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Introduction:
During June 2016 the South African based company Paramount Group unveiled the Mbombe 8 multirole IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) for the first time. The Mbombe 8 was created due to an increasing demand for multirole mine resistant vehicles suitable for the modern-day battlefield. The Mbombe 8 IFV is based on the Mbombe 6 AFV from Paramount, it features better protection for the crew, larger weapons mounts and increased off road mobility. The Mbombe 8 IFV can be fitted with a dual-feed 30mm remote turret or the AU-220M turret which features a 57mm cannon. For this forum post we will be focusing on the Mbombe 8 equipped with the dual feed 30mm remote turret. The Mbombe 8 can be used in a support role, by using its mobility to get into strategic positions overlooking the map or capture zones. Once a target has been engaged the Mbombe 8 can then use its mobility to relocate before engaging another target. The Mbombe 8 can engage both land and air targets and can be implemented in the South African sub tree or alternatively as a squadron, premium or event vehicle.
Specifications:
Main Armament: one dual-feed 30mm 2A42
Secondary: one 7.62mm MG
Crew: 4 (driver, gunner, commander, radio operator)
Combat weight: 24t
Engine: Turbo Diesel
Horsepower: 450hp
Gearbox: Automatic
Top Speed: 110 km/h
Thermal/Night sight: Yes
Laser range finder: yes
Smoke grenades: three on each side
Spoiler
Primary sources
Paramount Group, Mbombe 8 brochure: https://www.paramountgroup.com/media/1348/paramount-mbombe-8-no-turret.pdf
Army Technology “Mbombe 8 Infantry Combat Vehicle”: https://www.army-technology.com/projects/mbombe-8-infantry-combat-vehicle/
Secondary sources
DefenseWeb: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/land/land-land/paramount-unveils-new-mbombe-8x8-infantry-combat-vehicle/