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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
GKN Simba
Country
Production
1990–1997
Quantity
152
Unit Price (current)
$851.0K↗ 136% inflation · 1991→2025
Original Price
$360.0K (1991)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · COLD WAR
45
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$851.0K
Original: $360.0K (1991)
Inflation: +%136
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1990
- Combat Weight11.9 t
- Crew3
- Passengers / Dismounts8
- Vehicle ClassArmoured personnel carrier
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament7MOD.7
- Main Armament1 x 7.62 mm Machinegun
- Main Gun Calibre7.62 mm
- Gun TypeMachine gun
- Secondary Armament40 mm grenade launchers
- ATGM CapableNo
- Remote Weapon StationNo
- Stabilized GunNo
▣Protection11MOD.11
- Armour Type8 mm steel armor
- Hull Front (RHA equiv.)8 mm
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionNo
- V-Shaped HullNo
- Spall LinerNo
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesNo
- Fire SuppressionNo
◇Mobility6MOD.6
- Engine TypePerkins 210 Ti diesel turbo charged intercooler engine
- Engine Power210 hp
- Power-to-Weight18.75 hp
- Max Road Speed100 km/h
- Operational Range660 km
- AmphibiousNo
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length5.35 m
- Width2.5 m
- Height2.19 m
⬢Production4MOD.4
- Total Production152
- Production Start1,993 year
- Unit Cost360,000 USD
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
- 1991Sale: Philippines (150 units) · $54 M
- 1997Production ended
36
years in service
7
years in production
152
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
GKN SimbaSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 |  Philippines | 150 | $54.0 M | $127.6 M |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
158ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)45COLD WAR · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)498UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS10PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)543PRICE · ALL WEAPONS166PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
📚 Sources