Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the recon vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Kaiman
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2018–
Quantity
70
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECON VEHICLES · MODERN ERA
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the recon vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year2018
- Crew2
- Passengers / Dismounts4
- Vehicle ClassScout car
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament4MOD.4
- Main ArmamentPKTM, NSV, AGS-17, 2A42
- Main Gun Calibre30 mm
- Gun Type30 mm automatic cannon (2A42)
- Secondary Armament7.62 mm PKMB MG, 12.7 mm NSVT MG, 30 mm AGS-17 grenade launcher
▣Protection2MOD.2
- Armour TypeSTANAG 4569 Level 2
- STANAG Protection LevelLevel 2
◇Mobility7MOD.7
- Engine TypeD-245 diesel
- Engine Power122 hp
- Transmissionfive-speed
- SuspensionTorsion bar 4x4
- Max Road Speed100 km/h
- Operational Range1,000 km
- AmphibiousYes
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length6.53 m
- Width2.82 m
- Height2 m
- Ground Clearance0.4 m
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Production70
- Production Start2,015 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2018Production started
- 2023First deployment: Sudanese civil war
- 2025Sale: Benin (9 units)
8
years in service
70
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
KaimanSALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Benin | 9 | — | — |
| 2018 |  Ivory Coast | 8 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECON VEHICLES RANKING Recon Vehicles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
41RECON VEHICLES13MODERN ERA · RECON VEHICLES17BELARUS · ALL WEAPONS3PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECON VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theRecon Vehiclescategory.
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