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IDEX 2019: Streit Group unveils new vehicles

Streit Group unveiled the Salamander 8×8, Shaman 8×8, and Pangolin demining system at the IDEX defence show being held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 17 to 21 February.

The Shaman is designed for extreme weather and terrain. (IHS Markit/Patrick Allen)

The Shaman is designed for extreme weather and terrain. (IHS Markit/Patrick Allen)

The Shaman 8×8 has a 3-litre turbo diesel engine, six-speed automatic transmission, and is fully amphibious. Developed for extreme terrain and weather conditions, it is fitted with specially designed low-pressure tyres that Streit says enables it to travel easily across marshes, lakes, and tundra.

The Shaman 8×8 is armoured, but Streit did not say what level of protection it offers or provide a weight figure for the vehicle.

The Salamander on display at the IDEX show with a remotely operated weapon station. (IHS Markit/Patrick Allen)

The Salamander on display at the IDEX show with a remotely operated weapon station. (IHS Markit/Patrick Allen)

The Salamander 8×8 is fitted with an 8.9-litre turbo-charged engine, has an 8×8 drive configuration, eight-speed manual transmission, and is fully amphibious. The vehicle offers STANAG Level 2/3 protection and can be fitted with a remotely operated weapon station.

The Pangolin remote controlled demining vehicle uses a flail to detonate mines buried as deep as 25 cm. The resulting cleared path is 2.2 m wide. The system can withstand the blast from a 9 kg TNT charge.

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