Draft:Stimpex Dracon
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| Stimpex Dracon | |
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| Type | Light tactical vehicle |
| Place of origin | Romania |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2018-present |
| Used by | Romania |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Stimpex |
| Designed | 2018 |
| Manufacturer | Stimpex |
| No. built | Unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8,700 kg |
| Length | 6,638 mm |
| Width | 2,394 mm |
| Height | 2,590 mm |
| Crew | 1 |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Armor | STANAG 4569 KE threats (A kit) Level 2 |
| Engine | Ford 6.7L V-8 300 HP @ 2,800 Rpm |
| Power/weight | 37.97/tonne |
| Payload capacity | 1,200 kg |
| Transmission | Ford 4X4 |
| Ground clearance | 310 mm |
Operational range | 500 km |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h |
The Dracon was an Armored car designed by Romanian company Stimpex in 2018, it was created as a armored car for either the Romanian Army or for export. However by this time the only experience they had for designing Armored vehicles were ones for police and civilian use.
Stimpex opted to build the Dracon on a Ford F550 chassis, and used as many assets available on the civilian market to save on cost of production, and increase availability of spare parts. The first fully functioning prototype would be completed in just 45 days after the project was started.[1]
The vehicle is designed to be very adaptable to a wide range of potential uses, and has Stanag 4569 Level 2 protection. Along with the standard version the vehicle can also be equipped with External CTIS, gun port in the front window, gun ports – Left/Right/Rear 2/2/1, turret, 24v System, and a NBC Over pressure protection system[2]
Though the vehicle has been seen in use with the Romanian military, however it is unsure how many are in service, or plan to be.
References
[edit]- ^ Frahan, Alain Henry de (2018-05-17). "Dracon, a Romanian light armored vehicle created in 45 days | BSDA 2018 News Online Show Daily | Defence security military exhibition 2018 daily news category". Army Recognition. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "LIGHT ARMORED 4X4 VEHICLE – Stimpex" (in Romanian). Retrieved 2024-03-09.