Saymar Launches its Newly Developed MUSKETEER Multirole Light Armored Vehicle (MLAV)
04 November 2009
Saymar Ltd completed the development of its new light armored vehicle named MUSKETEER.
The MUSKETEER is a Multirole Light Armored Vehicle (MLAV) designed to perform extensive range of military and law enforcement tasks. The vehicle can be configured for a wide variety of missions for military, homeland security, law enforcement and urban operation.
Based on the legendary Toyota Land-Cruiser vehicle, The MUSKETEER is constructed of a detachable armored body, providing passengers with NATO B6 (STANAG 4569 level 1) ballistic protection. This can be upgraded to B7 protection level if requested by a customer.
"For the last 28 years, Saymar built its reputation in upgrading APC's and AFV's with our highly successful and widely deployed programs for upgrading & modernizing combat vehicles such as the Panhard AML -90 / AML-60 and VBL, EE-9 Cascavel & EE-11 URUTU and the BTR-60/BTR-70. Utilizing our experience and skills Saymar initiated the design & manufacturing of light armored vehicles" says Yariv Timor Saymar's CEO. "This project is the newest addition to our list of Light Armored Vehicles ".
"The MUSKETEER exemplifies the company's range of technological capabilities in this field." says Eli Bed David Saymar's VP Operation. "Saymar's capabilities in vehicle design, chassis upgrade and armoring are essential for providing the costumer with a successful integration solution".
Utilizing the Toyota Land-Cruiser chassis, the MUSKETEER guarantees ease of maintenance and ensure low life cycle cost. The MUSKETEER is available in both right and left hand drive version and with a wide range of engines and internal designs, for mission flexibility according to the costumer's needs.
Since 1982 Saymar Ltd. has been providing the highest quality products and services to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and foreign defense organizations. Saymar main activities are:
- Light and medium AFV's upgrading and modernization
- System design and integration
- Manufacturing of light armored vehicles
- Development of low cost fire control system for light turrets, cupolas and weapon stations
- Supply of refurbished armored vehicles
- Supply of spare Parts for combat vehicle
- Maintenance of AFV's major systems and components
The company offers a wide range of wheeled armored vehicle, 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8, for riot control, peacekeeping missions and other combat applications.
The company also offers affordable, extensive programs to refurbish and upgrade popular vehicles or major systems of the vehicles in use for many years with armies around the globe among them the widely deployed M113 tracked APC, EE-11 URUTU 6x6 wheeled APC, BTR-60 and BTR-70 8x8 APC's, PANHARD VBL Reconnaissance Vehicle, and EE-9 CASCAVEL, ELAND 90, AML 90, AML 60 Light Tanks.
