RAM MK3

RAM MK3 (RAM 2000) is a light armored vehicle designed by IAI RAMTA. It is based on a 4×4 wheeled monocoque chassis.

History

The vehicle was also listed for sale under Mahindra Defense Systems with plans to make the RAM MK3 under license for a future Indian military contract.

Operational history

The RAM Mk 3 was used in Chadian and Senegalese military operations. Chadian RAM Mk3s were used during the Chadian Civil War that ended in 2010 and during the 2013 Chadian intervention in Mali War.

Senegalese RAM Mk3s were deployed with UNOCI in Ivory Coast.

Variants

Anti-Tank

The RAM Mk3 AT is equipped with 4-8 LAHAT laser guided anti-tank missiles. Unlike other armored vehicles, which have the engine at the front or under the protected cabin, RAM places the entire power-pack – engine, automatic transmission and transfer cases at the rear.

Users

Cameroon: 5 delivered in 2008 for the presidential guard
Chad: ~42 delivered in 2006-2008
Botswana
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2
Gabon: 7
Lesotho: 6 delivered in 2006
Malawi: 8
Morocco
Peru: 7 delivered for Peruvian Naval Infantry in 2016.
Senegal: 55, in service with Army and Gendarmerie
Vietnam: 150 vehicles ordered in 2006 and delivered in 2009; for usage by the Vietnam People's Public Security (especially the Mobile Police Command)