UK Ministry of Defence, The MoD will buy new weapons-mounted patrol vehicles under an Urgent Operational Requirement for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The new MWMIK 4×4 vehicles were described by one serving officer as 'like a Landover on steroids.'
The MWMIK will deliver a new level of power to the WMIK fleet, with more firepower and a better range and mobility. It will be fast for a 4 tonne vehicle, with a potential top speed of 80mph.
The vehicle can be fitted with a range of firepower including a .50 calibre machine gun or an automatic grenade launcher and a general purpose machine gun, as well as carrying up to four troops with their own individual weapons.
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Welcoming the decision to purchase MWMIK, Lord Drayson, Minister of State for Defence Equipment and Support, said:
“These vehicles are well armed, swift, and agile and will boost our capability with some serious firepower. MoD and the Treasury have worked hard to get these powerful vehicles to our troops in quick time, and they will start going out to theatre early next year.”
Background Information
1. There will be 130 vehicles in the fleet. Delivery will take place throughout 2008.
2. MWMIK is designed by Supacat in Honiton, Devon, and manufactured by Devonport Management Ltd (DML) at their facility in Plymouth.
