CombatGuard infantry mobility vehicle
CombatGuard is a new generation of 4x4 armoured combat vehicle designed and manufactured by IMI, unveiled in 2014.
It features a monocoque central crew capsule of all-welded steel with an appliqué armour package, claimed to provide a high level of protection against small arms fire, mines, Improvised [explosive device|improvised explosive devices] and explosive formed projectiles. It has an Iron Fist Bright Arrow active protection system against projectiles and missiles.
It can ford water obstacles 1.5 meter deep, travel a 35% side slopes and climb over a 70% gradient, vertical obstacles up to 80 cm in forward drive and in reverse. Capable of 90 degree approach and departure angles.
Operators
- : On duty in the bir and the presidential guard
- : In use by the President of Turkmenistan.