# Paramount unveils Marauder mark 2 armoured vehicle

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2022/08/paramount-unveils-marauder-mark-2-armoured-vehicle/
- Published: 2022-08-21T09:52:16+01:00
- Author: Sarah Lesedi

South Africa’s Paramount Group unveiled a new variant of its [Marauder armoured vehicle.](https://www.military.africa/2020/12/marauder-and-matador-vehicles-hailed-for-excellent-performance-in-azerbaijan/)

The Marauder Mark 2 features several upgrades which include the introduction of 
a universal hull, interchangeable dashboard modules, and steering wheel components.

These latest enhancements will enable the Marauder to be manufactured in either 
Left or Right-Hand Drive configurations, from the same hull and component sets on
the same production line.

According to Paramount, the Marauder mark 2 can be converted to either a Left or
Right-Hand Drive version in under two hours, should operational needs (such as peacekeeping
deployments in foreign countries) require, making the Marauder highly applicable
to the asymmetrical challenges of the modern battlefield, wherever in the world 
that battlefield may reside.

The Marauder features double-skin armour, a burst speed of 110 km/hr, and the ability
to operate in conditions from – 20 to +50 Degrees Celsius. Day/night vision devices
and extra sensors can also be fitted to provide 24/7 operability. The mine-protected
vehicle can carry two crew and up to eight fully equipped soldiers in the rear.

Deon Grobler, CEO of Paramount Land Systems, stated: “The Marauder is one of the
world’s most iconic and toughest armoured vehicles, often described as best suited
for an apocalyptic environment. We are very proud of its well-deserved reputation
and our latest advancements present significant benefits to its performance, crew
capability, and the customer.

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“Impressive developments in man-machine interfaces often go unnoticed, however, 
the systems which we have incorporated within the new Marauder ‘Mark 2’ have made
great strides in improving ergonomics, comfort, and functionality. The improvements
in the Marauder’s operator interfaces will increase usability when operating in 
rugged conditions, while at the same time reducing driver and crew fatigue, making
the platform more comfortable and user-friendly, keeping troops safe and battle 
ready.”

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“In keeping with our 27-year track record of manufacturing innovative solutions 
to optimizing our customers’ response capabilities to the threats faced in Africa
and around the world, we are also pleased to report that we have today increased
our own speed of production. We can now manufacture vehicles for stock purposes 
as opposed to manufacturing based on customer orders, delivering faster solutions
for those partners with urgent demands, whether they are operating right or left-
hand drive vehicles,” Grobler concluded.

The current Marauder is used by armed forces in Africa, the Middle East, Central
Asia, and South East Asia.

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