MDT David
| MDT David | |
|---|---|
 A MDT David | |
| Type | Light Armored Vehicle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2007–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | MDT Armor Corporation, Shladot |
| Produced | 2006–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Land Rover Defender 110: 3,800 kg (8,378 lb), Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 4,700 kg (10,362 lb) (Gross weight)[1] |
| Length | Land Rover Defender 110: 4,470 mm (15 ft), Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 5,040 mm (17 ft)[1] |
| Width | Land Rover Defender 110: 1,790 mm (6 ft), Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 1,972 mm (6 ft)[1] |
| Height | Land Rover Defender 110: 2,035 mm (7 ft), Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 2,227 mm (7 ft)[1] |
| Crew | 4 – 6 |
| Engine | Turbocharged inter-cooled diesel engine Land Rover Defender 110: 122 bhp (91 kW) @ 3500 rpm, Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 129 bhp (96 kW) @ 3,800rpm |
| Drive | Permanent 4 wheel drive, Part time 4X4 |
| Transmission | Manual, 5/6 forward |
| Suspension | Suspension can either be based on a Toyota Hilux, Toyota Land Cruiser, or Land Rover Defender. |
The MDT David is an ultra light armored personnel carrier and light Armored Vehicle assembled by MDT Armor Corporation, an American subsidiary of Shladot LTD.[2] The vehicle is based on Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser platforms and replaces the AIL Storm.[3]
History
[edit]On September 6, 2006, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract worth $10.1 million under a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated completion date on July 30, 2007.[4] On October 7, 2009, Arotech and Israel Military Industries (IMI) representatives signed an agreement to jointly work together and market the David worldwide except for India, Israel and the US.[5]
On July 8, 2020, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract by US Army Contracting Command to purchase Davids under a $9,982,848 firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated completion date by October 31, 2022.[6]
On March 30, 2023, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract by US Army Contracting Command to purchase Davids under a $21,913,585 firm-fixed-price contract, which is expected to be concluded by September 30, 2025.[7] On October 19, 2023, the Israeli Ministry of Defense reported initial deliveries made from the US.[8]
Design
[edit]It is designed to provide protection in low intensity conflict. It is capable of resistance from assault rifle fire, blast from floor and roof, and limited protection against Improvised Explosive Devices.[3]
The David has a 4-cylinder, turbocharged inter-cooled diesel engine. It can accommodate 4–6 fully armed people with three doors, roof hatch and 4–6 windows.[9]
Users
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Chad: Provided 28 Davids in 2020 by Washington DC for Chadian troops under the Special Anti-Terrorism Group in the G5 Sahel.[10] 88 Davids provided to Chad in 2021.[2]
Ecuador: Acquired 45 out of 137 Davids with a Toyota Land Cruiser 79 chassis under a contract worth $67,284,313.[11] Outfitted with Browning M2A2 QCB COAX HMGs.[11]
Israel: Used in the IDF.[12] 370 Davids are in service and are expected to be retired from active service after 2027.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "MDT David brochure" (PDF). MDT Armor Corporation. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Israel's Shladot company to supply IDF with dozens of David light armored vehicles | Israel Defense".
- ^ a b "David – Light Armored Combat Vehicle". Archived from the original on 18 February 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ "$10.1M Order for MDT David Up-Armored Urban Vehicles - Defense Industry Daily". Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Arotech, IMI to Jointly Market David Vehicle". Defense aerospace. 6 October 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "MDT Armor DAVID Urban LACV Contract Award". Joint Forces News. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "New MDT Armor DAVID Urban LACV FMS Contract". Joint Forces News. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "US delivers David light armored vehicles to Israel amid ongoing war | Defense News October 2023 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2023 | Archive News year". www.armyrecognition.com. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "The David". MDT Armor Corporation. 7 October 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ "US comes through for Chad with 28 David armored vehicles, 10 trucks, other equipment". Military Africa. 19 July 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Ecuadorian Army Deploys "David" Vehicles in Anti-Terror Operations | Israel Defense". 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Shladot's David: IDF's Dominant Armored Vehicle". Haaretz. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Israel to receive more David vehicles | Shephard". www.shephardmedia.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
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