3. South African Denel Casspir
Producer: Denel
Main Users: Police in South Africa
Price range: $300,000–$550,000*
Since the 1980s, police and military personnel in South Africa have been using the Casspir multipurpose recoilless prosthesis (MRAP). Troops are transported on four-wheel-drive vehicles called MRAPs. Twelve more soldiers and their gear, as well as two crew members, can fit inside the MRAP.
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When it was originally manufactured, the Casspir was incredibly rare, and it assisted the U.S. Marines in creating specifications for their new, modern Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles. The steel body of the Casspir was raised high above the ground, providing occupant protection in the case of a detonation. This made the vehicle unique in the field of mine defense.
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