# Mozambique acquires Calidus MCAV-20 from UAE

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2024/06/mozambique-acquires-calidus-mcav-20-from-uae/
- Published: 2024-06-01T13:42:39+01:00
- Author: Kazim Abdul

Mozambique has acquired a number of UAE-based Calidus MCAV-20 armoured vehicles.

Delegates from the Mozambican Ministry of defense published in photographs in March
2023 showing a visit to Calidus in the UAE.

They were shown various equipment by Calidus, in which they subsequently had a discussion
on procurement. Few weeks later, local Mozambican news shows the MCAV-20 armoured
vehicle in use by the Mozambican Army.

The UAE-made Calidus MCAV-20 is a 4×4 armoured vehicle that was first unveiled at
the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi in 2021. The
vehicle is designed to provide a high level of protection for its crew and passengers,
while also being highly mobile and capable of carrying a variety of weapons systems.

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The MCAV-20 is powered by a 6.7-litre Cummins diesel engine that produces 300 horsepower.
This gives the vehicle a top speed of 110 kilometres per hour and a range of 800
kilometres. The MCAV-20 is also equipped with a fully independent suspension system
that provides a smooth ride even over rough terrain.

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The MCAV-20’s armour is capable of protecting against small arms fire and artillery
shrapnel. The vehicle also has a blast-proof underbody that can withstand the blast
of an improvised explosive device (IED). The MCAV-20 can be fitted with a variety
of weapons systems, including a 30mm cannon, a 7.62mm machine gun, and a 40mm grenade
launcher.

The MCAV-20 is a relatively new armoured vehicle, however, it is gathering a large
number of users particularly in Africa.

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Sudan, DRC [are operating Emirati-made Calidus MCAV-20](https://www.military.africa/2023/07/sudan-drc-operating-emirati-made-calidus-mcav-20-armoured-vehicle/)
armoured vehicle. Also, [Mauritania](https://www.military.africa/2024/06/mauritania-bolsters-military-capabilities-with-chinese-weaponry-acquisition/)
and Ethiopia are recent operators of the armoured vehicle.

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