EDIC NIMR Ajban LRSOV and Ajban 440A combat vehicles at DSA 2018.

The Company EDIC NIMR based in United Arab Emirates presents its Ajban Long Range Special Operations Vehicle (LRSOV) and Ajban 440A light protected vehicle at DSA 2018, the International Defense and Security exhibition in Malaysia. The Malaysian army would like to acquire a new light combat vehicle for his special forces.

NIMR Ajban Long Range Special Operations Vehicle (LRSOV) at DSA 2018, the International Defense and Security Exhibition in Malaysia. (Picture source Army Recognition)

The NIMR Ajban Long Range Special Operations Vehicle (LRSOV) is a open-top, long-range 4×4 reconnaissance variant in the AJBAN family of vehicles developed by NIMR Automotive, a part of Emirates Defense Industries Company (EDIC), for special operations forces.

The AJBAN LRSOV is based on the NIMR 4×4 chassis. It offers accommodation for four crew members and can be optionally fitted with an additional seat for carrying additional occupant. The platform offers superior 360° situational awareness.

The vehicle is fitted with ring mount located on the top of the open-top architecture that can be fitted a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun. The side of the vehicle can be equipped with swivel weapon station can be armed with 7.62 or 5.56mm caliber machine gun.

The Ajban SOV is powered by an engine developing 296 hp at 2,500 rpm coupled to a 6 speed automatic transmission. It can run at a maximum speed of 110 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 700 km.

NIMR Ajban 400A multi-purpose protected tactical vehicle at DSA 2018, the International Defense and Security Exhibition in Malaysia. (Picture source Army Recognition)

The AJBAN 440A is a multi-purpose protected patrol variant in AJBAN-class family of 4×4 tactical vehicles also designed and developed by NIMR Automotive.

The Ajban 440A is based on a 4×4 chassis with a double crew cab a the front and an open-top cargo compartment at the rear. It has a length of 5.6m and a wheelbase of 3.3m, while its height and width are 2.35m. It has a gross weight of 10,750kg and has a payload of 1,200 kg maximum.

The armoured crew cabin can accommodate up to four personnel, including a driver and a commander. The personnel enter or leave the vehicle through two doors fitted on either side. A bullet-proof glass window is provided on each door to provide situational awareness and ballistic protection for crew members.

The standard configuration of the vehicle is equipped with a self-recovery winch, a self-sealing protected fuel tank, and a battery management system.