BAE’s Diverse MRAP Orders
Jan 25, 2012 15:14 EST
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Over 350 caiman MTV rolling chassis conversions; Support contracts. (Jan 24/12)
The USA’s Mine-Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) program has been a long road for BAE Systems. In the wake of the US Army’s belated realization that mine protection was critical for vehicles in theater, BAE’s designs, long-standing experience in the field, and production capacity had made them an early favorite. Early results were a deeply humbling experience for the firm, but a combination of acquisitions, persistence, and product development combined to recover 2nd place status by the time MRAP orders ceased.
This in-depth, updated DID feature shines a spotlight on BAE Systems’ family of MRAP offerings, order record, and associated contracts. That includes its RG-33 family, the derivative MRRMV recovery vehicle, and the FMTV-based Caiman family, but not the RG-31s offered in partnership with General Dynamics. The MRAP program appears to have reached its vehicle limit, but upgrades and maintenance contracts are still a significant source of business…
- BAE MRAP: The Vehicles [updated]
- BAE MRAP: The Current Tally [updated]
- BAE MRAP: Contracts & Key Events [updated]
- Appendix A: MRAP Competition Half-Time Update, June 28/07
In this DII Spotlight is BAE's effort to stay abreast of US demand and industry competition as their MRAP vehicles are tested in real-time war. Discussion includes:
- Complete chronology of procurement events since 2005
- By the numbers tracking of Navistar, Force Protection, BAE, and General Dynamics of well over 10,000 MRAP vehicle production
- Private sector dealings to assure productions levels and quality standards
- 11 photos and detailed structural comparison of the BAE MRAP vehicles including blast resistance and recovering capacity
- RG-33L specs, such as: 38,700-58,000 pounds, mine-protected seating, TRAPP transparent armor on windows, run-flat tires, and space for 14 people
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