Casspir

The Casspir is a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle that has been in use in South Africa since the 1980s. It is a four-wheeled, four-wheel drive vehicle, used for transport of troops. It can hold a crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers and associated equipment. The Casspir was unique in design when launched, providing for passive mine defence. The main armoured steel body of the vehicle is raised high above the ground, so when a mine is detonated, the explosion is less likely to damage the crew compartment and kill the occupants. The cross-section of the hull is V-shaped, directing the force of the explosion outwards, further protecting the occupants.

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Mine clearing vehicles in Afghanistan

On guard (cropped)

Casspir Sespir

Casspir vehicle Ai101503g1

Casspir vehicle Ai101503g1 (cropped)

Casspir MPV in Afghanistan

Casspir Mine-Protected Vehicle in Afghanistan

AHI Treasures of Southern Africa 3-07 0136 N (685349053)

Caspir1

Caspir2

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Mine clearing vehicles in Afghanistan		Commons
commons	image		On guard (cropped)		Commons
commons	image		Casspir Sespir		Commons
commons	image		Casspir vehicle Ai101503g1		Commons
commons	image		Casspir vehicle Ai101503g1 (cropped)		Commons
commons	image		Casspir MPV in Afghanistan		Commons
commons	image		Casspir Mine-Protected Vehicle in Afghanistan		Commons
commons	image		AHI Treasures of Southern Africa 3-07 0136 N (685349053)		Commons
commons	image		Caspir1		Commons
commons	image		Caspir2		Commons