Indonesia to receive first batch of 40 new Rantis Maung light tactical vehicles

The Rantis Maung 4x4 light tactical vehicle. Photo c/o Sindonews.

The Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MOD) is set to receive 40 new Rantis Maung 4x4 light tactical vehicles from Indonesian defense company PT Pindad.

Defense ministry spokesman Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak confirmed that the vehicles will be handed-over to the MOD, which be distributed to the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI).

The Rantis Maung 4x4 was indigenously designed and developed by PT Pindad to meet TNI requirements for an unarmored light tactical vehicle and special operations light strike vehicle.

The MOD ordered at least 500 vehicles early this year, with PT Pindad targeting to deliver the first batch by October 2020, before the TNI’s anniversary so it can join the military parade.

Photos posted by the MOD shows the  open-body variant which has is equipped with a 7.62mm SS2-V4 light machine gun, and seating for 4 soldiers including the driver.

The vehicle is powered by 2.4 liter, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine producing 149 horsepower and 400Nm of torque, and equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, and 4WD with rear differential lock.



[1] Sindonews
[2] Kompas.com
[3] Tempo