Roshel targets global law enforcement with the new Captain APC built on Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series.

As reported by the Canadian Defence Review on September 26, 2024, the Canadian company Roshel has introduced the new Captain Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), expanding its lineup of armored vehicles based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series platform. This 4x4 vehicle, featuring Roshel's V-hull design, offers enhanced ballistic and blast protection, operational flexibility, and payload capabilities suitable for law enforcement and security operations.
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Leveraging its experience from deploying over 1,400 vehicles in combat operations in Ukraine, Roshel designed the Captain APC to meet the requirements of areas where the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series is prevalent. (Picture source: Roshel)

The Captain APC provides ballistic protection up to STANAG 4569 Level 1 and blast protection up to STANAG 4569 Level 2. Available in both manual and automatic transmissions, it comes in right-hand drive (RHD) and left-hand drive (LHD) configurations. Its V-shaped monocoque capsule, forming the vehicle's complete structure, sets it apart from traditional frame-based designs, boosting payload capacity and durability. This design mirrors the one used in Roshel's Senator Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.

The Captain APC includes combat locks and advanced electronics, is transportable in standard sea containers, and can be airlifted by the CH-47 Chinook and C-130 Hercules, facilitating rapid deployment. It can operate with high-sulfur diesel, ensuring effectiveness in regions with poor fuel quality.

Leveraging its experience from deploying over 1,400 vehicles in combat operations in Ukraine, Roshel designed the Captain APC to meet the requirements of areas where the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series is prevalent, providing a familiar platform with enhanced capabilities. The vehicle caters to demanding law enforcement and security operations while offering cost-effectiveness without compromising quality or performance.

Seating up to 8 passengers, the Roshel Captain APC meets ballistic protection standards against threats such as 7.62×39mm API BZ rounds at 30 meters with a velocity of 695 m/s and withstands artillery threats from 155 mm high-explosive shells at 80 meters. (Picture source: Roshel)

Technical specifications include a 2.8L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 201 horsepower at 3400 rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 1600 rpm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and 4x4 drivetrain. Its fuel capacity reaches 180 liters, and it measures 5,354 mm in length, 2,261 mm in width, and 2,490 mm in height, with a 3,180 mm wheelbase. It seats up to 8 passengers. The Captain APC has been tested by internationally recognized North American and European laboratories, meeting ballistic protection standards against threats such as 7.62×39mm API BZ rounds at 30 meters with a velocity of 695 m/s and withstands artillery threats from 155 mm high-explosive shells at 80 meters.

The vehicle's adaptability is evident in its availability with both gasoline and diesel engine options, as well as RHD and LHD configurations, tailored for various mission requirements. It offers advanced security features and is highly customizable for different operators. Roshel provides comprehensive global supply support, including after-sales service, ensuring vehicles remain operational throughout their lifecycle.

Roshel can deliver the Captain APC within two weeks, with a production capacity of up to 120 units per month to meet urgent operational demands. The vehicle is part of Roshel's broader range of armored vehicles, which includes the Senator APC, Senator Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV), Senator MRAP, Senator Pickup, and Senator Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) vehicles.

Mirroring the design of Roshel's Senator Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, the Captain APC features a V-shaped monocoque capsule that forms the vehicle's entire structure. (Picture source: Roshel)