Streit Group of UAE new Gladiator AHV 4x4 armoured personnel carrier in live demonstration 1306161.

The Gladiator-AHV is the latest generation of armoured personnel carrier designed and developed by Streit Group to provide a larger option to one of the most popular Streit Group 4x4 APC, the Spartan.

The Gladiator-AHV is based on a 4x4 Renault truck chassis that provides high mobility in all-terrain conditions and high capacity of payload. The vehicle is motorized with a 6 Cylinders in-Line 7.2L Turbocharged DXi7 coupled to a ZF 6S 1000 TO transmission with 6 speeds.

The Gladiator-AHV ca run at a maximum speed of 120 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 700 km. The vehicle offers a standard ballistic and mine protection of Level 2 STANAG 4569, firing of small arms 7.62×39mm API BZ caliber at 30 meters with 695 m/s and withstands blasts equivalent to 6kg of TNT under any wheel and the hull.

With its large payload area. Gladiator is ideal for basing a fleet of variants while easing maintenance by having a common drive train. With seating for 12, driver, commander and 10 dismounts, or alternatively reconfigure the crow area as an ambulance, or command station.

With a large carry capacity Gladiator lends itself perfectly for the fitment of a large remote weapon system The parabolic leaf spring suspension provide Gladiator with a good ground clearance as well as a comfortable ride and stabilisation for any mounted weapon system.