# Proforce Defence teases new PF Viper design

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2021/12/proforce-defence-teases-new-pf-viper-design/
- Published: 2021-12-07T15:27:48+01:00
- Author: Ekene Lionel

On 6 December 2021, Nigeria’s Proforce Defence announced the redesign of it’s [PF Viper 4×4 tactical armoured vehicle ](https://www.military.africa/2021/12/proforce-defence-teases-new-pf-viper-design/military.africa/2021/09/proforce-defence-unveils-pf-viper-4x4-tactical-mobility-vehicle-for-small-combat-team)
which was displayed during the Research and Development Exhibition at the Chief 
of Army Staff Annual Conference in Abuja.

The [PF Viper 4×4 armoured vehicle](https://www.military.africa/2021/12/proforce-defence-teases-new-pf-viper-design/military.africa/2021/09/proforce-defence-unveils-pf-viper-4x4-tactical-mobility-vehicle-for-small-combat-team)
is a lighter and maneuverable armoured Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, 
designed to provide a high level of ballistic and mine protection.

 military.africa/2021/09/proforce-defence-unveils-pf-viper-4×4-tactical-mobility-
vehicle-for-small-combat-team

The vehicle was first unveiled in September when by [the Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff on Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, and several delegates visited Proforce facility](https://www.military.africa/2021/12/proforce-defence-teases-new-pf-viper-design/military.africa/2021/09/nigerian-army-acquire-15-stake-in-proforce-defence).

![](military.africa/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/proforce-defence-pf-viper-nigeria-
vehicle-1024x652.jpg)

Two Proforce Defence PF Viper 4×4 armoured vehicle during the Research and Development
Exhibition at the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference in Abuja.

Proforce’s PF Viper 4×4 now features a radically redesigned hull, a 360 degree turret
capable of mounting heavy machine guns, and a prominent V-shaped hull for blast 
protection.

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The vehicle is powered by a 6.7L V8 330hp diesel engine capable of delivering 3,300
RPM at a speed of 120 kilometers, and fitted with a 6-speed automatic transmission,
four-well drive, 7,000 kg curb weight, and a 1500 kilogram of payload. It is 6479
mm in length, 2450 mm in width, and 300 mm in ground clearance.

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For troops protection, the [PF Viper](https://www.military.africa/2021/12/proforce-defence-teases-new-pf-viper-design/military.africa/2021/09/proforce-defence-unveils-pf-viper-4x4-tactical-mobility-vehicle-for-small-combat-team)
offers a 360-degree stanag 4569 Level I ballistic and blast protection. The vehicle
can carry nine passengers, including a driver and a commander. The crew compartment
is protected with up to CEN Level BR6 to BR7 armor.

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