NIMR Automotive unveiled new N35 vehicles during the 45th UAE National Day celebrations
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NIMR Automotive displayed its new N35 wheeled armoured combat vehicles at the at the Grandstand of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre the 45th UAE National Day celebrations which was held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman; Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; Shaikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah attended.
The grand ceremony was also attended by French President Francoise Hollande; Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi; Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi; Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and other foreign leaders.
The N35 4×4 and 6×6 wheeled armoured combat vehicles are an evolution of Denel Vehicle Systems’ (DVS) RG35, now under full ownership of NIMR. NIMR continues to collaborate with DVS to enhance the design, performance and capabilities of the vehicle range.
Vehicle features include a steel-armoured monocoque hull, which can be provided with scalable levels of ballistic, mine blast and IED protection. Given the continually evolving military environment, the addition of this vehicle range to NIMR’s portfolio enables NIMR to exceed today’s diverse mission requirements on a global basis.
The N35-4 is a highly mobile 4×4 ballistic and blast protected vehicle. The mine protected motorised infantry vehicle offers a high protection level, power to weight ratio, modularity and payload capacity.
| Length | 5,964 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,700 mm |
| Height | 2,560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,350 mm |
| Payload | 4,300 kg |
| Gorss Weight | 18,500 kg |
| Crusing Range | >700 km |
| Max. Crew | Driver + Co-driver + 7 |
| Ground Clearance | 443 mm |
| Approach/Departure Angle | 45˚/ 45˚ |
| Maximum Speed | 105 km/h |
| Engine Type | CAT |
| Trasmission Type | 6-speed automatic, integrated retarder |
| Steering Type | Hydraulically assisted |
| Brakes Type | Wabco air actuated disc brakes |
| Fuel tank Capacity | 360 L |
| Maximum Torque | 1,850 Nm |
| Power kW-(hp) | 336 kW / 450 hp |
The N35’s flexible architecture supports multiple mission vehicle variants; Reconnaissance, Patrol and Utility versions, and a 6×6 Fighting Vehicle. The N35 fleet provides a capability with the essential balance between firepower, survivability, mobility and cost for modern, conventional and asymmetric operations.
