |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2021 – present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | PT MSA dan FAD Works[1] |
| Manufacturer | Pindad |
| Unit cost | 600 million rupiah (42,820 USD in January 2021) |
| Produced | 2020 – present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2,270 kilograms (5,000 lb) (empty) 2,910 kilograms (6,420 lb) (full) |
| Length | 4,900 mm (192.9 in) |
| Width | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Height | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
Main armament | 7,62 MG |
| Engine | Toyota 2GD-FTV turbo diesel 2.494 cc 149 metric horsepower (110 kW) |
| Transmission | Manual (6 forward and 1 reverse) |
| Fuel capacity | 80 L (21 U.S. gal) |
Operational range | 800 km (500 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) |
Specification
Maung is a 4x4 light type Rantis, capable of carrying 4 personnel. Maung has 5 doors, namely 4 on the side and can be removed, and 1 rear door. Maung is also equipped with air conditioning. A tire measuring R17, Maung has dimensions of 4.9 meters long, 2.4 meters wide and 1.8 meters high. Maung's empty weight is 2,270 kilograms and a maximum weight of 2,910 kilograms. Maung can be driven at a maximum speed of 120 kilometers per hour. Has the ability to climb with a slope of 30 percent, 60 percent gradeability, with a turning radius of 6.85 meters. With a fuel tank capacity of 80 liters, Maung has a cruising range of up to 800 kilometers. Maung carries a 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel model engine, with a maximum power of 149 HP (3,400 Rpm) and a maximum torque of 400 Nm (1600-2000 Rpm). Maung carries a 6-speed manual transmission, with independent front suspension and rigid rear suspension.[2]
History
Pindad Maung has been developed since 2018. At that time the name of the tactical vehicle was Bima M-31 and the originator of the idea was the Commander of the Infantry Armament Center (Danpussenif) Surawahadi. Through the partner of PT Pindad (Persero), PT MSA, a 4x4 vehicle with small dimensions was made for the needs of fast attack military operations. The prototype then entered the mass production stage and was carried out by Pindad until it finally went viral after being used by Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto.[3]
The Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto bought 500 units of the Maung tactical vehicle (Rantis) from PT Pindad. He said the purchase of cars from Pindad was an effort to revive Indonesia's domestic industry. Prabowo claimed that the purchase of Maung's vehicle would also open up jobs and increase the nation's income. In addition, this policy is in accordance with President Jokowi's direction.[4]
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto officially handed over Maung, a light pioneer vehicle produced by PT Pindad which will strengthen the ranks of the Indonesian Army combat vehicles. Prabowo handed over 40 Maung units to the Army Chief of Staff, General Andika Perkasa. The handover was witnessed by the Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff, the Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff, as well as high ranking TNI officials.[5]
See also
Similar vehicles
- Weststar GK-M1, Malaysian military light vehicle
- Humvee, US military light vehicle
- Dongfeng EQ2050, Chinese military vehicle
References
- Ravel, Stanly (25 July 2020). "Cikal Bakal Maung Pindad, Berawal dari Bima M-31". Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- Fikri, Ahmad (2021-01-13). "TNI Angkatan Darat Resmi Gunakan Maung Produksi Pindad". tekno.tempo.co. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- Nugroho, Setyo Adi (2020-08-04). "[VIDEO] Sejarah Kehadiran Pindad Maung". otomotif.kompas.com. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- Taher, Andrian Pratama (2020-07-16). "Alasan Prabowo Beli 500 Unit Kendaraan Taktis Maung Buatan Pindad". tirto.id. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- Yahya, Achmad Nasrudin (14 January 2021). "Prabowo Serahkan 40 Mobil Taktis Maung ke KSAD Andika". Retrieved 21 January 2021.