Buffel
The Buffel (English: Buffalo) is an infantry mobility vehicle used by the South African Defence Force during the South African Border War. The Buffel was also used as an armoured fighting vehicle and proved itself in this role. It replaced the older Bedford RL-based Hippo APC and itself was replaced by the Mamba from 1995 in South Africa, but remains in use elsewhere, notably Sri Lanka.
| Buffel | |
|---|---|
Decommissioned Buffel in Port Elizabeth. | |
| Type | MPAV |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Council for Scientific and Industrial Research |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.14 t |
| Length | 5.1 m (16.73 ft) |
| Width | 2.05 m (6.73 ft) |
| Height | 2.95 m (9.68 ft) |
| Crew | 1+10 |
Main armament | Optional M1919A4 / FN MAG 7.62 mm MG |
| Suspension | 4×4 wheeled |
Operational range | 1000 km (620 mi) |
| Maximum speed | Road 96 km/h (60 mph) Off-road 30 km/h (19 mph) |
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