Casspir

The company building it now belongs to the major arms manufacturer British company BAE Systems and so, though the Casspir is still built in South Africa, it has become a British product.

Putting Our Troops At Risk 2007

The company building it now belongs to the major arms manufacturer British company BAE Systems and so, though the Casspir is still built in South Africa, it has become a British product.

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And if the Casspir is not suitable, BAE have other offerings such as the excellent RG31.

Putting Our Troops At Risk 2007

And if the Casspir is not suitable, BAE have other offerings such as the excellent RG31.

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As Bobo says, the Casspir was a much better veh than the Buff.

Army Rumour Service 2010

The Casspir is a much larger and sturdier vehicle with better cross-country performance, and can mount far more weapons.

Army Rumour Service 2010

The Buffel was indeed based on Unimog parts while the Casspir was a new design from the bottom up, done by the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for the SA Police, where its name is derived from.

Army Rumour Service 2010

Meanwhile, the Casspir, well into its third decade of deployment and development, is still being built.

Putting Our Troops At Risk 2007

Forged from experience in the Bush where SWAPO, a long-term recipient of arms from Cuba and the USSR, became adept at the deployment of land mines, the Casspir, originally made by TFM of South Africa, became the frontline armoured vehicle for South African infantry and also found a significant role in internal security.

Putting Our Troops At Risk 2007

Meanwhile, the Casspir, well into its third decade of deployment and development, is still being built.

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