OTT Technologies presents its new MRAP mine protected vehicle Puma M36 Mk5 at AAD 2012 1909122.

With the new Puma M36 Mk5, OTT Technologies proposes a new vehicle for the African market that has been designed and developed based on the experience gained by the use of the previous version of Puma M26 which is in service in several African countries.

The new Puma M36 Mk5 is based on Ashok Leyland Stallion truck driveline to reduce manufacturing costs and logistical support. The Stallion truck is used by Indian army since many years showing excellent mobility on all types of terrain. The Puma M36 Mk5 is motorized with an Ashok Leyland engine HA 57L 165 coupled to a ZF 6S 850 GB transmission.

The Puma M36 Mk5 uses the technology of V-shape with a monocoque hull. The purpose of design is to increase vehicle and crew survivability by deflecting an upward directed blast from a landmine (or Improvised Explosive Device) away from the vehicle, while also presenting a sloped armor face.

The vehicle can carry 12 fully equipped soldiers, including the driver. The M36 can be used as an armoured personnel carrier, command and control vehicle or ambulance. The interior can easily be reconfigured by replacing any number of the individually mounted seats with purpose designed modules like additional radio racks, command and control modules, ambulance equipment, etc.