Colombia has Shown Interest in an Israeli MRAP

Colombia has Shown Interest in an Israeli MRAP

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The MKII Zibar Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) developed by Zibar in Israel has been demonstrated to the Colombian Army and Marine Corps, reportedly arousing great interest in its performance.

Photo: Zibar
Photo: Zibar

The Zibar is offered also as MRAP, with shields allowing it to successfully withstand explosions IEDs, as well as impacts of 5.56 x45mm caliber ammunition and 7.62 x39mm.

iHLS – Israel Homeland Security

This version has been developed for use in desert environments and for COIN type operations, thanks to 4×4, which provides great maneuverability in rough terrain, having the ability to carry up to six men, with their respective team-and also having weapons station in the middle of the vehicle to which it is accessed by a turret, that can mount a machine gun – a Browning M-2HB-QCB 12.7 mm or a U.S. Ordnance M-60 7.62 mm.

One option is to fit a Rafael remote controlled weapon station on the Zibar.