BAT

Notes: This South African vehicle is described by the SADF as a "special forces utility vehicle." It is based on a civilian lightweight off-road vehicle, with a great deal of strengthening of the chassis, suspension, and frame, better brakes, different starter, and weapons mounts. The rear of the BAT can carry a variety of weapons or pallets, from cargo boxes to communications setups to light multiple rocket launchers. Also commonly carried are recoilless rifles and ATGM. There are two mounting points for weapons, equivalent to NATO tripods, one over the windshield and one on the roll bar.

The BAT Mk2 is a larger version of the BAT.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

BAT, Gas Engine

$3,395

G, A

625 kg

1.2 tons

2+3

1

Headlights

Open

BAT, Diesel Engine

$3,300

D, A

625 kg

1.13 tons

2+3

1

Headlights

Open

BAT Mk 2

$3,325

D, A

1.5 tons

2.3 tons

2+3

1

Headlights

Open

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

BAT, Gas Engine

458/184

115/46

77

102

Stnd

W(2)

HF1 HS1 HR1

BAT, Diesel Engine

398/160

100/40

77

41

Stnd

W(2)

HF1 HS1 HR1

BAT Mk 2

230/92

58/23

96

44

Stnd

W(2)

HF1 HS1 HR1

Jakkals

Notes: This is a jeep-like vehicle used by South Africa. Instead of metal, the body is made of glass fiber that is impact resistant and lighter than metal. It is very small, and 10 of them can fit inside a C-130 aircraft, with trailers. They can be air dropped. No weapon is provided, but the vehicle has a post behind the front seats that can mount any two NATO tripod compatible weapons. The trailer designed for this vehicle weighs only 180 kg and can hold 350 kg.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$3,370

G, A

350 kg, +530 kg towed

940 kg

2+1

1

Headlights

Open

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

314/126

79/32

60

46

Stnd

W(2)

HF1 HS1 HR1

SAMIL 20

Notes: This is a fairly common light truck in South African service. It has numerous variants, including a cargo/troop carrier, van body, rocket launcher, workshop, container carrier, and may even be armored with plates giving AV 2 to all faces. The cab and cargo area are covered with canvas. The sides and tailgate may be dropped. The standard truck has a forward control-type cab with a canvas roof, removable side windows, and a steel roll bar. The rear cargo area uses aluminum side boards and a steel framework over which a canvas tilt may be placed. Troops seats are placed down the center, but they may be folded up along the sides or removed altogether when more cargo space is needed. The floor of the cargo area has tie-down points and locking points for containers or shelter bodies. Between the cab and the cargo area is a spare tire, complete with a light crane to help the crew lower it or raise it. A variant of this truck has a mine-protected body shape (the underside is V-shaped to deflect the blast of a mine). It has an underside AV of 2, though it is not actually armored. The shaping unfortunately takes away some of the cargo area, which is physically smaller than that of the standard truck (though the Load figure is identical).

The Mk 2 is a light truck used by South Africa and Mozambique. It was developed from the SAMIL 20 Mk 1, but has a much lighter engine and a stronger fuel tank. The transmission is also altered to suit the new engine. Most importantly, the Mk 2 is made of over 90% local parts. The cab is fully enclosed. The only version is the cargo/troop carrier.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Mk 1

$7,387

D, A

2 tons

4.58 tons

2+12

3

Headlights

Open

Mk 2

$7,397

D, A

2 tons

4.73 tons

2+12

3

Headlights

Open

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

Mk 1

130/52

33/13

200

37

Stnd

W(2)

HF1 HS1 HR1

Mk 2

138/56

35/14

200

38

Stnd

W(2)

HF1 HS1 HR1

Wasp

Notes: This is roughly equivalent to the US RAMP-V in concept, being a heavier version of a fast attack-type vehicle to carry more troops and/or more cargo. The Wasp has three seats in front, with three more in the back (the troops in the back have their legs dangling over the rear of the vehicle). The rear seats may be folded down or removed and sides added to produce a cargo area. Under the rear seats is also a small area for more cargo. The roll cage has a single weapon mount able to take a weapon in size up to a light 20mm autocannon or something like an ASP autocannon. Included with the vehicle is a 60-liter tank for drinking water.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$3,300

D, A

1.45 tons

2.15 tons

2+4

2

Headlights

Open

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

230/92

58/23

60+60

41

Stnd

W(2)

HF1 HS1 HR1