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, Brazil. Developed in the early 2000s to serve as a replacement for ageing

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s and other vehicles in Brazilian service (

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and JPX), it has also been adopted by several other South American armies, and is used on peacekeeping missions with the

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in Haiti.

Design

Following the bankruptcy of

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in early 1990, former employees of the company acquired the rights to the Engesa EE-4/EE-12 utility vehicle, and, working with the Agrale company, developed an improved version of the vehicle between 2003 and 2005 to meet a specification for a 1/2 ton, 4x4 ''Viatura de Transporte Não Especializada'' (Non-Specialised Transport Vehicle, VTNE) for the

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, to replace the

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s previously in service. Three prototypes were constructed for testing by the Brazilian Army, with Agrale investing $11 million into the project, and the Marruá was accepted for Brazilian service on 27 July 2005. Designed to be versatile, robust, and easy to maintain, the Marruá underwent over of testing during its development, and is capable of carrying four fully equipped soldiers,

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launchers,

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s, or communications equipment.

Models

Current models of the Marruá are:

Military versions

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, with rust-resistant paint, high-flotation tires, and seating for six. ** Agrale Marruá AM11/AM11 REC/VTNE/VTL REC (five person four door Jeep-like vehicle with removable roof) ** Agrale Marruá AM20-VDC, a command and control vehicle. ** Agrale Marruá AM20 and AM21 - Amb (

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for transporting wounded and may be single or removal of ICU equipment) ** Agrale Marruá AM20 and AM21 - VCC (Special Car for command and control operations) ** Agrale Marruá AM21 - VTNE ¾ Ton (pickup truck for personal transport or load 750 kg load with removable hood, metallic body with vinyl roof) ** Agrale Marruá AM23 - VTNE ¾ Ton ** Agrale Marruá AM23 CC/CDCC - VTNE ¾ Ton ** Agrale Marruá AM31 - VTNE 1½ Ton (pickup truck) ** Agrale Marruá AM41 - VTNE 2½ Ton (

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Civil versions

* Civil 4x4's feature Cummins ISF 2.8 turbodiesels meeting

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standards with enclosed cabs ** Agrale Marruá AM200 G2 CD (Cabine Dupla) - Double Cab Pickup ** Agrale Marruá AM200 G2 CS (Cabine Simples) - Single Cab Pickup ** Agrale Marruá AM300 G2 CC (Chassi-Cabine)- Chassis cab File:Guarda Municipal Agrale Marrua AM 100 cd - panoramio.jpg, Municipal Guard AM 100CD File:Viatura GOST.JPG, Agrale Marruá AM200 G2 CD fire vehicle File:BOPE_(8009100386).jpg, Agrale Marruá VTNE 3/4 BOPE File:BPMA_(8009083059).jpg, Agrale Marruá VTNE 3/4 Environmental Military Police

Former Versions

* Agrale Marruá AM50 Trabalhando - civil version of the VTNE * Agrale Marruá AM100 Trabalhando - first pickup version based on VTNE platform * Agrale Marruá AM150 - Agrale Marruá AM11/AM11 REC/VTNE/VTL REC based Double Cab Pickup/Chassis cab

Operational history

The Marruá has entered service with both the Brazilian Army and the

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Operators

Namibian Special Forces on a Agrale Marrua

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Specifications

from Agrale S.A.
Especificações do Agrale Marruá
Accessed 2009-12-14.

Dimensions

*Length: *Overall Height: *Height with windshield folded: *Width: *Capacity: 4-6 soldiers

Weights

*Weight in running order: *Gross weight:

Performance

*Maximum speed: *Minimum sustainable speed: *Maximum incline: 60% *Maximum lateral incline: 30% *Ford depth without snorkel: *Ground clearance: *Approach angle: 64° *Departure angle: 52° *Maximum payload: + trailer *Fuel capacity: *Range: (on road)

Transmission

*Model: Eaton FS 2305, mechanical *Gears: 5 forward gears and 1 reverse

Engine

*Brand / Model: MWM 4.07TCA SPRINT-EII turbodiesel, 2.8-liter four-cylinder inline, water cooled *Power: at 3,600 rpm *Torque: 340 Nm at 1,800 rpm

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Agrale Marrua Military equipment of Brazil Cars of Brazil Military light utility vehicles Military trucks Military vehicles introduced in the 2000s