The VBTP-MR Guarani (Portuguese Viatura Blindada Transporte de Pessoal – Média sobre Rodas; "Armored Personnel Transport Vehicle – Medium on Wheels" [2]) is a 6×6 armoured personnel carrier developed by Iveco and the Brazilian Army as part of its "Urutu-III" modernization program aimed to replace all EE-11 Urutu by 2015. [3] The 8×8 version of the VBTP-MR is the base of Iveco's Superav ...

Nov 13, 2021 · As it is still an ongoing project, there is still much to be developed and improved. The VBTP-MR Guarani comes with the proposal to modernize the Brazilian Army and replace the EE-11 Urutu, already very outdated, with more than 45 years of service. Guarani convoy near Cascavel, Paraná. Source: Brazilian Army Name

Jul 12, 2023 · The VBTP-MR Guarani 6×6 APC is designed for rapid and long-range missions with high manoeuvrability in urban, amphibious, and cross-country conditions. The vehicle is 6.91m long, 2.34m tall and has an overall width of 2.7m. It has an empty weight of 14.5t and a gross vehicle weight of 17.7t for amphibious operations.

O VBTP-MR Guarani (Viatura Blindada de Transporte de Pessoal Médio sobre Rodas - Guarani) é uma família de veículos militares blindados de combate, desenvolvida no Brasil pelo Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia do Exército Brasileiro, que contratou a filial brasileira da montadora italiana Iveco para sua produção. O Guarani possui uma versão 8x8 desenvolvida em paralelo, esse ...

The new vehicle weighs 18 metric tonnes and will replace the Urutu and Cascavel wheeled armoured vehicles developed in the 1970s by the former Engesa. The main feature of the Guarani is its modular design, allowing the incorporation of different turrets, weapons, sensors and communications systems on the same hull.

El VBTP-MR Guaraní es un vehículo blindado, coproducido por la IVECO de Italia y el Ejército de Brasil en sus talleres de mantenimiento anexos a la planta de la italiana en Sao Jose dos Campos, la planta de Aceros Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. como proveedor de los aceros de blindaje requeridos para su casco, y otras firmas extranjeras, como Elbit, Rafael (para sistemas de armas ...

Mar 16, 2025 · The VBTP-MR Guarani is an advanced wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) that was developed jointly by the Brazilian Army and the Italian Company IVECO Defence Vehicles. It is designed to provide mobility, protection, and firepower to its crew, capable of operating in a variety of terrains, including urban and jungle environments.

Nov 3, 2023 · The VBTP-MR Guarani is powered by Iveco's Cursor 9 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 383 hp and mated to an automatic transmission. The vehicle is equipped with hydropneumatic suspension. Modular side floats can be added for improved flotation. The basic APC can be airlifted by C-130 Hercules. The vehicle has a crew of 2 and is designed to ...

Dec 16, 2017 · Iveco of Italy has delivered an all-modern Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) solution to the Brazilian Army through the joint "VBTP-MR" - the vehicle recognized locally under the "Guarani" name. The system was designed to an Army specification calling for a replacement for the aging EE-9 "Cascavel" and EE-11 "Urutu" line of vehicles of similar ...

Mar 19, 2025 · The delivery of VBTP- MR Guarani APC marks a crucial milestone as Manila seeks to bolster its defensive and offensive capabilities amid intensifying regional security challenges. The state-of-the-art armored vehicle , developed by Brazil’s IDV Latam in partnership with Italian defense manufacturer IVECO , was formally handed over in a high ...