Pindad Maung
Soft top variant of the Maung
TypeMilitary light utility vehicle
Place of originIndonesia
Service history
In service2021 – present
Production history
DesignerPT MSA and FAD Works[1]
ManufacturerPindad
Unit cost600 million rupiah (civilian) (42,820 USD in January 2021)
Produced2020 – present
Specifications
Mass2,510 kilograms (5,530 lb) (empty)
Length4,835 mm (190.4 in)
Width2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Height1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Main
armament
7.62 mm GPMG
Engine2.4 L Toyota 2GD-FTV
136 hp (138 PS; 101 kW)
TransmissionManual (6 forward and 1 reverse)
Fuel capacity80 L (18 imp gal; 21 US gal)
Operational
range
500 km (310 mi)
Maximum speed 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph)

Pindad Maung known as Pindad Leopard for export markets is an all-terrain, all-wheel drive light vehicle produced by Pindad. Initially designed as a military light utility-type vehicle, civilian versions are also available. The name Maung means "tiger" in Sundanese.[2]

Description

The Maung is a light tactical all-wheel drive vehicle that in standard configuration is capable of carrying four personnel. The vehicle is a four-door configuration (with removable doors), with a side-hinged tailgate onto which a spare wheel/tyre can be mounted. In standard configuration the vehicle is fitted with a removeable soft top. The front windscreen folds forward onto the bonnet.

Overall dimensions are given as 4.9 metres (16 ft) long, 2.4 metres (8 ft) wide and 1.8 metres (6 ft) high. Unladen weight does vary slightly by source but is between 2,160 and 2,270 kilograms (4,760 and 5,000 lb), with gross vehicle weight stated to be 2,910 kilograms (6,420 lb).[3] Maximum road speed is 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph). Gradeability is 60%, side slope capability is 30%, and turning radius is 6.85 metres (22 ft) Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres (18 imp gal; 21 US gal), this giving a cruising range of up to 800 kilometres (497 mi).

The Maung is believed to be powered by a Toyota-sourced 2.4-litre 2GD-FTV four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, this developing 149 hp (151 PS; 111 kW) at 3,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 400 N⋅m (40.8 kg⋅m; 295 lb⋅ft) at 1600–2000 rpm. This is coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Suspension is independent for the front axle, leaf springs for the rear. It has been suggested the chassis may be taken from the Toyota Hilux.[2] For the civilian version, the engine may use Isuzu 2.5-litre engine like those used in Isuzu D-Max.[4]

The third version of Maung was named by Joko Widodo on 18 January 2023.[5] This version has an empty weight of 2,510 kilograms (5,530 lb), 136-horsepower (138 PS; 101 kW) engine power, length of 4.835 mm (0.2 in), width of 2 metres (2,000.0 mm; 78.7 in; 6.6 ft), and a height of 1.89 metres (1,890.0 mm; 74.4 in; 6.2 ft).[6] The interior of the vehicle was taken from Isuzu MU-X, but the engine used is the Toyota Hilux engine.[7]

Development

Development of the Pindad Maung traces back to 2018. At that time the name of the vehicle was Bima M-31, and the originator of the idea was the Commander of the Infantry Armament Center (Danpussenif) Surawahadi. Actual development was carried out by PT Pindad (Persero).[8]

The Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto is understood to have contracted 500 units of the vehicle from PT Pindad. He stated the purchase of vehicles from Pindad was an effort to revive Indonesia's domestic industry.[9] On Wednesday, 13 January 2021, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto officially handed over the first 40 units to the Army Chief of Staff, General Andika Perkasa. The handover was witnessed by the Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff, the Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff, as well as high ranking TNI officials.[10]

The Maung is offered in two versions, military and civilian.[11] On 18 January 2023, the mass production version of Maung was introduced to the public,[5] previously called Morino MV Cruiser at the Indodefence 2022 in November 2022.[12][6] Morino stands for Motor Rekacipta Indonesia (lit. Indonesian-invented vehicle), but this name is no longer used after being given a new name by Joko Widodo.[7]

User

See also

Similar vehicles

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References

  1. ^ Ravel, Stanly (25 July 2020). "Cikal Bakal Maung Pindad, Berawal dari Bima M-31". Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b Fikri, Ahmad (2021-01-13). "TNI Angkatan Darat Resmi Gunakan Maung Produksi Pindad". tekno.tempo.co. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  3. ^ Moh, Alfarizi (2021-02-17). "Jember Regent Buys Suv Maung Pindad Civil Version". tekno.tempo.co. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  4. ^ Ravel, Stanly (2021-05-20). "Selain Toyota, Pindad Sediakan Maung Versi Sipil Bermesin Isuzu". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  5. ^ a b "PT. Pindad (Persero) - Presiden RI Resmikan Maung di Rapim Kemhan 2023". pindad.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  6. ^ a b Radityasani, Muhammad Fathan (2022-11-03). Ferdian, Azwar (ed.). "Pindad Morino MV Cruiser, Penerus Maung yang Lebih Keren Halaman all". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  7. ^ a b Sibarani, Wahyu (18 January 2023). "Kupas Tuntas Wajah Baru Maung yang Bikin Jokowi dan Prabowo Auto Ganteng". SINDOnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  8. ^ Nugroho, Setyo Adi (2020-08-04). "[VIDEO] Sejarah Kehadiran Pindad Maung". otomotif.kompas.com. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  9. ^ Taher, Andrian Pratama (2020-07-16). "Alasan Prabowo Beli 500 Unit Kendaraan Taktis Maung Buatan Pindad". tirto.id. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  10. ^ a b Yahya, Achmad Nasrudin (14 January 2021). "Prabowo Serahkan 40 Mobil Taktis Maung ke KSAD Andika". Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  11. ^ Redaksi (2020-07-13). "Jantung Pacu Pindad Maung Pesanan Prabowo Merek Toyota". CNN Indonesia. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  12. ^ "PT. Pindad (Persero) - MORINO MV CRUISER". pindad.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  13. ^ "Kementerian Pertahanan Republik Indonesia".
  14. ^ Sutianto, Feby Dwi (14 February 2021). "Setelah Dipesan Prabowo, Rantis Maung Buatan Pindad Kini Dilirik Brimob". Kumparan Bisnis. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  15. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber (2021-05-18). "Pindad Mulai Buka Keran Pemesanan Maung Versi Sipil Halaman all". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2021-05-21.

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