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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
Mamba
Country
Production
1990–
Quantity
800
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Year1995
- Combat Weight6.45 t
- Crew2
- Passengers / Dismounts9
- Vehicle ClassInfantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament5MOD.5
- Main Armament12.7mm Browning M2 machine gun, optional
- Main Gun Calibre12.7 mm
- ATGM CapableNo
- Remote Weapon StationNo
- Stabilized GunNo
▣Protection8MOD.8
- Armour TypeMRAP mine-resistant hull
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionYes
- V-Shaped HullYes
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesNo
◇Mobility8MOD.8
- Engine TypeToyota JO 5C four-cylinder diesel (Mk1); Mercedes-Benz OM352 six-cylinder diesel (Mk2, Mk3)
- Engine Power139 hp
- Power-to-Weight18 hp
- SuspensionCoil spring
- Max Road Speed102 km/h
- Operational Range900 km
- Fuel Capacity220 L
- AmphibiousNo
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length5.88 m
- Width2.36 m
- Height2.46 m
- Ground Clearance0.34 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production800
- Production Start1,990 year
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1978First deployment: Somali Civil War
- 1990Production started
36
years in service
800
units produced
17
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
MAMBA · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory15country · 264units
264active
MambaSALES17records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Republic of the Congo | 18 | — | — |
| — |  Ivory Coast | 10 | — | — |
| — |  Egypt | 14 | — | — |
| — |  Equatorial Guinea | 25 | — | — |
| — |  Estonia | 3 | — | — |
| — | Estonia | 7 | — | — |
| — |  Guinea | 10 | — | — |
| — |  Indonesia | — | — | — |
| — |  Nigeria | 23 | — | — |
| — |  Sierra Leone | 5 | — | — |
| — |  Somalia | 6 | — | — |
| — |  Sweden | 6 | — | — |
| — |  Thailand | 87 | — | — |
| — |  Uganda | 15 | — | — |
| — |  Ukraine | 7 | — | — |
| — |  United Kingdom | 14 | — | — |
| — |  Uruguay | 14 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
36ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)7COLD WAR · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)37SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS5PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
Vehicle hull design featuring a V-shaped cross-section to deflect blasts upward, enhancing protection against landmines and IEDs.
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