The prime role of this vehicle is to support mechanized formation on the battlefield by accompanying main battle tanks. They are less vulnerable to anti-tank weapons than light APCs or IFVs. They may be used as a personnel carrier, ammunition carrier, armored ambulance and command post vehicle.[3]
Design
During conversion process the turret is removed. The vehicle is widened by 45 cm . Front and rear hatches are added, plus 4 roof hatches for observation, firing and emergency exit .[2] The Dawsar can carry 13 soldiers with their gear. KADDB developed variants of the Dawsar such as a 120-mm mortar and ammunition carrier.[3] In 2001 KADDB began producing Temsah Heavy APC. This vehicle is also based on Centurion tank .
Protection
Dawsar heavy APC has a low profile hull. The sides are covered with massive side skirts. Dawsar provides full protection against medium calibere KE ammunition. Its protection is equal to that of a main battle tank. It is better protected than the M113 currently used by the Jordanian Army.[2]
Weapons
A Dawsar heavy APC armed with remotely controlled station is fitted with a 12.7mm machine gun and a Kornet-E anti-tank missile launcher. Another 7.62mm is on a different mount, operated by vehicle commander.
Engine
Dawsar heavy APC is powered by one Continental AVDS-1790 supercharged diesel engine, developing 900 hp. This engine is used in American main battle tank and in Tariq MBT. It is mated to an Allison automatic transmission. Maximum range is 200 km.[2]
MAP was an earlier vehicle developed by KADDB, it was also built from the Centurion MBT. 2 different version were built, one version was closed, and the other version was still armored all around, but open at the top. Both versions had an elevation in which windows were installed. Each version was meant to fulfil a number of purposes:[4]
KADDB revealed an upgraded version of the Dawsar at the SOFEX 2016. This newer upgraded version has a capacity for 7 dismounts and a crew of 2, the seats can be arranged to seat up to 10 dismounts. The frontal door remains, the payload was increased to 10 tons and the vehicle should provide Level 5 STANAG 4569 of protection. The vehicle is heated and airconditioned. RPG protection and a camera for the driver can be installed optionally.[1][5][6]
Temsah
Temsah
Place of origin
Jordan
Production history
Designer
King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau, Mechanology Design Bureau, General Dynamics
Temsah (Arabic: تمساح , translates to Crocodile) is another conversion of the Centurion, developed by KADDB in cooperation with Mechanology Design Bureau and General Dynamics.[1] The Centurion is used in reverse, the rear and front of the hull where swapped to add a rear ramp.[7][8][9] 2 armament layouts were planned, a turret consisting of 12.7mm a machine gun and ZT3 Ingwe and the other one consisting of the M621 cannon, Anti-tank missile launchers and a coaxial machine gun.[9] The vehicle is meant to be used alongside main battle tanks and can be used as a tracked ambulance and command post.[1]
