Buffalo (mine protected vehicle)

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Buffalo
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Buffalo being used to dig up an IED during training
TypeMine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Place of originUnited States
Service history
Used bySee Operators
WarsIraq War, Afghanistan War
Production history
ManufacturerForce Protection, Inc.
Produced2003
Specifications
Mass45,320 lb (20,560 kg) (curb weight)[1]
56,000 lb (25,000 kg) (max weight)[1]
Length27 ft (8.2 m)
Width8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Height13 ft (4.0 m)
Crew2+4
ArmorAll wheels and centerline mine protected
EngineMack ASET AI-400 I6
330 KW (450 HP)
Payload capacity38,680 lb (17,540 kg)
TransmissionAllison HD-4560P automatic
Suspension6×6 wheeled
Ground clearance15 in (410 mm)
Fuel capacity85 US gal (320 L)
Operational
range
300 mi (483 km)
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The Buffalo is a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle built by Force Protection, Inc., a division of General Dynamics. It is the largest vehicle in Force Protection's line-up, followed by the Cougar HE MRAP and the Ocelot light protected patrol vehicle (LPPV).

History

The Buffalo vehicle was designed based on the successful Casspir vehicle, protected against land mines, of South African make.[2] The Casspir is a four-wheeled vehicle, while the Buffalo has six wheels. Buffalo is also fitted with a large articulated arm, used for ordnance disposal. Both vehicles incorporate a V-shaped monohull chassis that directs the force of the blast away from the occupants.[3]

Buffalo is also now equipped with BAE Systems' LROD cage armor for additional protection against RPG-7 anti-tank rounds.[4] Glass armor is sufficient at 6 inches thickness. Run-flat tires are mounted on all six wheels. The Buffalo combines ballistic and blast protection with infrared technology to detect the presence of dangerous ordnance and a robotic arm to disable the explosive ordnance. Personnel operate the Buffalo’s 30-foot robotic arm and claw from within the armored hull via a mounted camera and sensory equipment, to safely dispose of mines and IEDs.

In 2004, the United States had a limited number of Buffaloes in service, with an order for 15 more, at a cost of $10 million.[5] On June 6, 2008 Force Protection, Inc delivered its 200th Buffalo to the U.S. Military.[6]

In 2009 Force Protection started producing the A2 version, with major changes in the Axle Tech rear axles, Cat C13 engine, Cat CX31 transmission, and suspension, along with additional upgrades to the HVAC system, hood and front bumper. The easiest way to identify an A1 version from the A2 version is that the front bumper of the A2 has a larger profile. The last Buffalo A2 MRAP truck 795 was completed in June 2014. Force Protection was acquired by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) in 2011 for $350 million.

Variants

  • Buffalo H
  • Buffalo A2[7]

Operators

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Map with Buffalo operators in blue

Current

Future

Former

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See also

References

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  2. ^ Buffalo Armoured Vehicle Script error: No such module "webarchive".. armedforces-int.com
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Combat engineers comb streets of Iraq for IEDs" (PDF). United States Department of Defense. August 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-20.
  4. ^ BAE’s LROD Cage Armor. Defense Industry Daily
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Buffalo helps protect from bullets, blasts". Department of Defense. 2004-09-10. Archived from the original on 2006-02-06.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."200th Buffalo MRAP delivered to military". Upi.com. 2008-06-06. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Buffalo A2 Undergoes Testing at White Sands". www.asd-network.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.The Military Balance. International Institute for Strategic Studies. 2025. ISBN 978-1-041-04967-8.
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  10. ^ French Military Orders Buffalo Vehicles from Force Protection, 07/23/2008
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mine-protected Transports" (PDF). armada international. 2013.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Major U.S. Arms Sales and Grants to Pakistan Since 2001" (PDF).
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."SIPRI Arms Transfers Database". Archived from the original on 2009-08-05. Retrieved 2013-04-22.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Ukrainian Military Engineers to Receive Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicles". Kyiv Post. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Chuter, Andrew (2020-07-15). "British Army sheds an Afghan war legacy: blast-proof trucks". Defense News. Retrieved 2023-10-03.

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